Gaming Computer - 1000$ PC Budget

Distorted_P2P · 02-04-2016

Hello everyone! I got my old desktop PC a while back, and you were all very helpful, so I thought I'd inquire about the same topic (Sort of)

I'm looking for a 1,000$ (-) gaming laptop, which can run every game with medium or high settings, depending on the game.

I have a headset already, as well as a mouse, all help is appreciated.

optimuswhat · 02-04-2016

Firstly, are you willing to pay more money for less power and more portability?

Distorted_P2P · 02-04-2016

I suppose not, any PC will do. Colin change the title to, "1000$ PC Budget"

Any suggestions? 1k budget.
Go wild.

metal · 02-04-2016

Posted by optimuswhat

Firstly, are you willing to pay more money for less power and more portability?

He asked for a laptop so im assuming yes.

Wolfie · 02-04-2016

are you capable of building a pc?

Distorted_P2P · 02-04-2016

Posted by Wolfie

are you capable of building a pc?

I'm sure I'll manage, I've heard its like using Legos in a sense, and my friend is really into technology, so even if I'm not capable, I know he is

metal · 02-04-2016

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($624.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax Thorex ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Rosewill 500W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Silverstone AP122 42.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron)
Case Fan: Silverstone AP122 42.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron)
Total: $1041.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-03 22:50 EST-0500

Heres something I found. You might want to get an SSD also since they improve start times and load times by a crapton. If this is too out of your budget you could downgrade the gpu. Although, I recommend keeping the card since its the strongest gpu on the market. But then again, if you dont care about playing the latest demanding games in the highest settings in 4k or 1440p 100+fps(the 980ti probably cant do this reliably anyway) its not a problem really.

Actually, do you need a monitor and windows also? I need to adjust this if you do.

Crono · 02-04-2016

where do you live?

Distorted_P2P · 02-04-2016

Posted by Crono

where do you live?

The US/Canada

Nanner · 02-04-2016

would love to buy a PC but I know my mom would kill me for spending money on such thing. U lucky duck

fp4 · 02-04-2016

Posted by Distorted_P2P

The US/Canada

Are you in US or Canada? $1000 CAD doesn't go nearly as far as $1000 USD these days.

John · 02-04-2016

I was recommended a site like this before I built my PC: https://choosemypc.net/build/?budget...lse&options=os

You don't have to use the same exact stuff, but what the others will recommend you might be close too this.

Here's my PC: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/9MWXsY

Distorted_P2P · 02-04-2016

Posted by fp4

Are you in US or Canada? $1000 CAD doesn't go nearly as far as $1000 USD these days.

US mainly.

Nanner · 02-05-2016

Posted by John

I was recommended a site like this before I built my PC: https://choosemypc.net/build/?budget...lse&options=os

You don't have to use the same exact stuff, but what the others will recommend you might be close too this.

Here's my PC: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/9MWXsY

So I checked out this choose my PC website and it seams very nice. But I'm curious:
-do I need to build the PC myself? Or will it come shipped with all the parts it says at that price and all?
-would a $500 (my max budget I'm willing to spend as of now) PC run well with things like Minecraft, Graal, some music making apps and that's about it?
-in other words going along with the above question(^^^), what is so different from a $500 one to $1000 one?, speed and performance just?

Wolfie · 02-05-2016

Posted by Its_Nanner

So I checked out this choose my PC website and it seams very nice. But I'm curious:
-do I need to build the PC myself? Or will it come shipped with all the parts it says at that price and all?
-would a $500 (my max budget I'm willing to spend as of now) PC run well with things like Minecraft, Graal, some music making apps and that's about it?
-in other words going along with the above question(^^^), what is so different from a $500 one to $1000 one?, speed and performance just?

1. Yes, you need to build it. If you can't, you can bring the parts to someone experienced with PC parts like an engineer to build it for you. If you can't do that, then there might be some website that allows you to choose the parts you want but probably cost more so building by yourself is probably the best way
2. Depends on the parts you choose. I mean you can probably have a $400 desktop be running GTA V but not at full 60 fps. But if you choose the right parts, you should be able to do the things you listed.
3. Yes. The only differences are speed and performances. (I could be wrong)

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Distorted_P2P Banned Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1,555	Gaming Computer - 1000$ PC Budget Hello everyone! I got my old desktop PC a while back, and you were all very helpful, so I thought I'd inquire about the same topic (Sort of) I'm looking for a 1,000$ (-) gaming laptop, which can run every game with medium or high settings, depending on the game. I have a headset already, as well as a mouse, all help is appreciated.

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optimuswhat Speed Demon Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,288	Firstly, are you willing to pay more money for less power and more portability?

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Wolfie Terra Branford Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Next to you Posts: 3,284	are you capable of building a pc?

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metal Amateur Programmer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 683	PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.89 @ OutletPC) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC) Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($624.99 @ Amazon) Case: Enermax Thorex ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: Rosewill 500W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.99 @ Amazon) Case Fan: Silverstone AP122 42.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron) Case Fan: Silverstone AP122 42.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($5.99 @ Directron) Total: $1041.61 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-03 22:50 EST-0500 Heres something I found. You might want to get an SSD also since they improve start times and load times by a crapton. If this is too out of your budget you could downgrade the gpu. Although, I recommend keeping the card since its the strongest gpu on the market. But then again, if you dont care about playing the latest demanding games in the highest settings in 4k or 1440p 100+fps(the 980ti probably cant do this reliably anyway) its not a problem really. Actually, do you need a monitor and windows also? I need to adjust this if you do.

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Crono :pluffy: Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,945	where do you live?

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Nanner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,350	would love to buy a PC but I know my mom would kill me for spending money on such thing. U lucky duck

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John Old member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,044	I was recommended a site like this before I built my PC: https://choosemypc.net/build/?budget...lse&options=os You don't have to use the same exact stuff, but what the others will recommend you might be close too this. Here's my PC: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/9MWXsY Last edited by John; 02-05-2016 at 12:20 AM.