Gaming PC Setup $1,000 budget for PC Gaming beginner

[Paintball6786]

Approximate Purchase Date: August 27/28, 2016

Budget Range: $800 USD- $1,200 USD

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, watching YouTube, surfing the web

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, ncixus.com, amazon.com, outletpc.com, superbiiz.com

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, Nvidia GPU

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Additional Comments: This is going to be my first ever PC build

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: None of my computers are useful for gaming, including a desktop Mac and an old dell computer

 

[Mike3k24]

What resolution do you plan on playing in?

 

[Mike3k24]

Hows this?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B150M BAZOOKA Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($91.66 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($449.95 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($139.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1268.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 18:22 EDT-0400

 

[Mike3k24]

Here's an i7 option if you'd like
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($344.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($110.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($91.66 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.00)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($139.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1288.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 18:23 EDT-0400

 

[Paintball6786]

I plan on gaming at 1080p most of the time and I'd still like to max out newer games with good frames. I would really like to have a 1070 or a 1060 in my build. The builds you recommended were good but I do have a 1 TB hard drive with windows on it from my old computer. That would save around 200 bucks and keep the price at around $1,000. I don't know if an i7 would be necessary because, from what I've learned, is that an i5 is perfect for pure gaming right now.

The reason I said I needed a new OS was because the key I had got lost and Windows 10 wouldn't allow me to access everything but I'm sure I can find a cheap Windows key or get one for free from my friend.

Now what I'd like to know is would the 1060 build you created or the 1070 build be more reasonable for 1080p gaming at max settings?

Also, thank you for helping. It's greatly appreciated

 

[Mike3k24]

I plan on gaming at 1080p most of the time and I'd still like to max out newer games with good frames. I would really like to have a 1070 or a 1060 in my build. The builds you recommended were good but I do have a 1 TB hard drive with windows on it from my old computer. That would save around 200 bucks and keep the price at around $1,000. I don't know if an i7 would be necessary because, from what I've learned, is that an i5 is perfect for pure gaming right now.

The reason I said I needed a new OS was because the key I had got lost and Windows 10 wouldn't allow me to access everything but I'm sure I can find a cheap Windows key or get one for free from my friend.

Now what I'd like to know is would the 1060 build you created or the 1070 build be more reasonable for 1080p gaming at max settings?

Also, thank you for helping. It's greatly appreciated

A more reasonable build fro 1080p would be the i5 + 1060. Here is what an ideal 1080p build would look like without the hdd.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($110.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($91.66 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.00)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($139.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1095.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 19:42 EDT-0400

 

[king3pj]

I plan on gaming at 1080p most of the time and I'd still like to max out newer games with good frames. I would really like to have a 1070 or a 1060 in my build. The builds you recommended were good but I do have a 1 TB hard drive with windows on it from my old computer. That would save around 200 bucks and keep the price at around $1,000. I don't know if an i7 would be necessary because, from what I've learned, is that an i5 is perfect for pure gaming right now.

The reason I said I needed a new OS was because the key I had got lost and Windows 10 wouldn't allow me to access everything but I'm sure I can find a cheap Windows key or get one for free from my friend.

Now what I'd like to know is would the 1060 build you created or the 1070 build be more reasonable for 1080p gaming at max settings?

Also, thank you for helping. It's greatly appreciated

A more reasonable build fro 1080p would be the i5 + 1060. Here is what an ideal 1080p build would look like without the hdd.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($110.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($91.66 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.00)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($139.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1095.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 19:42 EDT-0400

This is a good build but I would tweak it slightly. You picked a great CPU but since it isn't a K series you don't really need to spend the extra money on a Z170 motherboard or aftermarket cooler. If you aren't overclocking the stock cooler and a cheaper motherboard are fine.

This build will perform just as well and save a bit of money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($91.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.00)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($139.00 @ B&H)
Total: $921.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-28 10:21 EDT-0400

 

[Mike3k24]

I plan on gaming at 1080p most of the time and I'd still like to max out newer games with good frames. I would really like to have a 1070 or a 1060 in my build. The builds you recommended were good but I do have a 1 TB hard drive with windows on it from my old computer. That would save around 200 bucks and keep the price at around $1,000. I don't know if an i7 would be necessary because, from what I've learned, is that an i5 is perfect for pure gaming right now.

The reason I said I needed a new OS was because the key I had got lost and Windows 10 wouldn't allow me to access everything but I'm sure I can find a cheap Windows key or get one for free from my friend.

Now what I'd like to know is would the 1060 build you created or the 1070 build be more reasonable for 1080p gaming at max settings?

Also, thank you for helping. It's greatly appreciated

A more reasonable build fro 1080p would be the i5 + 1060. Here is what an ideal 1080p build would look like without the hdd.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($110.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($91.66 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.00)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($139.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1095.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 19:42 EDT-0400

This is a good build but I would tweak it slightly. You picked a great CPU but since it isn't a K series you don't really need to spend the extra money on a Z170 motherboard or aftermarket cooler. If you aren't overclocking the stock cooler and a cheaper motherboard are fine.

This build will perform just as well and save a bit of money.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($91.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($259.00)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($139.00 @ B&H)
Total: $921.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-28 10:21 EDT-0400

I agree. I dropped in one of the cheaper Z170 boards just so the option is open for overclocking.