Build me a computer!

[evanui]

Approximate Purchase Date: Preferably this week; would like to have built it during vacation.

Budget Range: ~800-1200; don't need to adhere too strongly to this.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, using the internet, and programming are all equally important to me; I'll also be using the computer to watch videos, but I'm not too picky about quality for that.

Edit: Oh, and I really like to have lots of stuff open 😀. Despise closing and reopening things.

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitor.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country: US of A

Parts Preferences:

Overclocking: No!

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe :O, I have another GPU that I can take out of my current computer, but I don't know how to setup these things or even if it will let me. Just go with no actually. :O

Monitor Resolution: 1024x768

Additional Comments: The quieter the better! Really appreciate extremely quiet PCs; if possible, minimal lighting as well, but look at these two things as a last priority (and the lighting as even more of a last priority.)

This will be my first time building a computer, and I'll probably be following a generic online tutorial of sorts to help me along the way. If there's anything you think I may get confused with, help is much appreciated!

 

[manahnen]

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Corsair Carbide Series 500R White Steel structure with molded ABS plastic accent pieces ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Model #:500R WT
Item #:N82E16811139010
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$139.99 -$10.00 Instant $129.99


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GIGABYTE GA-P67A-UD4-B3 LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Model #:GA-P67A-UD4-B3
Item #:N82E16813128478
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$189.99 -$20.00 Instant $169.99


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MSI N560GTX-Ti Twin Frozr II 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support ...
Model #:N560GTX-Ti Twin Fr
Item #:N82E16814127608
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$269.99 $269.99


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CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-850TX 850W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active ...
Model #:CMPSU-850TX
Item #:N82E16817139009
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$159.99 -$10.00 Instant $149.99


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Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 ...
Model #:BX80623I52500K
Item #:N82E16819115072
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$219.99 $219.99


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G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 (PC3 17000) Desktop Memory Model F3-17000CL9D-8GBXM
Model #:F3-17000CL9D-8GBXM
Item #:N82E16820231476
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$79.99 $79.99


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Recertified: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD2500AAKX 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:WD2500AAKX
Item #:N82E16822136979
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$69.99 $69.99


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ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Model #😀RW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
Item #:N82E16827135204
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$18.99 $18.99


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Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student 3-User
Model #:79G-02144
Item #:N82E16832116856
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$149.99 -$20.00 Instant $129.99


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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
Model #:GFC-02050
Item #:N82E16832116986
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$99.99 $99.99


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COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 "Heatpipe Direct Contact" Long Life Sleeve 120mm CPU Cooler Compatible Intel ...
Model #:RR-B10-212P-G1
Item #:N82E16835103065
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$29.99 -$4.00 Instant $25.99
Subtotal: $1,364.89


A little pricey and i guess u could go with an i5 2400, this is what I might use for my build. Don't know if you need the software

 

[manahnen]

also PSU is a little overkill, so is the 2133 ram, .

 

[evanui]

What are the benefits of having more than what you need in the PSU and RAM?

And I could probably do without Microsoft Office ^^.

 

[manahnen]

should get 8gb of ram at 1600mhz, this should be futureproof for about the next 4 or so years. Make sure you get the ram as a set of 2x4gb and not 4x2gb, this will allow for some expansion if more is so desired. a 650 watt power supply should work with this system if you don't plan to overclock or add another video card. Make sure you don't just buy the cheapest power supply they have either, there is a difference in quality that can be quite large. I would suggest a corsair or a thermaltake.

 

[CaedenV]

If you are not OCing then go with 1333 mhz ram, or 1600 if you find a good deal. 1600 and above is for overclockers to add extra stability and a little extra speed (though not much).

Go for a 750W power supply, or even a 700W for a pair of 560ti. The extra power of the 850W will not hurt anything, you just dont need it.

If you are sure you do not want to OC then go for the 2500 or 2400 instead of the 2500K. They are still great CPUs and you would save a few bucks. Also check a local Microcenter if you have one as their prices really cannot be beat!

The cooler master is optional. The stock cooler is just fine (and very quiet compared to the GPU coolers). But if you eventually replace the stock GPU coolers with silent ones then you will want the hyper212 because the intel fan would be noticeable at that point. If you finally decide on the 2500k and overclock then the hyper212 becomes a necessity.

 

[cbrunnem]

i say this as nice as i possibly can but manahnen has choosen parts that basically contradict everything the Original poster asked for.

you recommended a overclocking board and an unlocked cpu and a cpu cooler. all unneccissary since he doesnt want to overclock. also you recommended a recertified hard drive? common man and a small one at that. also you can spend less on the psu as you only need a 500w unit and the case is a little pricy.

sorry to chew ya apart but what you would buy isnt what the OP asked for.

a few suggestion OP. include a new screen with your build. its a shame to be playing and game on a 1000 dollar rig at 1024X768. also id recommend overclocking or atleast making yourself have the option to overclock down the road.

mobo-100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121508
cpu-190
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115074
gpu-240
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125385
case-45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119241
psu-60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=cx500&x=0&y=0
hdd-120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136768

total 755
but i added a 6950 hopping you would buy a screen as well.
monitor-170
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236079
total-925

id also recommend setting yourself up for the option for overclocking so switch out the cpu, mobo and add a cpu cooler.
mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
cpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
cpu cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018&Tpk=nh-d14 (this one is about 10c better)

all that stuff add 85 bucks.
grand total with what i recommend 1010. that computer will play any game with the highest setting with MAYBE a AA slider down a little.

 

[Tmanishere]

Do you have a Micro Center near you? That's probably the best place to pick up your core i5 2500k + mobo. You get $50 off the P67/Z68 mobo if you bundle it with i5 2500k.

Grand total for both comes out to be $264.98 with GIGABYTE GA-P67A and i5 2500k.
😀


There's nothing wrong with having more PSU or RAM than you need. At worst, your electric bill will be slightly higher and you might have to tweak the clock on the RAM.

Having a quiet case does have its cost, but here's a recommendation:
COUGAR Evolution Black SECC ATX Full Tower Computer Case with Dual 12cm COUGAR TURBINE HYPER-SPIN Bearing Silent Fans
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811553002

A quiet GPU:
ASUS EAH6850 DC/2DIS/1GD5/V2 Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121419&Tpk=asus%206850

120mm ball bearing fan equipped power supply:
CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX750 (CMPSU-750AX) 750W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139016

Caviar Blue is nice. If you want extreme quiet, go for a SSD.

Those should get you started in the right path.

 

[Zero_]

^+1 cbrunnem

Just to have a bit of input, check the $1000 build in my sig + 1080p monitor for $160.

Build contains i5 2500k + HD6970.

 

[evanui]

Thank you all for your suggestions! I'm looking over cbrunnem's build and it seems to match what I want. For my first build, I think I will just glue myself to your suggestions and just see if I can put a computer together first! Thanks again!

 

[cbrunnem]

Thank you all for your suggestions! I'm looking over cbrunnem's build and it seems to match what I want. For my first build, I think I will just glue myself to your suggestions and just see if I can put a computer together first! Thanks again!

if you go with the recommended parts it essentially the same as what i have except the cpu as i have a 2600k and it will play everything no problem.

 

[Proximon]

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[Proximon]

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