Budget Gaming Rig for $1300

Is it possible to have a good enough gaming PC for $1300 with a Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse?

I'm on a really tight budget. Thankss !

EDIT: Or should I just get a gaming laptop? cause $1300 sounds like a little for a gaming rig, right?

Yeah, $1300 USD is plenty.

You are going to build this yourself?

Yeah, $1300 USD is plenty.

You are going to build this yourself?

Tezcatlipoca666

Yup ^^

1300 is like WOOO... gonna be getting like crazy PC... Lets get down to it... What exactly do you need TC? Everything? OS, Monitor, keyboard & mouse, and offcourse the PC itself? jedikevin2

Yeee, eveything. haha.

HAF 922 case

Corsair TX650 PSU

MSI 870-GD54 mobo (potentially get AM3+ mobo instead)

Phenom II X4 965

4GB G.skill RAM

MSI GTX 570 video card

1TB WD HDD

DVD burner

Windows 7 64-bit OEM

ASUS 24" 1080p monitor

Logitech MX518 mouse

Razer mechanical keyboard

Total: $1278

HAF 922 case

Corsair TX650 PSU

MSI 870-GD54 mobo (potentially get AM3+ mobo instead)

Phenom II X4 965

4GB G.skill RAM

MSI GTX 570 video card

1TB WD HDD

DVD burner

Windows 7 64-bit OEM

ASUS 24" 1080p monitor

Logitech MX518 mouse

Razer mechanical keyboard

Total: $1278

Tezcatlipoca666

This recommendation looks great, but I would consider another gaming mouse, Razer Deathadder:

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Precision-Infrared-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304581217&sr=8-1

I would highly recommend another version of the GTX 570, its cousin, The Twin Frozr:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127564&cm_re=gtx_570-_-14-127-564-_-Product

The price difference is about $30, but the Twin Frozr is going to run a lot cooler than its reference design counterpart. With a HAF 922 case, you should have great airflow.

Some things to consider.

Honestly, he should find his own mouse and keyboard because those can only come down to personal preference.

Honestly, he should find his own mouse and keyboard because those can only come down to personal preference.

edinsftw

[QUOTE="edinsftw"]

Honestly, he should find his own mouse and keyboard because those can only come down to personal preference.

Elann2008

Yea, i like the death adder, i got the mamba though because i wanted the wireless because i have to run my cords from the side :( and i put alot of drinks and stuff on my desk.

As for keyboards TC i advise you get a mechanical if you dont mind loud key typing. I woulda got the dragon age 2 keyboard, but it had 2 on it and the second was too much of a disgrace to buy it.

HAF 922 case

Corsair TX650 PSU

MSI 870-GD54 mobo (potentially get AM3+ mobo instead)

Phenom II X4 965

4GB G.skill RAM

MSI GTX 570 video card

1TB WD HDD

DVD burner

Windows 7 64-bit OEM

ASUS 24" 1080p monitor

Logitech MX518 mouse

Razer mechanical keyboard

Total: $1278

Tezcatlipoca666

Thanks for taking your time to put this together!! :D

I have one question about the processor, would this be a better one? or is the AMD superior.

Intel i5 2500k - Sandy Bridge

and also Thanks for everyone contributing, you guys are most deff a big help. :3

Thanks for taking your time to put this together!! :D

I have one question about the processor, would this be a better one? or is the AMD superior.

Intel i5 2500k - Sandy Bridge

and also Thanks for everyone contributing, you guys are most deff a big help. :3

edwardorito

Yes, the 2500/2600k are the best CPUs for gaming. Everyone agrees on this. However, the price of a 2500k + an 1155 mobo is going to run considerably higher than an AMD build like the one suggestion. You could put more emphasis on your cpu/mobo and get a cheaper GPU to stay in your price range but if you go that route don't expect to be maxing every game out graphically.

What about this combo

I'm glad we could help, and who's that girl in your avy/sig?

[QUOTE="edwardorito"]

Thanks for taking your time to put this together!! :D

I have one question about the processor, would this be a better one? or is the AMD superior.

Intel i5 2500k - Sandy Bridge

and also Thanks for everyone contributing, you guys are most deff a big help. :3

Smoke89

Yes, the 2500/2600k are the best CPUs for gaming. Everyone agrees on this. However, the price of a 2500k + an 1155 mobo is going to run considerably higher than an AMD build like the one suggestion. You could put more emphasis on your cpu/mobo and get a cheaper GPU to stay in your price range but if you go that route don't expect to be maxing every game out graphically.

