Game Development Desktop

[ShySloth]

Hello everyone,

On September I'm gonna go to University and I'm gonna study game development and design. I have a desktop already, but I really don't want to take it with me, because when I come to visit, I won't have a computer. At first I had the idea of buying a laptop, but I quickly realized that if I was willing to spend a decent amount of money on a system, I should just build a new desktop. So my question is this; What is a good desktop that will be able to run Unity and Blender. My budget is 1000-1200$ (operating system and monitor included), if it is possible to build one for less, I am glad to hear your suggestions

 

[Zerk2012]

You should be able to get a student copy of windows, and not a clue why they would use Blender.

Toward the top of your budget.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($178.90 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($169.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB OC Video Card ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ - GL2460HM 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1141.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-01 18:57 EST-0500

Toward the lower end.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($107.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($169.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Phoenix Fan OC Video Card ($89.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ - GL2460HM 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1010.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-01 19:00 EST-0500

 

[ShySloth]

You should be able to get a student copy of windows, and not a clue why they would use Blender.

Toward the top of your budget.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($178.90 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($169.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB OC Video Card ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ - GL2460HM 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1141.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-01 18:57 EST-0500

Toward the lower end.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($107.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($169.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Phoenix Fan OC Video Card ($89.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ - GL2460HM 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1010.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-01 19:00 EST-0500

Thank you for the help man, I appreciate you spending your time helping me Have a good one