Gaming PC build 1000$

[Szczypa]

Hello!
I decided it is finally time to upgrade and buy a new PC. The one i have right now is really old and most games i have to run on low settings. I would really appreciate if someone could help me make a good choice. I am looking to spend 1000$.

Approximate Purchase Date:
I am not really in a hurry or anything, but if i can find a good deal i would like to get it before Christmas(if its possible)


Budget Range:
1000$, i don't really want to go above that, unless i really have to or taxes, shipping, etc

System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Gaming

Parts Not Required:
I want just PC and OS: windows 7
i already have mouse,keyboard,speakers,monitor

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
The website that i would buy from has to be trusted and there is a decent deal/price.

Country:
United States

Parts Preferences:
I don't really know, nvidia card, intel.
Also, im not sure if i want water cooling, would prefered fans

Overclocking:
Maybe

SLI or Crossfire:
No

Monitor Resolution:
Right now i have 1680 x 1050, i might be upgrading my monitor in future to 120hz

Additional Comments:
I would prefer a quieter PC, not really picky but I don't want to get annoyed by the noise.



I appreciate any help and thanks in advance!

 

[TomThePotato]

Non-overclocking build..

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($168.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.89 @ Directron)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($347.99 @ Directron)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $934.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-09 19:06 EST-0500

I'd just go with 8.1, but you can change back to 7 if you want.

 

[Jeff Baffalo]

if you plan to oc you would have to swap out the cpu, cpu cooler, mobo and downgrade the gtx 980.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ll36oNoSkOpEll/saved/fNqWGX

 

[TomThePotato]

if you plan to oc you would have to swap out the cpu, cpu cooler, mobo and downgrade the gtx 980.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ll36oNoSkOpEll/saved/fNqWGX

No OS, and low-end power supply that's meant for extreme budget builds. Also, since the processor is locked, the stock cooler will do just fine.

 

[3Dns]

OC Build with 4690k and GTX970

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.89 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec GX700 ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.75 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $953.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-09 19:23 EST-0500


Non-K Version with GTX980

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($172.94 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.89 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($548.85 @ B&H)
Case: Antec GX700 ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.75 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1026.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-09 19:25 EST-0500

Best Build with OS ( For me )

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.89 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec GX700 ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.75 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1017.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-09 19:28 EST-0500

 

[Szczypa]

OC Build with 4690k and GTX970

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.89 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec GX700 ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.75 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $953.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-09 19:23 EST-0500


Non-K Version with GTX980

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($172.94 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.89 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($548.85 @ B&H)
Case: Antec GX700 ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.75 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1026.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-09 19:25 EST-0500

Best Build with OS ( For me )

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.89 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Antec GX700 ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.75 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Directron)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1017.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-09 19:28 EST-0500

I really like the 3rd build, but is that all I need?
Sound card?

 

[3Dns]

No need you have 7.1 Channel onboard.

 

[Szczypa]

No need you have 7.1 Channel onboard.

Also, any other case I can pick? xD

In my opinion it doesnt look good.

 

[rockie_]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.78 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($78.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($347.99 @ Directron)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $974.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-09 20:04 EST-0500

 

[3Dns]

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/case/#sort=a8

Pick w/e you want