Building my brother a computer. What parts should I get him?

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Beachbum111111

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My brother wants me to build him a computer for around 1000 dollars or so. I don't know what parts I should use. He wants it to run games good. He also wants an SSD in it as well so it will boot Windows fast. Also he has no computer peripherals like a monitor, keyboard, or mouse. Another thing is that we live in Canada so it needs to be on the Newegg Canada site (http://www.newegg.ca/).

Can someone make me a list of parts for the build?
 
I've built computers in the past but I am not families with the newer parts and which ones I should get him (I built my computer 2 years ago).
 
Are the peripherals included in the $1000 budget? If so, he should find keyboard and mouse by himself, as they're very personal. A few people here have good knowledge of monitors. I just know IPS is good :D What size would he prefer? I think 24" 1920x1080 is the sweetspot for price/performance.
I also assume he needs an OS?
 
Alright heres the list
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128618
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130935
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721106
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146070
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009421
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153174
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109207
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826105166
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345

Apart from the OS is there anything else that I need? Like a wireless network adapter or sound card or do those all come with the MoBo or whatever? Also could I get a better/cheaper deal on newegg Canada? And are all these parts compatible?
 
That motherboard comes with On-board which is good, the only people I know who use sound cards are audiophiles.

You'll need a wireless network adapter if the computer wont be close to router and can connect via ethernet cable. Most motherboards don't come with wifi and those that do are usually expensive. However, you can pick up a cheap $20 wireless adapter that connects via PCI-slot.

The build is good, although a 60GB SSD isn't much especially with increasing game sizes but get it if you want.
 
It's ok but quite old and doesn't have the best cable management features. Spend a few pennies more and get a Phantom 410 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146093

I think you're going to find that the 60GB SSD isn't a particularly great buy - you may find it too small. Best to drop it and put the money towards something else or get a 120GB drive. I tend to recommend 120GB as a minimum. That Kingston one isn't a particularly fast drive anyway.

Otherwise looks fine.
 
Yeah that SSD is better than the Kingston.

The PSU you've chosen is fine but you can probably save money by getting a Corsair CX600M instead. Modular PSUs allow you to remove cables from the power supply, non-modular ones don't.

Non-modular PSU:

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All cables are attached - they cannot be removed.


Modular/Semi-modular PSU:

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Some/all the cables can be removed.

I would always advise modular. For your build the Corsair CX600M will be ideal: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048
 
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