Trying to build a gaming computer but I have no idea where to start?

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My goal for 2013 was to build a amazing gaming rig, (I was going to do this in 2012 but couldn't come up with the money)

My Rig I'm, wanting to build is a triple monitor setup (For Eye-Infinity)
I'm wanting to play future games such as battlefield 4, and games now like Crysis 3 and Dead Space 3.
I'm wanting to be able to play these games at ultra settings, that way I never have to worry about lag (Like on consoles which are at low settings). I'm wanting to know what graphics card I would need what kind of CPU I would need ect. And The TOTAL Price, The most I'm wanting to spend is $2000 at the max, I don't want to spend more than that I don't mind but The most I am willing to go to is $2750. I have some parts picked out right now which I have linked below but would like to know what else I will need to have a powerful gaming pc,

(please do try to make it a lower budget (lower the budget, the more games I can get for the PC :P)

PC Case : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133196

Monitor : http://www.amazon.com/Asus-VE228H-21-5-Inch-Integrated-Speakers/dp/B00413PHDM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1U90Q3X1RFYPN&coliid=I1CMIGB0F09QET

Optical Drive : http://www.amazon.com/Asus-DVD-ROM-Internal-Blu-Ray-BC-12B1ST/dp/B004SUO068/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1U90Q3X1RFYPN&coliid=I314036AW58QSR

Hard Drive: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST2000DM001/dp/B005T3GRN2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1U90Q3X1RFYPN&coliid=I26R5ZMZME87QW

Operating System : http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1U90Q3X1RFYPN&coliid=I1HRBB5SP4CY5K

Please help me out here guys I'm wanting to build a epic gaming rig for 2013 - 2014!!! thanks!

Answer
Hello, No need for $2750, $2000 is more than enough.

Case : Poor pick, Get cooler master scout2 case, can add 6 120 mm fans, 2 front usb 3 ports, 2 front usb 2 ports.
Monitor : Nice pick.
Optical Drive : Holy shit! xD Amazing one :D do not get it unless if you REALLY need blue ray optical drive.
HDD : Nice pick. even though WD is better than segate.
OS : Good choice! be away from Windows 8 if you want gaming pc.

Take this build, will max anything out there, futureproof for at least 3 years.

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair DOMINATOR 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($152.61 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($137.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1664.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-04 19:11 EDT-0400)

Add your monitor, OS, optical drive. Get 6 120 mm case fans.
You wattage needed is only 470W, i give you 850 for future upgrade / overcloacking.
I swear you DO NOT NEED anything more.

Good luck with your pc :)


Edit :
Oh sorry did not notice that you want triple monitor!
hmmm still OK, you will need about 2100 - 2300 $

PS : Amazing PC :)

What parts do I need to make a gaming computer?

manofthelo

I can't decide if I want an Intel-i7 or a AMD Phenom II processor
and if I got all of the parts needed, how would I assemble them?
Please be as detailed as possible, thanks!!

Answer
1. Whats your budget?
2. What games do you want to play?
3. Do you want the option for future upgrades?
4. Do you need peripherals if so which ones
5. Is there anything else you want to do with the computer (video editing etc)



Some general suggestions for PC's at various price points

$1500 AMD Gaming System:

CPU: AMD Phenom X3 720 â $225
Motherboard: G-B MA78G-DS3HP â $144
RAM: 4GB Kit(2x2G)DDR2 1066 Team-Xtreem Dark â $85
HDD: Seagate (make sure its 7200.12) 500GB SATA â $86
GPU: Inno3D GTX260+ â $309
Case: Thermaltake V9 â $111
PSU: Antec Earthwatts 500W â $129
Optical Drive: Pioneer 216 â $31
Monitor: BenQ E2200HD 21.5" â $238
Speakers: Logitech LS21 2.1 â $32
K/B: Microsoft Curve 2000 â $19
Mouse: Logitech MX518 â $39

Total: $1462

$1600 Bang For Buck All-Rounder System
CPU: AMD PhenomII x3 720 $250
Motherboard: Gigabyte MA78G-DS3HP $144
RAM: 2 x 2GB Kingston DDR2-1066 $105
HDD: Western Digital 640GB 16MB SATAII $99
GPU: 512MB Generic HD4870 $339
Case: Antec NSK6580 $145
PSU: With Case
Optical Drive: Pioneer 216 SATA $31
Monitor: 22" BENQ E2200HD $242
Speakers: Logitech X230 2.1 $67
K/B & Mouse: Logitech 350 $27
O/S: Vista Home Premium 64bit $183

Total: $1632


$1750 Phenom2 System:
CPU: PhenomII 940 3GHz $339
Motherboard: MA790GP-DS4H $211 (790GX/SB750)
RAM: 4GB DDR2 1066 (kingston HyperX) $119
HDD: Western Digital 640GB 16MB SATAII $97
GPU: 1GB 4890 $382
Case: Antec Designer with Earthwatts 500 PSU $165
Optical Drive: Pioneer 216BK $31
Monitor: 22" BenQ E2200HD $238
Speakers: Logitech X530 $80
K/B & Mouse: Logitech Cordless Desktop 660 $29

Total: $1688

$2000 System:
CPU: Intel E8400 S775 $207
Motherboard: Gigabyte P45-DS3 $143
RAM: 2 x 2GB G.Skill DDR2-800 $96
HDD: 2x Western Digital 640GB 16MB SATAII $194
GPU: 1GB 4890 $382
Case: Coolermaster RC-690 $95
PSU: Corsair HX-620 620W $149
Optical Drive: ASUS 20x BLT-2014 Lightscribe SATA $33
CPU HSF: Noctua NH-U12P Performance CPU Cooler $79
Monitor: 22" BenQ E2200HD $238
Speakers: Logitech G51 5.1 $200
Keyboard Logitech G15 $107
Mouse Logitech G7 $89

Total: $2012

$2500 System:
CPU: Core i7 920 $450

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