[SOLVED] PC Build $1200 with a gaming-general use

[tomar3490]

I’m looking to build a computer that is good for running games and daily activities. I’m looking for the following in my build :
Monitor(Nothing crazy)
Power supply
Cooling
Motherboard
CPU(intel)
Graphics(Nvidia)
16 GB ram
Storage
Case
Windows 10 OS
I’m looking mainly for a i5 Gen 9 processor, and a good graphics card to run games at 60fps. I’m also hoping to stay under $1300 CAD as that’s my maximum budget.

 

[Hellfire13]

Something like this should be good...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-9600KF 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor | $268.50 @ Vuugo
CPU Cooler | ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler | $58.99 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard | Gigabyte B365M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $104.75 @ Vuugo
Memory | Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $94.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $96.99 @ Newegg Canada
Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card | $319.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop
Case | Cooler Master MasterBox Lite 3.1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $58.30 @ Vuugo
Power Supply | Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $67.98 @ Amazon Canada
Monitor | MSI Optix G241VC 23.6" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor | $209.99 @ Newegg Canada
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1280.48
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-18 22:34 EDT-0400 |


Here is an AMD build with better value...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $279.99 @ Newegg Canada
Motherboard | MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard | $134.99 @ Memory Express
Memory | Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $134.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $96.99 @ Newegg Canada
Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card | $319.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop
Case | Rosewill NAUTILUS ATX Mid Tower Case | $54.99 @ Newegg Canada
Power Supply | Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $67.98 @ Amazon Canada
Monitor | MSI Optix G241VC 23.6" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor | $209.99 @ Newegg Canada
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1299.91
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-18 22:37 EDT-0400 |


Heres how to get Windows cheap...
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html
You can even activate it later on. There is no difference in performance.
Also, Intel next gen. processors are due for release in the next couple of months.

 

[tomar3490]

Something like this should be good...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-9600KF 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor | $268.50 @ Vuugo
CPU Cooler | ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler | $58.99 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard | Gigabyte B365M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $104.75 @ Vuugo
Memory | Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $94.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $96.99 @ Newegg Canada
Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card | $319.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop
Case | Cooler Master MasterBox Lite 3.1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $58.30 @ Vuugo
Power Supply | Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $67.98 @ Amazon Canada
Monitor | MSI Optix G241VC 23.6" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor | $209.99 @ Newegg Canada
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1280.48
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-18 22:34 EDT-0400 |


Here is an AMD build with better value...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $279.99 @ Newegg Canada
Motherboard | MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard | $134.99 @ Memory Express
Memory | Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $134.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $96.99 @ Newegg Canada
Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card | $319.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop
Case | Rosewill NAUTILUS ATX Mid Tower Case | $54.99 @ Newegg Canada
Power Supply | Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $67.98 @ Amazon Canada
Monitor | MSI Optix G241VC 23.6" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor | $209.99 @ Newegg Canada
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1299.91
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-18 22:37 EDT-0400 |


Heres how to get Windows cheap...
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html
You can even activate it later on. There is no difference in performance.
Also, Intel next gen. processors are due for release in the next couple of months.

The top build looks ideal for me! Might change the monitor and some of the storage but this was very helpful! Thanks!