A Arsh1324 Reputable Jul 24, 2015 13 0 4,510 Jul 30, 2015 #1 Hey Everyone, So i am building my own PC! The thing is I am unsure where to start or what to buy? I only bought a MaelStorm case and an ASUS Z87-A Motherboard! P.S This is going to be a gaming/basic everyday use? Thank you!
Hey Everyone, So i am building my own PC! The thing is I am unsure where to start or what to buy? I only bought a MaelStorm case and an ASUS Z87-A Motherboard! P.S This is going to be a gaming/basic everyday use? Thank you!
Solution senseijtitus Jul 30, 2015 Since you already have the case and the mobo, I will provide a list of parts I would suggest for a good gaming rig. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified...
Since you already have the case and the mobo, I will provide a list of parts I would suggest for a good gaming rig. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified...
senseijtitus Honorable Apr 13, 2015 1,687 0 12,460 Jul 30, 2015 #2 What would be your max budget? Upvote 0 Downvote
senseijtitus Honorable Apr 13, 2015 1,687 0 12,460 Jul 30, 2015 #3 Also, is monitor, keyboard, mouse & speaker needed to be selected or you already have them? Upvote 0 Downvote
Brunostako Honorable Dec 16, 2013 2,349 1 12,960 Jul 30, 2015 #4 What's your total budget? Upvote 0 Downvote
senseijtitus Honorable Apr 13, 2015 1,687 0 12,460 Jul 30, 2015 Solution #5 Since you already have the case and the mobo, I will provide a list of parts I would suggest for a good gaming rig. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ OutletPC) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC) Monitor: Asus VN289QR 60Hz 28.0" Monitor ($190.98 @ Newegg) Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.98 @ Newegg) Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($64.95 @ B&H) Total: $1207.57 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-30 13:37 EDT-0400 Upvote 1 Downvote Solution
Since you already have the case and the mobo, I will provide a list of parts I would suggest for a good gaming rig. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US) Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.75 @ OutletPC) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC) Monitor: Asus VN289QR 60Hz 28.0" Monitor ($190.98 @ Newegg) Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.98 @ Newegg) Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($64.95 @ B&H) Total: $1207.57 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-30 13:37 EDT-0400
A Arsh1324 Reputable Jul 24, 2015 13 0 4,510 Jul 30, 2015 #6 Brunostako I would say $500? even $600 Upvote 0 Downvote
A Arsh1324 Reputable Jul 24, 2015 13 0 4,510 Jul 30, 2015 #7 senseijtitus : What would be your max budget? I would say $500 or even $600? Upvote 0 Downvote
A Arsh1324 Reputable Jul 24, 2015 13 0 4,510 Jul 30, 2015 #8 Brunostako : What's your total budget? I Would say $500 or $600? Upvote 0 Downvote
A Arsh1324 Reputable Jul 24, 2015 13 0 4,510 Jul 31, 2015 #10 Brunostako : USD? CAD Upvote 0 Downvote
Brunostako Honorable Dec 16, 2013 2,349 1 12,960 Aug 3, 2015 #11 Couldn't make it cheaper: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.00 @ NCIX) Motherboard: MSI A88XM-E45 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($76.88 @ Canada Computers) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ Newegg Canada) Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280 3GB royalKing Video Card ($219.88 @ Canada Computers) Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg Canada) Power Supply: Rosewill 600W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($86.49 @ Newegg Canada) Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.88 @ Canada Computers) Total: $649.09 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 14:26 EDT-0400 Upvote 0 Downvote
Couldn't make it cheaper: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.00 @ NCIX) Motherboard: MSI A88XM-E45 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($76.88 @ Canada Computers) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ DirectCanada) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ Newegg Canada) Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 280 3GB royalKing Video Card ($219.88 @ Canada Computers) Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg Canada) Power Supply: Rosewill 600W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($86.49 @ Newegg Canada) Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.88 @ Canada Computers) Total: $649.09 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-03 14:26 EDT-0400