Thinking about buying a new computer

[nurps]

Hey guys, I was thinking about building my own computer. I've never done this before so it is a little bit intimidating. I was looking at different pre-built PC sites like cyber power, and digital storm and such. My price range would be around $1500 or under. Can someone put me in the right direction on where I should start? Should I buy it all at once, should I stick with cyberpower.com type of sites? Can you give me a list of components I can get for $1500. I also heard that there is a new type of processor that will be coming out soon and this will drive the price down for the current processors.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[tjosborne]

you should get the components and build it yourself. its really quite easy, and if you have any questions there are complete walkthroughs on youtube. id sugest getting a 2500k or 2600k intel processor and start there. that is socket 1155 so choose a compatable mobo, then you need a case, psu, gpu, disk and hard drives, and ram. for that budget you can build a crossfire or sli rig that can max any game and get great frames. any questions just ask.

 

[WatchOut]

CPU(314.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070

Mobo(134.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

RAM(69.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148519

GPU(349.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102981

PSU(89.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

Case(99.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146092

That leaves you with about $450 to spend on your hard drive(s) and peripherals.

 

[nurps]

aw man you guys are great, I shall get started! Once I compile a final list I'll post to compare. Thanks!

 

[jaguarskx]

Since you are posting in a PC enthusiast forum people will generally tell you to build your own PC. There are plenty of resources available like the following Newegg videos.


Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 1 - Choosing Your Components
- You can actually skip this part... but it provides some basic overall info about components if you are interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPIXAtNGGCw&feature=relmfu

Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 2 - The Build
- This is the video you want to view
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls&feature=relmfu

Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 3 - Installing Windows & Finishing Touches
- Basically how to install Windows 7 and some questions about the build that viewers have submitted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxaVBsXEiok&feature=relmfu