Help With Buying Gaming PC

[Confused Idiot]

I'm looking to buy a gaming pc preferably 950 dollars, I prefer prebuilt, though if I must I will build, But I'm worried If I build I have to pay lots of money for shipping lol I want it to include EVERYTHING I need to start gaming, monitor Wifi adapter,OS, I do not need a mouse or keyboard but it would be nice. Also Please let the GRAND TOTAL (Shipping included) be around 950 dollars. I would like to play Dayz Medium-high settings and minecraft full settings. Just want everything I need out of the box. I built one one cyberpower but shipping was 100 bucks so no way! I have never built a pc before so I might be scared lol. I have been looking for days but it is all confusing. My dad got me an all in one pc with 16 MB Video ram thinking it would play games. I also am a console gamer looking to expand into Gabe newells light. Also I don't want to buy a pc and plug it in and realize I didnt get a part thats needed. That would be bad. Anyway, Thanks to all who reply!

 

[closetwhisperer1]

This is an ultimate setup for your price range. Everything included. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RwgXZL

 

[TomThePotato]

Don't worry about building a pc. There are many, many videos/guides out there that will help you build your first. (LinusTechTips, for example.. Tomshardware has a guide, too.)

This is an example that you can get that will be much better than a prebuilt, for the price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $920.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 00:37 EST-0500

 

[Confused Idiot]

Ok, you are forgetting one thing, I cannot use ethernet. I want it to be connected to wifi, so please update it with a wifi adapter

 

[TomThePotato]

Okay..

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.78 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $940.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 13:10 EST-0500

 

[logainofhades]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($71.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $950.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-10 13:20 EST-0500

 

[Confused Idiot]

Thanks to everyone who replied, I have never built a computer before and I sure will study up on it. I watched a few videos by Austin Evans and I will order the parts. Though I changed the PCI card to a USB adapter with large antennas, it is pretty big but will work for me. And that keyboard looks sexy though for my brithday I want a Razer keyboard (cherry or whatever, the clicky kind)

 

[logainofhades]

PCI-E wifi adapters are far more reliable than a USB one. Also, the one I chose includes bluetooth.

 

[Confused Idiot]

How do you install them?

 

[Confused Idiot]

This is what i thought about http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833381014&Tpk=gamebase

 

[logainofhades]

How do you install them?

It will fit in a PCI-E slot, just the same as a graphics card would. Just have to install it in a PCI-E x1 slot instead of an x16 slot.

 

[Confused Idiot]

Can you recommend one? My router is one the floor above where the pc will be, currently my all in one pc gets full bars. Also my brother will be on the xbox upstairs and maybe my dad or mom will be working or watching netflix, if that makes a difference. I have Xfinity wifi with a xfinity router that has no antennas, it is a router/modem in one. I want a stable connection as I will be playing minecraft/dayz.

 

[logainofhades]

Look at my build above, I have one listed in it.

 

[Confused Idiot]

Thanks, Do you think this build will play dayz med/high settings? Also this is my first time building a pc, is it really easy?

 

[logainofhades]

I believe my build would. It has the fastest GPU listed as well. Building is super easy. Just take your time, and follow instructions in the manuals. Newegg has some videos for first time builders too.