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Help Me Build My First Computer

JohnnyL
By JohnnyL
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I recently realized how oblivious I am when it comes to the latest parts in computers. I need help finding a good build for my new gaming PC and would like help finding the newest and best parts. I will use it for gaming and want it to be able to run games that come out in the future as well. I mostly play games such as Skyrim, Arma 2& 3, BF4, but I multitask so I need good performance.

 

~I would prefer a color theme, I don't care what colors but just a theme. (White is pretty cool though)

~I like Asus and Corsair.

~My budget is between $2500-3000. (It can go a little over).

~A case with a window such as the Corsair 760T would be nice.

 

 

I know I sort of made this look like a shopping list, I didn't mean to, I just need help.

 

Thanks to everyone who helps me (even just recommendations will make me very happy).

 

P.S. I'm a newbie so please go easy on me. I'm scared.

 

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I knew someone was going to make this comment, I'm not even mad.

*cries*

It still is possible ;)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.95 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($629.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1693.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-24 20:06 EDT-0400

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It takes many hours to fully desing one.  Go to newegg.  Then just go to each part and narrow down the options till you get one you want. :)

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Obligatory PC specs

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB
Storage: Western Digital Blue 500GB
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1
Case: Fractal Design Define S
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W

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If you are new please read the CoC!

 Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS!

 Quote people when replying to them.

PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS.

 Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information.

 DO NOT QUOTE IMAGES(!) just type -pic- or tag them as spoiler.

Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question".

There is actually a hidden search feature on the forums here: Search 

IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE A FANBOY/FANGIRL. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DON'T LET THAT EFFECT YOUR HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS.

DO NOT POST SPAM!

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It still is possible ;)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.95 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($629.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1693.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-24 20:06 EDT-0400

Well you did that quick :)

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Obligatory PC specs

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
Motherboard: Asus Z170-E ATX LGA1151
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Storage: ADATA Premier SP550 240GB
Storage: Western Digital Blue 500GB
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1
Case: Fractal Design Define S
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W

Spoiler
If you are new please read the CoC!

 Please FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREADS!

 Quote people when replying to them.

PLEASE SELECT 'AUTOMATIC' FOR FONT COLOR FOR DARK THEME USERS.

 Mark your problem as solved if answered and like all helpful information.

 DO NOT QUOTE IMAGES(!) just type -pic- or tag them as spoiler.

Don't criticize people for asking "stupid question".

There is actually a hidden search feature on the forums here: Search 

IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU'RE A FANBOY/FANGIRL. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU DON'T LET THAT EFFECT YOUR HARDWARE RECOMMENDATIONS.

DO NOT POST SPAM!

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It still is possible ;)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.95 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($629.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1693.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-24 20:06 EDT-0400

I would go with 2x8gb since he has the budget and give him more flexibility towards future updates . PSU is solid but maybe go with noctua D15 for cooler since it is cheaper and very silent . However it may ruin the look so Kraken will do the job fine , gj with the built :)

Grant us the joy of song and dance and ever watch over us in the lonely places in which we must walk - Pray to Bastet

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