Literally about to buy my first PC components, but I am terrified I am missing something.

[jtenma]

I'll try to be as detailed as possible:

Budget?
< or =$1200

Goal(s)?
My ultimate goal is to be able to run most games at 1080p 60fps

Previous Rig?
AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 640 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.0GHz, 8192MB RAM Corsair Vengeance, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (has served me well.)

Plan to do any overclocking?
No. at least not right away. I'm learning little by little, and am taking this one step at a time.

What research have you done on your own?
Well, there is this MMO coming out called Black Desert. It caught my eye because it looked great in motion. I saw that the guy who created those videos was running it really well, considering he was recording it using some sort of 3rd party software as well. So I figured I'd ask him what he had under the hood, and use him as sort of a "jumping off point". This is what he said:

"Here are my complete specs, this pc was build 2 years ago, so it may be a bit outdated already, you can get the new equivalent pieces, but it was really an affordable system for price/quality:

CPU: i5 3570k (OC @ 4Ghz)
MB: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H
RAM: 8Gb (2x4) Kingston HyperX Beast DDR3-1333@1600(XMP)
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660ti (it's like current 760)
PSU: Tacens Radix VI 850W
SSD: Crucial M4 128Gb SATA-III (For system, but there are better now)
HDD: Any SATA-III 7200rpm or more should work
Air Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (with 2 attached fans)

I recommend better cpu or gpu to play new games like BDO, I will upgrade my gpu to GTX 970 anytime soon, and maybe more ram too, hope it helps ?"

That was January 6th, 2015. Since then, I have been pondering what to do (to give you an idea about how nervous I am).

So what build are you currently looking at?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mVK6FT

You have an OS, Monitor, keyboard, and mouse?
Yes. From my last rig of course.

My question to you all? Did I do that right? Could I spend a bit more money and get something better? Could I spend a bit less money on a component and do better? Please forgive my ignorance. This is my first time building a rig from scratch. Thank you so much guys~

 

[Vosgy]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hz3qyc) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hz3qyc/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690) | $218.99 @ Directron
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyh97killer) | $90.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl9d8gbxm) | $64.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam) | $67.89 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $52.49 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp42986kr) | $512.00 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cah440ww1) | $98.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Power Supply** | [XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx) | $73.98 @ Newegg
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1235.30
| Mail-in rebates | -$55.00
| **Total** | **$1180.30**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-04-29 21:30 EDT-0400 |

If not OCing don't get the K processor, you'd also need to get a different cooler if you do get the K one as it is needed to OC.
The GTX 660 is a two generation old GPU for the same price it is there you can get the current generation GTX 960.
The corsair builder series are not very good PSU, you can get much nicer ones from XFX, Seasonic, Antec, EVGA. Check out the toms hardware PSU tier list for more information on good PSUs.

 

[Silverbear]

Okay, a couple things:

1. Don't buy a GTX 660, they are becoming woefully outdated very quickly
2. If it's your first build, I would suggest not messing with over clocking
3. You don't need a CPU that powerful if you're going for a mid-range graphics card.

Here are a couple of builds that have a little more balance to them,

If you want to stay below $800 like in the build you posted:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.22 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $784.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-29 21:26 EDT-0400

If you want to max games out and spend your whole $1200 budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($549.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1203.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-29 21:30 EDT-0400

 

[jtenma]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hz3qyc) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hz3qyc/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690) | $218.99 @ Directron
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyh97killer) | $90.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl9d8gbxm) | $64.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam) | $67.89 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $52.49 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp42986kr) | $512.00 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cah440ww1) | $98.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Power Supply** | [XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx) | $73.98 @ Newegg
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1235.30
| Mail-in rebates | -$55.00
| **Total** | **$1180.30**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-04-29 21:30 EDT-0400 |

Oh wow! That thing is a beast! But, it went slightly over my $1200 budget (before rebates). I suppose saving a few extra bucks wouldnt hurt for this beauty!

 

[jtenma]

Okay, a couple things:

1. Don't buy a GTX 660, they are becoming woefully outdated very quickly
2. If it's your first build, I would suggest not messing with over clocking
3. You don't need a CPU that powerful if you're going for a mid-range graphics card.

Here are a couple of builds that have a little more balance to them,

If you want to stay below $800 like in the build you posted:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.22 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $784.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-29 21:26 EDT-0400

If you want to max games out and spend your whole $1200 budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($549.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1203.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-29 21:30 EDT-0400

many thanks! going to look over both of these builds too! so many options...

 

[Vosgy]

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hz3qyc) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hz3qyc/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690) | $218.99 @ Directron
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fatal1tyh97killer) | $90.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f317000cl9d8gbxm) | $64.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam) | $67.89 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $52.49 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp42986kr) | $512.00 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cah440ww1) | $98.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Power Supply** | [XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650bbefx) | $73.98 @ Newegg
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1235.30
| Mail-in rebates | -$55.00
| **Total** | **$1180.30**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-04-29 21:30 EDT-0400 |

Oh wow! That thing is a beast! But, it went slightly over my $1200 budget (before rebates). I suppose saving a few extra bucks wouldnt hurt for this beauty!

The case is extravagant, you can easily cut back costs on that. You could also go down to a 550W PSU like the http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550bbefx.