Help building my first gaming rig

[Shogun]

The PC vs Console thread really got me going (although, I've been wanting to do this for some time) I want to build a nice gaming rig that I can use to play some PC exclusives on as well as not having to worry about it being slow as hell compared to my POS laptop.

What I want -

1. Must be able to run graphics at med/high settings. (770 card?)
2. I'd like to have good storage for movies/music (I don't know the advantages/differences of an SSD/HDD.
3. I'd like to have an HDMI port so I can move it into my living room on the big screen.
4. I do need a monitor. Undecided whether or not I want to run a dual/tri monitor setup yet.
5. I still burn CD's and Dvds. Will need a drive that supports both.
6. 8 GB of Ram at least with options to upgrade to 16gb in the future.

To sum It up I want a Rig that can do it all with little to no issues speed wise. I have a budget of around $1000, which is pretty flexible.

I also like pretty things. So I'm not afraid to spend a little more on a nicer case. Am a big fan of the Cooler Master Stryker case, I love the cases with the windows in the side with LEDS.

If anybody would like to help me I would greatly appreciate it. I just want to be apart of the PC master race.



EDIT:

This is build I am going with, unless I find good deals on better components.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/287w2/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($312.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1268.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-26 20:46 EST-0500)

[Shogun]

do they mount at the top and bottom right inside the case?

[scorpio]

Originally Posted by Shogun

do they mount at the top and bottom right inside the case?

Yeah I just used Velcro tape to mount the tubes and the power supply on the inside of the windowed panel.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by hometeam

Reading the reviews, this will not work for him, does not have the right connectors.

They have different connectors now?

Yikes.

[Shogun]

Man, I've been having such a good time reading about this stuff and finding out how it all works and goes together. I'll often find myself during the day at work thinking about it. Pretty pumped to get the parts in front of me and put my rig together.

[Shogun]

Originally Posted by scorpio

Yeah I just used Velcro tape to mount the tubes and the power supply on the inside of the windowed panel.

seems easy enough. I like the idea. I also have a an LED strip with a remote that has a ton of different colors I thought about putting in there

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by notorious

They have different connectors now?

Yikes.

Not quite, same connectors, just not enough. it does not have enough to SLI, which is part of the reason he got the motherboard and power supply he did.

[Shogun]

So I talked to a guy last night who is getting rid of his gaming stuff. He has a pny gtx 770 he's willing to sell to me for 130 bucks. I already ordered mine.... So. Should I pull the trigger and go sli bridge route?

[Imon Yourside]

Originally Posted by Shogun

Man, I've been having such a good time reading about this stuff and finding out how it all works and goes together. I'll often find myself during the day at work thinking about it. Pretty pumped to get the parts in front of me and put my rig together.

No matter how many systems you build, this will happen. It's a guy thing I guess. Kind of like waiting for a big game except you have more control and can build the gameplan from scratch.

[Imon Yourside]

Originally Posted by Shogun

So I talked to a guy last night who is getting rid of his gaming stuff. He has a pny gtx 770 he's willing to sell to me for 130 bucks. I already ordered mine.... So. Should I pull the trigger and go sli bridge route?

If it weren't a PNY I would ask for his number.

[Pants]

Originally Posted by Shogun

So I talked to a guy last night who is getting rid of his gaming stuff. He has a pny gtx 770 he's willing to sell to me for 130 bucks. I already ordered mine.... So. Should I pull the trigger and go sli bridge route?

Either that, or resell it to me for $150.

[Shogun]

told the guy i wanted the extra 770, barring any complications

[Shogun]

http://www.frys.com/product/7825299?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Great PSU deal. 850W +80 bronze for $58

[TambaBerry]

id try to go with Corsair best PSU out there

[Shogun]

I did choose the Corsair. Its a decent Mid Tier PSU (the cx series) that will get the job done and is modular

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by dingleberry

id try to go with Corsair best PSU out there

Corsair doesn't make their own PSU's.

Seasonic is regarded as the top manufacturer of PSU's.

In this case, the Corsair CX series is manufactured by Channel Well and that Antec is a rebranded Seasonic M12II. Corsairs TX/VX V2's are made by Seasonic along with a few others.