best gaming pc under $1200

[niko45]

i want to build a computer under 1200$......it should have the intel core i7 4790k and the gtx 970 4gb graphic card......ad the motherboard should be atx..........it should have everything...i mean from cpu till keyboard........pls help

 

[envy14tpe]

need OS? Monitor? If you want a 970 then I'd suggest either a 2560x1400 monitor or a 120/144Hz one. To save money you could back down to a i5. i7 aren't needed for gaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($350.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Crossover 27Q LED 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($394.39 @ Amazon)
Total: $1443.81

 

[niko45]

i don't need os.......if possible monitor.....

 

[niko45]

will that cpu cooler help me in future i mean if i overclock the cpu will the cpu cooler support???

 

[tsuneo6]

need OS? Monitor? If you want a 970 then I'd suggest either a 2560x1400 monitor or a 120/144Hz one. To save money you could back down to a i5. i7 aren't needed for gaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($350.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Crossover 27Q LED 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($394.39 @ Amazon)
Total: $1443.81

Lose the i7 cpu and change it with an i5 4690k or so.

 

[envy14tpe]

Yes, the Cooler Master EVO can be used for overclocking. Lots of builds with it.

I agree...I'd rather save money and get a 4690k and put the saved money into a SSD.

 

[tsuneo6]

I made some tweaks in envy's build so it fits the budget

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($350.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1144.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-03 07:12 EDT-0400

ah yes, like envy said. you can even fit an ssd in here if you are willing to go a little bit over the budget! (I'd sugest a 256 GB ssd. so you can actually put a few games on it

 

[niko45]

so the i5 4690k is not better than i7 4790k.....i mean to say that both are same at performance???

 

[tsuneo6]

for gaming, the i7 is completely overkill. and the i54690k is still a verry good CPU that will last you several years! believe me...that PCU will handle any game you throw at it with ease. so in game the i5 will perform just as well as the i7. the i7 is better if you start streaming and video edditing and stuff like that. and even for that the i5 is still good!

 

[tsuneo6]

also, the monitor I choise, I have no idea if it's good or not. it's not bad, that much I know! so lets wait and see what envy thinks of it 😉

 

[niko45]

ok........can you suggest me a pc build in which there is intel i7 4790k and the gtx 970 and all the components which you will provide me should should be given in indian websites......it should have a atx MOBO form factor and it should have everything from cpu till keyboard except os and monitor......

 

[niko45]

every thing under 1200$

 

[tsuneo6]

every thing under 1200$

I dont think I will understand indian websites... but coppy the build, without the monitor then in an indian website. and change the i5 cpu with the i7 again then. then your build should be around 1200 dollar

 

[tsuneo6]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Force LX Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($350.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Microsoft Keyboard 200 Wired Standard Keyboard ($7.98 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6980X Wired Laser Mouse ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Headphones: Syba GamesterGear PC200 Headset ($22.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1210.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-03 07:31 EDT-0400

put all these parts in an indian website. this is the best build I can come up with, without comprimising your wish for an i7 cpu

 

[niko45]

i have seen so many gtx 970 like msi gtx 970 evga gtx 970 so many gtx 970 any solution???

 

[tsuneo6]

i have seen so many gtx 970 like msi gtx 970 evga gtx 970 so many gtx 970 any solution???

go for msi or gigabyte. either one is fine

 

[niko45]

is newegg a good site for components????

 

[tsuneo6]

never used it. I am from europe so I order in europe.

 

[niko45]

and 1 more thing which is better i7 4790k or i7 5820k for gaming editing and all?????

 

[tsuneo6]

for gaming, the i7 and i5 will give you the same performance. and for editting aswell. unless you do some very heavy edditing. anyway. I'm advising you the i5 4690k, you cna put the 100* you save in other products. you could even get a gtx 980 if you go a bit over your budget. which will result in even higher framerates in games.