[SOLVED] Need advice for Gaming PC Build under $1000

[Cecena_5]

Hello Everyone! I'm planning to buy a gaming pc for myself and keeping it under $1000. I have the keyboard, mouse and Monitor. Monitor being a LG Ultra gear 32"
1920 x 1080 Resolution, 165Hz Refresh Rate. Any help will be greatly appreciate it

 

[geofelt]

It used to be that a balanced gamer would budget 2x the cost of the processor for the graphics card.
Not today with inflated graphics card prices.
If you will play fast action games, find a good graphics card.
If you play more cpu centric games, look for a processor with good single thread performance.
Today, Intel 12th gen is very good.
If you can find a i3-12100 that is a good place to start.
Here is a review:

Intel Core i3-12100F Review: The New Budget Champ

The Core i3-12100F is more impressive than what we were expecting. Despite only packing 4 cores, the performance is excellent, often rivaling previous generation 6-core/12-thread processors....

www.techspot.com

The non F versions with integrated graphics is, to my mind, worth an extra $25.
It gets you started in case you need to find a good graphics card.
B660 motherboards are not expensive, and DDR4 versions let you use cheaper DDR4 ram.

Buy a ssd for the c drive and your initial clutch of games. Perhaps 1tb or even 2tb. You can always add storage later.

Buy only a quality psu of suitable strength.
Here is a handy chart:
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say by 20%.
It will allow for a stronger future graphics card upgrade.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.
Look for a unit with a 7 to 10 year warranty.
The seasonic focus or corsair rm units are good,

 

[Cecena_5]

Ok, thank you for the info. So an i3-12100 and a B660 Motherboard. Does it matter if I use an HDD instead? I have an old one with my stuff in it.

 

[Why_Me]

https://www.newegg.com/black-fractal-design-focus-g-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811352069
Fractal Design Focus G Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $54.99

https://www.antonline.com/Evga/Computers/Video_Cards/Graphic_Cards/1442340
EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Graphic Card + EVGA 650W GQ 80+ Gold Semi- Modular Power Supply $439.98

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144396
MSI MAG B560M BAZOOKA $109.99

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-10400f-core-i5-10th-gen/p/N82E16819118132
Intel Core i5-10400F $140.48

https://www.amazon.com/DEEPCOOL-GAMMAXX-400-Blue-Compatible/dp/B00JQ2YDCY/
DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 CPU Cooler $18.99

https://www.amazon.com/TEAMGROUP-T-Force-Vulcan-3200MHz-Desktop/dp/B07T637L7T/
TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 3200 16GB (2x8GB) CL16 $58.99

https://www.newegg.com/team-group-1tb-cx2/p/N82E16820331561
Team Group CX2 2.5" 1TB SATA III 3D NAND Internal SSD $74.99

Total: $898

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B560M-BAZOOKA

Focus G

www.fractal-design.com

Intel Core i5-10400F Review - Six Cores with HT for Under $200

Intel's new Core i5-10400F offers a large performance jump over the previous generation Core i5-9400F because of its six-core/twelve-thread design. In this Core i5-10400F review we also test the feasibility of overclocking through BCLK, or by relaxing the PL1 and PL2 Turbo Limits.

www.techpowerup.com

 

[jacob249358]

I was gonna put together a build but Why_Me knocked it out of the park. If you want to spend a little more it would be more cost-effective to bump up to a 12400(f) and a b660 motherboard. It's tough to suggest the 12100 as it isn't really in stock for a good price and no matter how good it is 4c/8t will only get you so far.

 

[geofelt]

Ok, thank you for the info. So an i3-12100 and a B660 Motherboard. Does it matter if I use an HDD instead? I have an old one with my stuff in it.

You really want to be using a ssd of some sort for your C drive and active apps.
A ssd makes everything you do quicker.
If you have saved files on a HDD, they will work just fine.
If you need to reinstall windows, you will need to reinstall your apps.

 

[Cecena_5]

Ok thanks guys, I might be going with Why_Me build and sticking with ssd instead of my HDD

 

[geofelt]

Ok thanks guys, I might be going with Why_Me build and sticking with ssd instead of my HDD

I would spend $12 more for the i5-10400 non F version which includes integrated graphics.
Cheap insurance for a graphics card issue,
https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-10400-core-i5-10th-gen/p/N82E16819118135?quicklink=true