Help with PC building

[Goku]

So this isn't actually going to happen to sometime after mid-February at the soonest as I'm going to use some of my income tax check to pay for this, but I'm starting to look into getting a PC dedicated strictly to gaming. I'll end up putting my music and maybe some other things, but for the most part, it's primary use will be gaming and community things.

 

That being said, I don't know shit. To preface this, this is my current PC, this is my current keyboard, and this is my current mouse.

 

The mouse is working just fine and I love it, I'm probably going to get a new keyboard.

 

I was looking somewhere close to the $500 mark, and found this computer on reddit's r/pcmasterrace.

 

Being that I don't know shit, I was wondering from those that do, if that is a good computer for the price. I'll be playing mostly Gmod; CS(go and source); l4d2 like games, but wouldn't mind throwing in somethings like GTA V and Assassins Creed and maybe even Battlefield.

 

Also I'll need a good monitor preferably for not too much. I do have this TV that isn't being used for much, but not sure if it would work well or not.

 

Basically I'm looking for as many tips, suggestions and ideas as possible. That way I can put as much planning into this as possible since I'll have a few months to prepare.

[Fishey]

If you build your own pc your going to have to buy windows and a monitor so you have to add that to the price.

 

and get a wired keyboard you filthy fucking casual

[BoM]

If you build your own pc your going to have to buy windows and a monitor so you have to add that to the price.

 

and get a wired keyboard you filthy fucking casual

 

torrent windows. use TV for monitor. ignore this kid.

[Goku]

I got the current keyboard for christmas last year. It works pretty damn well tbh. Think I've only had to change the batteries like twice. It's not the most aesthetically pleasing keyboard, but it's Dallas. I do plan on using a wired one with my new pc.

[ScubaToaster]

dayum you're poor af

[shoiep]

torrent windows. use TV for monitor. ignore this kid.

pretty much

 

Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to grab more RAM + gfx card with more VRAM since games these days are getting more hungry for memory.

[Fishey]

torrent windows. use TV for monitor. ignore this kid.

 

that is against the law

[jazzy]

The build itself may seem like a good idea in the short term (cheap, runs everything fine) but there's zero ability to improve. you're only at 2 ram slots, 4 sata connectors, NO sata 6Gb/s connectors (only up to 3Gb/s, only 1 pci-e slot (so no ability to xfire/sli in the future)

 

 

You should consider researching on how compatibility among computers works (which socket is for which cpu? is this motherboard compatible with this ram? etc) and also how gpus/cpus benchmark and which has value/$.

 

This knowledge will help you understand the PC you want to build, and be able to use Newegg's and Amazon's sales to create a hyper cost efficient PC over time. You said you won't be building it any time soon but I would consider watching deals for things like Hard Drives, Monitors, etc and buying them when you see INSANE deals (SEE: BLACK FRIDAY). Buy the GPU/CPU last for sure (GPUs get cheap QUICK).

 

Lists like that are generally good, especially since that one was last compiled Nov3, but PC parts change. Stuff gets cheaper, stuff gets more expensive, and so forth. Watching and scouting newegg deals, specifically shellshockers, will save you hundreds on top of the line hardware that will create a very strong PC that can last years

 

I would also consider buying a 144hz monitor. That would require you to run your games at 144fps to see the full effects, but my gosh is it worth it. The smoothness of the game provides a much more enriching feeling and is second to one (the gpu) in providing the best aesthetically pleasing experience in video games. Don't use a TV Monitor please

 

My only other closing though is consider a cord mouse/keyboard. Input lag is a huge problem in gaming even in wired peripherals but the goal is to reduce that as much as possible (That's why a 144hz monitor is also better!).

 

Summary:

Research PC Parts and how they work

 

Buy GOOD PC parts when on SALE (I prefer Intel/NVIDIA)

Consider Corded Peripherals (Logitech is my favorite)

 

Consider a 144Hz Monitor (BenQ XL series, etc)