First time pc builder!

[abit2theright]

Hi guys, I'm attempting to build my first PC, however I don't know much besides the few basic components I would need, not to mention how they work together and such. So is there an updated website that outlines what each part is and how they work together? I'm trying to build a PC between 700-1000 (not including monitor, mouse, or keyboard) that can handle games such as SC2 and be able to perform microsoft applications like word and excel for school.

suggestions on either?

thanks!

 

[WR2]

Hello abit2theright;
Can you help us out by filling out the *How To Ask For New Build Advice* form?
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

Also, take a peek at the Recommended Builds by Usage topic for some ideas.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/269162-31-recommended-builds-usage

 

[mrhoshos96]

here is an amd build for $912.91 before rebates and it's sli ready

cpu+hsf: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.459537

gpu+free game: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.456543

mobo+ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.457831

case+psu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.454718

hdd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433

odd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136180
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here is an intel build for $995.91 before rebates and it's sli ready

cpu+hsf: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.459419

gpu+free game: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.456543

psu+case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.454718

mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131621

ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226154

hdd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433

odd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136180

want to know why the gtx 460 is the best choice

http://www.google.com.eg/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CAsQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hardwarecanucks.com%2Fforum%2Fhardware-canucks-reviews%2F34344-starcraft-ii-gpu-performance-comparison.html&ei=db5VTLzcDsOOjAezj7nDBA&usg=AFQjCNEv8pmFJwyVvOsiXx5eBF380RMWpg&sig2=EktdBfXOpm-kybtGNllDYg

http://www.google.com.eg/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CB8QFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rage3d.com%2Fboard%2Fshowthread.php%3Fp%3D1336325583&ei=db5VTLzcDsOOjAezj7nDBA&usg=AFQjCNGseRHyhUJhtIGnnqS2KLbA92Z74w&sig2=UAnI7VqqNYZO-_lRiY663A