Ok so to start off I don't really know shit about building computers.. Or any of the key terms..
But using a few guides on youtube specifically this one I believe I can build one and do it cheaper then just buying one at a store.
Anyways I'm definitely building on a budget but I'm also patient so I can find good parts that are on sale.
I'm using the guide I mentioned above as a loose guide on what to get and why.

For the Ram I purchased this yesterday because there was a sale and after rebate it will be 13.87$, and I'm pretty sure that's a good deal.

 

Now Newegg is running a sale on a bunch of there graphics cards. And the guide I mentioned above recommends this.
But here's the whole list of the "cheaper" graphics cards they currently have on sale.

Any recommendations would be very much appreciated.

I also need a few good recommendation for a motherboard that will run well with the pieces I'm looking to get. Remember budget PC. If you know of any that are on sale right now that would be awesome.

Anyways I know it was a long read and I'm asking for a lot of help but if you can point me in the right direction, tell me what I'm doing is wrong/right, or anything else it will be highly appreciated. Cheers

 

For the graphics cards, they are all just the same card but branded differently. I suggest just getting the cheapest one unless reviews etc suggest that it is unreliable. I know that it is an alright card (the 7770) and will run the vast majority of games with no problem.

 

Also did you buy one or two sticks of that RAM? 4GB will easily be enough but alot of computers nowadays have 8GB.

Edited August 14, 201312 yr by Diclonius

For the graphics cards, they are all just the same card but branded differently. I suggest just getting the cheapest one unless reviews etc suggest that it is unreliable. I know that it is an alright card (the 7770) and will run the vast majority of games with no problem.

 

Also did you buy one or two sticks of that RAM? 4GB will easily be enough but alot of computers nowadays have 8GB.

 

I'm looking at this one simply because of all the feedback is very good.

And I bought only one stick because I'm trying to go as cheap as possible. While not sacrificing to much on quality.

I can always upgrade this later right?

 

For the graphics cards, they are all just the same card but branded differently. I suggest just getting the cheapest one unless reviews etc suggest that it is unreliable. I know that it is an alright card (the 7770) and will run the vast majority of games with no problem.

 

Also did you buy one or two sticks of that RAM? 4GB will easily be enough but alot of computers nowadays have 8GB.

 

I'm looking at this one simply because of all the feedback is very good.

And I bought only one stick because I'm trying to go as cheap as possible. While not sacrificing to much on quality.

I can always upgrade this later right?

 

Well this one is quite bit cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131477R. But go with what you feel is best. I have a card by powercolour and it works fine.

As for RAM. 4GB is more than enough. I have 8GB and the most I have ever used under normal circumstances is about 3GB and that is with alot of stuff running. Also yeah you can always upgrade later and if you do, chances are RAM will be cheaper by the time you upgrade.

 

 

For the graphics cards, they are all just the same card but branded differently. I suggest just getting the cheapest one unless reviews etc suggest that it is unreliable. I know that it is an alright card (the 7770) and will run the vast majority of games with no problem.

 

Also did you buy one or two sticks of that RAM? 4GB will easily be enough but alot of computers nowadays have 8GB.

 

I'm looking at this one simply because of all the feedback is very good.

And I bought only one stick because I'm trying to go as cheap as possible. While not sacrificing to much on quality.

I can always upgrade this later right?

 

Well this one is quite bit cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131477R. But go with what you feel is best. I have a card by powercolour and it works fine.

As for RAM. 4GB is more than enough. I have 8GB and the most I have ever used under normal circumstances is about 3GB and that is with alot of stuff running. Also yeah you can always upgrade later and if you do, chances are RAM will be cheaper by the time you upgrade.

 

 

Hmm I think I'll stick with the 89$ one just because the powercolour one is open box and I'd be screwed if it was missing anything because I really have no idea what to expect.  And yea I probably will upgrade the RAM later on.

Do you have any opinions on Motherboards, processors  or Power supply?

 

 

 

For the graphics cards, they are all just the same card but branded differently. I suggest just getting the cheapest one unless reviews etc suggest that it is unreliable. I know that it is an alright card (the 7770) and will run the vast majority of games with no problem.

 

Also did you buy one or two sticks of that RAM? 4GB will easily be enough but alot of computers nowadays have 8GB.

 

I'm looking at this one simply because of all the feedback is very good.

And I bought only one stick because I'm trying to go as cheap as possible. While not sacrificing to much on quality.

I can always upgrade this later right?

 

Well this one is quite bit cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131477R. But go with what you feel is best. I have a card by powercolour and it works fine.

