Need a Gaming Computer $800.

[Dryzn]

I have no idea on how to build a computer so I am hoping you would help me. I am on a $800 budget. I will use the computer for League of Legends, CS:GO and osu. I do not need a mouse,keyboard, monitor, or operating system. I prefer quality over performance. I do not know that much on computers.

 

[Rapajez]

Check out PC Part Picker for selecting Parts. Also, wait until Black Friday for some awesome deals, expecially from NewEgg and Amazon. I'd build something like this. I can go into more detail if needed:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.67 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $817.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-13 17:09 EST-0500

 

[Rapajez]

If you have any wiggle room, bump the graphics card up to a R9 280X, R9 290, or NVIDIA 970 (cheapest to most expensive).

Some would argue to drop the SSD and cheap out on other components to squeeze in a GTX 970, as it's a killer performance at $330, but if you're only playing those games at 1080p, I'd prefer a PC that is a nice overall performer.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.67 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.94 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.28 @ OutletPC)
Total: $835.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-13 17:16 EST-0500

A tad over budget.

 

[gilbadon]

Off the top of my head.

$240: i5-4690k (Not overclocking, get a i5-4xxx, not i5-4xxxk)
$330: gtx 970 or ($300) r9 290
$75: 8gb/ $150: 16gb ddr3 (1.5v or less) ram
$40 - $80: 550W+ (closer to 700 power supply 80+ certified
$25 CPU air cooler (if overclocking)
$110: z97 mobo (if not overclocking get a cheaper mobo like H85 or something. Just make sure the socket is 1155)
$20: dvd drive (optional)
$60: 1tb Hard drive
$60: 120gb ssd (optional)

This is about $900 for a full system but I am being generous on the pricing. You can find these for cheaper than what I have said in most cases. Most the time, good reviews = good product.

 

[Rapajez]

Comments on the builds above.

I wouldn't go less than 1833mhz memory, as 1600 is finally becoming a bottleneck. Usually the same price anyway.

You'd have to verify that mobo supported devils canyon, it might need a BIOS flash. It's not as future proof as a 97 series board either.

You're losing an SSD. Also, I wouldn't waste money on one less than 256GB. Games are approaching 50GB a piece, thanks to cheap console ports.

If you're gaming at or below 1080p, the 970 may be over kill. Let us know. Even though that card is efficient, a 500W PSU is cutting it close, especially if you want to expand.