I guess I'll have to make it a $1400 then? is that enough?

I'm glad we could help, and who's that girl in your avy/sig?

mitu123

Haha, she's a K-Pop star named IU. Have fun.

EDIT: the girl in my avatar is named Goo Hara & she's part of a group named KARA

I guess I'll have to make it a $1400 then? is that enough?

edwardorito

Yes it is.

Replace the Phenom II X4 965 and mobo I linked previously with these:

i5 2500k (don't forget to claim the $10 discount :P )

MSI P67A-G43 mobo

New total: $1394 USD

[QUOTE="edwardorito"]

I guess I'll have to make it a $1400 then? is that enough?

Tezcatlipoca666

Yes it is.

Replace the Phenom II X4 965 and mobo I linked previously with these:

i5 2500k (don't forget to claim the $10 discount :P )

MSI P67A-G43 mobo

New total: $1394 USD

Yeeee !

thanks soo much.

& will this be able to max some games?

lol sorry for asking so much questions. x3

[QUOTE="Tezcatlipoca666"]

[QUOTE="edwardorito"]

I guess I'll have to make it a $1400 then? is that enough?

edwardorito

Yes it is.

Replace the Phenom II X4 965 and mobo I linked previously with these:

i5 2500k (don't forget to claim the $10 discount :P )

MSI P67A-G43 mobo

New total: $1394 USD

Yeeee !

thanks soo much.

& will this be able to max some games?

lol sorry for asking so much questions. x3

You are still getting the gtx 570 at that price since you bumped it up $100. So yeah, you wont need to upgrade for quite some time really.

[QUOTE="edwardorito"]

[QUOTE="Tezcatlipoca666"]

[QUOTE="edwardorito"]

I guess I'll have to make it a $1400 then? is that enough?

Smoke89

Yes it is.

Replace the Phenom II X4 965 and mobo I linked previously with these:

i5 2500k (don't forget to claim the $10 discount :P )

MSI P67A-G43 mobo

New total: $1394 USD

Yeeee !

thanks soo much.

& will this be able to max some games?

lol sorry for asking so much questions. x3

You are still getting the gtx 570 at that price since you bumped it up $100. So yeah, you wont need to upgrade for quite some time really.

will this be able to max some games?

edwardorito

Hint: i5 2500k + GTX 570 = high-end.

You will be maxing many many games :P

$1300 is not really budget ....

Thanks for the links TC.;)

$1300 is not really budget ....

ilikedrit

Yup, a GTX 570 will do good. Wow! $1400!! You're really going to get a damn PC! :)

[QUOTE="ilikedrit"]$1300 is not really budget ....Elann2008

[QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="ilikedrit"]$1300 is not really budget ....ilikedrit

Uhm, just one more question haha.

Should I buy from Newegg or a Fry's nearby?

Uhm, just one more question haha.

Should I buy from Newegg or a Fry's nearby?

edwardorito

Whichever is less expensive imo. You don't have to buy all the parts at the same place :P

Uhm, just one more question haha.

Should I buy from Newegg or a Fry's nearby?

edwardorito

Do I need an Anti-Static wrist strap?

gahh sorry I'm asking so much questions. I'm such a newb T^T

Do I need an Anti-Static wrist strap?

gahh sorry I'm asking so much questions. I'm such a newb T^T

edwardorito

Do you NEED one? No.

I always just figure it is a one time purchase and only costs like $5, so why not. I use it from time to time when building, but in reality when I am just doing simple upgrades or working on something I don't even think to put it on. Haven't ever fried something with static. Use common sense and be careful and all will be fine.

Do I need an Anti-Static wrist strap?

gahh sorry I'm asking so much questions. I'm such a newb T^T

edwardorito

I personally find them unnecessary however they aren't a bad investment given their price. For first time builders or for infrequent builders they are probably more of a help psychologically (reducing nervousness).

I will make the following changes to the build as it seems like you are not on a very fixed budget.

Monitor = $300 (drop that keyboard if you have to but dont skimp on monitor, you can get a better keyboard latter on)

GPU This is a better card than GTX 570 as it has more VRAM so it is better ready for the future. And it does NOT run hot at all and the PSU selected is fully capable of handling it. I see no reason to go for GTX 570 over this. In current games there isnt much difference at all but there could be more in future due to GTX 480's much higher memory bandwitch. This is a sick deal trust me, grab it while you can.

