Best Value Gaming Computer for $800-$900

[ws6ta02]

All,

There are a lot of threads out there on this very subject and with a lot of threads come a lot of opinions. So many that I am probably more confused because now I know a little more than when I started researching.

Currently using a packaged HP pre-built machine, but it is failing and probably near 7-8 years old technology, so I am looking to upgrade and figured I'd try my hand at my first computer build..used mainly for gaming, and streaming. Kids play an array of high graphics games but I am looking for one that can keep up near 60fps, 1080p, and somewhat future-proof. A board that could handle a chip upgrade or perhaps a second video card...who knows.

I know I want a SSD for an OS and other programs, 1TB for pics and vids, but beyond that I am open to suggestions.

 

[hilltopmonk]

http://www.reddit.com/r/PCMasterRace/wiki/builds

Would start here. Intel and nVidia are the way to go at the moment. Most bang per buck. Don't forget an after-market CPU cooler though.
Once you have had a look, select what you see as good, and come back for advise (or go there, although there is a lot of fanboism there)

 

[TheRyBobster347]

Are you looking for a desktop or laptop. A laptop that good for that price is tricky, but I could easily build a desktop that good for that price.

 

[UnderAttack]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 500W ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $719.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-21 23:09 EDT-0400

this will be the spec you can start with
but if you do need for stream, may need to upgrade the gpu up to 970

 

[madchemist83]

Gtx 960 won't get you 60 fps at 1080p. Get gtx 970. Drop i5 for g3258. Plenty for the games. Always can upgrade in the future. Also slightly better psu. Go 750 if you gonna sli or crossfire in the future.

 

[rustigsmed]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dH2MYJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dH2MYJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($297.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $870.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-22 02:33 EDT-0400