Do I need a full tower or mid tower for my first ever build?

[Zeqq]

I decided i wanted to build a PC this year. I have created a part list but I am not sure what size case I need for the parts.

Here is the list : https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/zeqqular/saved/

I was also wondering if I need the wireless network adapter and sound card.

Thanks a lot if you reply!

 

[kwa-e]

You don't need a sound card unless you have an expensive pair of cans.

What's your budget? I may be able to help.

 

[Ninjamilez]

I decided i wanted to build a PC this year. I have created a part list but I am not sure what size case I need for the parts.
Here is the list : https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/zeqqular/saved/
I was also wondering if I need the wireless network adapter and sound card.
Thanks a lot if you reply!

Yeah, you don't really need a sound card. Motherboard audio is very good now. Probably as good as the Xonar DG on your parts list.

Take a look at this. I've changed a couple of parts so the price is now lower.

If your budget is £600 then you still have room to upgrade to an R9 290X and a higher wattage power supply.

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Total: £495.42

 

[Zeqq]

You don't need a sound card unless you have an expensive pair of cans.

What's your budget? I may be able to help.

Around £600 for parts. I have the sound card issue sorted I am just wondering if I need a Wireless network adapter or if there is another option. I cannot do ethernet.

 

[kwa-e]

This should do high settings pretty well.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£142.50 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£71.59 @ More Computers)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£44.49 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.14 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (£198.99 @ Dabs)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£29.27 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.40 @ CCL Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter (£9.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £584.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-05 08:54 BST+0100

 

[sora]

You don't need a sound card unless you have an expensive pair of cans.

What's your budget? I may be able to help.

Around £600 for parts. I have the sound card issue sorted I am just wondering if I need a Wireless network adapter or if there is another option. I cannot do ethernet.

You can use a wireless USB dongle or a wireless connection adapter.

 

[gerr]

As long as your mobo has ALC1150 sound chip, no need for a sound card.

Wireless cards are cheap and easy to pick up anywhere. Just match it to the max speed of your router, or get faster if you plan on upgrading your router in the near future.

And full tower vs mid tower is a personal preference. Either works, but at your budget, I would suggest mid tower, more lower priced options.