Building My First PC

[Tavianini19]

So I'm trying to build a PC for gaming and video editing. I used PCpartpicker to sorta throw a PC together, here's what I've got: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/IV7d
I don't know much about computer building, so I'm open to suggestions.
Note: the case is at the bottom(custom).

 

[JJ1217]

GPU very bad choice. Its an older generation card, which sort of explains its sort of higher price tag. (A 7870 XT is around $235 and is much much much much faster than a 560TI.) Even the cheaper 7850 is much more power efficient and faster.

You're not really doing any justice getting a non overclockable CPU and a overclockable board. For just $20 more, you could get an overclockable CPU which would most likely help with your video editing and games like skyrim.

MSI aren't really the best board brand tbh. Gigabyte, Asus and Asrock make very reliable boards at a cheaper price.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/IVnP

much faster build, with better power consumption unless your overclocking, and comes with ability of overclocking.

GPU is around 1.75- 1.9 times as fast as the 560 TI.

 

[DarkSable]

^+1 - that's a much, MUCH better build. Very solid.

 

[ryu750]

Thank god you posted the question, you were about to be ripped off with the Video Card choice. The 7870 that JJ217 requested is the way to go right now!!!

 

[Tavianini19]

GPU very bad choice. Its an older generation card, which sort of explains its sort of higher price tag. (A 7870 XT is around $235 and is much much much much faster than a 560TI.) Even the cheaper 7850 is much more power efficient and faster.

You're not really doing any justice getting a non overclockable CPU and a overclockable board. For just $20 more, you could get an overclockable CPU which would most likely help with your video editing and games like skyrim.

MSI aren't really the best board brand tbh. Gigabyte, Asus and Asrock make very reliable boards at a cheaper price.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/IVnP

much faster build, with better power consumption unless your overclocking, and comes with ability of overclocking.

GPU is around 1.75- 1.9 times as fast as the 560 TI.

Thanks for the advice. Your build's getting a tad expensive for me(still in high school, no job etc.). I feel like the power supply could be docked down a bit. What should I be looking for there? As always, open to suggestions.

 

[JJ1217]

Oh I just chose the power supply you chose because it seemed like a very good deal. Of course you could get rid of the optical drive for now and get it later, because you don't need to buy unnecessary parts all at once with the necessary. You could also get a non overclockable CPU and non overclockable board, however the price difference would be miniscule (Example would be a i5 3470 and a H77.)

 

[Mapsx15]

This is better for your money...

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JaqJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JaqJ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JaqJ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.45 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $762.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-12 04:01 EDT-0400)

 

[Tavianini19]

Thanks Mapsx15! That does look good, and it's way cheaper. I'll probably be buying most of my parts at Fry's since my dad doesn't want to order online and I don't have a Credit card. I'll check and see which of these parts they have. I know they have the i5 core and I'm almost positive they have the GPU. The other components could be changed easier, I'll most likely just end up getting the best for my money when I actually buy the parts, which will be awhile.