Best Home Built Desktop around $1000.

[bshot]

Calguns,

Help me put together a parts list/vendors for a desktop computer. What parts should be used if I want stay around $1000? I am in no rush to buy the parts and willing to wait to purchase items as parts go on sale. What parts should I splurge on?

I'm open to any suggestions.


I will be using it for:

80% Internet and Microsoft office

20% gopro video editing and large file transfer

- this computer will be connected to 2 screens


Please include: make/model/cost

Case:

Cooling:

Cpu:

Graphics:

Memory:

Motherboard:

Psu:

Primary ssd storage:

Secondary storage:

Total cost:

Thanks for your help!
Bshot

[Kwikvette]

Ever come up to Central CA?

I've got everything for a PC (it was a gaming machine and still very fast when it last ran). I took it all apart and when I put it together again it wouldn't post. Worst case something's wrong with the motherboard and/or CPU but I've got a PSU, GPU, ram, etc. you can have for some ammo.

[shotcaller6]

This reddit thread might point in the right direction for your needs and budget.

https://www.reddit.com/r/VideoEditing/comments/2t8fuy/help_on_choosing_a_graphics_card_for_editing/

[Den60]

Well, not piecing together a home built but Digital Storm has some nice computers in that range. I use it for normal office programs (Quickbooks, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator) as well as Solidworks. I generally keep most if not all of these programs open and the computer has no problem with me doing so.

[tigerpan]

I also have desktop for sale. It was for my school work don't need anymore.
It was for rhino 3D, render and adobe suite.

[vintagearms]

Well, not piecing together a home built but Digital Storm has some nice computers in that range. I use it for normal office programs (Quickbooks, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator) as well as Solidworks. I generally keep most if not all of these programs open and the computer has no problem with me doing so.

My Vanquish 6 works great!

[Den60]

My Vanquish 6 works great!

My son told me what to get, I think I have the Slade Pro.

[bshot]

Ever come up to Central CA?

I've got everything for a PC (it was a gaming machine and still very fast when it last ran). I took it all apart and when I put it together again it wouldn't post. Worst case something's wrong with the motherboard and/or CPU but I've got a PSU, GPU, ram, etc. you can have for some ammo.

Thanks Kwik, I'll keep that in mind.

This reddit thread might point in the right direction for your needs and budget.

https://www.reddit.com/r/VideoEditin...d_for_editing/

Thanks shot, I'll take a look at that.

Well, not piecing together a home built but Digital Storm has some nice computers in that range. I use it for normal office programs (Quickbooks, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator) as well as Solidworks. I generally keep most if not all of these programs open and the computer has no problem with me doing so.

I didn't know about Digital storm. Thanks for the info.

I also have desktop for sale. It was for my school work don't need anymore.
It was for rhino 3D, render and adobe suite.

Thanks but I'm looking to build my own.

[Kwikvette]

Thanks Kwik, I'll keep that in mind.



Thanks shot, I'll take a look at that.



I didn't know about Digital storm. Thanks for the info.



Thanks but I'm looking to build my own.

My old build (which is now in a box of pc parts) which you're welcome to push come to shove. Would prefer to test them before anything though...



Current build now



Only difference is I now use a Corsair H100i. The other cooler over time would slowly unseat from the CPU.

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[bshot]

Here is what I am working with so far. I am still researching parts and compatibility:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 SE-AM4 140.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($96.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Flare X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($171.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($127.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SSC GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card ($164.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1004.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-07 01:10 EDT-0400

[bshot]

My old build (which is now in a box of pc parts) which you're welcome to push come to shove. Would prefer to test them before anything though...



Current build now



Only difference is I now use a Corsair H100i. The other cooler over time would slowly unseat from the CPU.

Sent from my SM-G920T1 using Tapatalk

What are the specs on your builds?

[Kwikvette]

What are the specs on your builds?

