Gaming pc under $1000

[Frost_24]

Hello guys I'm new to pc gaming and building so I wanted to know if this build will let me play Skyrim, Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas in high or ultra settings with a lot of mods.
My budget is $900 - $1000 I don't want to spend more then $1000 but if I have to I'll save up to $1300. I'm open to your suggestion.
-CPU - Intel core I5 - 4670 ( $219.99 )
-Motherboard - MSI H87 G43 ( $99.99 )
-Video Card - ASUS GeForce GTX 770 ( $349.99 )
-Ram - Kingston HyperX Blu 8gb ( $89.99)
-HDD - Seagate barracuda 1tb ( $64.99 )
-Case - Bitfenix Prodigy midnight black ( $69.99 )
-Power supply - Silverstone Strider 600w ( $64.99 )
all those prices are from Newegg.com

Also is widows 8 better then 7 when it comes to gaming? and what optical drives are good? or does it even matter?

 

[dashboy1998]

Windows 8/8.1 is better for gaming.
This is a good optical drive for DVDs and CDs.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas

 

[doubletake]

You won't be able to use that motherboard in that case; the motherboard is ATX layout, the case is mini-ITX. Massive size difference. Either look for an H87/Z87 mITX motherboard, or look for an ATX compatible case.

 

[dashboy1998]

This motherboard is like the one you picked but it will fit in your case http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85i
Make sure you get a blower style GPU, you know what blower style is right?

 

[Frost_24]

so if I get a H87 or mITX motherboard it should fit in the case right? Are there any other case you recommend?

 

[dashboy1998]

so if I get a H87 or mITX motherboard it should fit in the case right? Are there any other case you recommend?

It has to be mITX (Mini-ITX) form.

 

[Frost_24]

This motherboard is like the one you picked but it will fit in your case http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85i
Make sure you get a blower style GPU, you know what blower style is right?

No I don't kind of why I came to this website I need the help of tech expert

 

[Frost_24]

Would I need a CPU cooler?

 

[dashboy1998]

This motherboard is like the one you picked but it will fit in your case http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85i
Make sure you get a blower style GPU, you know what blower style is right?

No I don't kind of why I came to this website I need the help of tech expert

Okay, Blower type coolers are louder by design, but they have the advantage that they exhaust the hot air directly outside the case. They are also less dependant on fresh air being directed towards the graphics card. They have the ability to suck air in with much greater force because they create a lot of underpressure, so they are ideal for small cases or limited airflow cases. for that case you will want a blower style GPU, there is only 1 blower style GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130939

Source: https://teksyndicate.com/forum/gpu/gpu-cooling-blower-style-vs-dual-fan/136628

 

[Frost_24]

This motherboard is like the one you picked but it will fit in your case http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85i
Make sure you get a blower style GPU, you know what blower style is right?

No I don't kind of why I came to this website I need the help of tech expert

Okay, Blower type coolers are louder by design, but they have the advantage that they exhaust the hot air directly outside the case. They are also less dependant on fresh air being directed towards the graphics card. They have the ability to suck air in with much greater force because they create a lot of underpressure, so they are ideal for small cases or limited airflow cases. for that case you will want a blower style GPU, there is only 1 blower style GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130939

Source: https://teksyndicate.com/forum/gpu/gpu-cooling-blower-style-vs-dual-fan/136628

Would changing the case solve that problem or is it still needed? the thing is I still have to buy a keyboard, mouse and gaming monitor

 

[dashboy1998]

Would I need a CPU cooler?

No, the CPU comes with a stock cooler.

 

[dashboy1998]

This motherboard is like the one you picked but it will fit in your case http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85i
Make sure you get a blower style GPU, you know what blower style is right?

No I don't kind of why I came to this website I need the help of tech expert

Okay, Blower type coolers are louder by design, but they have the advantage that they exhaust the hot air directly outside the case. They are also less dependant on fresh air being directed towards the graphics card. They have the ability to suck air in with much greater force because they create a lot of underpressure, so they are ideal for small cases or limited airflow cases. for that case you will want a blower style GPU, there is only 1 blower style GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130939

Source: https://teksyndicate.com/forum/gpu/gpu-cooling-blower-style-vs-dual-fan/136628

Would changing the case solve that problem or is it still needed? the thing is I still have to buy a keyboard, mouse and gaming monitor

Yeah if you got a mid tower case you wouldn't need to change your GPU, also the $1,000 price is that for PC or is it for everything PC, Monitor, keyboard and mouse.

