New Guy Building a Gaming PC

CeroDavid · Apr 19, 2014

So having my pre-built computer for almost a decade, I've decided to see if I can build my own gaming comp. Problem is, I have absolutely no idea over what cost-effective parts I should get with my budget or even where to start.....so can anyone give me any of their expert help?

Oh, I already have a keyboard, mouse and monitor so that wouldn't be included in my budget.

olafgarten · Apr 19, 2014

What is a rough budget, and what games do you want to play?

CeroDavid · Apr 19, 2014

Ah sorry, looks like I omitted the price range. So roughly between $600 and $800.

As for games, I suppose a game that a a regular gaming console, such as a PS3, could run at near-high settings. Although in the past, I guess the most I played was a game called Garry's Mod or Assassins Creed.

M0j0jojo · Apr 19, 2014

are you going to be overclocking?

olafgarten · Apr 19, 2014

Take a look at this, without os, and quite expensive, but it will work:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3uyL9

M0j0jojo · Apr 19, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($224.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $789.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-19 13:23 EDT-0400)

Manolis T · Apr 19, 2014

M0j0jojo :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($224.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $789.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-19 13:23 EDT-0400)

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CeroDavid · Apr 19, 2014

M0j0jojo :

I know very little about overclocking, other than you force components to run faster at the cost of possible overheating, I guess? I'd rather not run that risk though, so I don't think I will.

As for OS, I suppose Windows 7, since I haven't heard too many good things about Windows 8. Other than a CD Drive, I don't think I'll want any other peripherals.

CeroDavid · Apr 19, 2014

M0j0jojo :

Mhh seems pretty good, but I've been told before that there's a preference for AMD Radeon graphics cards over Nvidia because it limits frames. Though I'm really no expert...

I'd like the price to include an OS too, so is there anyway to downgrade some parts that would minimally impact performance, or say, picking different brand for one component. I'm not too sure about how brands come into play for buying separate computer parts or what components to get over others.

CeroDavid · Apr 19, 2014

I saw something interesting at tigerdirect too.

Can you guys recommend me a build that would outperform this: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8909247 at that price, or even for a lower price? If that's possible anyways.

CeroDavid · Apr 19, 2014

olafgarten :

Seems like a pretty good build, but do you know what I can swap around to lower the total amount so I'd be able to include an OS, such as Windows 7, in my budget?

M0j0jojo · Apr 19, 2014

If u want an OS iincluded I suggest u go with AMD for the CPU and mobo like the olafgarten suggested

olafgarten · Apr 20, 2014

I can't seem to reduce the price, swapping the nvidia card for an amd 270x would reduce the price but you would sacrifice about 20% of your performance.

M0j0jojo · Apr 20, 2014

How about this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($107.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($224.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Mwave)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $821.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-20 10:54 EDT-0400)

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