Carnage

Got it REALLY cheap, I have like around $400 and i was thinking about get ax1200i because i might buy a second graphic cards

This one? - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130922
 
I haven't build it yet but there are the things i have.
 
i7 3770k
Sabertooth z77
dominator platinum 32 gb
 
I got the dominator platinum REALLY cheap

I haven't build it yet but there are the things i have.
 
i7 3770k
Sabertooth z77
dominator platinum 32 gb

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This is so beautiful! 
 

 

 

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This is so beautiful! 
 

 

 

Tim is a tech blogger, and an awesome guy. He gets my endorsement.
 
This statement alone should be enough for you to head over to this link and subscribe to his channel.
 
Not good enough for you?
 
I guess we can sweeten the pie. Tim has GENEROUSLY contributed from his own pocket, a Corsair 900D to give away to his subscribers, BUT with a catch. They HAVE to be a member of the Linus Tech Tips forum. I think it's awesome that he's driving more members to join this awesome community. Here's his video annoucement of the giveaway:
 

 

 
The winner will be picked by Tim on June 30th, and then he'll be checking in with me to make sure that that individual IS who they said they were, and was ALREADY a member of the Linus Tech Tips forum before the prize will be shipped.
 
Unfortunately due to the weight of the prize (it would cost more than the price of the case for Tim to ship it overseas) this giveaway is US/Canada only.
 
So take action! Since you are reading this, you probably already know how awesome our forum is and you're probably already signed up, but there's a good chance you're not subscribed to Tim on YouTube. Here's that link again: http://www.youtube.com/user/TimmyTechTV?feature=watch
 
And good luck!

Installing Windows 8 is ridiculously easy!It will be like installing any programs on your system! :)
Since Vista, Microsoft did an amazing job at doing this easy to install experience.
 
Here is how to install Windows 8
 
Preparation:
The following is ONLY for the first time you build your computer. Next time you re-install Windows on that system, it won't be needed. It's optional, but HIGHLY recommended to easiest time at setting up your computer.
 
1- Refer to the motherboard manual to go in the BIOS/UEFI setup screen.
2- Set the Date and Time of your system.
3- Set your SATA Controller to AHCI mode.
4- Depending on your processor, you may have somewhere something called HPET. If you see something about it in the BIOS or UEFI setup, enable it, and set it to 64-bit mode.
5- Set the boot order to boot from your the drive where Windows will be on.
 
That is all. Now you are ready to actually install Windows for the first time.
 
Actually installing Windows:
Step 1: Insert the Windows 8 disk or USB flash drive in your system. If you use a USB flash drive, make sure it is plugged in a USB 2.0 port, not 3.0 (USB 3.0 is still new, the setup doesn't really support all USB 3.0 controllers yet)
 
Step 2: Turn on your computer if it's not turned ON, or restart it if its already ON, and refer to the motherboard manual which key to press on your keyboard to get to the Boot Menu. This menu will allow you to pick your USB flash drive or disk drive depending on the medium you have where Windows 8 is on. Pick the corresponding one.
 
Step 3: The setup will now load. And once it's done, you will see, it will look like any other program you install on your PC :) Just follow the wizard!
If you are not sure about something, check out this step by step guide available here: http://www.buildeasypc.com/sw/windows_8/install_windows_8.htm, but it should be fairly straight forward.
If you are stuck somewhere, please let us know so that we can help you!
 
Hope this helps!
 
 
Now that you have successfully installed Windows 8, you are ready to get familiar to Windows 8. Please note: The learning curve is a bit steep, but I'll try my best to reduce is considerably so that you can enjoy Windows 8 really quickly.
 
As you start your computer, you are greeted with the Start Screen. The Start Screen is just the Start Menu... but full screen. Allowing you to have easy access to more items that the Start Screen offers. The Start Screen is fully customizable, so if you don't like the default layout, and the fact that there is no shortcut to your folders, don't worry, you can easily customize this!
 
Things to know:
 - To go back to your good old familiar desktop, click on the desktop tile.
 - To go to the Start Screen, simply position the mouse at the bottom left most of the screen, and you'll notice the Start button will appear, click on it, and you are back to the Start Screen.
 - You can search like before, just type, and it will search.
 
As you can see, it's not that much different.
 
Customizing the Start Screen to fit your needs
 -> The Start Screen is constituted of tiles. They can be moved, removed, and new groups can be made and named. To pin a program, simply right-click on the Start Screen, and select All apps (or do Ctrl+Tab) to get a list of all programs installed on the system. Simply right-click on one, and click on the Pin button.
 
 -> To pin a folder, simply go on the desktop, go to the folder you want to pin (yes that is right, unlike the old Start Menu, you have any folder you want, pinned on the Start Screen), right-click on it, and select Pin to Start. That is all. When you go on the Start Screen, it will be there at the far right, ready to be placed where you want.
 
 -> To remove an item on the Start Screen, simply right-click on it, and select unpin.
 
