computer building hard?

[Calebnogl]

I hope to get a computer soon , is it really easy to accidentally mess up/break a peice. If so what are some good desktop for under $1,300.

 

[yeskay]

I hope to get a computer soon , is it really easy to accidentally mess up/break a peice. If so what are some good desktop for under $1,300.

These days you can easily build it by yourself. Having said that you certainly need to be a bit careful while handling the components. Try not to drop any components, you should be fine.

Consider this solid build that gives you great value for the money you're willing to invest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($113.98 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.98 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($341.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1268.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-15 15:21 EDT-0400

You can play all games with high/ultra graphical fidelity @1080/1440p.

Cheers!

 

[jsgrant31]

It's not difficult to assemble a PC; there are a lot of in-depth guides. Only real caution is anti-static measures, especially when handling a CPU. I'd say all the components can easily be put in the case in an hour.

$1,300 will get you a lot. Are you just looking to game? Overclock? There's a lot to think about. For a non-overclocking build for 1080p/60Hz gaming I'd say...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($217.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($316.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $922.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-15 15:25 EDT-0400

 

[87thhunter]

Also check Micro center for your CPU they claim and have so far proven, they have the CHEAPEST prices on there CPU's - i was able to get a i7 4770k for about the price of any of the mid range i5's at the time

Also look on Amazon warehouse deals! I got 55 bucks off a 970 gtx all over a rip in the box.....