First build - please recommend parts

zmasta94 · Jun 20, 2013

I want to build my first machine this summer. I understand bits of building PC's here and there. I've replaced RAM, hard-drives etc before but im sure we all know that's basic stuff.

Can anyone point me towards a full kit of parts that will work together. Cheap as possible with decent specs. I mean a 2GHz processor is going for around £50 on amazon and that's the price range i am looking at.

So a motherboard, CPU, GFX, case case are the important bits for me here, I think dealing with RAM and HDD is fairly straight forward.

If anyone can suggest 'kits' for my first build that would be great too! Just want some experience with putting a motherboard, graphics and CPU together!

Thanks!!

King Hackintosh · Jun 20, 2013

Ok great! Here are the parts I'd use in a build like that:

CPU: http://amzn.com/B00B4BJYVU $42

Motherboard: http://amzn.com/B005SCYHV8 $76

RAM: http://amzn.com/B002TISFCG $40 ($20 extra dollars could get you 8gb if you want)

HDD/SDD: if you would like a solid state drive (highly recommend) get this: http://amzn.com/B0093HMKVI $100

If you want a traditional hard drive, this will do: http://amzn.com/B005T3GRNW $70

Case (this one is a good deal as it includes a PSU: http://amzn.com/B001H0BA24 $50

Video card: http://amzn.com/B0086UXQIE $90

Total: $368 (with HDD) $398 (with SSD)

Hope this helps you out!

King Hackintosh · Jun 20, 2013

You should also check out Newegg's series of videos on "How to Build a Computer". These videos are very informative and really helped me build my first computers.

Here they are:

Part 1: http://youtu.be/lPIXAtNGGCw

Part 2: http://youtu.be/d_56kyib-Ls

Part 3: http://youtu.be/RxaVBsXEiok

zmasta94 · Jun 20, 2013

King Hackintosh :

Thanks!!!!!!! Exactly what I wanted.

I have a few questions if you dont mine (or anyone else reading this thread please feel free):

1. When choosing a motherboard what is the first thing I should look for?

2. When choosing a CPU/Mobo pair is the only thing I need to match is the 'slot-type'?

3. If a CPU has integrated graphics, do I still need a graphics card?

Thanks again!

King Hackintosh · Jun 20, 2013

zmasta94 :

When choosing a motherboard, you want first and foremost to make sure the socket is compatible. Then look for less obvious things like how many RAM slots are there, which RAM speeds are supported, how many PCI E slots are there for expansion, how many SATA ports are there for hard drives, which chipset is supported, and some other things like how many USB ports are there. And yes, when choosing a motherboard, you really only NEED to match up the socket. To answer your last question, the integrated HD graphics on newer Intel CPUs (like the Celeron I recommended) should be adequate for most tasks, but not for more GPU intensive tasks like gaming. Be should to check which graphics are on the CPU before you buy if you intend to use integrated graphics. Hope this helps!

zmasta94 · Jun 20, 2013

King Hackintosh :

WOW! Thanks I've learnt so much already!

One more thing that's bugging me...

If a motherboard has display output built in (DVI etc) does that mean I don't NEED a graphics card? Will I be able to add a processor, some RAM, HDD, Power, plug in a monitor to the motherboard and it should work?

Thanks again buddy, I really really appreciate it!

King Hackintosh · Jun 20, 2013

zmasta94 :

King Hackintosh :

WOW! Thanks I've learnt so much already!

One more thing that's bugging me...

If a motherboard has display output built in (DVI etc) does that mean I don't NEED a graphics card? Will I be able to add a processor, some RAM, HDD, Power, plug in a monitor to the motherboard and it should work?

Thanks again buddy, I really really appreciate it!

Yes if you are using the CPU's integrated graphics then it will work like that. If you are using discrete graphics (a card) then the monitor will plug into the card.

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