First gaming PC

[chadw97]

I want to build my first gaming PC. I have about $900 to spend after the mouse and keyboard and headset. I already have a 60hz 1080p 24" monitor which is good enough for me. What components would you recommend I get with about $700 to use on a PC and $200 for the mouse keyboard and headset.

 

[g-unit1111]

$200 for the mouse keyboard and headset.

I personally would not spend that much on those things initially. The thing about peripherals is that you can always get good ones later on and they're fairly easy to add on. Not so much the interior components of your PC. On gaming rigs any left over money you have should be going to getting the best GPU you can get for your budget, not accessories or anything else.

 

[chadw97]

$200 for the mouse keyboard and headset.

I personally would not spend that much on those things initially. The thing about peripherals is that you can always get good ones later on and they're fairly easy to add on. Not so much the interior components of your PC. On gaming rigs any left over money you have should be going to getting the best GPU you can get for your budget, not accessories or anything else.

Ya, that is a good point. I at least want a mouse though that has the thumb buttons.

 

[Deemo13]

I would say $200 is a bit much as well. I think I spent $80 on my peripherals, and that's just the keyboard. I got my mouse and headset as a gift.

I would still be using my HP mouse and regular headset and be perfectly happy.

 

[g-unit1111]

Ya, that is a good point. I at least want a mouse though that has the thumb buttons.

The cheapo Logitech mouse I'm using has thumb buttons. They're out there if you look for them.

 

[computernoob29]

yeah dont spend anything on the peripherals at first, put that money towards the pc itself. and it would help if you told us what your going to be doing with your pc when you ask for advice on one

 

[richi3d10]

I want to build my first gaming PC. I have about $900 to spend after the mouse and keyboard and headset. I already have a 60hz 1080p 24" monitor which is good enough for me. What components would you recommend I get with about $700 to use on a PC and $200 for the mouse keyboard and headset.

Do you need an OS?

 

[chadw97]

No. I have an OS.

 

[g-unit1111]

I would get this then:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($284.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $856.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

You can add the good peripherals later on - get a cheap keyboard and mouse for now.

 

[jackspeed]

IS there a microcenter near by? and @ g-unit1111 856.47 is cutting it a little close if he has to add a keyboard mouse and haeadphones even if they are cheap ones.

 

[g-unit1111]

IS there a microcenter near by? and @ g-unit1111 856.47 is cutting it a little close if he has to add a keyboard mouse and haeadphones even if they are cheap ones.

The budget was $900 - doesn't have to meet it or exceed it, and going over a little bit usually doesn't hurt.

 

[richi3d10]

I agree, cheap peripherals will do you for now, later on you could pick something like this;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-TactX-Alienware-Button-Mouse/dp/B0043M5R8G/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1351715926&sr=1-2

and this;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-TactX-Alienware-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B0043M5R9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1351715926&sr=1-1

 

[chadw97]

I would get this then:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($284.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $856.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

You can add the good peripherals later on - get a cheap keyboard and mouse for now.

Thanks. Do you think that could play Minecraft? JK. XD

 

[jackspeed]

Thanks. Do you think that could play Minecraft? JK. XD

Nope

also the haf is $5 cheaper on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-HAF-912-RC-912-KKN1/dp/B003ZM7YTA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1351716117&sr=1-1&keywords=haf+912

 

[geofelt]

g-unit1111 posted a reasonable build. ^^^

The graphics card is all important for the gamer.
For balance, budget twice the cpu cost for your graphics card.
In this case, a 2500K or 3570k will be in the $200 ball park.
a GTX670 or 7950 will be less than $400.
budget $100 for a Z77 based motherboard,
a $100 for a hdd or SSD for the os
and $50 for 8gb of ram
and $50 for a case.
$70 for a psu,
Add $100 for a keyboard and mouse, and another $100 for a OS and you are over your budget.

Consider a $120 i3 cpu like the i3-3220 and a $280 graphics card like a 7870 or gtx660ti.

If you live near a microcenter, they will sell you a 3570K for $190, and a 2500k for $160.
But, the 8.5% sales tax is harsh.

 

[jackspeed]

g-unit1111 posted a reasonable build. ^^^

The graphics card is all important for the gamer.
For balance, budget twice the cpu cost for your graphics card.
In this case, a 2500K or 3570k will be in the $200 ball park.
a GTX670 or 7950 will be less than $400.
budget $100 for a Z77 based motherboard,
a $100 for a hdd or SSD for the os
and $50 for 8gb of ram
and $50 for a case.
$70 for a psu,
Add $100 for a keyboard and mouse, and another $100 for a OS and you are over your budget.

Consider a $120 i3 cpu like the i3-3220 and a $280 graphics card like a 7870 or gtx660ti.

If you live near a microcenter, they will sell you a 3570K for $190, and a 2500k for $160.
But, the 8.5% sales tax is harsh.

OP has an OS. I agree that g-units is too close to the budget if its a hard $900 with periferals. But if that budget can be like 920. then its a good build.

 

[g-unit1111]

OP has an OS. I agree that g-units is too close to the budget if its a hard $900 with periferals. But if that budget can be like 920. then its a good build.

Yeah but I really hate generalizing on builds like geofelt did though. There's way too much hardware out there and the whole point of this site is to help people separate the good from the crap. Saying something like "Any 1TB hard drive - $75" or "H77 motherboard - $95" doesn't really help anyone make an informed decision on what they should be buying, and in this economy you certainly don't want to take any chances.

 

[geofelt]

Yeah but I really hate generalizing on builds like geofelt did though. There's way too much hardware out there and the whole point of this site is to help people separate the good from the crap. Saying something like "Any 1TB hard drive - $75" or "H77 motherboard - $95" doesn't really help anyone make an informed decision on what they should be buying, and in this economy you certainly don't want to take any chances.

My thought is to get the OP to think about it for themselves.
That is how you learn.
When the op posts specifics and a link, then he/she becomes certain involved in the process.
That planning is actually the fun part for me.
Many times the choices are preferences that do not matter much.
When we, as forum respondents do all the work, the op learns little.
Sort of like doing your kid's homework for them so it will be perfect.

 

[g-unit1111]

My thought is to get the OP to think about it for themselves.
That is how you learn.
When the op posts specifics and a link, then he/she becomes certain involved in the process.
That planning is actually the fun part for me.
Many times the choices are preferences that do not matter much.
When we, as forum respondents do all the work, the op learns little.
Sort of like doing your kid's homework for them so it will be perfect.

Yeah I can kind of see that. I post builds to give people a general idea. The bad thing though is that there is a *LOT* of crap and junk hardware out there that falls apart easily or PSUs that short out, things like that, and that's what I want to get people to see. If they don't like the parts I pick they can choose different ones. One thing I never recommend is peripherals because what works for one person may not work for someone else, same thing with monitors. Everyone's preference for monitors is different.