First Pc, Gaming PC

[m000se]

Hey there, this is my current PC build I'd like some critique on, this is my first computer I plan on building and I've had some problems along the way. This build is not finished, because I'm not exactly sure how to finish it.
I can't figure out how to choose the video card I like. Also I'm not sure how to calculate my current builds power requirements, so I haven't chosen a PSU either. Any feedback is welcome.

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Not Known

Budget Range: 800-1200

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No


Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Location: US, Michigan

Parts Preferences: Intel

Overclocking:No

SLI or Crossfire: No Idea.

Your Monitor Resolution: No Idea.

What I have so far.


CPU:Intel Core i5-3330 Ivy Bridge 3.0GHz (3.2GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2500 BX80637i53330
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116781

Motherboard:ASRock H77 Pro4-M LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157301

Memory:Kingston 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM ECC Unbuffered DDR3 1600 Server Memory Model KVR16E11K4/16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820239226

Storage: TOSHIBA DT01ACA050 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822149380

Video Card: Not Decided

Case:NZXT Phantom PHAN-001WT White Steel / Plastic Enthusiast ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067

Power Supply: Not Decided

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

 

[strife_ff7]

Hey there, this is my current PC build I'd like some critique on, this is my first computer I plan on building and I've had some problems along the way. This build is not finished, because I'm not exactly sure how to finish it.
I can't figure out how to choose the video card I like. Also I'm not sure how to calculate my current builds power requirements, so I haven't chosen a PSU either. Any feedback is welcome.

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Not Known

Budget Range: 800-1200

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No


Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Location: US, Michigan

Parts Preferences: Intel

Overclocking:No

SLI or Crossfire: No Idea.

Your Monitor Resolution: No Idea.

What I have so far.


CPU:Intel Core i5-3330 Ivy Bridge 3.0GHz (3.2GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2500 BX80637i53330
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116781

Motherboard:ASRock H77 Pro4-M LGA 1155 Intel H77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157301

Memory:Kingston 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM ECC Unbuffered DDR3 1600 Server Memory Model KVR16E11K4/16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820239226

Storage: TOSHIBA DT01ACA050 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822149380

Video Card: Not Decided

Case:NZXT Phantom PHAN-001WT White Steel / Plastic Enthusiast ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067

Power Supply: Not Decided

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

800-1200 for all of it or just the parts you don't have yet. If its for the whole build then how much have you already spent?

 

[TheBigTroll]

no crossfire or sli in this build. they just mean that you can use 2 video cards at once to increase performance. its a future upgrade path

here ya go
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/imD0

spending 100+ dollars on a case in a 1000 dollar build isnt quite worth it. stick to a good solid case for cheap like the antec 302

 

[m000se]

800-1200 for all of it or just the parts you don't have yet. If its for the whole build then how much have you already spent?

For all of it, I have none of these parts yet.

 

[Why_Me]

This build allows you to add another one of those cards later on in SLI.


http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Three-Hundred-Two-Gaming/dp/B006TVQTHW/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1348482058&sr=1-5 $59.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Antec Three Hundred Two Gaming Case, Black

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-80PLUS-Certified-Modular-CP-9020015-NA/dp/B008RJZQSW/ref=sr_1_24?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1346646210&sr=1-24 $86.00 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Corsair CX 750 Watts 80PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V/EPS12V Power Supply CP-9020015-NA

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1066148 $336.98 save: $13.00
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K
ASRock Z77 Extreme3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A2EUTVCJXLAJ4K $32.08 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186 $38.99 FREE SHIPPING
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9

http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-GH24NS90B-Super-Internal/dp/B00632SB2I/ref=pd_cp_pc_1 $17.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25
LG Electronics GH24NS90B 24 X SATA Super Multi DVD+/-RW Internal Drive - Bulk without Software - Black

http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_8?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1348481265&sr=1-8 $74.98 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Seagate Barracuda 7200 1 TB 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST1000DM003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171646 $94.99 FREE SHIPPING
SanDisk SDSSDP-128G-G25 2.5" 128GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

http://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-WINDFORCE-PCI-Express-Graphics-GV-N66TOC-2GD/dp/B008UG2W20/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1348479966&sr=1-4&keywords=gtx+660+ti $299.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 660 Ti WINDFORCE 2X OC Edition 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express 3.0 2x DVI / HDMI / DP SLI Ready Graphics Card Graphics Cards GV-N66TOC-2GD
Core Clock: 1032MHz
Boost Clock: 1111MHz

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_z $90.70 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack

Total: $1,132.69 *not including shipping & rebates


http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.us.asp?Model=Z77%20Extreme3 <----- another look at that Asrock board up above

 

[m000se]

While these builds are interesting to look at and do change my opinion on somethings, I still don't know what to look for in video cards, or how to calculate my PSU needs.
Unfortunetly my budget for this is slowly draining, and this computer might have to wait a number of months.

 

[TheBigTroll]

how to look for video cards: look mainly at benchmarks, then price, then what features you need (3d or multi-monitor), and the cooler that is on the video card

how to calculate power consumption: 500w-550w is enough for systems running a single video card

600-650w: enough for 2 smaller video cards to be run in crossfire or SLI configurations

700-750w: enough for almost all 2 video cards to be run in SLI/crossfire solutions.

also read psu reviews from jonnyguru


the rest doesnt matter to you given your budget is not enough to get the higher end stuff