First Time Building a PC. Help would be greatly appreciated!

Michael Zhang · Jul 8, 2013

My home PC just broke so I figured now would be a good time to learn how to build one for the first time.

Basically the most CPU/graphics intensive thing it will need to do is play League of Legends on Low/Medium settings with a decent FPS.

What's the cheapest I can do this for? I would prefer it to be under $350 not including monitor and OS but I can spend more if necessary

Can someone suggest a good build please? I'm new to this so I don't know what parts work with what other parts.

geofelt · Jul 8, 2013

You might look at this tom's mini itx build and go from there.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mini-itx-gaming-radeon-hd-7750,3369.html

lxxjordan23xxl · Jul 8, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Biostar A960D+ Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.02 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.04 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $363.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-08 19:55 EDT-0400)

Already had this made from earlier. It should get the job done. Also, what resolution are you playing at?

Michael Zhang · Jul 8, 2013

lxxjordan23xxl :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Biostar A960D+ Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.02 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.04 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card ($87.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $363.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-08 19:55 EDT-0400)

Already had this made from earlier. It should get the job done. Also, what resolution are you playing at?

Thanks that looks great! I think the resolution is just 1366x768

lxxjordan23xxl · Jul 8, 2013

Michael Zhang :

lxxjordan23xxl :

Thanks that looks great! I think the resolution is just 1366x768

Ok, I play at 1360x768 with an HD 7750 and plays most of my games no problem so you should be good to go.

Michael Zhang · Jul 8, 2013

lxxjordan23xxl :

Michael Zhang :

Ok, I play at 1360x768 with an HD 7750 and plays most of my games no problem so you should be good to go.

Is the case really big or could it be replaced with a smaller one you think?

lxxjordan23xxl · Jul 8, 2013

Michael Zhang :

lxxjordan23xxl :

Is the case really big or could it be replaced with a smaller one you think?

It isn't huge but if you would prefer a smaller one there shouldn't be a problem with it. Just find one that is the size you like and is ATX.

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