my first computer build

karama · June 1, 2014

I plan to build a computer for the first time mainly for gaming alot with amd as the processor. Lemme know what you think and what you would rather change and if im missing anything that I need to build the pc.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HDBMwP

my budget is around $2k

brob · June 1, 2014

I plan to build a computer for the first time mainly for gaming alot with amd as the processor. Lemme know what you think and what you would rather change and if im missing anything that I need to build the pc.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HDBMwP

my budget is around $2k

The sound card is not needed.

I would suggest an IPS monitor for better color reproduction and wider view angles.

16GB of memory is not generally needed for gaming.

At your budget you might want to consider an Intel i5 build.

Megazero · June 1, 2014

I plan to build a computer for the first time mainly for gaming alot with amd as the processor. Lemme know what you think and what you would rather change and if im missing anything that I need to build the pc.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HDBMwP

my budget is around $2k

Welcome to the forum

With as much money as that, you have to atleast have a 780, and sound card is really not necessary in anyway shape or form. 16GB Ram is also not needed for gaming but if you want... why not? Also wireless card? if you have a desktop like this isnt it way better to use a cable to connect the route with the desktop instead? but if you want...

Also with this budget you better goes with Intel CPU, and while you can even buy an i7 4770k without reaching 2000$, if you are just gaming then it's not needed and a 4670k will suit you better.

27inch monitor because bigger is better~

I downsize the SSD to 120GB because other than the OS and a very few program, games and stuff wont get much benefit from running on SSD compare to a good HDD like the WD Black.

I keep the case cause you seem to like it and with what I build I keep a consistent Black/Red color scheme, I also downsize the PSU since 750W is overkill by a long shot.

I also change the keyboard and headset so you can have a full Razer set and because I like the look of them better, but this is up to you.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.98 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($134.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($467.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: NZXT Phantom ATX Full Tower Case ($104.98 @ Best Buy)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)