 -> To make a new group, simply position a tile between 2 groups, and one will be made
 
 -> To name a group, simply tap the Ctrl key and scroll down with your mouse, it will zoom out of the Start Screen, giving you an overview of everything. Right-click on a group, and select Name, and enter the name of the group. Click anywhere OR Ctrl and scroll up with the mouse, to zoom back in on the Start screen.
 
 
The best way to customize the Start Screen, is to arrange the most use items at the bottom left corner of the screen, (as it's quickly accessible from the mouse), to the top far right.
For most used programs, you want them pinned on the Task Bar.
 
Here is my layout for references:

 
How to shut down your computer
 Ok here is a down side of Windows 8, but rumored to be improved in Windows 8.1 update (will be free). The easiest way, is to do Alt+F4 on the desktop, to access the shutdown menu, or do Win+I anywhere to access the Power button that will show up. Or you can simply hit the power button on your computer.
 
A bit annoying, I admit, but you'll get used to it. I do Win+I method. Others made a title on the Start Screen to shutdown their system.
 
Power Menu
Windows 8 has a cool menu to quickly access popular Windows system panels, like Device Manager, Program and Features (aka: Add/Remove Programs in Windows XP and older), System, Task Manager, etc.
All you have to do, is right-click on the Start Button that show up, at the bottom left corner of the screen, when you move your mouse there. Or you can do Win+X anytime.
 
Default Programs
By default videos, music, etc, files will open using Modern UI apps, and not the desktop version of these apps like Windows Media Player. You can change this very quickly and easily, by accessing Default Programs panel. Open it (you can just search from it from the Start Screen, by typing: default programs), and click on Set your default program, now click on the program you want, like Windows Media Player, and click on Set this program as default. Of course, if you install your own programs, like previous version of Windows, it will use that program that you just installed.
 
 
That should give you the basics in getting started with Windows 8. There is more, obviously, but it should give you a good start.
Also, check out these 'how-to' tutorials from Microsoft: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/how-to

They are different ways to get Windows 8 for cheap.
-> If you are a student, and your college or university is registered to MSDNAA program from Microsoft, you have access to almost ALL Microsoft software for free. Basically everything is there, except Office (I guess Microsoft needs to make money from you, somehow). Contact your University or College IT department, and they should know all the details, on how to access the site and your login information.
-> If you are a student, from any level of school, you can enjoy Windows 8 Pro upgrade edition for really cheap. On the Microsoft Online Store, click on Student, to know the available offers:
Canada: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msca/en_CA/list/ThemeID.27659600/categoryID.57607500
U.S: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/productID.264954100?icid=Student_WhatsNew2_Windows8_050813
It's available in other regions. As I don't know where you live, I just put e links above. If you have trouble finding it, let me know, and I'll help you out.
You also have Office on special, and possibly other promos. Like in the U.S you have 10% discount on computers sold on Microsoft Store, and if you buy a touchscreen laptop, you get Office for free.
In order to use Windows 8 Pro Upgrade, you need a genuine Windows XP, Vista, or 7 license somewhere that you will not use anymore, as you'll put Win8. (This is required for the first install of the upgrade edition of WIn8. Later, you can do a clean install)
-> You can buy the System Builder (refer as OEM) license of Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro (get the Pro). System Builder version of Windows, is the full version of Windows, as you would buy it in stores. However, you don't have support, or a nice box package, and you pay less.
http://www.ncix.com/search/?categoryid=0&q=Windows+8+OEM
As you can see on the above link, Windows 8 Pro is only 150$!
It must be noted that, if you buy Windows 7 OEM, technically speaking, you need to sale the computer to somewhat, and you can't use it for yourself, if you follow the license agreement to the letter. Also, the license is tied to your motherboard. So if you change your motherboard to a different model (let's say you upgrade your computer), you need to buy a new license of Windows 7, as activation will fail.
For Windows 8 in the other hand, all you need to do, is once installed, go the following link: http://personaluselicense.windows.com/en-US/default.aspx and agree to the Personal Use License, and that give you the right to use the license of Windows for yourself, and transfer it to another computer. Make sure you click on the right version of Windows when you get on the page.
I hope all these ways is helpful to get a genuine version of Windows, on the cheap!

It's quite easy once you're used to it. Sometimes I finish so quickly, I just ask myself "that's it?". I actually enjoy taking my time and when it's over, I have the bittersweet moment of having it done.
Feel free to pm me if you need one on one help. I'll try my best to be useful. 
 
A general idea of how a computer is put together:
1. Get a motherboard.
2. Put the cpu into motherboard and plug in the fan header pins.
3. Stick ram in motherboard
4. Put heatsink/cooler over cpu.
5. Stick in graphics card/other pci cards into motherboard
6. Put in motherboard stand screws. Stick in i/o shield from the inside of the case. Screw the motherboard into the case.
7. Put power supply in the back, hard drives and solid state drives into the hard drive cage, and dvd drives into 5.25 drive bays.
8. Connect pins from the case to motherboard. 
9. Power your fans/hdds/ssds/motherboard/dvd drive/graphics card with cables from the power supply.
10. Close the case?
 
That's pretty much it.