Building First Gaming PC

Brian Ortego

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Alright well im building my first gaming pc an I really have no clue about what I need. So all help would be appreciated I would like to keep the build under $1000 pref around 800-900 mark.

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: 9/25 - 9/26 I will be ordering all the parts which is next Thursday- Friday.

Budget Range: no more then $1000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, wathcing movies an streams.

Are you buying a monitor: Not right now im using a 32 inch tv, not sure on resolution right now my laptop is using 1280 x 1024.


Do you need to buy OS: Yes / don't mind if its windows 8 or 7

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: doesn't matter just want them all to be able to be shipped to me

Location: City, State/Region, Country - Livingston Louisiana United States

Parts Preferences: by brand or type - Def want the i5 4690k or 4670k if overlcocking is worth it, I don't know much about it.

Overclocking: Yes (If its worth it)

SLI or Crossfire: Not sure what sli or crossfire is

Your Monitor Resolution: 1280x1024, I think thats what it is using a 32in tv
Additional Comments: I would like a pc that can run wow with really good fps an league of legends with very good fps, I would also like it to be able to play other games with no problem at all.
 
Try this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.74 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1009.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-18 09:40 EDT-0400
 
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Brian Ortego

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Alright looks good, got a really nooby question but if I ordered all of that, an put it together the pc would be ready to play on, like it would have sound an all of that an connect to internet?
 

byza

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I've made a few changes to Joeteoh99's build. Cheaper but very good quality PSU and better GPU. Also went for blue as a theme colour.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.74 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.65 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($263.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $981.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-18 09:59 EDT-0400

With this build you would be playing on high-ultra settings.
 


Just confirming this. WoW and most MMOs benefit more from Intel single core performance more than say an FX 8350 8 core AMD. So it should run very nicely with a Devil's Canyon 4690k and good GPU as specc'd above..
 

byza

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Yes, most games run better on i5's.
 

Brian Ortego

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Man after seeing these builds I can't wait till next Thursday so I can order everything, I'm going to go crazy waiting on it all to come in the mail lol.. I'm so impatient.


Also what should I know about overclocking? Is there a certain amount that i should go, is it worth it does it help out alot?
 

byza

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It's a good feeling when it all comes in, although drives you crazy if you're left waiting for one part and have everything else. As for overclocking it's best to read up on some guides. It does help but it's not game changing, usually gives a boost of a few FPS depending how good you are.