I need a relatively inexpensive gaming PC

[Reavik]

So, I'm currently somewhat strapped for cash, such is the reason for the subject, but I have never had a "gaming PC", just work laptops and whatnot that I'll install Steam on. Needs to run BF4 and the like at 60+ fps on Med-Hi settings. No more than $900 or so. Thanks for any reply, they're all appreciated.

 

[James Mason]

$900 is perfect for a gaming PC. This shouldn't have any issues getting 60+ FPS on BF4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.49 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: *Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($316.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: *Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: *EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: *LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $892.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 01:02 EDT-0400

 

[N3rdR4ge]

$900 is perfect for a gaming PC. This shouldn't have any issues getting 60+ FPS on BF4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.49 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: *Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($316.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: *Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: *EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: *LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Total: $892.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 01:02 EDT-0400

not bad, but the psu is pretty low quality. wouldnt recommend it.

 

[James Mason]

not bad, but the psu is pretty low quality. wouldnt recommend it.

It's really not that bad. http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&file=print&reid=351
As long as it's not in a OCing or AMD system it's more than adequate.

 

[N3rdR4ge]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($313.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $837.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-06 01:22 EDT-0400