Help a computer n00b with a first-time build (gaming PC)

[meltor13]

Hey guys:

I've been toying around with the idea of building my own PC for a long time now. I've been hesitant (read: lazy) about it but to hell with it, I graduated with an engineering degree so surely I can slap some pieces together and call it good. HOWEVER.

I know jack **** about what all parts/etc. would be right for me, so that's why I'm hoping y'all can help me out. I just in general need an upgrade, but was hoping to build this PC with a little more gaming oomph, as I like to play Guild Wars 2 and my current PC really struggles with it sometimes.

So: Looking to run GW2 (and possibly other games) at good settings with solid frame rate, and I'll also need a new monitor, if you want to throw that in. I have a new keyboard/mouse that I bought on a deal a while back. I have in mind a budget of $1000-$1200, but I can go higher if it's something that will really provide a big benefit and/or will help future-proof the build a bit. Probably don't wanna go over something like 1500. Keep in mind I'm pretty unfamiliar with stuff like overclocking and whatnot, so if that's something that needs to be done I'll have to figure it out.

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[yazooda]

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[TofuLion]

Hey guys:

I've been toying around with the idea of building my own PC for a long time now. I've been hesitant (read: lazy) about it but to hell with it, I graduated with an engineering degree so surely I can slap some pieces together and call it good. HOWEVER.

I know jack **** about what all parts/etc. would be right for me, so that's why I'm hoping y'all can help me out. I just in general need an upgrade, but was hoping to build this PC with a little more gaming oomph, as I like to play Guild Wars 2 and my current PC really struggles with it sometimes.

So: Looking to run GW2 (and possibly other games) at good settings with solid frame rate, and I'll also need a new monitor, if you want to throw that in. I have a new keyboard/mouse that I bought on a deal a while back. I have in mind a budget of $1000-$1200, but I can go higher if it's something that will really provide a big benefit and/or will help future-proof the build a bit. Probably don't wanna go over something like 1500. Keep in mind I'm pretty unfamiliar with stuff like overclocking and whatnot, so if that's something that needs to be done I'll have to figure it out.

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

as stated, you could get more than enough for that game for half of your budget. $1500 could get you a very nice machine that will max that game as well as most current games on the market. would you rather save the money and just get what you need, or, fill the budget and get a decent rig that will run current games as well?

 

[meltor13]

I didn't think it would be that little to run GW2 well, haha. I'm not a heavy computer gamer, but I would be interested in more games if I knew my PC could run them. So, I could stick with the original budget for sure. Plus I figured now would be as good of a time as any to splurge a bit due to all the Black Friday sales and whatnot. Get more bang for my buck.

 

[meltor13]

or what about something like this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220801

Seems to have pretty much everything i'll need...i'm assuming it's probably overpriced though.

 

[TofuLion]

it might be a bit overpriced, but that's pretty solid. the only place it's unbalanced is the video card it has. a gt 740 is a step up from integrated graphics but thats about it. it will likely struggle with a 1080p monitor (which is what you'll want in order to take advantage of the bluray)

 

[TofuLion]

something like this would kill that system. it's meant to be overclocked if you want to go that route.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($42.27 @ TigerDirect)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1109.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 17:52 EST-0500

 

[meltor13]

something like this would kill that system. it's meant to be overclocked if you want to go that route.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($42.27 @ TigerDirect)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1109.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-24 17:52 EST-0500

I actually bought a monitor yesterday on a sweet deal, so I'll knock that off but I'll check this out. If I don't want to mess around with overclocking would this system still be really good or would there be a better option?

 

[TofuLion]

it would be pretty good. it would handle multitasking very well and moderate gaming as well. if you wanted more of a gaming build i would suggest this. it has a gtx760 so it would squeeze out a higher frame rate for games.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220838