im lookin to build my own gaming/rendering pc

[cowboyfromhell]

I'm looking for a gaming build under $1500ish dollars, ill mostly be playing, but i plan to do some modeling and rendering on it. Please help me it's my first time building one.
What i need:

CPU:
CPU Cooler:
Motherboard:
Memory
Video Card:
Power Supply:
Optical Drive:

 

[USAFRet]

Start here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice

..and post in the Systems Forum.

 

[Olsnivy100]

No case 😛