Courtneyx1 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hey guys so I'm trying to make a gaming desktop that will last me a while. This will be my first one so I'm totally lost on what to buy. Can you guys help me out please. My budget is 2000dlrs. Thanks guys.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emxiaks Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Here's the guide my friends' use when they built their first PCs:beginnersguide - buildapc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z0mbielee Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Assuming you're planning to building from scratch, here's a few things to make a list of... Intel or AMD for CPU? - Will help determine motherboard NVIDIA or AMD for GPU? - Personal preference here Single or dual/multi GPU? - May be determined by what resolution you want to play at Monitor size / resolution? - Are you happy with 1080p, or do you want 1440p, or even 4K in the future? Case size? - More space is better for airflow and allows greater component choice Have a think about that stuff and then you can start planning the complete build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mweeks945 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I recently built my first pc and learned a lot of good lessons while doing it. With that much to spend you should be able to build a beast that will last a while. I knew basically nothing before i built mine, here are a few things that you should consider.How much RAM (and also how much you might want to expand to) will determine what size sticks to buy (4GB vs. 8GB etc...). Wireless or wired connection (some motherboards have wireless built in, or you can buy a card which will take up a slot on the board).Sound. If you want to use 'simulated' surround sound headphones, you will probably need to get a dedicated sound card that supports dolby digital live/dts connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgeo Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 One thing to consider when building your own pc is will all these components work together. Sometimes its better to buy a preconfigured system with support and a warranty. I am not saying you have to go this route but something to consider. There are enough knowledgeable people on this board that will be able to help you along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName123456 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Intel or AMD for CPU? - Will help determine motherboardReally? If you have 2k, intel is the only option because AMD is for budget builds.... and to the topic, heres your build: Intel Core i7-4770K, EVGA GeForce GTX 780, Corsair Vengeance C70 (White) - System Build - PCPartPicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoosh Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 You best define what you exactly want and need.Begin with which kind of games you want to play and on what resolution etc.Here are some examples of builds >PC Buyer's Guide - current systems | Hardware.Info United States Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3IfByAir Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Really? If you have 2k, intel is the only option because AMD is for budget builds.... and to the topic, heres your build: Intel Core i7-4770K, EVGA GeForce GTX 780, Corsair Vengeance C70 (White) - System Build - PCPartPickerI have to agree, if gaming is the goal, Intel is the way to go. I always start with the processor/mobo and go from there. On the motherboard, pay close attention to the chipset. e.g. If you go with a 4th gen Intel setup and you want to be able to overclock, you'll be looking for Z87. If OCing isn't necessary, but you still want SLI, a H87 can save you some cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vewen Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 A lot of webshops provide some desktop PC hardware templates where you can pretty much adjust everything and then make them build it for you for a little fee.I can recommend trying that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kithylin Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 If you've never built a custom PC yourself.. it can be really daunting. You might be better off just selecting a custom build from iBuyPower and going with that. At least you get customer support you can call and a warranty on the build it's self (not just the manufacturer's warranties on the parts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed McFarland Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) On 3/20/2014 at 8:33 AM, Swoosh said: You best define what you exactly want and need. Begin with which kind of games you want to play and on what resolution etc. Here are some examples of builds > PC Buyer's Guide - current systems | Hardware.Info United States| space bar clicker In exchange for a small cost, several online stores give customizable desktop PC hardware templates that you may tweak to your heart's content. Edited January 25 by Ed McFarland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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