Help me build a gaming PC!

[Razkul]

I really lack knowledge about how to go about building a brand new computer. So I have come here looking for some help. First of all my budget is $2000-$2500. Looking for the best possible for gaming! Thanks

[Dizey]

To start, take a look at the sticky threads in this forum.

[Deleted]

Yeah more information would be helpful. Do you need a monitor, operating system etc. to be included in that budget?

This build includes more or less everything, a good sized SSD, monitor and everything else you might need.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($107.07 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($91.33 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($169.95 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair CC650DW ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.93 @ Mac Connection)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Dell U2412M 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($297.40 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K90 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M90 Wired Laser Mouse ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2043.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-17 21:54 EST-0500)

[Furiex]

and just to throw it out there, Be sure you can build it handily before purchase, watch A ton of youtube videos on how to do it. All that jazz

[Deleted]

Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 1 - Choosing Your Components
Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 2 - The Build
Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 3 - Installing Windows & Finishing Touches

Or these videos from ASUS, showing you how to:

ASUS How-To - Get Started Building a PC
ASUS How-To - Install Inside the Case
ASUS How-To - Install CPU, CPU Fan, & Memory
ASUS How-To - Cable Management

[PBitt]

Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 1 - Choosing Your Components
Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 2 - The Build
Newegg TV: How To Build a Computer - Part 3 - Installing Windows & Finishing Touches

Or these videos from ASUS, showing you how to:

ASUS How-To - Get Started Building a PC
ASUS How-To - Install Inside the Case
ASUS How-To - Install CPU, CPU Fan, & Memory
ASUS How-To - Cable Management

I will second the Newegg videos. I recently build my first PC from scratch and these videos answered the questions I hadt