First time gaming PC build

[Samuelson3]

Hello everyone. I am very interested in building a gaming PC. I play a lot of Battlefield 3 and FPS on my ps3 and want to make the big switch. I will be starting out with no knowledge or experience with a gaming PC. I would like to keep a budget between $500-$750 but I will also have to get everything else, like keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers... etc. I would use this computer for moderate to high gaming, and would also use it for basic things, like windows 7, and searching the web. I would like to get the " biggest bang for my buck". Please keep in mind this does not have to be the best PC. I would just like a good starter PC to gain knowledge and experience with it, and make individual component swaps as time progresses to enhance my gaming experience. If anyone one could help me with a build list and any information I would appreciate it. I have been looking into newegg.com. Thanks!

 

[HunterW]

Here's this I threw together.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/231c9

That would be a good system for a first build. Parts could be mixed and matched to your liking. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

 

[realchaos]

If you can extend your budget by $50 then this is good:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($27.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($13.89 @ B&H)
Total: $800.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-15 23:11 EST-0500)

Great processor for the price.
Great quality monitor on sale. It also has built in speakers.
7870 plays any game on high-ultra.

If you can't go over budget, then grab this carD: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r7850twinfrozr2gd5oc

 

[filippi]

everything + Windows:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2324k
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2324k/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2324k/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($77.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.91 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.72 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($13.89 @ B&H)
Total: $742.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-15 23:42 EST-0500)

 

[Samuelson3]

Does it matter what case I get? Just as long as it's a Atx mid tower.

 

[realchaos]

Technically is doesn't matter. But a good case will last longer than a crappy one, and it will also have better cable management and airflow so the components will be more cool. You always want a decent case so you will have a good foundation to upgrade upon.

 

[Samuelson3]

realchaos, I really like the setup you gave me. But instead of that case I was thinking this one.Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan. Is that a pretty decent one?

 

[realchaos]

Meh I have the challenger and the cable management is horrible in it.
The Redbone also comes with 3 fans and it's cheaper. The Redbone looks almost like the Challenger, except it's red instead of blue.

 

[Samuelson3]

Meh I have the challenger and the cable management is horrible in it.
The Redbone also comes with 3 fans and it's cheaper. The Redbone looks almost like the Challenger, except it's red instead of blue.

Have you had any experience with the redbone?

 

[realchaos]

Nope but from the looks of it it seems very similar to the Challenger.