GPU This is a better card than GTX 570 as it has more VRAM so it is better ready for the future. And it does NOT run hot at all and the PSU selected is fully capable of handling it. I see no reason to go for GTX 570 over this. In current games there isnt much difference at all but there could be more in future due to GTX 480's much higher memory bandwitch. This is a sick deal trust me, grab it while you can.

Gambler_3

Disregarding the monitor recommendation, gettting this GTX 480 really isn't a bad idea...

I'd get this GTX 480

I will make the following changes to the build as it seems like you are not on a very fixed budget.

Monitor = $300 (drop that keyboard if you have to but dont skimp on monitor, you can get a better keyboard latter on)

GPU This is a better card than GTX 570 as it has more VRAM so it is better ready for the future. And it does NOT run hot at all and the PSU selected is fully capable of handling it. I see no reason to go for GTX 570 over this. In current games there isnt much difference at all but there could be more in future due to GTX 480's much higher memory bandwitch. This is a sick deal trust me, grab it while you can.

Gambler_3

[QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

I will make the following changes to the build as it seems like you are not on a very fixed budget.

Monitor = $300 (drop that keyboard if you have to but dont skimp on monitor, you can get a better keyboard latter on)

GPU This is a better card than GTX 570 as it has more VRAM so it is better ready for the future. And it does NOT run hot at all and the PSU selected is fully capable of handling it. I see no reason to go for GTX 570 over this. In current games there isnt much difference at all but there could be more in future due to GTX 480's much higher memory bandwitch. This is a sick deal trust me, grab it while you can.

edwardorito

And yes this is a special 480 as it is overclocked and solves it's biggest drawback, the temps with the dual fan cooler.

The 570 seems to be a bit better in the less demanding games whereas 480 seems to perform better in the more demanding ones. Either way the difference is insignificant BUT the GTX 480's much higher memory bandwitch will ensure smoother framerates in the most demanding games. And it will also last longer.

[QUOTE="edwardorito"][QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

I will make the following changes to the build as it seems like you are not on a very fixed budget.

Monitor = $300 (drop that keyboard if you have to but dont skimp on monitor, you can get a better keyboard latter on)

GPU This is a better card than GTX 570 as it has more VRAM so it is better ready for the future. And it does NOT run hot at all and the PSU selected is fully capable of handling it. I see no reason to go for GTX 570 over this. In current games there isnt much difference at all but there could be more in future due to GTX 480's much higher memory bandwitch. This is a sick deal trust me, grab it while you can.

Gambler_3

And yes this is a special 480 as it is overclocked and solves it's biggest drawback, the temps with the dual fan cooler.

The 570 seems to be a bit better in the less demanding games whereas 480 seems to perform better in the more demanding ones. Either way the difference is insignificant BUT the GTX 480's much higher memory bandwitch will ensure smoother framerates in the most demanding games. And it will also last longer.

woahhh, I guess I'll be getting this then. Thanks a lot mann. ;D

[QUOTE="Tezcatlipoca666"]

HAF 922 case

Corsair TX650 PSU

MSI 870-GD54 mobo (potentially get AM3+ mobo instead)

Phenom II X4 965

4GB G.skill RAM

MSI GTX 570 video card

1TB WD HDD

DVD burner

Windows 7 64-bit OEM

ASUS 24" 1080p monitor

Logitech MX518 mouse

Razer mechanical keyboard

Total: $1278

Elann2008

This recommendation looks great, but I would consider another gaming mouse, Razer Deathadder:

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Precision-Infrared-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304581217&sr=8-1

I would highly recommend another version of the GTX 570, its cousin, The Twin Frozr:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127564&cm_re=gtx_570-_-14-127-564-_-Product

The price difference is about $30, but the Twin Frozr is going to run a lot cooler than its reference design counterpart. With a HAF 922 case, you should have great airflow.

Some things to consider.

Geez, don't you want some quality audio too? Add a sound card and a pair of monitors + sub (optional). Or if you want there are also some great headphone/amp options.

Geez, don't you want some quality audio too? Add a sound card and a pair of monitors + sub (optional). Or if you want there are also some great headphone/amp options.

NVIDIATI

[QUOTE="edwardorito"]

Uhm, just one more question haha.

Should I buy from Newegg or a Fry's nearby?

mitu123