Starting First Build

[Entropy8thD]

Hello guys. Kinda of noobie here when it comes to parts and just builds in general, but I've done quite a bit of research and I am truly excited to start this project. I have been wanting to build a PC for the longest time now but because of school, work, etc..haven't been able to do so. So for the first time in a few years, I have the whole summer to dedicate to this project:

Approximate Purchase Date: In the next month or so.

Budget Range: 1500-2000 USD. Don't mind going a little bit higher if worth it.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly Gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, any other better ones out there?

Location: Union City, NJ (10mins to NYC). Will be taking PC to school in Baltimore.

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU.

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Additional Comments: Not very picky when it comes noise. I'm in it more for the performance.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: After years of enjoying consoles, I think I'm ready to venture into PC gaming. Plus with all the bad rumors circulating on the upcoming consoles, I think it's time to do so.

I have been on some websites that let you pick parts and have come up with a few builds but not really sure about them. What do you guys think would be the best build for my budget and preferences?

----Thanks, Entropy

 

[g-unit1111]

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: After years of enjoying consoles, I think I'm ready to venture into PC gaming. Plus with all the bad rumors circulating on the upcoming consoles, I think it's time to do so.

It mostly has to do with digital rights management (same thing that plagued EA's recent launch of Sim City 4). The hardware is getting good remarks but the graphics will never top PCs.

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($176.13 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($128.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($425.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($134.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1478.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-05 15:12 EDT-0400)

 

[realchaos]

You can always try a mini-itx build. Since you say you'll be moving the pc to school, I thought you would want something more easily transportable.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87E-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1355.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-05 16:09 EDT-0400)