I'm going to be building a new gaming PC soon, and, seeing as I've never done so before, I'm fairly lost in terms of what I need and where to go. I'll keep this short and start by giving you some requests on what I'd like:
Budget - $900 - $1200
Resolution - 1920x1080
Games / Settings Desired - I play a wide array of games on my current rig, such as League of Legends and Guild Wars 2. However, in terms of graphical settings, I'm fine with Medium to High.
Any other intensive software - none
Country - U.S.A.
Parts that can be reused - PSU (maybe?)
Do you need an OS? - Yes, preferably Windows 7
Do you need peripherals? - no
I've compiled a list of potential components using chaud's setup of the month:
Cooler Master HAF 912 - Mid Tower Computer Case with High Airflow - $54.99
Rosewill 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Power Supply ATX12V / EPS12V 650 - $89.99 (I may be able to reuse my current PSU, which is a Corsair Pro Silver 1050X)
Western Digital 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM - $78
Asus 24x DVD-RW Serial-ATA Internal OEM Optical Drive - $22
Total cost: $1025.93 before S/H. All prices from amazon.com
(Sorry for the lack of links; I've only just made this account and I'm not allowed to post links until I've made a few posts.)
Using a mix between the Narwhal and Unicorn configurations, I have come up with a configuration that I think is suitable for what I intend to do with my new PC.
However, seeing as I have little experience with building PCs, I'd like to know your input on this config. Are all the parts compatible? Are there any places I can cut corners to save a few dollars? What should I know about building PCs in general? Are there any components I'm neglecting to include? (For the record, I know that I have not included an OS in my config. If anyone can direct me to a suitable OS, that would be fantastic. I'd rather not download one illegally, as I'm not a big fan of piracy.) If I wanted to include an SSD for my OS, what size should I use, and what brand?
All feedback and suggestions are welcome! Please ask any questions if I haven't been clear enough.