Tech Help Building a new Gaming PC

[Garrett]

Hey ya'll,

I am pretty new to building your own PC, and from looking at what you all have made... looks like I could use your help.

I need recommendations on products and brands, and other software.

My current computer is not made for gaming, and does not even have a graphics card... and I need an upgrade.

Please help as much as you can! My budget for this build is somewhat around $1,000 - $1,200.


Thanks in advance!

~PickleZ

 

[Mhayden]

Hello PickleZ, I threw something together pretty quickly from my phone ( https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vhdw8K ) but if this is too much I can look at it some more when I get home and finetune it. Or if you want me to make it better. This is pretty comparable to mine but with some more storage and better monitor. But like I said I couldn't really go in depth from my phone so I can do a little more on the prices to make it a little cheaper. Just let me know

My specs are below....yes I know my monitor is trash xD

GPU: GeForce GTX 1070
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Current resolution: 1600 x 900, 60Hz
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro

 

[Garrett]

Hey Mhayden!
Thank you for your response,

How much FPS do you get in CSGO, and do you think it could handle recording?

 

[Mhayden]

I usually get 200 on dust II but drops down to 170-190. And I haven't really recorded before but I've streamed DayZ before and I could barely tell there was lag. And if you know DayZ it's a pretty heavy game. So if you record through the shadow play feature you shouldn't see any lag. And if there is very minimal

 

[BearKiller]

You need to add a 512GB SSD boot drive (SSD boot drive is a must these days. Once you experience the boot time, you will never go back-15 seconds fully into windows) with a at least 1TG disk data drive. Also, the load time for game that that a virtual world like BF4 is hugely faster using a SSD.

If you need trade offs, while the 1070 is great, the 1060 will provide solid performance at medium settings (+100 fps on the newer games) and save you +200 dollars.

It appears the cost difference same speed i5 to i7 is only (dual core to quad core) is only about $75. While performance wise, you see almost no performance difference on multi core optimized games, it helps on non-optimized games. If you other apps in the background while play your game, it helps.

Monitor, you need to hunt for a monitor that displays faster then 60hz.

 

[Mhayden]

Yeah lol that stuff too xD. I just used the bones of my build from that website and upgraded it a little. So I can update the list for you in a little while, PickleZ

 

[ChocolateVillain]

Both i5 and i7 are quad cores. Only difference them is the i7 has hyperthreading.

My question would be, what are you salvaging from your current build? Case, monitor, ram, or anything if at all?

If a fresh build I would wait a month if you can. AMD is finally going to release (Hope it's not another paper launch) their new line of CPU which will be worth waiting for to see how they affect the current pricing as of right now.

 

[Garrett]

I have a 4k resolution, 144hz monitor. 24 inch.

 

[Mhayden]

I will tonight see if I can fine tune that list for you PickleZ. Using these suggestions

 

[ButterKing]

I have a 4k resolution, 144hz monitor. 24 inch.

Hello PickleZ,
Given the fact that you have a 4k monitor I'd recommend spending less money on a more expensive processor, and instead buying a better graphics card. Instead of getting a i7 and a GTX 1070, a better plan would be to go with a GTX 1080 and an i5. The performance difference between an i5 and i7 is minimal in my opinion, unless you're looking to do lots of high intensity tasks. Also, it was mentioned above that a SSD would be an excellent choice, and I second that, it makes a huge difference in build speed in general. 16 GB of ram is standard these days for high quality pcs, so I'd get that much RAM too.
This build will treat you well, it has a 1070 and an i5, which would run CS:GO very well, even at 4K. My GTX 960M gets over 200fps on average in that game and the 1070 is waaaay better. I've centered this build around your price range, hope you like it.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LBHQBP

The case is up to you, pretty much any mid tower case will suffice, but make sure to check the graphics card length with the case you pick!