First build at 13

[iRRuSiioNZz]

Hello everybody
I've really wanted to build a pc for a long time because im sick of my xbox and my laptop runs way to hot to use for gaming i'm always burning myself on it. I'm open to tips on anything also whats better windows 8 with start is back or windows 7. Sorry for the bad photos i have a bad camera and i'm horrible at taking photos some might be my friend he's coming home from school with me to learn how to build a pc so if everything works he'll know what to do.

Specs
CPU: i7 4770k                                       Have it

$389

GPU: Galaxy GTX 780                          Have it

$769

Motherboard: Gigabyte z87x UD3H       Have it
$229

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB             Have it 

$85

PSU: Corsair TX-650m                         Have it

$119

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB             Have it

$69

SSD: Samsung 840 120GB                  Have it

$109

 

Case: Xigmatek Talon                          Have it

$105

 

Total: $1874

 

Empty case

 

4770k

 

I just finished the build. i forgot to plug in another power thing into the motherboard so it started and then shut down constantly for some reason i found that amusing. But any way here's the rest of the pictures 

 

TX650m

 

Gigabyte z87x UD3H

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB)


Seagate Barracuda 1TB

Samsung 840 120GB

 

Galaxy GeForce GTX 780

 

My friend being stupid. Don't know how it got there but i thought i would put it up anyway

 

I got everything installed in the picture just need to wire everything up and yes i know intel stock cooler ewww

 

I got it finished, Well i did forgot about the dvd drive but i fixed it later so it's really close to being done

 

My attempt at cable management it's pretty bad but oh well. i fixed that lose cable running across the cpu backplate

 

What it looks like now wish my keyboards usb was longer so i didn't have to run it over to the top

 

 

Thank you for checking out my build log

 

 

 

 

 

[SirReallySam]

iRRuSiioNZz, on 10 Jun 2013 - 4:28 PM, said:

also whats better windows 8 with start is back or windows 7.

I would go with Windows 8 and wait for 8.1 to come out to see how they implement the start button back into Windows then decide whether to use start is back or not :) Other than compatibility with older software/games for example Halo combat evolved is not suppose to work with Windows 8 but does with 7, I see no reason to go back to windows 7 Unless you want to get ultimate and then use the included Windows XP VM you can download from Microsoft.

When it comes to tips I think the videos that people have put out helping you with building a PC on youtube like Linus, Newegg, TekSyndicate and Duncan3303 I don't think I need to advice you about anything :)

Also keep us posted, and don't forget to put your build log up on the build log section :D

Edited June 10, 2013 by SirReallySam

[charlezprice]

Love the Specs and everything. Gonna be a beast of a PC... but how in the world didn't you afford all this?

[TheHuckleberryWill]

Hey, I was 13 when I built mine (Like 6 months ago XD). Watch plenty of tutorials, and read a lot too. Just try to build as much knowledge as you can, and don't be afraid to ask questions :P Also, when it comes to building it, don't rush, take it slow. If it doesn't work straight away, don't panic. Oh, and get the cables neat when you are building it! 

 

Also, I run Windows 8, and love it. There are plenty of programs that add a "start menu" if you are desperate to have it, though you might find you like the modern UI. 

 

Nice spec!

[TheDigitalRealm]

Those are some awesome specs buddy! I'm building my first rig over the Summer too, although I'm 15...you win on that one. I'd go for Windows 8 buddy, it boots a lot faster than 7 does, and with start is back you shouldn't miss win7 too much. (Start is back is a fully functioning start button, whereas the start on the up-coming 8.1 won't be) 

 

Look forward to seeing this beast when she's fully built. I'll do a build log of my own for my first rig. (doing a red color theme with an RoG board) 

 

Like the others...how the f**k did you find the money dude? I can't imagine a 13 year old earns too much? Well your doing the right thing with it whatever the case may be. ;) 

[iRRuSiioNZz]

Love the Specs and everything. Gonna be a beast of a PC... but how in the world didn't you afford all this?

 

 

Those are some awesome specs buddy! I'm building my first rig over the Summer too, although I'm 15...you win on that one. I'd go for Windows 8 buddy, it boots a lot faster than 7 does, and with start is back you shouldn't miss win7 too much. (Start is back is a fully functioning start button, whereas the start on the up-coming 8.1 won't be) 

 

Look forward to seeing this beast when she's fully built. I'll do a build log of my own for my first rig. (doing a red color theme with an RoG board) 

 

Like the others...how the f**k did you find the money dude? I can't imagine a 13 year old earns too much? Well your doing the right thing with it whatever the case may be. ;)

I've been saving for a long time and mum's paying for half but i have to do a lot more chores now.

[AMD Lover]

Hey if you need some help i can give you my number, i built my first PC a few years ago, im 14 now

[RFM-PC]

Is this "new build at 13" a new trend or something? 

[beannsterr]

good stuff! i build my first rig around that age too! GL! happy building!

[TryArch]

very nice specs, cant wait to see the finished build. i built my first rig last year at 14 ;) hope it turns out well

btw i still prefer win7 over 8 anyday 

[Uberskills]

nice rig good luck as well

i have windows 7 on my desktop mainly because i find it more convenient to use windows 7 on a desktop where you don't have touch unless you have a touch enabled monitor and for a laptop/tablet i would go for windows 8