low budget build for a $1000

[gizmo13]

is it possible to build a gaming rig with a budget of 1000$ and not to sound like a fanboy but i would like to put in a gtx 780 its not that i dont want a amd gpu or cpu but its because i really dont know that much about amd... but it wouldnt matter if i get a intel or amd cpu but i do want the gtx 780 plus i dont know what kind of motherboard i need or cpu........i actualy do need a os and thats about it:d

 

[byza]

Does the budget include OS, monitor, keyboard and mouse etc?

 

[Shneiky]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jPMhmG) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jPMhmG/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54440) | $187.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h87pro4) | $90.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/avexir-memory-avd3u16000904g2cw) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $52.91 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx780dc2oc3gd5) | $489.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Rosewill Galaxy-01-A ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-case-galaxy01a) | $49.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1106.80

Well this is it. Remove the windows if you already have one and you arrive at 1020 bucks. Also, for the video card to fit, you need to rotate the drive cage 90 degrees, but doing that is rather simple. If you want your 1000 to include the OS, monitor, keyboard and etc - well then choose another video card.

 

[bignastyid]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kXg6qs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kXg6qs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($474.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($60.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1017.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

If you are willing to go for a 290(which is a bit faster than a 780). you could end up with a overall better system.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zh47pg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zh47pg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $995.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[Iron124]

You can build an excellent gaming PC for $1000. Here's just a couple examples:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($459.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1012.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


or an AMD build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.96 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.88 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($459.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $994.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[badboyrog2]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VgRdrH
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VgRdrH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VgRdrH/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($459.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1073.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[byza]

While this isn't necessarily the build I'd recommend for $1000, you can get a GTX 780 if thats what you really want, excluding the parts i mentioned in my last post. If you need those parts, you might have to lower your expectations a little, and think about getting a good card now and adding a second card later to boost performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($459.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $996.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[gizmo13]

wow thank guys but know i realy have to do a bit of reserch......buttt what if i can i dont get the 780 with is better for the preformance and what card will it be no mater if its nivdia or amd??????

 

[bignastyid]

The AMD r9-290 is faster and cheaper than the 780.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zh47pg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zh47pg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $995.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[Iron124]

wow thank guys but know i realy have to do a bit of reserch......buttt what if i can i dont get the 780 with is better for the preformance and what card will it be no mater if its nivdia or amd??????

In my opinion, the R9 290 is a better value for less:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQYYPUS/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

[badboyrog2]

i am agree about the r9 290...cheaper and better

 

[byza]

If your not going to upgrade further than this is a pretty powerful build for about $1000, including cpu cooler for OC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($143.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1035.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

If you will put more money into it later, go with a 290 as it will give you an upgrade path.

Bignastyid's set up is really good and if you don't want to OC and will add another card later, that would be the way to go.

If you want to OC i made a few tweaks to his build. I went with a z97, instead of a z87 to get the express SATA, which is good for the SSD. If you can afford an extra $40, you should get the i5-4690k, instead of the i5-4670k I put in the build below. I also didn't add a cooler in, although you'll need one to OC and should go with the cooler i put in the build above. This build is slightly cheaper than Bignastyid's, but once you add in a cooler it will cost more.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1038.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Note: OS included in builds.

 

[Rezylee]

Personally, for $1000, i would either get the 760, r9 280x, or 770. Reason for thag is if you have unbalance in your system, you could bottleneck your gpu. Also, if you have crap stuff and cheap things in your build, you will most likely break them. I will soon give you a build i would do with $1000