Planning a new build

[TechN00b]

I am trying to create a build for the first time and don't know much about building a computer. Currently I have this list (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QmhWdC) but pretty sure it is really bad. I want to create a good performing and for the most part good looking build for under $900(lol, who doesn't). Any suggestions? Thank you.

USES:
General browsing

Maybe some gaming(Once in a while)

Maybe Photoshop once in a while

Just General use

[dmanschramm]

 

I am trying to create a build for the first time and don't know much about building a computer. Currently I have this list (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QmhWdC) but pretty sure it is really bad. I want to create a good performing and for the most part good looking build for under $900(lol, who doesn't). Any suggestions? Thank you.

USES:

General browsing

Maybe some gaming(Once in a while)

Maybe Photoshop once in a while

Just General use

 

 

If you're going to do anything graphically intensive (games, photoshop), get a graphics card.

 

I would step down to an i5-4690K and step down to a 500GB or less 850 EVO SSD and add a GTX 750Ti.

 

I would edit/give you a parts list but for some reason pc part picker hates me right now using it in US mode (Canada problems smh)

 

Hope this gets you in price range!

 

EDIT: If it is still not cheap enough, you don't really need 16GB of RAM for what you're doing (general use).

 

EDIT 2: Check out this site (http://www.logicalincrements.com/) and they have suggestions for various price points.

[dragoon20005]

you wont need i7 for your needs unless you do tons of video editing

 

and you def need a decent GPU if you are playing games

 

if you are not into OC

 

you def wont need the Z87 or Z97 boards

 

even the i5 4460 + H97 will do the job

[robert1339]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LDRQnQ

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LDRQnQ/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.10 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.10 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $897.12

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-19 21:57 EDT-0400

[Goodman2265]

This is prob what you want:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hfz2Lk

[TechN00b]

Awesome, thanks everyone for the suggestions guys, I'll slowly look at all of them

[dmanschramm]

Awesome, thanks everyone for the suggestions guys, I'll slowly look at all of them

 

They are right. But it depends if you are interested at all in overclocking. If it peaks your interest, go with a processor with a K at the end and a Z series motherboard. If not, go with an H series motherboard and a processor without a K at the end (as recommended). I would recommend the i5-4690k if you want to overclock, or the i5-4460 or i5-4590 if you don't. Check out CPUboss or GPUboss as a quick and easy comparison tool.

[TechN00b]

Alright, Thank You. At the same time I do want to have something that I could easily upgrade in the future or have a little extra firepower just in case so I might go over what I need right now.

[TechN00b]

Do you think I would need something like an aftermarket cooler for what i'm looking for?