Need to build a computer with around 1500$

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Lachzx

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First time build my own computer don't really know what to do,please give some suggestion
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Ps: the 1500$ includes the mouse ,keyboard,and monitor
Mostly use for gaming
 
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No buy the cooler now because it's more difficult to install a cooler on a motherboard that has already been mounted inside the case. Much easier to install a cooler on the motherboard when it's outside the case.
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John Philips

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You will always have 2 options, depending on what you prefer (intel or amd, performance ou cost, etc)
I suggest going for a good videocard, since it is for gaming ( Nvidia GTX series or Radeon R9)
A good processor (Intel has i7 series and Amd has FX series )
16 Gb of memory should be just more than enough (ddr3 or ddr4, depending on your platform)
For the hard drive, one ssd for boot (small) and a bigger one for data (non ssd)

Anyway, https://pcpartpicker.com/ should really help you out.
 
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sadams04

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($339.95 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K40 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($43.89 @ Amazon)
Total: $1480.71
 
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John Philips

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Nice build, but cpu cooler , for now, could be dispensed since this processor comes with one, and for this mouse and keyboard, try switching for a Coolermaster storm devastator, for its keyboard is very good, the mouse is so-so but the price is much better. Saving these about, you could use better parts.
 
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Alan Caldwell

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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 ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($339.95 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master COSMOS SE ATX Mid Tower Case ($135.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1195.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-24 11:26 EST-0500

Any requests like SLI in the future?
 
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John Philips

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[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LMpzGX) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LMpzGX/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $219.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97 Guard-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97guardpro) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl9q8gbzh) | $93.98 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sdssdhii240gg25) | $104.05 @ NCIX US
**Storage** | [Toshiba 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/toshiba-internal-hard-drive-mq01abd100h) | $89.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Video Card** | [Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9290xdc2oc4gd5) | $290.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Case** | [Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vl80001w2z) | $24.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g10650xr) | $69.99 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [HP DVD1265I DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hp-optical-drive-dvd1265i) | $27.86 @ Mwave
**Monitor** | [Acer HN274HBBmiiid 120Hz 27.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-ethh4hpb01) | $420.75 @ Amazon
**Keyboard** | [Logitech MK120-TAA Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-keyboard-920004218taa) | $41.70 @ Adorama
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1494.27
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-24 12:18 EST-0500 |
 
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g-unit1111

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Seriously? The stock coolers are generally junk to begin which (especially true on AMD processors), which is why they're generally recommended to be replaced with something better. That's why these coolers exist to begin with. And on a $1500 rig you should definitely overclock, it'd be pointless not to.

I would do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Directron)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1309.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-24 12:27 EST-0500

That gives you $200 for whatever monitor, keyboard and mouse you want.
 
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sadams04

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I would rather spend the $30 now than potentially pull the motherboard to install one later. IF the original poster wants to do this, just be sure the case has a "cpu cutout" to make installing an aftermarket cpu cooler easier once the motherboard is mounted. Either way, I would suggest just doing it now. Consuming 2% of your budget shouldn't be a large factor and you gain the peace of mind in having a good cooling solution from day one.
 
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No buy the cooler now because it's more difficult to install a cooler on a motherboard that has already been mounted inside the case. Much easier to install a cooler on the motherboard when it's outside the case.
 
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