Hey guys,
I will be building my first computer within the year and I would like something that is cheap, but runs great. I play a lot of video games in my spare time and I do a lot of video editing; so getting the most bang for my buck is essential. I went onto PC part picker and built my machine through there. Here is a link to the specs I was planning on using: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Crypto6/saved/3w0N
So my first question is: Is there anything I am missing? Such as the sound card for example. I heard motherboards also have sound cars that come with so I didn't bother adding on a sound card. Especially since I plan on using external computer speakers anyway. Just small things like that. I already included a CPU fan, but would I need anything else for cooling or etc.?
My second question is: Is there anything I could replace that would be better? I WILL NOT go over the limit of $750 for my computer. I know I could get better things for more money, but right now, $750 or below is what I can afford. I already upgraded the graphics. Originally, I was going to go with a Geforce 650 Graphics card, but with new cards coming out what seems like every week, I figured it would be better in the long run for me if I just bought a Geforce 760. I already know that the card runs most, if not all games on high settings. And I am pretty sure it will run videos on highest settings as well.
And my third question is this: Can you give me any tips on my first build? Is there any computer building kits I should look into or tools I will nee?. I planned on buying the computer and having my friend help me build it, but any advice you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
A few things you may also want to take note of:
I am on the computer for long periods of time. I play games a lot and I make videos. I use programs like the Adobe Suite, and so I usually push my current computer over its limits when I do too much editing (too many layers, too much activity, etc.) on After Effects and sometimes Sony Vegas. I use A LOT of USB ports, such as for WebCam, Keyboard and Mouse,adapters, etc. And I personally just enjoy fast computers that very rarely freeze or have errors.
I will be building my first computer within the year and I would like something that is cheap, but runs great. I play a lot of video games in my spare time and I do a lot of video editing; so getting the most bang for my buck is essential. I went onto PC part picker and built my machine through there. Here is a link to the specs I was planning on using: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Crypto6/saved/3w0N
So my first question is: Is there anything I am missing? Such as the sound card for example. I heard motherboards also have sound cars that come with so I didn't bother adding on a sound card. Especially since I plan on using external computer speakers anyway. Just small things like that. I already included a CPU fan, but would I need anything else for cooling or etc.?
My second question is: Is there anything I could replace that would be better? I WILL NOT go over the limit of $750 for my computer. I know I could get better things for more money, but right now, $750 or below is what I can afford. I already upgraded the graphics. Originally, I was going to go with a Geforce 650 Graphics card, but with new cards coming out what seems like every week, I figured it would be better in the long run for me if I just bought a Geforce 760. I already know that the card runs most, if not all games on high settings. And I am pretty sure it will run videos on highest settings as well.
And my third question is this: Can you give me any tips on my first build? Is there any computer building kits I should look into or tools I will nee?. I planned on buying the computer and having my friend help me build it, but any advice you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
A few things you may also want to take note of:
I am on the computer for long periods of time. I play games a lot and I make videos. I use programs like the Adobe Suite, and so I usually push my current computer over its limits when I do too much editing (too many layers, too much activity, etc.) on After Effects and sometimes Sony Vegas. I use A LOT of USB ports, such as for WebCam, Keyboard and Mouse,adapters, etc. And I personally just enjoy fast computers that very rarely freeze or have errors.