Need help with first build

[Sylare]

Hello, I'm fairly new to PC building, but the time has come for me wanting to build a gaming PC that is good for the games I want to play.  the games I play are Skyrim, Fallout 3, Fallout New Vegas, and definitely the upcoming Fallout 4.  However, I have no idea what parts I should get without going too overboard, any help would be appreciated.

[Whitestar]

We can't really help you unless we know what kind of budget you have to work with??

[Sylare]

We can't really help you unless we know what kind of budget you have to work with??

Oh yeah sorry, $1500 is the maximum I will go, with some wiggle room.

[Guest]

Go to PcPartpicker to see what parts you want in your build 

[Sylare]

Is this one good? https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/FCdnTW/super-gaming-computer-upgradeable

[Whitestar]

Take a look at this one it's in GBP but the parts should still be available where you are, this build does not include an OS as that will be up to you but with this build you should have room in your budget to get one

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

[Guest]

Is this one good? https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/FCdnTW/super-gaming-computer-upgradeable

Do you just need the tower ? Also do you need a copy of windows included ?

 

Is it just for gaming ?

[Sylare]

Do you just need the tower ? Also do you need a copy of windows included ?

 

Is it just for gaming ?

I forgot to mention, I'm excluding the OS from my budget.

[Guest]

I forgot to mention, I'm excluding the OS from my budget.

 

I would suggest something like this if you are using a 1080p screen.

 

if you plan on doing any video editing/rendering etc then you can go up to an i7 4790K and 16GB Ram.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown 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: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($96.00 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1024.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-16 09:45 EDT-0400

[Sylare]

 

I would suggest something like this if you are using a 1080p screen.

 

if you plan on doing any video editing/rendering etc then you can go up to an i7 4790K and 16GB Ram.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown 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: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($96.00 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1024.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-16 09:45 EDT-0400

 

Is this with or without overclocking?

[Guest]

Is this with or without overclocking?

Well the cpu is unlocked so you can overclock if you want. If you don't want to overclock then you can get a non 'k' cpu and maybe a cheaper board if you don't plan to sli in the future.

[Sylare]

Thanks a bunch, you guys helped out a lot.