Im looking to build a computer with $1000 which also includes a keyboard (I have a mouse and monitor), and also including case fans if the case you guys recommend doesn't include fans.
Where do you live Canada
-Is there a retailer you prefer? No
Do you need or already have peripherals? Need Keyboard
What will you be using your future computer for? Gaming
Do you overclock or want to get into overclocking? Don't care
Do you plan on going for custom watercooling now, or in the future? No
OS. Do you need a new one? Yes, Windows 8.1
If you Game-
What kind of settings do you like or what FPS do you want to play at? High - ultra settings 60 fps+ and playing games like BF4, Titanfall, Smite, Hawken, and minecraft
What resolution will you be playing at? //or would like to play at. 1080p
990x gives you the ability to SLI if you want to and overclock better than the 970 platform
Since we're still gouging prices here in Canada, Nvidia is going to give you a better bang for your buck than AMD.
You can take some money out of the keyboard and focus it elsewhere, like a nicer case, but this is a good launch point. Something you can fiddle around with.
There is a EVGA 600b power supply within the budget.... but.... I'm not sure how reliable their PSUs are. There really isn't a reliable review I can find on this PSU series...
the 500b and 600b are budget power supplies that are useable. They're not amazing in quality, but they don't suck. I would look into a higher quality power supply though, especially if you're going to be going to be stressing the max wattage.
Alright so this is what I came up with http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3lk4m . Its a little over the budget, however I think the extra wattage on the power supply and the corsair quiet case fans will really help for the future. Also, if I decided not to overclock the fx 6300, would it bottleneck my gtx 760? Thanks
Get the modular version of the CX750M; there are just too many cables at such a high wattage. Do away with the fans and see if the stock 200R fans work. The FX-6300 should be just fine with the gtx 760.
I own a 500b and it's definitely a nice PSU. I haven't tried it long-term with components that would draw alot but it's currently in my grandfather's PC, and he uses his computer daily for hours on end. I think their PSUs are made by the same OEM as corsair CX psus but someone should double-check on that. I wouldn't SLI with it though.
Personally, I prefer AMD graphics cards over Nvidia, I just kept the same card in that build suggestion for consistency. Direct X 12 is on the way soon, so Nvidia cards will also see similar benefits as AMD does/will with mantle. It's really a matter of preference in the end.
The AMD equivalent to the 760, the R9 280, is $50 more. Yes, you could overclock the 270x to the point of a 760, but you can overclock a 760 further than what the 270x can reach. If mantle is that important to you, you know your options, but remember it won't be universally adopted and you will be stuck with less power for most games.