for noobies/beginners Building a New Computer

[Sander Van Dam]

Hey, guys, I need your help. I’m a 17 almost 18 year-old teenager seeking for help and advice. I have been watching so many videos about building a first time gaming PC. I decided to go and build myself a "custom" computer, for my needs. I mostly need it for gaming and maybe basic school work. But here is my problem, I don’t want to buy my components and then, later on, being like "shit..". I kinda found some parts/components that I think are "good". I may be going with an NZXT N450 case, a Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 motherboard and maybe a 500w power supply. See my problem? I don’t know which power supply, wich processor ( i was thinking to go with an Intel..), a memory card, an SSD and a video card. I don’t know which parts that I should buy, I really need help.

 

What I want to do with the computer:

Yeah, I want to game with it, but I don’t want something massive that is going to cost me 2.000$ I just can't afford that. I’m still in school, so basic school projects. Hum I really like to play L.OL ( league Of Legends ) I want to have like 150fps, yeah I know its overkill but I had 60fps before and it didn’t go so well and often went down to 30-40 and that wasn’t the best experience. Really like other games like Shooter games ( Sniper Elite, Counter Strike, Battlefield, Fallout..) and much more. A must** that I really want to have, I want my computer to handle 2 maybe 3 screens.

 

Also, a huge topic, cooling. Should I just go with and normal cooling fan or maybe go above and buy something more expensive? Just note that my computer will be at my desk, where there is almost no air current. I don’t know if that will change anything.

 

Sound Card?

I just want to listen to my music. I was thinking about buying the Corsair SP2500 2.1 Gaming Audiophile Computer Speakers. Is a Sound Card good idea? Or just a waste of money... I could just buy one later on.

 

So, can you guys help me? Just to be sure:

 

Case: NZXT N450

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150

Power Supply: ( 500w ) don’t know which brand x

Processor: ( Intel... ) x

Memory: x

SSD?: x

Video Card: x

Sound Card: x??

CPU Cooler: x

** has to fit an Elgato HD60 Pro

 

My budget: 700-800$ I can maybe extend my budget a bit if it's really worth it. $$/performance

 

[The Realist]

Whats your budget?

[Sander Van Dam]

Heum like 700-800$ but that only for the computer

[HPWebcamAble]

What is your budget? Just saw your last message. Are you in the United states?

 

4 minutes ago, Sander Van Dam said:

Intel Nvidia

Those are two separate companies... you know that right?

(They're GOOD companies, but separate... there's a lot of terms but you'll get it all eventually!)

 

5 minutes ago, Sander Van Dam said:

i want to have like 150fps, yeah i know its overkill but i had 60 before and it didnt go so well and often went down to 30-40

On a 60hz monitor (which you probably have), there's no difference between 60 and 150 FPS. There IS a difference between 30 and 60 FPS though. A decent system can maintain 60 fps which'll seem really smooth compared to 30 FPS.

[Sander Van Dam]

Heum, im in Canada, and oh I actually didn’t know that.. So I don’t really need to go "overkill" and just stay at 60fps..? I’m thinking about buying my components on Newegg or another site where it can be cheaper. I can buy some parts in the US also but its gonna cost me a lot more.

 

[The Realist]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/LXDNNN i would go for this build

[HPWebcamAble]

How much can you push your budget?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($250.43 @ Vuugo) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($64.72 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($37.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($60.43 @ Vuugo) 
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($45.32 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($84.98 @ NCIX) 
Other: RX 480 ($260.00)
Total: $893.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-30 22:22 EDT-0400

[The Realist]

his budget is $700-800

[Sander Van Dam]

I can maybe push it a bit, if its really worth it.. $$/performance

[The Realist]

4 minutes ago, The Realist said:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/LXDNNN i would go for this build

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/LXDNNN
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/LXDNNN/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($250.43 @ Vuugo) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ NCIX) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($43.01 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($218.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($95.00 @ Vuugo) 
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DSX 24-bit 192 KHz Sound Card  ($68.50 @ Vuugo) 
Total: $795.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-30 22:25 EDT-0400

[Sander Van Dam]

Hey guys just want to say thank you for your help! and love your guys "builds" really appreciate it.

[HPWebcamAble]

6 minutes ago, Sander Van Dam said:

I can maybe push it a bit, if its really worth it.. $$/performance

It's worth it. Note that the RX 480 (the graphics card) may not be readily available at the moment. It would be best to wait for the aftermarket, internal exhaust coolers anyway. They'll be available within a month.

[Sander Van Dam]

Oh okay, well I don’t kneed the components right now anyway. I just wanted to be prepared for when ill have the money $$. But guys, what for cooling system? I saw your builds.. and what should I use? The normal cooling fan that comes with the case?

[Sander Van Dam]

Maybe you can help me with this also? Because I want to share my gaming experience. I want to buy the Elgato HD60 Pro. But it needs to be plugged in an PCI slot, do I have one "extra" for that? Just remember im a tech newbie

[ConiferousJelly]

13 hours ago, Sander Van Dam said:

Maybe you can help me with this also? Because I want to share my gaming experience. I want to buy the Elgato HD60 Pro. But it needs to be plugged in an PCI slot, do I have one "extra" for that? Just remember im a tech newbie

Get an ATX motherboard and it will, don't know about Micro ATX, and it won't have an extra one for Mini-ITX

[Sander Van Dam]

Oh okay, thanks. But I looked at it, but if I take that one, I can't fit my video card, sound card and the Elgato hd60 pro? If I take an ATX Motherboard and not a micro Atx, will it change my "build"?  http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/LXDNNN