Getting My First Gaming PC! Need Help!

[p2skater1]

No it is slightly less performing, but also cheaper in which case for a tide you over card it'll do fine while not costing too much.

You need either Windows 7 or 8.1, doesn't matter one. It's a disc that holds your operating system and a license key. It will cost you 100 bucks which I did have planned for in the original system I linked but since you don't have your full 950 you quoted you'll have to just wait until later.

You don't need an SSD now as I linked a 1TB HDD. Honestly you should just wait until you have all your money. Don't be impatient as now you're spending more money just to be impatient.

Ok, well I may just wait some more time. Also I just need to know what CD drives are compatible with my setup, you know any?

 

[PP Mguire]

Any SATA DVD burner. WIll cost 19 or 17 bucks.

 

[Fat.Clown]

Exactly what I wanted to do. Here is the card im looking at (It's refurbished because im only going to use it for 3-4 months): EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2662-RX GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card Manufactured Recertified - Newegg.com
Is this compatible with the parts I am going to use? I really just want this computer to be at least little better than my Mac, and because it runs on Windows (Which has all the games/software). I know that it will be more than just a little better than my Mac though

I've got a new sealed gtx 660 $120 shipped within USA. if interested PM me.

 

[p2skater1]

Another two questions, for the powers supply unit, should 620 watts be suffice and not over power it? Also is this better than the one you suggested for me? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231635 It has more better reviews and is $3 more expensive. Will it fit my setup as well?

 

[PP Mguire]

PSU fine, and literally the same RAM. One is just out of stock.

 

[p2skater1]

PSU fine, and literally the same RAM. One is just out of stock.

Ok thanks, might as well save myself $3

 

[p2skater1]

Ok so here's my list of parts:
Corsair Carbide Series 200R Black Steel structure with molded ABS plastic accent pieces ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Newegg.com
Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive - Newegg.com
SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Full Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.com
G.SKILL Value 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-1600C11D-8GNT - Newegg.com
ASUS H81M-E LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com
Intel Core i5-4460 Haswell Quad-Core 3.2GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4600 BX80646I54460 - Newegg.com
ASUS Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk Black - Newegg.com
Are these all compatible/will the PC function correctly with all these parts? Also don't I need a CPU for the motherboard, or does it have one?

 

[PP Mguire]

It's basically what I already listed, and you have the CPU in there.

 

[p2skater1]

Ok, so I'm pretty sure I have enough now to buy the PC, but I'm still going to wait a little. Do I need any fans to mount on my case since I will only have the CPU fan? Also Ive seen these speakers that attach to the mother board, do I need one? Finally, Is this case compatible with my parts: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153 ? (It comes w/ 3 fans!)

EDIT: do all these items support windows 8.1 64bit?

 

[PP Mguire]

Don't worry about case fans. The Corsair 200r is a better case and comes with 2. That's all you need. You don't need a motherboard speaker.

Yes Windows 8.1 supports all the items.