first time pc build

link15

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May 5, 2013
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Im looking to build a pc that can handle just about all games. Im looking to spend $1,000 or a little more if i have to. I want to be able to run games like planets side. I was thinking about for video cards 650 Ti Boost, or 660 series geforce cards and if i have to run sli thats not a problem cuz i can pick another card a lil later if i dont have the money right away. So any one who can help me with a build would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. Also if you could give me a run down on all the parts need to build a good rig. also feel free to make your own suggestions as long as it aint a lot over 1000 dollars and can be over just not up too 1500. thank you again and sorry for your time.
 
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set your sights higher then a 660... at 1k you'll want to buy a top of the line gpu... not some midranged card.

something like this would be a good starting point.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.58 @ Amazon)...
set your sights higher then a 660... at 1k you'll want to buy a top of the line gpu... not some midranged card.

something like this would be a good starting point.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.58 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.25 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone Redline Series RL03B-W-USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.90 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1064.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-05 15:07 EDT-0400)
 
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link15

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May 5, 2013
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thanx 4 the quick response and i was just talking to my buddy at work and he said i should get a better gpu too. thanx again for the help. sorry for re posting your build i am getting used to this site. but i really appreciate the help i get my bonus for work soon so i will deff look into ur build. and thanx again for the help. i am manly looking to run games like planetside and i would like to be able to run star citizen when that comes out. so i am trying to figure as much as i can now about building my own pc. also i dont kno much about solid state drives r they that much better i should invest in. i just started looking at them and reading up on solid state drives so i wouldnt really kno. and i cant say thanx enough for the help.