How difficult is it to build a gaming pc for a beginner?

[Tracy Miles]

I am 14 years old and I do know a lot about computers i'm getting an obsidian 900d case and idk what parts to get or if I could even build one can someone help me out I want it to stay under $1,300 and I want it to be the best it can. (I want at least 8GB of ram). I am also looking for the cpu to be separate from the motherboard so I can upgrade the cpu later if I need/want to. If you have any other case recommendation I would be up to here it thanks!

 

[RazerZ]

I like these two http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caso530m1
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-750d
and ok so I am going to try and build this but what if I cant and fuck up? what do I do? it looks kind of difficult but I really want to and how long does it take? and do any of you have a link to good monitors 1080p +?

If you follow the instructions in a youtube video, and preferably have a parent help you there is little room for error.

Here's a link to a great priced 23" monitor

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs238hp

 

[benfulks]

i would say %10 of your budget should go to a case at most, unless you want something specific for the future like water cooling or something of the sort. as for products go their keyboards i enjoy (i like my mechanical keyboard) but in reality it doesn't matter to much for that. mice i like my logitech well over the 3 razer mice i have owned. as for gpu that 780 ti is one hell of a card.

 

[Tracy Miles]

I like water cooling and I ony have a mom and she doesn't even know how to work a computer. and thank you for the monitor link could it be used for multi monitor purposes?

 

[techgeek]

I tend to stick with functional rather than flashy cases, I'm an old guy and I shove my computer under a desk. So side windows and fancy colors or designs are wasted on me. That's my tastes though.

For me, Corsair has the Carbide and Graphite series that are straight forward decent cases in the $100-$120 range. Then the Cooler Master 690 series (they have been building variations of this case for a long time) are decent. Fractal is a relatively newcomer, but they make some very nice looking cases in that price range.

Mainly what you are looking for is that you like the looks of it and whether it has good airflow and the front panel connections you need. I would say at a minimum that it have USB 3.0 connectors, may USB 2.0 as well, but not necessary. Also you probably want to have HD front panel audio connections. Beyond that, if you plan on having external drives what size(s).

 

[anathema_forever]

with multimonitor setups you want to stay at 24" with a 3 monitor setup. It gets too big and takes up too much space and is hard to look at with bigger sizes.

 

[Tracy Miles]

Im not sure what sizes just good ones that can hold memory for uploading a lot of youtube videos and playing bo2 and Minecraft and stuff like that but I think I am going to buy this case it is a good price range http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-750d

 

[anathema_forever]

full tower are for sli and bigger motherboards and when u have alot of stuff in the case. Mid tower are perfect for most people even gamers. Mid towers will be cheaper on average aswell.

 

[Tracy Miles]

Can you send me some links to full towers that look similar to that one then?

 

[anathema_forever]

that is a full tower if that is what you want but I just thought I would mention they're overkill for most uses.

 

[Tracy Miles]

Then would this be too big or do u have any recommendations?

 

[anathema_forever]

it will work but you could probably save a bit of money if you went with a mid tower and not lose anything. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300rwindowed

this is supposed to be a nice gaming mouse that people like how it feels in their hand. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/razer-mouse-rz0100840100r3u1

 

[Tracy Miles]

I like that thanks and what about a desk u got any good recommendations cause mines shit.

 

[anathema_forever]

my personal preference for a desk is a big keyboard and mouse tray underneath and leg room. It depends on how much space you have and what you want though.

 

[Tracy Miles]

got any links?

 

[anathema_forever]

I do not I would recommend a brick and mortar store like Ikea or something though so you could physically experience them.

 

[Tracy Miles]

ok and is the 300r optimized for overclocking?

 

[anathema_forever]

basically it if has good airflow or can use water cooling is good for OCing. I don't think it would matter that much really what you got in that size for OCing.

 

[Tracy Miles]

ok is this a good build I really like this what would you change about this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcSsQW0mPRk

 

[anathema_forever]

change the case in the build razerZ http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3nQyd made for you to the one you like and use that would be my recommendation. the build in that video is last generation so all the parts are outdated. The water cooling in the youtube video is ok, I would recommendation a contained corsair water cooling kit if u wanted water cooling.

 

[Tracy Miles]

can you send me a link for a water cooling kit and what abt the leds where do u get them and what about fans?

 

[anathema_forever]

http://www.xoxide.com/leds.html lighting, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181058 water cooling kits model select on the right. If you wanted you could get a few fans if you wanted but if your water cooling its a little less important and it comes with 2 already.

 

[Tracy Miles]

ok thanks so how do I build this computer?

 

[Tracy Miles]

which water cooling series would you recommend?

 

[anathema_forever]

the smaller water cooling ones can replace ur rear exhaust fan and you can read about them on the corsair website for a description. watch youtube videos on how to build a pc and alot of individual components will have videos aswell and u could look up a couple guides google as well for extra referencing. There is nothing non standard about this build really that would change building it compare to pretty much any guide. Maybe the water cooling would need a seperate guide but it would be easy anyway. I have never missed with LED myself but you can look up seperate guides for those aswell.

 

[RazerZ]

Well pick whoever you want for best answer, but just saying the build I posted you can't go wrong with it.