help me nerds: i want to build a sick gaming pc

[miracle fruit]

but i dont know anything about the hardware of computers or where to get it. basically i want a rig that can run bf3 like a boss. money isnt that much of a concern but im not bill gates either

i dont even know where to start. help me

[buttplug]

First thing is, how much are you willing to spend? You should probably spend at least $600 on the tower and its innards, ideally even more. But that is just my personal opinion. And what do you have that you can use already, keyboard, mouse, monitor, a case, etc.

These people will do all the work for you, just sign up for a reddit account:

http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc

This website is amazing for comparing prices. Newegg is usually good but shop around:

http://pcpartpicker.com/

If you specifically want to play Battlefield 3, here are some premade builds. Prices may vary:

http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/search?q=battlefield+3&sort=new&restrict_sr=on


Be aware that everything could go perfectly, or you could end up having to do some frustrating troubleshooting.
Also, when you put the CPU in, yes the lever is supposed to be that hard to press down.

[NintendrCkolc]

Do yourself a favor and buy an ASUS ROG laptop. That's what I did last year and it runs BF3 perfectly on high-ultra.

I got a GTX 560M but the latest models come with the 670M and that'll more than run BF3 without breaking a sweat. Seriously they're fantastic laptops and completely worth the money. I'm beyond happy with mine.



http://www.asus.com/Notebooks/Gaming_Powerhouse/G75VW/#specifications

[miracle fruit]

well i definitely dont want another laptop but thanks for the link ill check out some asus desktops instead

building it from the ground up is cool but it seems like too much work for my lazy ass. this will be my first real gaming computer so i dont want to get in over my head either

[NintendrCkolc]

yeah I thought about building myself a pc last year but opted out for a laptop because I like to sit in bed with my computer and be a lazy fuck on occasion. Plus sitting in a recliner and gaming is preferable imo.

[KelpClock]

battlefield 3 is shit and just go to newegg and find parts its super ez

[buttplug]

battlefield 3 is shit and just go to newegg and find parts its super ez

gud pospt vr heplful

[KelpClock]

gud pospt vr heplful

np man just watchin out for the n00bz

[miracle fruit]

why are we here

[DWARFINATORclock]

yeah I thought about building myself a pc last year but opted out for a laptop because I like to sit in bed with my computer and be a lazy fuck on occasion. Plus sitting in a recliner and gaming is preferable imo.

I got my computer set up so I can either sit behind my desk and do whatever or lay in my bed and still game. In fact I'm posting this chilling on my bed using my TV as monitor.

You should have built a PC!!!

[screwdriver_clock]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.983101

Here is a solid bundle to begin with. Get a graphics card, maybe and SSD and you should be set. it has integrated graphics which are capable enough (i used to run TF2 on max and WoW on high with it) but a better card is always better.

[TimHortonsClock]

A general rule of thumb for getting a desktop is to either build it yourself, or if you're feeling lucky with pre-built ones, they should be built by dedicated computer stores such as Memory Express.

That said, i'll have to get an idea of what your budget looks like before i can figure out what sort of parts to recommend.

[NintendrCkolc]

someone good to talk to about this sort of thing is Sobe. He helped me find my laptop.

[miracle fruit]

who can get me windows 7 home premium 64 bit for under $100

someone good to talk to about this sort of thing is Sobe. He helped me find my laptop.

so how much did you end up paying for that laptop

[NintendrCkolc]

who can get me windows 7 home premium 64 bit for under $100


 
so how much did you end up paying for that laptop

it retailed for 1200 but with taxes I paid $1300. Put 700 dollars down and paid the rest off.

You could get a desktop for cheaper, but personally I prefer a laptop. Just depends on your own tastes. You can't go wrong with Asus though. If you insist on building your own desktop, make damn sure you put an ASUS motherboard in it. Trust me.

[miracle fruit]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ Memory Express)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.98 @ NCIX)
Motherboard:  ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX  LGA1155 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory:  Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage:  Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage:  Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card  ($399.79 @ DirectCanada)
Case:  NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply:  Corsair 800W ATX12V Power Supply  ($109.88 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Canada Computers)
Monitor:  Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor  ($144.99 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Computer Valley)
Keyboard:  Logitech MK520 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Laser Mouse  ($53.99 @ Computer Valley)
Total: $1533.54
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-08-01 15:27 EDT-0400)

[buttplug]

That looks good to me, also that case has nice cable management. I wish I had bought one like that for myself.

I don't know how good Samsung drives are, but they have good monitors and TVs so it should be fine. I'm just a Western Digital fan because they have never failed on me before. Also, I have that same heatsink/fan combo on my CPU, it is a pain to put on but it works nice. It's also big, but according to this video it fits in your case:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0FTZ8WtgAE