EDIT:
THANKS TO mrhoshos96 for the sig =)
I am building a gaming pc. This is my first time attempting to build a PC so I have a couple of questions. Before I ask, I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to read this and helping me out. I am looking to build the best possible PC for the amount of money I have to spend. (Around $1200).
I have done some research and this is the list that I came up with:
My questions are the following:
1) Will all these parts I listed work together?
2) What PC Tower would I need to fit all these together? I would like it to look nice, preferably one with blue lighting?
----> If I could get a short list and pick which one I like the best, that would be perfect.
3) Do I need any thing else to get this PC working?
4) Would you recommend changing anything for better performance for the price?
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 1-3 weeks from today
BUDGET RANGE: Around $1200 for the computer I could you a new monitor too now that I think about it, suggestions for monitors that go with this build??
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3) / Watching movies / surfing web and casual use
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: xxxx
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing) Don't matter. As long as its good for the price
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: (e.g.: Grand Fenwick) USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: I am new at this, so whatever is best for the price
OVERCLOCKING: No idea what this means
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: I am guessing that this is when you have 2 graphics cards? I don't think I can afford that.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: I know I need a new monitor but I haven't given this any thought as of late. Any advice.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Doesn't matter if its loud or soft.
CURRENT LIST w/ links and prices
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CPU:
*Intel Core i7-860 for $289.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214&cm_re=Intel%u00ae_Core%u2122_i7-860_Processor-_-19-115-214-_-Product
RAM HELP:
*I am looking for 6 or 8 gbs that will work with my motherboard. HELP???
COOLING SYSTEM:
*4 cooling: Scythe Ninja 3 for $50.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185147&cm_re=cooling_fan-_-35-185-147-_-Product
OS:
*Windows 7 64 bit for $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754&cm_re=windows_7_64_bit-_-32-116-754-_-Product
HARD DRIVE:
*Samsung Spinpoint F3 for $75.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&Tpk=samsung%20spinpoint%20f3%201tb
MOTHER BOARD:
*Asus Pro for $179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131621&cm_re=p7p55d-e-_-13-131-621-_-Product
GRAPHICS CARD:
*SAPPHIRE.Radeon HD 5850 for 284.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102884&cm_re=radeon_5850-_-14-102-884-_-Product
POWER SUPPLY:
*corsair 650tx for 89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&Tpk=corsair%20650tx
NEED HELP FINDING A TOWER:
*HAF 922 for $99.99 but I am not liking this tower. I need something that will fit everything and looks nice. My hubby loves blue lights, any suggestions?
NEED HELP FINDING A DVD DRIVE THAT CAN RECORD BLU RAY
My target was around 1200. Any suggestions to bring this down?
Finally, My last question; Is this better then buying a premade computer such as these???? :
http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668659.php
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_IV/
THANKS TO mrhoshos96 for the sig =)
I am building a gaming pc. This is my first time attempting to build a PC so I have a couple of questions. Before I ask, I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to read this and helping me out. I am looking to build the best possible PC for the amount of money I have to spend. (Around $1200).
I have done some research and this is the list that I came up with:
My questions are the following:
1) Will all these parts I listed work together?
2) What PC Tower would I need to fit all these together? I would like it to look nice, preferably one with blue lighting?
----> If I could get a short list and pick which one I like the best, that would be perfect.
3) Do I need any thing else to get this PC working?
4) Would you recommend changing anything for better performance for the price?
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 1-3 weeks from today
BUDGET RANGE: Around $1200 for the computer I could you a new monitor too now that I think about it, suggestions for monitors that go with this build??
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3) / Watching movies / surfing web and casual use
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: xxxx
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing) Don't matter. As long as its good for the price
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: (e.g.: Grand Fenwick) USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: I am new at this, so whatever is best for the price
OVERCLOCKING: No idea what this means
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: I am guessing that this is when you have 2 graphics cards? I don't think I can afford that.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: I know I need a new monitor but I haven't given this any thought as of late. Any advice.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Doesn't matter if its loud or soft.
CURRENT LIST w/ links and prices
-------------------------------------------------------
CPU:
*Intel Core i7-860 for $289.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214&cm_re=Intel%u00ae_Core%u2122_i7-860_Processor-_-19-115-214-_-Product
RAM HELP:
*I am looking for 6 or 8 gbs that will work with my motherboard. HELP???
COOLING SYSTEM:
*4 cooling: Scythe Ninja 3 for $50.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185147&cm_re=cooling_fan-_-35-185-147-_-Product
OS:
*Windows 7 64 bit for $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754&cm_re=windows_7_64_bit-_-32-116-754-_-Product
HARD DRIVE:
*Samsung Spinpoint F3 for $75.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&Tpk=samsung%20spinpoint%20f3%201tb
MOTHER BOARD:
*Asus Pro for $179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131621&cm_re=p7p55d-e-_-13-131-621-_-Product
GRAPHICS CARD:
*SAPPHIRE.Radeon HD 5850 for 284.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102884&cm_re=radeon_5850-_-14-102-884-_-Product
POWER SUPPLY:
*corsair 650tx for 89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&Tpk=corsair%20650tx
NEED HELP FINDING A TOWER:
*HAF 922 for $99.99 but I am not liking this tower. I need something that will fit everything and looks nice. My hubby loves blue lights, any suggestions?
NEED HELP FINDING A DVD DRIVE THAT CAN RECORD BLU RAY
My target was around 1200. Any suggestions to bring this down?
Finally, My last question; Is this better then buying a premade computer such as these???? :
http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668659.php
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_IV/