The Cohhilition

Hello, I'm currently looking at getting a pc for around the $1500 price point. I've been messing around with pcpartpicker but at the end of the day I have no clue with what I'm doing, I know nothing about putting a PC together or what's compatible and fits and what doesn't and so forth. I was recommended this one (post below) Is this a pretty good starter build or anyone have any opinions?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/j4XWWZ

I'm looking at the $1500 excluding the OS, mouse, monitor, keyboard and all the extras. Looks of the computer mean nothing to me, I simply want to play my games at as close to max settings as possible without it slowly chugging a long. The only thing I want in terms of the case is room for future additions / upgrades.

Thanks in advance!

That system you have listed there would play most, if not all games on max settings. If you are looking to stream/record your CPU may occasionally chug but never noticeably.

If I may I would like to point you towards the H100i Water Cooling for your CPU. It is easy to install for people who are not used to working with computers and it'll ensure your system remains very cool during intense operations.

H100i - http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/hydro-seri ... cpu-cooler


Make sure to pick your case well. If your room gets warm a lot it is worth looking into forking out a few extra bucks to get yourself a very good cooling case. (I personally use the Airflow 540, very good.)

Airflow 540 - http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/carbide-se ... -cube-case


As far as price goes, a quick glance over confirms that they are probably around the price you'll be looking at for a system of that spec. (Which to be fair is an exceptionally good spec)

I agree with what IcyCaress has said. II would add checking out the i7 to see if that would work in your budget, if not, then the i5 should do well.

Thanks for the replies and information, the suggestions you guys included with the case, cooler and i7 didn't make too much of a difference price wise, sitting at $1710.81. Think I'ma go with it, appreciate it!

Solid build. The only thing I would suggest changing is the case, but the one IcyCaress suggested is a good one for beginners. The NZXT one can be a problem for beginners.

Hmm sure I can build you up a few systems.