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[tomcg22]

I'm looking to buy a gaming pc and since its my first time I was looking for some help. Thanks in advance!

Approximate Purchase Date: In the next month

Budget Range: 1,000 willing to go over

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the web, movies

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any Canadian Websites, newegg
Location:Alberta ,Canada

Parts Preferences: by brand or type: Intel, nvidia,

Overclocking: Not now

SLI or Crossfire: no

Your Monitor Resolution: Anything that goes with the build

 

[gussrtk]

if you're up for it, you could buy some stuff from futureshop they will price match and 10% of difference refund for you on any deals you find.

saying "up for it" cuz its a bit of a hassle.

someone else will do a great job for helping you with parts im sure.

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

This should be fine


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-GD55 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($128.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($219.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.52 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2230MX 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($144.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Full (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1029.42
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

 

[johnsonjohnson]

Hi. Here's Sumukh_Bhagat's modified build from Canadian websites. Feel free to make changes like a different case, OS, or monitor for example.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.90 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($118.24 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Canada Computers)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.44 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Full (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1061.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-12 23:16 EST-0500)

Here's a building guide with videos: http://techreport.com/review/23624/how-to-build-a-pc-the-tech-report-guide

 

[T91]

just my 2 cents, but if your not overclocking now, then when ? lol transfer the money either of those builds suggest from a cpu cooler into gpu, get a XFX 7870, or spend more get a EVGA 660 ti. I would spend money on a better cooler when you want to OC. although there is nothing wrong with getting a 212 cooler. those stock coolers aren't premium coolers, but while gaming you would rather a better gpu. everything else suggested is very nice. like is said though, its just what i would do. hope my opinion helped!

 

[tomcg22]

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