need gaming pc build under $825

[Fowler22]

So I am a highscool student. and I have helped friends build computers before so I know what I am doing. However I am a newby when it comes to pick parts. I have $825 to build a computer. I will need everything including monitor,keyboard, and mouse in that budget.

I am going to use it for gaming, schoolwork, and a little video editing.

If you have a build you have made or if you could make me a parts list that would be awsome. Thanks in advance for your help

 

[Brunostako]

The monitor has speakers integrated:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($68.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: GeIL Black Dragon 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($51.03 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB PCS+ Video Card ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2265HM 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Gear Head KB5195W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($16.54 @ Amazon)
Total: $824.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-12 17:57 EST-0500

 

[Knicks2012]

Do you have a microcenter near you?? If you do you can save a lot by picking up some parts (mainly the CPU) there instead of them being shipped to you?

You can get a i5-4690k for only $200

http://www.microcenter.com/product/434177/Core_i5-4690K_35GHz_LGA_1150_Boxed_Processor

 

[Woody1999]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($71.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Neos White ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech K400 Wireless Slim Keyboard w/Touchpad ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Cooler Master Recon Wired Optical Mouse ($30.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $821.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-12 17:58 EST-0500

R9 280 and FX-6300 are a great combo, especially when you overclock both of them. On that board with that cooler, you should be able to get at least 4.5GHz out of the 6300 - it's a great board for overclocking that processor. Processor itself is great for gaming and it's multicore abilities make it great for video editing.

8GB of 1866 RAM, pretty standard but perfectly usable. You won't need much more for anything but the most extreme multitasking of memory intensive programs.

1TB of quick hard drive, what can I say?

High quality power supply, enough wattage to power your graphics card easily. Also the case has decent cable management space and looks amazing.

1080p monitor, decent response time. Great keyboard, nice mouse as well.

Woody

 

[logainofhades]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Gear Head KB5195W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($16.54 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA3001WB 14W 2.1ch Speakers ($21.01 @ Mwave)
Total: $824.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-12 18:12 EST-0500

 

[mrgoodtouches]

I would go with the first build. The I5 will get you better performance. If you could save some money and get a better motherboard would be a better choice

 

[logainofhades]

I would go with the first build. The I5 will get you better performance. If you could save some money and get a better motherboard would be a better choice

Technically my build is faster, as it has a better GPU. I squeezed in an i5, with an R9 280, without using mail in rebates. 😉

 

[mrgoodtouches]

You are right sorry I glanced over that build for some odd reason. I would still get a better mobo something that can oc

 

[logainofhades]

You are right sorry I glanced over that build for some odd reason. I would still get a better mobo something that can oc

Locked i5's cannot overclock. That requires a k series cpu and a Z97 motherboard. That would take away from the GPU budget.

 

[Woody1999]

You are right sorry I glanced over that build for some odd reason. I would still get a better mobo something that can oc

Locked i5's cannot overclock. That requires a k series cpu and a Z97 motherboard. That would take away from the GPU budget.

I think he means for in the future, in case he wants to upgrade to a K series CPU. Also, Z97 boards are better in general - more features, more compatibility. You can get a cheap Z97 board for £60 nowadays.

Also, ignore me and the FX-6300. Almost any i5 will outclass the FX.

Woody

 

[logainofhades]

Cheap Z97 boards are not suitable for overclocking. They tend to only have 4 phase power, and do not support SLI.