What is the best gaming PC I could make under $1200?

Juzar

I am going to build a new gaming PC. What is the best PC I could make under $1200

Answer
okay friend, this is the best I can give you, here it is :P

video card : EVGA SuperClocked 012-P3-1573-AR GeForce GTX 570 HD w/Display-Port (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - $350

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130622

Processor : Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K - $220

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

HDD : HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $85

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299

casing : Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $100

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

keyboard and mouse : Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 920-002950 Black 8 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard and Mouse - $30

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126197

monitor : Acer G215HVAbd Black 21.5" 5ms Full HD WideScreen LCD Monitor 200 cd/m2 20,000:1 Max (ACM) - $120

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009306

Motherboard : GIGABYTE GA-Z68M-D2H LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - $105

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128523

RAM : G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL - $44

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

Power supply - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply - $95

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

OS : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM - $100

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

dvd writer : SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model SH-222AB - OEM - $18

speakers : Logitech S120 2.3 Watts (RMS) 2.0 Speaker System - OEM - $13

TOTAL = $1280, hey I went overboard by $80, he,he. but I guarantee you that this build can max out all games out there including BF3 in 1080p resolution. The monitor that I have included here is 1080p and the i5-2500k and gtx 570 are very good for gaming.

Glad to help :D

I need new desktop PC please needs your advice ?

FLighter

I need a fast computer " DESKTOP "
1 -to run all new games with no damn troubles
2- to be used to internet in a good way
so its all about good performance for games and internet only
so what kind of graphic card do i need to run the new games perfectly ?

Answer
I already used this as to answer another question, this is just an example of a nice build but in the end the decision is always yours to make :P

okay friend, this is the best I can give you, here it is :P

video card : EVGA SuperClocked 012-P3-1573-AR GeForce GTX 570 HD w/Display-Port (Fermi) 1280MB 320-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - $350

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

Processor : Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I52500K - $220

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

HDD : HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $85

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

casing : Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $100

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

keyboard and mouse : Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 920-002950 Black 8 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard and Mouse - $30

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

monitor : Acer G215HVAbd Black 21.5" 5ms Full HD WideScreen LCD Monitor 200 cd/m2 20,000:1 Max (ACM) - $120

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

Motherboard : GIGABYTE GA-Z68M-D2H LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - $105

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

RAM : G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL - $44

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

Power supply - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply - $95

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

OS : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM - $100

link : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asâ¦

dvd writer : SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model SH-222AB - OEM - $18

speakers : Logitech S120 2.3 Watts (RMS) 2.0 Speaker System - OEM - $13

TOTAL = $1280, I guarantee you that this build can max out all games out there including BF3 in 1080p resolution. The monitor that I have included here is 1080p and the i5-2500k and gtx 570 are very good for gaming.

Glad to help :D

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Is this a good build for this price?

speaker system 2.0 logitech s120 image

Person

Case
AZZA Armour Gaming Case - Red
Case Lighting
Cold Cathode Neon Light - Red
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction
None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion
None
Processor
Intel® Core⢠i7-4770K Processor (4x 3.50GHz/8MB L3 Cache) - Intel® Core⢠i7-4770K
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive
None
Processor Cooling
Corsair Hydro Series H55 Liquid CPU Cooling System - Standard 120mm Fan *FREE Upgrade from Default CPU Cooling System*
Memory
8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 - 2GB - Single Card
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 -- 2x PCIe 3.0 x16, 4x USB 3.0, 6x SATA-III 6Gb/s
Intel Smart Response Technology
None
Power Supply
650 Watt -- NZXT HALE82N-SI / 80+ Bronze
Primary Hard Drive
64 GB ADATA SP900 SSD - Single Drive
Data Hard Drive
2 TB HARD DRIVE -- 64M Cache, 7200rpm, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive
Optical Drive
[12x Blu-Ray] LG BLU-RAY Reader, DVD±R/±RW Burner Combo Drive - Black
2nd Optical Drive
None
Flash Media Reader / Writer
12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer - Black
Meter Display
None
Sound Card
3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card
Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) 64-Bit
Monitor
None
2nd Monitor
None
Speaker System
Logitech S120 2.0 Speaker System
Video Camera
None
Case Engraving Service
None
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty Service
Rush Service
Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days
Keyboard
1 x iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Keyboard FREE Upgrade to A4Tech LED Backlit Gaming Keyboard ($19 value)
Mouse
1 x iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Mouse Blood Red
Advanced Build Options
1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis
Advanced Build Options
1 x Basic Pro Wiring
Advanced Build Options
1 x Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks
Free Stuff
1 x [FREE Game Download] - GRID2 FREE with Intel 4th Gen Processor
Free Stuff
1 x [FREE Game Voucher] - Metro: Last Light Free with purchase of NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 or above
Free Stuff
1 x [FREE In-Game Voucher] - $75 Value In-Game Currencies: Hawken, Planetside 2, and World of Tanks ($25 for each title) Free with purchase of NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 or above
Monitor Cable
1 x 30 ft. DVI to HDMI Cable (Resolution up to 1080P)

Answer
pretty decent rig for 1080p gaming:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-760-review-gk104,3542-9.html

Is this a good gaming rig, for the price?

Black

Case
InWIN BLACK GR-1 GAMING CASE

Processor (CPU)
Intel® Coreâ¢i5 Quad Core Processor i5-3570K (3.4GHz) 6MB Cache

Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-M: MICRO-ATX, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs, ATI®CrossFireX

Memory (RAM)
8GB SAMSUNG DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (2 X 4GB)

Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 660 Ti - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
Free Item
Free Item
FREE £100 IN-GAME VOUCHER with GTX 660 & UPWARDS GPUs!

Memory - 1st Hard Disk
500GB 3.5" SATA-III 6GB/s HDD 7200RPM 16MB CACHE

1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM

Power Supply
450W Quiet 80 PLUS Dual Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan

Processor Cooling
Super Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler (£19)

Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)

Network Facilities
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps PCI-E CARD (£16)

USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD

Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED

Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE

Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE

Monitor
AOC 18.5" WIDESCREEN LED TFT - 1366 x 768, 5MS, D-Sub, DVI-D (£69)

Keyboard & Mouse
Cyborg V.7 Gaming Keyboard with Illuminated Keys (£55)

Mouse
ROCCAT⢠Lua â Tri-Button Gaming Mouse (£25)

Speakers
LOGITECH S120 2.0 BLACK SPEAKER SYSTEM (£9)

All of that adds up to £960, which is my budget, including the speakers and mouse+ keyboard etc.

Answer
That's a pretty hefty price in U.S Dollars, I can't say for pounds. The GPU is decent and the amount of RAM isn't bad either.

If I were to purchase it I'd check around at newegg.com and see if you can get a much better deal.

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