The older build ran an I5 4670K, over 16gb of DDR3 (forget the speed), GTX780 nVidia card, all mounted up on an Asus board.

The current setup runs an I7 6770K with 32gb of DDR3 (also not sure of speed anymore), GTX 1080 nVidia card, all on a Gigabyte gaming board. It runs Everything on max and it plays all games on Oculus effortlessly for hours.

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[blazeaglory]

The older build ran an I5 4670K, over 16gb of DDR3 (forget the speed), GTX780 nVidia card, all mounted up on an Asus board.

The current setup runs an I7 6770K with 32gb of DDR3 (also not sure of speed anymore), GTX 1080 nVidia card, all on a Gigabyte gaming board. It runs Everything on max and it plays all games on Oculus effortlessly for hours.

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Im actually upgrading to your "first" build from an i3. Same exact 4 items. Was thinking about switching it up to MSi tho but kinda partial to ASUS

Anyways OP good luck because $1000 should get you some pretty nice core components. Just make sure to go for a K processor and the latest GPU by nvidia. At the least 780gtx. Now they have 1010gtx (or something) to replace the 780 and its fairly inexpensive

Save money by going with a cheaper case... they still have some nice cheap cases tho. Ive also been running a "lesser" model 650w power supply that has never failed me so also use a higher wattage but "cheaper" PSU company to also try and save cash. Dont let people fool you by saying this certain PSU company is the best or this case is the best etc etc etc

Or you can be a jerk and buy a bad *** PSU, go home, swap it out with a rinky dink old one and return it for a refund...But I wouldnt advise doing that.

[stilly]

Calguns,

Help me put together a parts list/vendors for a desktop computer. What parts should be used if I want stay around $1000? I am in no rush to buy the parts and willing to wait to purchase items as parts go on sale. What parts should I splurge on?

I'm open to any suggestions.


I will be using it for:

80% Internet and Microsoft office

20% gopro video editing and large file transfer

- this computer will be connected to 2 screens


Please include: make/model/cost

Case:

Cooling:

Cpu:

Graphics:

Memory:

Motherboard:

Psu:

Primary ssd storage:

Secondary storage:

Total cost:

Thanks for your help!
Bshot

I am not going to do your leg work, but ALL computers that you can build for a desktop are going to be under 1000 as long as you have a PSU that costs about $120 or less, MOBO + AMD CPU = $250 or less, RAM = $100 or less, and case = $150 or less. Graphics card will typically run about $60 and usually these things cost about $600 total for entry level browser/general use machine. Additional RAM will up the price about $50 maybe,

I did this for someone the other night and I came into $800 with a souped up graphics card.


Just go to Microcenter and buy a decent refurbished WINDOWS 7 PRO machine, then upgrade the RAM and make any small changes. You can get away with only spending about $500 prolly.

Software license is what sucks. Use freeware or you gotta pay buku bucks to use software (lawfully anyways).

[bshot]

Thanks, I decided on the parts below. I'll post benchmark results once the computer is stable.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zwFXQV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zwFXQV/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9x65 SE-AM4 CPU Cooler ($44.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Flare X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($123.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($127.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Video Card
Case: Corsair - Carbide Series 88R MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($51.03 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.89 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1060 tax and shipping included

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-09 05:40 EDT-0400

I am not going to do your leg work, but ALL computers that you can build for a desktop are going to be under 1000 as long as you have a PSU that costs about $120 or less, MOBO + AMD CPU = $250 or less, RAM = $100 or less, and case = $150 or less. Graphics card will typically run about $60 and usually these things cost about $600 total for entry level browser/general use machine. Additional RAM will up the price about $50 maybe,

I did this for someone the other night and I came into $800 with a souped up graphics card.


Just go to Microcenter and buy a decent refurbished WINDOWS 7 PRO machine, then upgrade the RAM and make any small changes. You can get away with only spending about $500 prolly.

Software license is what sucks. Use freeware or you gotta pay buku bucks to use software (lawfully anyways).