Very First Gaming PC Build Help ($1000 Budget)

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Ojb100

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I am very new to the world of PC Gaming but due to the boredom of gaming on a console with outdated technology, I plan to avoid this again by choosing a Pc rather than a Next Gen Console coming out around the end of the year.

So with that being said, my knowledge of computers are very very limited. So any help or build ideas would be very appreciated.

Approximate Purchase Date: Early June

Budget Range: 800-1000 USD

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Surfing the internet

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Do you need to buy OS: Yes - My initial thought would be to get the latest version of Windows but then I started noticing that Windows 8 isn't that great for gaming and Windows 7 is preferred.

Needed: OS, monitor
Possibly needed: Mouse and key board (not sure if I want to include that in the budget since I could use cheap items until I'm ready to buy some that are more expensive)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com was the most recommended site for me but I'm open to nearly anything.

Location: Florida

Parts Preferences: No preferences

Overclocking: No - Had no idea what this was until looking it up and seems like I shouldn't do this until I'm more familiar with it.

SLI or Crossfire: Dont know what this is.

Your Monitor Resolution: Need to purchase the monitor

Additional Comments: Lots of new games I will be trying but I know I will be playing Elder Scroll Games and such. I would just like to be able to play modern games at max setting aswell as being able to easily upgrade my computer as games require more power in the future.
 
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It's superior in terms of gaming performance. Go for the XFX, if it's one of the ones made by SeaSonic. If not, go for a 550-650w SeaSonic PSU, such as this...
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Here is a gaming build to consider:

Watch this video on how to build 1st: http://www.youtube.com/user/CareyHolzman?feature=watch

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WNtx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WNtx/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WNtx/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($193.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $993.89
 
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As far as the OS goes Windows 8 is just as good for gaming as Windows 7. I have even seen games that run better with Windows 8. Yes Windows 8 does take a little time to get used to but overall it is a really good OS but ether will work just fine. Just make sure you get x64 version. The parts list that avenseth12 posted would be a good build.
 
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http://www.cpubenchmark.net/

Using benchmarks is the best way to build a low cost and powerful PC.

Benchmarks are simple, the higher your benchmark is the better.

You just have to look for the best CPU, GPU, HDD, RAM for the lowest price possible.

That's how I've been improving my computer for years.

So let's say you wanna spend 150$ on your CPU well, all you have to do is look at all the CPUs within this price range. Then, if you see a something with 3400 benchmarks for 150$ and a little lower there's one with 3200 benchmarks for 110$ then, you should pick the 110$ one because paying an extra 40$ for 200 benchmarks isn't worth it.
 
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Someone suggested this build for me. How does this compare to Avenseth12s suggested build?

i5 3570K + ASRock Z77 Extreme4 + Corsair DDR3 1600 8GB combo $328 AR
Sapphire 7950 3GB $290 AR
Sandisk Ultra Plus 120GB $95
Seagate 1TB $71
Lite-ON DVD Burner $15 AP
Rosewill Hive 650W $50 AR AP or XFX 650W semi modular $70 (supports crossfire/sli, as does the mobo)
NZXT Source 210 $25 AR
Windows 8 $95 or Windows 7 $90
 
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It's superior in terms of gaming performance. Go for the XFX, if it's one of the ones made by SeaSonic. If not, go for a 550-650w SeaSonic PSU, such as this one:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817151096&gclid=CMir1fmWmrcCFYU5Qgod_lsAfA
However, in your shoes, I would pay the extra $45 for a Phantom 410 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146085&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=) instead of a Source 210. Drastically superior case.
 
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Today I started talking with a Best Buy Employee who loved building computers and eventually he was compelled to start putting a build together for me.

Your thoughts?

Antec Twelve Hundred V3 Black Steel ATX Full Tower Unbeatable Gaming Case
Item #: N82E16811129100
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
$167.99
Subtotal: $167.99


SAMSUNG DVD Burner SATA Model SH-224DB/BEBE - OEM
Item #: N82E16827151266
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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$18.99


Seagate ST310005N1A1AS-RK 1TB 7200 RPM RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Item #: N82E16822148321
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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Recover Your Data(expand for options)
$79.99


ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Item #: N82E16813131877
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$189.99
$179.99


Thermaltake SMART Series SP-750PCBUS 750W ATX 12V 2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power ...
Item #: N82E16817153174
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$99.99
$89.99


Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound AS5-3.5G - OEM
Item #: N82E16835100007
Return Policy: Consumable Item Refund Only Return Policy
-$4.00 Instant
$11.99
$7.99


Rosewill RTK-002 Anti-Static Wrist Strap
Item #: N82E16899261005
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$1.00 Instant
$5.99
$4.99


Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PV316G160C0K
Item #: N82E16820220690
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
$127.99


AMD FX-8350 Vishera 4.0GHz (4.2GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W Eight-Core Desktop Processor FD8350FRHKBOX
Item #: N82E16819113284
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
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$199.99


ASUS HD7770-2GD5 Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 2GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814121642
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
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$15.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$149.99
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AMD Gift FARCRY3 Blood Dragon & FARCRY 3
Item #: N82E16800995154
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$59.99 Saving
$59.99
$0.00
Subtotal: $859.91

Shipping: $6.76

Grand Total: $1,052.65
 
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There are a lot of changes you need to make if you want a good gaming PC. You are spending way too much on a case. You can get by just fine in a $65 Corsair 300R. On the counterpoint, you have a really weak GPU. The Radeon HD 7850 or GTX 650 Ti should really be the minimum you get, and at your price range you could easily afford a Radeon HD 7870 XT or more. You also only need 8 GB of RAM, and your PSU is from a poor brand. I would strongly recommend changing this if at all possible.
 
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Well that was pretty convincing to pretty much scrap that build.
 
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Sorry. That's a really bad build, from an optimization standpoint. At the $1,000 mark, you're in "max everything short of Crysis 3" territory, and he had you with a GPU which I try to avoid for $600 builds.

Edit: For example, this:

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 ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme6 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.19 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($433.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1050.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-19 00:52 EDT-0400)

Note: The mobo comes with 8GB of free low profile 1600mhz Crucial RAM.
 
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This will be a strong build and can upgrade as you get ready.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YgOx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YgOx/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YgOx/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 4GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1037.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-19 01:28 EDT-0400)
 
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No offense meant, but why go for a lower-rated GPU and case? Neither is bad, mind you, but the 410 beat the 300R fairly convincingly when Tom's compared them, and the 7970 Ghz. is quite a ways ahead of the 670.
 
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