I want to get into PC gaming and have done some reading/research but still really don't know what I'm doing.
Your Current Specs: N/A
Budget+Country: $800-1300 + US
Main Use: Gaming (5), Emulation (PS2/Wii) (4), light video editing (2), General Usage (Word, Web, 1080p playback) (4)
Monitor Resolution: My current monitor is 1920 x 1080
List SPECIFIC games that you MUST be able to play: SSF4, SFxTK, Saints Row 3rd, GTAIV (iCEnhancer), Dead Space (1-2-3). Overall, I would like to run modern games at a solid 60fps at settings at least slightly better than current consoles and decently run nextgen games at 30fps+
Looking to reuse any parts?: N/A
When will you build?: I can wait and buy the parts over the course of a month
Will you be overclocking?: Only if necessary
Here's a build I came up with:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vMpb
CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H60 74.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Red) Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1250.89
I think I could save money by going with windows 7 and going with a smaller capacity SSD and HDD. Also, If I go with a build like this would I need to add some 200MM fans?
edit: Actually I think I might go for an i5 3570k and put the money the extra money towards a a better graphics card (7970 or 680).