 

[Frost_24]

This motherboard is like the one you picked but it will fit in your case http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85i
Make sure you get a blower style GPU, you know what blower style is right?

No I don't kind of why I came to this website I need the help of tech expert

Okay, Blower type coolers are louder by design, but they have the advantage that they exhaust the hot air directly outside the case. They are also less dependant on fresh air being directed towards the graphics card. They have the ability to suck air in with much greater force because they create a lot of underpressure, so they are ideal for small cases or limited airflow cases. for that case you will want a blower style GPU, there is only 1 blower style GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130939

Source: https://teksyndicate.com/forum/gpu/gpu-cooling-blower-style-vs-dual-fan/136628

Would changing the case solve that problem or is it still needed? the thing is I still have to buy a keyboard, mouse and gaming monitor

Yeah if you got a mid tower case you wouldn't need to change your GPU, also the $1,000 price is that for PC or is it for everything PC, Monitor, keyboard and mouse.

PC $950 - $1000 hopefully and about $250 - $300 on everything else, could I use a non - gaming keyboard and mouse I know for MMO that would be the way to go but I mostly want to play the three games I listed above with mods

 

[dashboy1998]

This will do the job.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre 97.8 CFM 230mm Fan ($17.97 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-12025KK-RP 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-12025KK-RP 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-14025KK-RP 47.7 CFM 140mm Fan ($8.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ 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) ($99.98 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Rosewill STRIKER RK-6000 Wired Standard Keyboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1289.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 02:01 EST-0500)

 

[Frost_24]

This will do the job.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre 97.8 CFM 230mm Fan ($17.97 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-12025KK-RP 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-12025KK-RP 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-14025KK-RP 47.7 CFM 140mm Fan ($8.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ 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) ($99.98 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Rosewill STRIKER RK-6000 Wired Standard Keyboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1289.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 02:01 EST-0500)

thanks for the help man I can't wait to run these games with mods, just one quick question do I need all four case fan or would one or two do the job?

 

[dashboy1998]

This will do the job.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre 97.8 CFM 230mm Fan ($17.97 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-12025KK-RP 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-12025KK-RP 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-14025KK-RP 47.7 CFM 140mm Fan ($8.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ 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) ($99.98 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Rosewill STRIKER RK-6000 Wired Standard Keyboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1289.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 02:01 EST-0500)

thanks for the help man I can't wait to run these games with mods, just one quick question do I need all four case fan or would one or two do the job?

Well the case comes with 1 x 120mm fan (I don't know how good or loud that one is), Can't use the 2 x 120mm top fans if you have a DVD drive, but the 230mm fan is a must have.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($98.97 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre 97.8 CFM 230mm Fan ($17.97 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ 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) ($99.98 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Rosewill STRIKER RK-6000 Wired Standard Keyboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1279.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 05:50 EST-0500)

 

[Frost_24]

This will do the job.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre 97.8 CFM 230mm Fan ($17.97 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-12025KK-RP 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-12025KK-RP 43.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($9.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SCF-14025KK-RP 47.7 CFM 140mm Fan ($8.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ 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) ($99.98 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Rosewill STRIKER RK-6000 Wired Standard Keyboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1289.11
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 02:01 EST-0500)

thanks for the help man I can't wait to run these games with mods, just one quick question do I need all four case fan or would one or two do the job?

Well the case comes with 1 x 120mm fan (I don't know how good or loud that one is), Can't use the 2 x 120mm top fans if you have a DVD drive, but the 230mm fan is a must have.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($98.97 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre 97.8 CFM 230mm Fan ($17.97 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ 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) ($99.98 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Rosewill STRIKER RK-6000 Wired Standard Keyboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1279.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 05:50 EST-0500)

would you call this a " future proof " rig, I wouldn't want to upgrade for at least 2 years

 

[dashboy1998]

For 2 years I would add a GTX 780 for $100, it does alot better for only being $100 more.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($494.98 @ Best Buy)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre 97.8 CFM 230mm Fan ($17.97 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ 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) ($99.98 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Rosewill STRIKER RK-6000 Wired Standard Keyboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1365.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 06:26 EST-0500)

 

[Frost_24]

For 2 years I would add a GTX 780 for $100, it does alot better for only being $100 more.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($494.98 @ Best Buy)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Midnight MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre 97.8 CFM 230mm Fan ($17.97 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ 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) ($99.98 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Rosewill STRIKER RK-6000 Wired Standard Keyboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1365.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 06:26 EST-0500)

cool thanks again for all the help