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Hello!

I was thinking of buying a 1300$ gaming computer (1100$ on hardware & 200$ on Monitor/Peripherals). Even though the following custom build is about 1800$ I think I can find them cheaply through out the Internet.

This is my custom build; http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1TOrW. I need to know if all the parts are compatible and suitable for gaming.
Also as you can see it doesn't have a case. Can anyone recommend me a case which suits with the hardware I have. I have never built a computer before and so I'm most worrying if I have the USB ports, HDMI ports, the jacks working etc......
Do I need to have a Sound Card, or does the motherboard offer has it's own?
Also if you can recommend any different cheap hardware would be great as well :)
If also you can provide me with some videos on youtube which can give me many ideas how to built a computer with the hardware I have would be great...

Thanks in advance, and thank you for your time! Thanks again....
 
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Just 2 things:
For CPU take this AMD FX-8320 or AMD FX-8350 since they are superior for the same or a little more $$$.
As for the PSU I would strongly suggest you to spend a little more $$$ for a good branded one like XFX ProSeries 850W 80 PLUS Gold.
And 1 minor. Why dont you buy the R9 290X?

edit: You don't need a soundcard cause the mobo has a good sound chipset.
edit2: as a case:
MidCases:
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer SGC-1000-KWN1
Cooler Master RC-912-KKN4
FullCases:
Antec Eleven Hundred ATX Full Tower Case
Rosewill ARMOR-EVO
edit3: Since you want something that could be replaced cheaper:
G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $130
This would also leave you 2 more slots available for the future to upgrade to 32GB if you want.
 
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Definitely get another power supply, maybe a HX850 or V850. You could save money by getting a Hyper 212 Evo cpu cooler (around $35) and cut out the thermal paste also because it comes with its own. With the money saved from that you could upgrade to a FX-8350 and you wouldn't have to change motherboards. You could get slower speed RAM too because it doesn't make a difference in fps in games. Try 1600mhz, that's pretty much the base standard. Hope this helps
 
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Ok, I'll make a few suggestions:

1. Definitely take the FX-8350. It's newer, faster and more power efficient.
2. I would recommend you change the psu, if you want dual gpus then this : http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb9 would be more than sufficient
3. For pure gaming, 8GB is sufficient imo, but that's your choice.

And the case I will leave up to you.

You are well over budget though. Do you think you can cut down to your price? If not, give us a shout and we can see where we can trim.
 
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Thanks for the fast responsive reply. I have arranged the CPU and PSU. My Question is what is the difference between MidCase and FullCase. Also I know this might be a silly question but do you need to buy some like a motherboard for the USB ports and stuff?
 
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So I don't need the 2133 MHz. I was going to spend 200$ motherboard to support the 2133 MHz so I can find a cheap one which supports 1600 MHz?
 
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I was going to have 16 GB so I could overclock it and since the 2133 MHz came in 16 GB. But if I'm lower to 1600 MHz I will go for 8gb. If you could help me trim bit the prices would be geat thanks! (Though I don't want to go to cheap, cheap and end-up having problems when it comes to gaming.
 
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Additional? Which component have the Ethernet Adapter installed in it? The motherboard?
 
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The big difference is the space. The full case has more room and can take longer or bigger parts and with bigger space you have better air movement and thus better cooling.
Don't worry about USB ports all of them have Infront USB3.0 ports :)
Also check the memory suggestion I made cause it will save you $40 and will allow you to upgrade in the future (with your suggestion you were filling all slots).

edit again: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 with CL9 at 139$!!
 
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Yeah, as someone also said further up on this thread, if all you're going to do is gaming then 8GB ram will be plenty for you. It's a good idea to get a cheap (low priced but good quality) motherboard but not a cheap (low price, bad quality) motherboard. This would probably be a great motherboard for you: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128514
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zOYdNEHDQo

This is a good video showing you the basics of how to build a computer. AMD processors are a little bit different in how you install them but that should be about the only difference you will see when building your computer. Looking at the manual that comes with the 8350 will show you exactly how to install it properly.
 
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Arranged Everything AGAIN; http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Uf0U
The case is Corsair Carbide Series 200R as couldn't find it on pcpartpicker.com. Can anyone double check to see if everything is compatible; CPU with motherboard, Ram, Liquid Cooling with CPU, Motherboard and Case, Can connect internet using the usb cable (my router supports usb). and stuff? and also I would also like to know if I should get a Liquid Cooler or Fan, I'm thinking of overclocking the system.... Thanks
 
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Everything appears to be compatible. For the price you're paying on that H60 you can get a significantly better performing Noctua NH-D14 for a lower price. If you don't like the looks of the Noctua, Phanteks has the PH-TC14PE which performs almost the same as the Noctua but comes in different colors. If you're really set on getting a liquid cooler look into the Corsair H80i, H100i, and the Swiftech H220. They are all more expensive and some are beat by the Noctua I mentioned earlier.
 
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It looks that CPU liquid cooling isn't recommendable for your first gaming computer build. Instead I think I will be going with fans. Do you recommend any fast & quiet fan on the CPU, and check how many the case have inbuilt fans which I can remove and add others (for faster and better) if needed. Thanks

If you also could give me the links and where to put them inside, the better, Thanks for your help

EDIT 1; Do you recommend cheaper and better speakers? and if possible smaller..
 
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For the CPU cooler, the fans that come on the NH-D14 are excellent, as are the ones that come on the PH-TC14PE. I wouldn't recommend replacing them. If you're not planning to overclock you can get a Hyper 212 Evo and be just fine with it, you could do a mild overclock with it but it'd run hotter than the two I mentioned earlier. The Corsair 200R case you are looking at has plenty of fan mounting points, on their website Corsair says eight in total. Two in the front, two on top, two on the side, one in the bottom and one on the back. That's really overkill for fans though. This is a good diagram showing how air moves through your case and the best place and way to mount your fans. http://cdn.overclock.net/d/d3/350x700px-LL-d37be374_caserq.jpeg
Remember, hot air rises, so you'd want your two top fans and rear fan to be exhausts, and your two side and front fans along with the one bottom fan to be intake. That's presuming you use that many fans. The case comes with two intakes and one exhaust, which is plenty enough.

I'd recommend a good surround headset over speakers any day, but if you want a good pair of speakers these seem to be really good: http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Acoustics-Subwoofer-Satellite-CA-3602a/dp/B0027VT6V4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383095331&sr=8-1&keywords=computer+speakers

Hope this helps
 
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About the exhaust fans and intake fans, there are specified fans or you install it the way around? Do you know cheaper, quite and better case fans, and also for a CPU fan.... Thanks
 
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Most fans should be able to mount either way. This is a really good deal on some case fans: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103052

This is one of the best CPU coolers you can buy: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

If you don't like the looks of it then there's this one which performs about the same: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011 (Also comes in red, blue, and completely white)

And if you want a solid inexpensive cpu cooler, this one can't be beat for it's price/performance ratio: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
 
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For the mount case fans, they can be switched either way, the link with the case fans you provided me with? & about the CPU cooler which is better, the one you recommended me or http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-dk97g52a0lgp ?? Thanks again!
 
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