1 500$ PC Reccomended Specs?

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Wuzupmyhomiz

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I'm completely novice about computer building, although I have people at my disposal whom can help me build a computer, I need some help picking out parts that will fit together.I didn't want to purchase a motherboard online that was incompatible with the GPU or CPU I had purchased.

That being said, I have already purchased the monitor:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049
(ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 ASCR 20000:1 (1000:1) Built-in Speakers )

I'm now in need of everything else that you need in order to build a computer, also a copy of Windows 7.

Could I also be pointed towards a good PC building thread?

Thank you for any help provided ahead of time :)
 
Since you mentioned a GPU, I'm assuming that you're putting together a gaming build.

Here's something that I put together on PC Part Picker: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/FOpw

This should be more than capable enough for most games. If you want to upgrade to a GTX-680, it's possible to downgrade to the non-K version of the i5 3550 if you won't be overclocking. And if you won't be overclocking, you can probably forgo a CPU cooler. You could also downgrade the mobo to a cheaper alternative, or choose a lower priced case. You can also feel free to leave out the SSD, but it'll do wonders to boot times and overall responsiveness. It was a $150 well spent for me.

Choose whatever version of Windows you want, I put Windows 8 on the list simply because it's generally speedier and will hopefully be supported longer (knock on wood), but Windows 7 will work just as well. just be sure to pick up a 64 bit version, otherwise RAM will go to waste.

If you want an optical drive, that may be something worthwhile to add in as well. For the PSU, I included a 650 watt modular model, but it's never a bad idea to give yourself a little more headroom for future upgrades or if you decide to ever add a second GPU.
 
If I were to elaborate on Evans build suggestion, all I would say is maybe drop the Western Digital drive for a cheaper Seagate with the same rpm and storage space, and go for a cheaper case. Something more like a Zalman Z11 Plus or something. I wouldn't spend any more than $90 for a case if you're trying to keep it under that budget. Just my opinion though.
 
Case is always personal preference. if the user does not want the phantom, then there is also the switch series, or go to a 650D. You really don't want to get a low quality case ever.

Hard drive is fine. But you can get a Seagate 3TB 7200 RPM for less money and only slightly less performance.

Cooler I would look elsewhere. Any of these will do as well or better than teh 212 and do it with a better build quality. http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xigmatek-cpu-cooler-darkknightiisd1283nighthawkedition
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xigmatek-cpu-cooler-lokisd963

If you could toss more money at it then look at phanteks or Noctua.
 
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