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Need help with my first pc build

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Surreal7

Junior Member
Thanks in advance. I really have no clue about what I need.


1. What YOUR PC will be used for- I will be using my pc for MMO gaming and school.

2. What YOUR budget is- I don't want to spend more than 1,000.00

3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from- USA

4. IF YOU have a brand preference- no brand preference

5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts- I have no parts

6. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds- not sure on this probably default


7. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?- 1920 x 1080

8. WHEN do you plan to build it?- 1 week


9. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?- I need windows 7
 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qoZJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qoZJ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qoZJ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACFZI30 74.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.66 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($28.49 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On DS-8A8SH DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: V7 CK0A2-4N6P Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($9.81 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6880 Wired Laser Mouse ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1253.91


Any input would be greatly appreciated
 
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Surreal7 said:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qoZJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qoZJ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qoZJ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACFZI30 74.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.66 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($28.49 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On DS-8A8SH DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: V7 CK0A2-4N6P Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($9.81 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6880 Wired Laser Mouse ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1253.91


Any input would be greatly appreciated
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You don't need an i7 for gaming and schoolwork. No improvement over the i5 4670k. That HDD you picked is a 5400 RPM HDD, which is really slow and IMO a bad idea. A Seagate Barracuda is $69.99, with 7200 RPM and 64 MB cache. You also won't need the CPU cooler as you won't be OCing. IMO, the Gigabyte M7 THOR is a much better deal. It's really smooth and actually comfy for its shape 😀.
Dunno too much about the Monitor and KB though..

M7 THOR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Tpk=M7%20THOR

Seagate Barracuda http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148840
 
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Surreal7 said:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qoZJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qoZJ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1qoZJ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACFZI30 74.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.66 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($28.49 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On DS-8A8SH DVD/CD Writer ($22.98 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: V7 CK0A2-4N6P Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($9.81 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6880 Wired Laser Mouse ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1253.91


Any input would be greatly appreciated
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A few thoughts:
- CPU: That's the MicroCenter in-store only price for the CPU. Since you aren't going to be overclocking and don't need an i7 anyway, you should grab a less expensive i5 4570 for $200.
- HSF: Good
- Mobo: Good, but you don't need a Z87 board if you're not going to overclock. Check out the ASRock H87 Pro4 for $88 instead.
- RAM: Good
- SSD : Good
- HDD : That's a 2.5" HDD you have in there. Since you're building a desktop PC, you should get the 3.5" version for $65
- GPU: Good, but the 7950 3GB is a better deal IMHO at $220 AR
- Sound card: Not needed
- Wired NIC: Definitely not needed
- PSU: Good
- ODD : Too expensive. Get this Lite-ON for $15 AP
- OS: Good
- Monitor: OK, but you can get a Dell S2240M IPS for $30 more.
- Mouse, KB: OK for basic use

I don't see a case anywhere in the build, you probably want to get one of those. Check out the Corsair 200R for $50 AR
 
Ok This is what I got from the advice on the last build. Any other notes or corrections I missed?

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: V7 CK0A2-4N6P Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($9.81 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-FORCE M7 THOR Wired Laser Mouse ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1120.97
 
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Surreal7 said:
Ok This is what I got from the advice on the last build. Any other notes or corrections I missed?

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: V7 CK0A2-4N6P Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($9.81 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-FORCE M7 THOR Wired Laser Mouse ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1120.97
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Seems correct. Everything looks good, but I kinda like Rosewill's cheap cases over the Carbide 200R. The Rosewill Challenger U3 and Galaxy cases are probably my favorite.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147060
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147183
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147169
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147184
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147170

PS: THEY'RE SO BLUE!!

Edit: Also, you should get an i5 4670 since you aren't going to overclock.
 
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Awesome really excited about this. I appreciate all the help. Do I need anything for when I put this thing together like thermal compound or anything?
 
Surreal7 said:
Just realized my SSD was for a notebook. Changed to Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
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LOL, I didn't even notice it. Eagle eye skill -1

PS: You won't need any thermal compound for the CPU cooler (whether aftermarket or stock) as they come with them either pre-applied or included.
 
Surreal7 said:
Just realized my SSD was for a notebook. Changed to Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
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All normal SATA SSDs work in both laptops and desktops. Don't ask me why Newegg categorizes them the way that they do. The Ultra Plus will work fine in a desktop (not that the 840 is bad either).
 
Surreal7 said:
Ok This is what I got from the advice on the last build. Any other notes or corrections I missed?

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: V7 CK0A2-4N6P Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($9.81 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-FORCE M7 THOR Wired Laser Mouse ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1120.97
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Swap the CPU to the i5 4570 for $200 and you're good to go.
 
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