As for RAM. 4GB is more than enough. I have 8GB and the most I have ever used under normal circumstances is about 3GB and that is with alot of stuff running. Also yeah you can always upgrade later and if you do, chances are RAM will be cheaper by the time you upgrade.

 

 

Hmm I think I'll stick with the 89$ one just because the powercolour one is open box and I'd be screwed if it was missing anything because I really have no idea what to expect.  And yea I probably will upgrade the RAM later on.

Do you have any opinions on Motherboards, processors  or Power supply?

 

For power supply, make sure you get a well known brand one, don't just get the cheapest one. As for processor/motherboard, since you are on a budget, I suggest you get an AMD.

Alright thanks man. one last question though. Can I just reuse my old hard drive? And possibly my case?
 

Edited August 14, 201312 yr by Fused

Alright thanks man. one last question though. Can I just reuse my old hard drive? And possibly my case?

 

Yes and yes. You could also re-use a DVD drive if you have one. For the hard drive and DVD drive, you will need to check that you have the correct connectors and with the case you will need to check if it is big enough. I had a look around but I couldn't find a good article that explains case sizes. I have a feeling I have made a mistake here but I think the most common sizes are micro ATX (small, only microATX mobos in here), mid-tower (medium, ATX and smaller go in here) and full tower (large, pretty much every normal mobo will go in here).

Edited August 14, 201312 yr by Diclonius

Alright man I went ahead and bought this processor, and this Power supply.
I figured I'd wait on the Video card until I know for sure what games I plan on playing.

Next step is a motherboard and I should be good

If I'm correct I need a Motherboard with integrated VGA? Since I'm gonna wait on the video card? Know I sounded like a dumbass lol..

Alright man I went ahead and bought this processor, and this Power supply.

I figured I'd wait on the Video card until I know for sure what games I plan on playing.

Next step is a motherboard and I should be good

If I'm correct I need a Motherboard with integrated VGA? Since I'm gonna wait on the video card? Know I sounded like a dumbass lol..

Pretty much every motherboard will have integrated VGA/DVI and most will have HDMI. Just make sure that you have the correct adapters for your monitor, so if the mobo has DVI and your monitor is VGA, make sure you get an adapter (they should be very cheap).

Edited August 14, 201312 yr by Diclonius

 

For the graphics cards, they are all just the same card but branded differently. I suggest just getting the cheapest one unless reviews etc suggest that it is unreliable. I know that it is an alright card (the 7770) and will run the vast majority of games with no problem.

 

Also did you buy one or two sticks of that RAM? 4GB will easily be enough but alot of computers nowadays have 8GB.

 

I'm looking at this one simply because of all the feedback is very good.

And I bought only one stick because I'm trying to go as cheap as possible. While not sacrificing to much on quality.

I can always upgrade this later right?

 

It had ONE review....

 

 

For the graphics cards, they are all just the same card but branded differently. I suggest just getting the cheapest one unless reviews etc suggest that it is unreliable. I know that it is an alright card (the 7770) and will run the vast majority of games with no problem.

 

Also did you buy one or two sticks of that RAM? 4GB will easily be enough but alot of computers nowadays have 8GB.

 

I'm looking at this one simply because of all the feedback is very good.

And I bought only one stick because I'm trying to go as cheap as possible. While not sacrificing to much on quality.

I can always upgrade this later right?

 

It had ONE review....

 

Look at the ratings.

 

 

 

For the graphics cards, they are all just the same card but branded differently. I suggest just getting the cheapest one unless reviews etc suggest that it is unreliable. I know that it is an alright card (the 7770) and will run the vast majority of games with no problem.

 

Also did you buy one or two sticks of that RAM? 4GB will easily be enough but alot of computers nowadays have 8GB.

 

I'm looking at this one simply because of all the feedback is very good.

And I bought only one stick because I'm trying to go as cheap as possible. While not sacrificing to much on quality.

I can always upgrade this later right?

 

It had ONE review....

 

Look at the ratings.

 

 

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And Diconius how do you feel about this motherboard? The guide that I'm loosely following recommends it.

Also will it be compatible with the processor i bought?

Edited August 15, 201312 yr by Fused

It will be comparable yes. First up its a micro ATX which means it will go in pretty much any case but also has less expansion slots and just room in general. I can't speak for all MSI motherboards but I have had one break on me before and it is quite a cheap board so the quality might be a bit low. It doesnt say the number of RAM slots (most likely 2) and it says the frequency is 1066 which I think (don't quote me on this) means your RAM which is 1600mhz will run slower because it will be made to run at 1060mhz.

Intel for the processor.

Nvidia for the graphics.

Gigabyte for the motherboard.