Getting a new computer, suggestions/help?

[illumina1337]

Recently my computer broke down, and it was gone forever. Then for a month now we've been saving for a computer but then my brother's car broke down and had to get to get a 800$ repair, which set us back a bit.

Now my dad says we can get a crappy computer or wait a bit for a better one. As much as I wanted to get a crappy one so I could play, I figured a good one would be better in the long run. Now since I know nothing about computers, I thought there's no better place to ask about them than here. (Or you know, a forums site about computers, but meh).

Now what I want is, a gaming computer. I don't only play Minecraft so I will need a computer that's good for gaming in general.
I need it to make it about 2000-3000$, anything higher wont do. My dad wanted it to be 1000$, and unless he wanted a crap-box, that's not happening.
Honestly that's all there is to it, if anyone could tell me what I need, how much it costs and where can I get it, that would be splendid.

Thanks.

 

[Mooclan]

Don't go for a brand-name computer, build it yourself. That's all I know. ;~;

 

[themastern00b]

Unless he wanted a crap box for $1000!? That much money can get you a pretty damn good computer. Also $2000-$3000 is completely unnecessary.

 

[Mooclan]

Unless he wanted a crap box for $1000!? That much money can get you a pretty damn good computer. Also $2000-$3000 is completely unnecessary.

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I gotta admit, for between $1500 and $2000 you can get a very good one. I don't know about standards for other games, but you can easily get something that would get 100+ FPS on Far with good settings as long as you keep it in good shape and get good parts.

 

[illumina1337]

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I gotta admit, for between $1500 and $2000 you can get a very good one. I don't know about standards for other games, but you can easily get something that would get 100+ FPS on Far with good settings as long as you keep it in good shape and get good parts.

Maybe I over calculated... a lot. xD But I want a really really really good one. I'll admit 3000$ is kind of unnecessary, but 1000$ is definitely not what I had in mind.

 

[Bamber]

Erisyuka

 

[billyguy1]

Erisyuka

and the only advice I can give you is to build one yourself, but i know nothing about computer parts xD

 

[Mooclan]

Erisyuka
Oh, how could I have forgotten.

 

[KingFlight]

I custom built mine for a total for $700 and I get very nice graphics in game and speedy..everything!

 

[themastern00b]

You are getting a tower not a laptop correct?

 

[illumina1337]

You are getting a tower not a laptop correct?

Correct

 

[Jon | Lqzer]

Recently my computer broke down, and it was gone forever. Then for a month now we've been saving for a computer but then my brother's car broke down and had to get to get a 800$ repair, which set us back a bit.

Now my dad says we can get a crappy computer or wait a bit for a better one. As much as I wanted to get a crappy one so I could play, I figured a good one would be better in the long run. Now since I know nothing about computers, I thought there's no better place to ask about them than here. (Or you know, a forums site about computers, but meh).

Now what I want is, a gaming computer. I don't only play Minecraft so I will need a computer that's good for gaming in general.
I need it to make it about 2000-3000$, anything higher wont do. My dad wanted it to be 1000$, and unless he wanted a crap-box, that's not happening.
Honestly that's all there is to it, if anyone could tell me what I need, how much it costs and where can I get it, that would be splendid.

Thanks.

I just built a PC for around the price of $1100. It works like a charm; it's not a crap-box! D: I get on average with Optifine 400 FPS and don't lag at all in games such as DayZ or Battlefield. If you wanted, I could post the parts I bought. I just made this about 3-4 weeks ago, and have encountered absolutely no problems.

Your dad's price will get you a great PC.

Edit:

My parts:

INTEL SETUP)
CPU: Intel Core i5-3750K Ivy Bridge 3.4 GHz LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core ($224.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V LK LGA 1155 Intel Z77 SATA 6Gb/s ATX ($104.99 @ Newegg)
GPU: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB CrossFireX Support ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 1600 ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.24 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Windows 8.1 64-Bit OEM ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer Black 23" 5ms HDMI Widescreen Monitor 250 ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Start8: $5
Total: $1127.13

I got help with this from Erisyuka