$700 budget, first time builder.

[FoxConcerto]

I have finally decided to build my own computer..after dealing with crappy retailers and prebuilt junk.
I will note that I have never built a computer from the ground up before. I have however replaced some parts in older PC's before, like PSUs, HDDs, graphic cards.
I have more money in the bank, but I'd like to keep it around $700-$750.

I do not need a monitor, keyboard or mouse, or speakers for that matter.
I would be doing a lot of gaming on it, including MMO's. Tera Online FF14 are a couple of examples. Not a big FPS fan, except for single player campaigns.
I also like to do a lot of multitasking..even while gaming.

The one thing I do need is an OS, preferably Windows 7.

I live in the US, AR. Trusted sites would be preferred to obviously.
Overclock - I've never done it before.. ain't had a need to learn yet..
Sli/Crossfire - No
Resolution is 1440x900
I would like to have more than the standard 4gigs of ram though.. just in case, with all my multitasking. Would not like the computer to overheat easily either. Want the computer to last me a long while.

I did see the $600 build on the front page, all the comments below it arguing confuses me though. So I thought i would ask in forum.
I wanna buy the parts by Monday at least, so I can hopefully have a new comp by the following week.

 

[djangoringo]

Since you have such resolution a 7850 will do, here's my suggestion : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GUL4

You can get cheaper stuff in ncix us, it's a trusted site.
RAM : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=74758&promoid=1321
HDD : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=74462&promoid=1324
You can get the case here if it's still of out stock in newegg when you're buying : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=77540&promoid=1332

 

[ARICH5]

there are alot of good videos on youtube where you can learn how to build computers. if you can handle a screw driver and use common sense youll be ok. static electricity is your enemy.

 

[FoxConcerto]

767 is stretching it a bit. As I honestly only have about 760 in the bank so I can't purchase over that right now when rebates are involved.

 

[djangoringo]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GVly

Base Total: $638.49

Like i said the ram and hdd can be purchased in ncix us :

RAM : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=74758&promoid=1321
HDD : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=74462&promoid=1324
Total : 106.85$

So All the parts are ~745$.

If you need a bit cheaper : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GVzF
+ ram and hdd for 106.85$.
If you don't find the case in stock you can get in ncix us : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=77540&promoid=1332

 

[bodeen2012]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GVui
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GVui/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GVui/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.60 @ Compuvest)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Xigmatek ASGARD PRO (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Green 530W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.57 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $742.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-02 00:21 EST-0500)

 

[FoxConcerto]

This is probably a stupid question, but what is the difference between having a 1gb or 2gb 7850?

 

[djangoringo]

For your resolution(1440x900) it won't matter much if it's 1GB or 2GB, it won't affect the performance, but some games at higher resolutions demands more than 1GB of vram.
I listed the 2GB because it was cheap(with the rebate in mind).

 

[FoxConcerto]

Another stupid question probably.
Compatibility Notes
ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the BitFenix Merc Beta (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports.
Is that bad or does it not matter or?

Was also wondering if we could fit in a slightly better gcard.
One of these days I may get a better monitor

 

[djangoringo]

It's just that the bitfenix merc beta doesn't have usb 3.0 ports in the front, it has usb 2.0, you'll have usb 2.0 in the front, unless you have a device that takes advantage of the usb 3.0 bandwidth, it's just optional, the motherboard has two usb 3.0 ports in the back.
Also like i said you can get the case in ncix us, the bitfenix merc alpha with two usb 3.0 ports in the front : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=77540&promoid=1332

Along side with the ram and hdd also in ncix us(it's a trusted website, it's well known).

 

[FoxConcerto]

Okay, I understand now. Like I said though, is there a way to fit a slightly better graphic card in there? I know the OS is killing me for budget

 

[djangoringo]

The 7850 is a good card for 1440x900, even for 1080p, for the games that you mentioned it will do, you can try to get a 660 gtx or 7870, but it's a bit overkill for that resolution.
The build is pretty similar to this one, expect it includes the os and 8GB of ram : http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pc-gaming-overclock-build-a-pc,3443.html

 

[FoxConcerto]

Yeah you got a point. I'll still be okay with some future coming games if I decide to play them right? Think I will either order later tonight or tomorrow now.

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, it's a good card for it.

 

[FoxConcerto]

That 2gb version I noticed is out of stock, no clue when new egg restocks either. So I guess I have to get the 1gb now anyway. Just realized its the same price as the 1gb right now, (with rebate in mind), pity its out.

 

[djangoringo]

You can get it here : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=77602&promoid=1332
or the 1gb : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=77797&promoid=1332

 

[FoxConcerto]

I forgot to check that site on its own.. Kept relying on pcpartpicker when I was sorting out my list to get ready to buy. Thanks.
I've also not used such a .. tall MOBO before. Then again I have been using a really old computer for awhile now. Is the case going to fit it and the psu/gcard ok? okay?
Sorry for all the dumb questions, haha ..

 

[bodeen2012]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131473

 

[djangoringo]

I forgot to check that site on its own.. Kept relying on pcpartpicker when I was sorting out my list to get ready to buy. Thanks.
I've also not used such a .. tall MOBO before. Then again I have been using a really old computer for awhile now. Is the case going to fit it and the psu/gcard ok? okay?
Sorry for all the dumb questions, haha ..

Yes, it will fit, that motherboard isn't that tall, it's a standard atx one, so it's compatible with any case that supports atx motherboards, and that case has space for the psu and card.

 

[FoxConcerto]

Thats good then to know, thanks for putting up with me lol.
I am surely going off of your build, figured I might as well get that 2gb version since its..really not that much extra. Going to get a static wristband off amazon to for safety.
Never bought this many expensive parts at once so needless to say (and off of 3 different sites..).. am a bit worried, but I'll be happy once its all put together and I finally have a good machine.

 

[FoxConcerto]

Sorry for the bother again. I ordered the ram, hdd, case and gpu from us.ncix.com last night. You seem used to ncix after talking about it so I wanna ask.

About how long does it take them to restock? The rams page-
" This product is available but currently we do not have stock. Order it today and we will ship when it's available. " Hoping the gpu's "limited stock" doesn't kill me since I ordered on a weekend to.

 

[djangoringo]

I can't know for sure, but it will be back soon, that's the thing with popular cheap stuff, it runs out quickly, there's this ripjaws if it's still out of stock : http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57953&vpn=F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL&manufacture=G%2ESkill&promoid=1324

 

[FoxConcerto]

Ill see if I can cancel just the ram then and then order that hopefully. Just would rather not have my parts sitting around for a long time waiting on others

 

[FoxConcerto]

It seems that ram was also out of stock when I asked them about it.. I guess their stock checker ain't very accurate. Asked them to just refund the ram while I get it separately soon.