Gaming rig for $1000 help

[MrSturgill]

I am not very good at picking out computer parts. Would anyone be willing to put together a list of parts for a decent rig that i can upgrade in the future with my $1000 budget? I would like to be able to stream my games on twitch and i like intel over amd. any input would be appreciated.

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

What kind of games will you be playing?

 

[esco_sid]

for $1000 amd just makes no sense go intel amd is more for budget builds

 

[Archaic59]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($133.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($332.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $979.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-11 20:53 EDT-0400

 

[RookieOfTheYear]

I am not very good at picking out computer parts. Would anyone be willing to put together a list of parts for a decent rig that i can upgrade in the future with my $1000 budget? I would like to be able to stream my games on twitch and i like intel over amd. any input would be appreciated.

Will you need an operating system, monitor, mouse or keyboard included in the $1,000 budget?

 

[esco_sid]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($332.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $986.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-11 20:56 EDT-0400

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

With an ssd.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mMpgmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mMpgmG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($207.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1033.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-11 20:59 EDT-0400

 

[esco_sid]

With an ssd.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mMpgmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mMpgmG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($207.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1033.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-11 20:59 EDT-0400

i dont mean to be rude but that build just isnt good why would u put non k cpu on a z97 board ?? why spend extra money on 16gb ram ?? why $120 case ?? 5400 rpm hdd ?

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

With an ssd.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mMpgmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mMpgmG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($207.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1033.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-11 20:59 EDT-0400

i dont mean to be rude but that build just isnt good why would u put non k cpu on a z97 board ?? why spend extra money on 16gb ram ?? why $120 case ?? 5400 rpm hdd ?

I added a ssd. Had to compromise parts on the ssd. You could re configure the ssd build to have the other cpu.

 

[esco_sid]

to fit the ssd i had to downgrade a few parts but mostly cosmetic changes
also if you have microcenter nearby you can save about $70 there for cpu/mobo combo and reinvest that back into better case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($332.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $999.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-11 21:10 EDT-0400

 

[RookieOfTheYear]

Here would be my suggestion.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.74 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Masscool FDV12025L1L34 52.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Masscool FDV12025L1L34 52.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Masscool FD14025S1L3/4 57.1 CFM 140mm Fan ($6.99 @ Directron)
Case Fan: Masscool FD14025S1L3/4 57.1 CFM 140mm Fan ($6.99 @ Directron)
Case Fan: Masscool FD12025B1H3/4 81.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ Directron)
Total: $1010.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-11 21:25 EDT-0400

 

[MrSturgill]

I am not very good at picking out computer parts. Would anyone be willing to put together a list of parts for a decent rig that i can upgrade in the future with my $1000 budget? I would like to be able to stream my games on twitch and i like intel over amd. any input would be appreciated.

Will you need an operating system, monitor, mouse or keyboard included in the $1,000 budget?

I have mouse and keyboard, haven't decided on os and i'll be hooking it up to my tv

 

[MrSturgill]

Here would be my suggestion.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.74 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Masscool FDV12025L1L34 52.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Masscool FDV12025L1L34 52.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Masscool FD14025S1L3/4 57.1 CFM 140mm Fan ($6.99 @ Directron)
Case Fan: Masscool FD14025S1L3/4 57.1 CFM 140mm Fan ($6.99 @ Directron)
Case Fan: Masscool FD12025B1H3/4 81.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ Directron)
Total: $1010.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-11 21:25 EDT-0400

Thank you! seems like everything is very solid and i also like the fact that you took sound into consideration and picked out some case fans

 

[RookieOfTheYear]

You are very welcome. Feel free to ask any questions you might have about the build.

Also, to help keep things quieter, you might want to pick up a fan controller in the future to be able to turn them up when you want performance, and down when you want quiet.