First time building a PC- advice/help?

[kingmiltank]

Hi everyone,

I've been on these forums for a while, asking about a custom made build but not made by myself. It was from a UK based company that makes them for you. However, I have chosen to cancel my order because I wish to build it myself. I want to use the same parts mostly, but at least I'll know exactly the brand etc that will be part of the build (the company does not guarantee a certain make/brand). The one component I've already purchased is the Seasonic S12G-450 450W 80+ as I know that's a Tier 2 PSU (don't want to cheap out on it), but everything else is in the following Part Picker link. I'd like to buy everything on there, as I feel it's perfect for my first setup. However, I'm very confused about what RAM and CPU Cooler to get. 8gb RAM is what I'd like to get. I'd like to get a GTX 950 but again, there's loads of them! I don't want anything overclocked if that helps. My budget is around £700-750 or peripherals, but it's fairly loose so I don't mind spending abit more on a decent RAM/ CPU cooler.

Here's the link: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/vtZrK8

It's not a very power hungry build, so could you guys perhaps choose suitable components to compliment the build? I prefer a balanced system over raw power.

FINALLY, is it really that hard to build one yourself? I feel its abit daunting- but which guides are really good for first timers like myself?

Cheers,

Tim

 

[chilly2468]

Nice build you have their, the only thing I would change is getting a gtx 960 instead of a 950. For the price you might as well:http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/f93dLk

The one I selected also has 4gb of vram.

 

[tahstylo]

That build is a good balance, if you're okay with 1080p high settings you'll run most games fine with a gtx 960 but for a tad more the r9 380/380x offers more perfomance. There's plenty of youtube videos on bulding them try linustechtips he's very helpful but its not that hard after a bit of research. for RAM just go with any good brand with good reviews and you'll be fine as well as a cooler master hyper 212, hope this helps.