$1200 computer build

[gtech45]

Hey guys I need help to build my first pc. It is going to be specifically for gaming and I can figure out the building part, but I need some help with the components. Basically, I need everything, including an os. I already have a monitor. I can be a little flexible with the budget. Thanks for any responses!

 

[Barney6262]

Tough one. planning on doing any overclocking? Do you care for internal aesthetics (how the internal hardware looks)?

 

[gtech45]

@barney. Probably not

 

[Farapon]

@barney. Probably not

But with that high budget you will be able to maintain a great performance for more years so you should want overclockeable parts.

 

[Zerk2012]

This would be a good looking PC and have very good performance.
Even if you don't plan on overclocking right now the price of this combo on the motherboard and processor can't be beat. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1930376
The rest of the PC. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nFppVn

 

[gtech45]

@Zerk That looks like a great build, but I have two questions. What does a ssd do and is windows 7 better than 8 for gaming?

 

[Barney6262]

Pretty much agree with Zerk.
Get the Mobo and Cpu deal he linked (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1930376)

And I would make these changes: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C8mv23

 

[Zerk2012]

First keep the low profile memory and the power supply I linked. The low profile memory is blue matching the board and has 0 chance of having clearance issues with the CPU cooler if you ever need to add another set to get 16GB, and the power supply has a 7 year warranty and plenty of power.
For the windows 7 or windows 8.1 that comes down to what you like some people hate 8 I find 7 easier to use. From a gaming stand point you will see no difference, from a technical stand point 8.1 is better.
For the SSD load the operating system and your programs on it for a really fast boot time and your programs open instantly, load all the games on the regular hard drive.

 

[Barney6262]

My bad, i put the large heat sink version on. I prefer corsair vengeance LP (low profile) ram but the sticks Zerk linked are fine too.

 

[gtech45]

@Zerk Ok thanks. Could you recommend a good, cheap mouse and keyboard. I'm not going to be playing any mmo, so I don't need a ton of buttons on the mouse.

 

[gtech45]

Also, how well would this pc do on dayz standalone?

 

[gtech45]

One more question, does this pc have built in WiFi?

 

[Zerk2012]

Also, how well would this pc do on dayz standalone?

It will play the game as maxed out as the game engine will allow, I already have that i'll be glad when the real game comes out. Also that is a really nice case with a large window to see inside the PC.
For a simple good mouse and keyboard this would work nothing special it just functions.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126097

 

[Zerk2012]

One more question, does this pc have built in WiFi?

I use these in my house instead of the WIFI they work really good. You plug one into a wall outlet near the modem or router, the other near the PC (do not plug them into a surge protector use the wall outlet.)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704164
For a gaming PC this is a much better option.

 

[Zerk2012]

Just seen the deal on the combo for the processor and motherboard ends 10/19