After researching for a gaming computer, I've been convinced to try to build my own. This is my first time building a computer and need some further advice on what I have so far and what I need for the remaining parts. Hopefully I didn't mess up on my build so far.
Max Budget: $1,200 (Monitor & Tower Components)
Monitor Size: 17" to 23"
Resolution: No lower than 1680 x 1050
Operating System: Windows 8 or 8.1
Approximate Purchase: 01/13/14 to 01/17/14 (Depending on deals)
Vendor Preference: Newegg, Amazon
Games: Aion, Aura Kingom, Phantasy Star Online 2, Sims 3 + Expansions, Sims 4, Minecraft
Programs: Sony Vegas, Fraps, Photoshop
Additional Information:
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This is what I have so far:
Feel free to correct anything that would be better for me.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2zALj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2zALj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2zALj/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: ?
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($250.98 @ Newegg)
Case: ?
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $883.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-11 16:12 EST-0500)
1) I have not included the operating system because I can't figure out which one is best for gaming. Windows 8 or 8.1 and home or pro. It must be windows 8 because I can get a discount at my University. I've already used up my windows 7 discounts.
2) I'm not sure about the case and CPU cooler. I do not know the benefits of which ones to get.
3) Being a complete newbie on building a computer; do I need any cords or other things not included to build a computer? I noticed at the bottom of the PCPartPicker list are expansion cards, networking, and thermal compounds.
Max Budget: $1,200 (Monitor & Tower Components)
Monitor Size: 17" to 23"
Resolution: No lower than 1680 x 1050
Operating System: Windows 8 or 8.1
Approximate Purchase: 01/13/14 to 01/17/14 (Depending on deals)
Vendor Preference: Newegg, Amazon
Games: Aion, Aura Kingom, Phantasy Star Online 2, Sims 3 + Expansions, Sims 4, Minecraft
Programs: Sony Vegas, Fraps, Photoshop
Additional Information:
- ■ I vend overnight (not every night) on games so I would like to make sure it doesn't overheat and blow up on me.
■ High/max settings on the games I listed above.
■ No overclocking
■ Must have an SSD storage for windows OS and games. Second storage is for other programs and data storing.
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This is what I have so far:
Feel free to correct anything that would be better for me.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2zALj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2zALj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2zALj/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: ?
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($250.98 @ Newegg)
Case: ?
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $883.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-11 16:12 EST-0500)
1) I have not included the operating system because I can't figure out which one is best for gaming. Windows 8 or 8.1 and home or pro. It must be windows 8 because I can get a discount at my University. I've already used up my windows 7 discounts.
2) I'm not sure about the case and CPU cooler. I do not know the benefits of which ones to get.
3) Being a complete newbie on building a computer; do I need any cords or other things not included to build a computer? I noticed at the bottom of the PCPartPicker list are expansion cards, networking, and thermal compounds.
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