new to building

I tell you what, to make things much easier on all of us, tell us what you are primarily building this new PC for. Will this build be for gaming, 3D work, video editing, or simply an every day PC that doesn't require high-end components?

Dont get a R9 270X and an i7 lol. But you really should build it yourself, anyway get a I5 4690k and a GTX 970 for the CPU and GPU. Get a z97 mobo anyone will do

What is your budget? You don't need more than an i5 4690k for the cpu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $899.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 15:08 EDT-0400

This is probably all that you need.

You probably don't need a gpu with more than 2 gb of ram, but I gave you 4gb just in case you like to do lots of modding. Otherwise, you can save by picking a gtx 760 version with less memory.

Dookie's build does have a nice case. However, the ram is 1X8. You should get 2X4 for dual channeling. The ssd is nice, but if you use a lot of space 240 gb might not be enough. The gpu is also weaker, but probably enough for your purposes.

Because that's all you need to play games maxed out. It won't bottleneck modern gpus. The i7 is better for multitasking projects and intense graphics editing.

well, it's all about your budget. You want the graphics card to be the most expensive item in your build and you want to make sure your cpu won't bottleneck it. At your budget the i5 4690 cpu and the gtx 750 ti gpu is adequate. I recommended a gtx 760 because I like to go one step higher on the gpu in case you want to play modern games. As for mobos just make sure they are made by a good brand. If you want overclocking you should get a separate cpu cooler, the i5 4690k instead of the non-k version. If you want to overclock make sure to get a z97 mobo. If you don't, you can get a cheaper one instead. I prefer to spent a bit more on overclockable components for future proofing. If you want to buy from cyberpower and stay within budget you might have to get the fx 6300 cpu instead. Building is always cheaper than buying and cyberpower's current deals are not as great as they were a during the back to school sale.

If you want to go with cyberpower. This is what I would do.


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BLUETOOTH: None
CABLE: None
CARE1: Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution - Protect Your Dream System During Transit [+19]
CAS: Corsair Carbide 300R w/ USB 3.0 [+7]
CASUPGRADE: None
CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
CD2: None
COOLANT: Standard Coolant
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.50 GHz Eight-Core AM3+ CPU 6MB L2 Cache & Turbo Core Technology
CS_FAN: Default case fans
DOCKINGSTATION: None
ENGRAVING: None
FA_HDD: None
FAN: Asetek 550LC 120mm Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler - Extreme Cooling Performance [+3] (Single Standard 120MM Fan)
FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
FREEBIE_VC1: FREE! NVIDIA Borderlands: the Pre-Sequel Game Coupon [+0]
FREEBIE_VC2: NVIDIA FREE TO PLAY - Warface, Path of Exile, and Heroes of Newerth [+0]
GLASSES: None
HDD: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 7200 RPM HDD [-18] (Single Drive)
HDD2: None
HEADSET: None
IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
KEYBOARD: AZZA Multimedia USB Gaming Keyboard
MEMORY: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1866MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Vengeance)
MIR_VCSSD: NONE
MONITOR: None
MONITOR2: None
MONITOR3: None
MOPAD: None
MOTHERBOARD: GIGABYTE 970A-DS3P AMD 970 ATX w/ Ultra Durable 4 Classic, On/Off Charge, GbLAN, 2 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1, 2 PCI
MOUSE: AZZA Optical 1600dpi Gaming Mouse with Weight Adjustable Cartridge
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
OS: Microsoft® Windows 8.1 (64-bit Edition) + Office 365 FREE 30 Days Trial
OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
POWERSUPPLY: 430 Watts - Corsair CX430M CX Series Modular 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply [+12]
RAMDISK: None
RUSH: Standard processing time: ship within 5 to 10 Business Days
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR [3 Year Labor, 1 Year Parts] LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOFT1: McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2014 [+0]
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: None
TEMP: None
TVRC: None
USBX: None
VIDEO: EVGA FTW Edition NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti 2GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Card [-5] (Single Card)
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Use coupon code SPRING0410 for 5% off. You don't need the 8 cores for the cpu, but it was a free upgrade so why not?

You can look at the tomshardware recommended gpus for each budget range for some guidance. Just keep in mind that with the new gtx 970 and gtx 980 that just came out a few days ago, the information for cards in the $300 and above range are outdated. If you want to spend around $300 for a card definitely get the new gtx 970. However, it is really overkill for your needs lol.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

You may also want to wait a month for the gtx 960 to come out which is the replacement for the current gtx 760.

That gpu is terrible for your budget. You should get a gtx 750 ti at the minimum. That power supply is also bad. ibuypower and cyberpower don't offer many psu choices. Normally you want a seasonic, antec, or xfx, but in this case, you should go with one of the corsair psus. 430 watt is actually enough for the gtx 750ti. You can get 600 watt if you want to upgrade the gpu to something better later. You don't need an operating system?

Remember what I said before about the gpu being the most expensive part of the computer? Your cpu is a lot more expensive than your gpu in that ibuypower build.

Do yourself a favor and buy the parts separately. It's really not that hard to build a pc. You will get better parts for a cheaper price. Ex:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $762.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 01:04 EDT-0400

I agree with RazerZ, but for his build I would just get the i5 4690k and a z97 mobo because you can afford it. The gtx 970 is very good but way overkill for your needs.

As for your cyberpowerpc build, you should research each part before choosing it. The psu is bad and your cpu cooler is overpriced for what it does. You don't need more than a 212 evo. Never get the standard psus, they can fry your pc. A quality psu is very important. I would get the corsair 300r for your case. You don't need such an expensive case and you don't need maximum fans. You also don't need more than a gtx 750ti for your gpu. I would wait for the gtx 960 to come out and get that instead. You should get the upgraded packaging because UPS can be rough with fragile things.

Finally, why are you not buying an operating system?