Building a Gaming Computer [need some guidance]

[chetthestudent]

Hello all,

looking to build my first gaming computer from scratch. I have the basic ideas of what to get though im not sure what is compatible with the option si have chosen already.


So for starters, I would like to purchase an alienware m17x frame with a cd/dvd reader as I like the look of the model. I would also like to purchase a 16/32 gb ram, windows 7 operating system software. along with a few other things to optimize my gaming experience.


So my question is what kind of
1.ram
2.graphics card
3.processor (probably a quad core)
4.wi-fi card
5.cooling technology
6. sound card
should i get that is compatible with the frame I am choosing? regardless of pricing

just really looking for suggestions that would compliment my basic ideas of the build.

looking to be able to play any current game from outlets like steam.

examples of games I play.

Defiance
TF2
mass effect 3
bioshock infinite
dead space 3


for a few examples.

 

[Matthew Papa]

Hit me up with the link of that Alienware case that you want bud, and what is your budget for the parts(Excluding the Alienware case)

 

[X79]

Make it look something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Antec GX700 ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.61 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $669.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-30 06:03 EDT-0400)

Then you can play any game pretty well ^^.

You also only need 8GB RAM.