Gaming PC for G-Mod, Day-Z under $1000 Canadian build

[Dante1234]

I want to play Day-Z and G-mod at great graphics and fps. I will record my gameplay so I will be doing a bit of Photoshop and video editing. I want to stay under $1000 Canadian and if you can build the PC cheaper. I need OS, here is a setup that I have in mind, try and do it better or if I don't need it that good make it not as good, Thanks.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/34z8XL

 

[Diox55]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($83.94 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($380.67 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1068.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 09:26 EST-0500

I know you want to stay under 1000, but please spend the extra cash. The 8320 is a massively under powered cpu, ranking below the i7 920. Spend the extra cash for an i5 build, that you can edit and game on.

 

[Dante1234]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($83.94 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($380.67 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1068.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 09:26 EST-0500

I know you want to stay under 1000, but please spend the extra cash. The 8320 is a massively under powered cpu, ranking below the i7 920. Spend the extra cash for an i5 build, that you can edit and game on.

But this shows differently, it shows that the 8320 is better, why is that than if you are saying the i5 is better?
You have to copy and paste the whole link for it to work it wont work if you just click on it
=2230&cmp[]=1782]http://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare.php?cmp[]=2230&cmp[]=1782

 

[Diox55]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($83.94 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($380.67 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1068.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 09:26 EST-0500

I know you want to stay under 1000, but please spend the extra cash. The 8320 is a massively under powered cpu, ranking below the i7 920. Spend the extra cash for an i5 build, that you can edit and game on.

But this shows differently, it shows that the 8320 is better, why is that than if you are saying the i5 is better?
You have to copy and paste the whole link for it to work it wont work if you just click on it
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare.php?cmp[]=2230&cmp[]=1782

No, in any realword benchmark- including editing, gaming, etc the i5 with outperform any 8xxx or 9xxx series AMD cpu's. I don't hate AMD, but their processors are known to be particulary low end. On top of that, those are only TWO benchmarks.


http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-4460-vs-AMD-FX-8320/2310vs1983

http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/365/AMD_FX-Series_FX-8320_vs_Intel_Core_i5_i5-4460.html

I have been working on computers for quite awhile now, and am no beginner to processors. You will get triple the performance out of the i5, for every need.

 

[Dante1234]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.89 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($83.94 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($380.67 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1068.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 09:26 EST-0500

I know you want to stay under 1000, but please spend the extra cash. The 8320 is a massively under powered cpu, ranking below the i7 920. Spend the extra cash for an i5 build, that you can edit and game on.

But this shows differently, it shows that the 8320 is better, why is that than if you are saying the i5 is better?
You have to copy and paste the whole link for it to work it wont work if you just click on it
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare.php?cmp[]=2230&cmp[]=1782

No, in any realword benchmark- including editing, gaming, etc the i5 with outperform any 8xxx or 9xxx series AMD cpu's. I don't hate AMD, but their processors are known to be particulary low end. On top of that, those are only TWO benchmarks.


http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-4460-vs-AMD-FX-8320/2310vs1983

http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/365/AMD_FX-Series_FX-8320_vs_Intel_Core_i5_i5-4460.html

I have been working on computers for quite awhile now, and am no beginner to processors. You will get triple the performance out of the i5, for every need.

would you say the i7 is the best CPU and what would Day-Z and G-Mod run at on this computer, also is getting an i3 worth it?

 

[jasonw223]

A new i7 processor would clearly be the fastest option - but I'd choose the i5 listed above plus an SSD over that any day. And Diox is right - I'd probably even pick a new Intel i3 over one of those 8320s. They sound fast, but will be slower in most applications, plus use way more power and produce way more heat.

I like his build above - but I'd say try and squeeze in a solid state drive! It'll make a huge difference.

 

[Dante1234]

A new i7 processor would clearly be the fastest option - but I'd choose the i5 listed above plus an SSD over that any day. And Diox is right - I'd probably even pick a new Intel i3 over one of those 8320s. They sound fast, but will be slower in most applications, plus use way more power and produce way more heat.

I like his build above - but I'd say try and squeeze in a solid state drive! It'll make a huge difference.

But why a SSD and do you know what Day-Z and G-Mod would run at on this computer?

 

[jasonw223]

Installing your OS and programs on an SSD will make your computer feel so much faster. It will boot and shutdown more quickly, programs will launch in half the time, games will load faster, etc. You'll notice it a LOT more than upgrading from an i5 to an i7.

And yes, Day-Z and G-Mod and anything else will run very well on this PC. You'll be maxing almost every game out there running at 1080p resolution.

 

[Dante1234]

Installing your OS and programs on an SSD will make your computer feel so much faster. It will boot and shutdown more quickly, programs will launch in half the time, games will load faster, etc. You'll notice it a LOT more than upgrading from an i5 to an i7.

And yes, Day-Z and G-Mod and anything else will run very well on this PC. You'll be maxing almost every game out there running at 1080p resolution.

Would it be possible to make a gaming pc with an i7 for under $1000?

 

[jasonw223]

Possible? Absolutely. Worth it? Probably not.

You'd have to cheap out on your video card and everything else.

 

[Dante1234]

Possible? Absolutely. Worth it? Probably not.

You'd have to cheap out on your video card and everything else.

Ok thanks but would you change anything on this computer to include the SSD

 

[jasonw223]

You could change your PSU to this - $29 after MIR: http://www.ncix.com/detail/evga-500w-80-plus-certified-5f-92643-1265.htm

And I'd leave out the CPU cooler for now. You could always add that in later if you felt like it - it really isn't entirely necessary with a locked CPU.