So I've never built a computer before and it's a whole new world to me. I've always been interested and now i finally have the extra money for it. I would like to be able to play pretty much any game I wanted at decent settings while also being able to basic computer things since I'll also be using it for school work. I'm starting from pretty much ground zero here since I don't have anything like a monitor already. So any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I just have no idea what all is supposed to go together as far as cards, cases, and cooling systems. Like stated above my budget is 1000-1200 but there could be a little wiggle room if it was really worth it. I prefer the white cases to the black ones and lighting and all that isn't really a big deal to me.
First gaming PC build, $1000 - $1200 budget
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dottorrent
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- May 20, 2012
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PRO GAMER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Plextor M6S 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($324.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($118.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1161.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-20 17:54 EDT-0400
Here's a great gaming system that'll play almost everything at max at 1080p, boot up fast and has excellent storage for games and school work alike.
Here's a guide by Linus Sebastian on how to build your PC. He's an excellent and well received PC expert that explains every step in good detail.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H97-PRO GAMER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Plextor M6S 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($324.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($118.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1161.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-20 17:54 EDT-0400
Here's a great gaming system that'll play almost everything at max at 1080p, boot up fast and has excellent storage for games and school work alike.
Here's a guide by Linus Sebastian on how to build your PC. He's an excellent and well received PC expert that explains every step in good detail.
TheLonelyShrub
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($51.77 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($339.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VN247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($167.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1261.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-04 00:06 EDT-0400
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($51.77 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($339.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VN247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($167.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1261.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-04 00:06 EDT-0400
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