First time builder. Advice needed.

[Wfs0801]

Hello,

I'm extremely new when it comes to computers when it comes to how they work, and their components. I've been thinking about buying a new computer to accommodate the few games I currently play (Minecraft, RS, LoL) as well as be powerful enough to run newer games from Steam, should I choose to go down that route. My new PC will also be used for College, which I start in the coming months, as well as video editing/uploading.

That being said, I've been doing some research and have come to the conclusion that it's cheaper to build a PC than buy one. The only problem is that until this morning I didn't even know that power supply made a difference, that's just how uneducated I am in this aspect. After reading a bit, I found a (seemingly) good build on a $600 budget. This is kind of perfect for me as it would leave room to still buy 2 matching monitors in my budget.

The build is the $600 build in this article:
http://lifehacker.com/5840963/the-best-pcs-you-can-build-for-600-and-1200

Is this indeed a good build for the possibility of gaming, along with schoolwork and video streaming/editing/uploading? If not, help along the road would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Cisco001]

That $600 build is OK, but personally would make few changes

RAM - 2 x 4GB
PSU - get CX500 such that you have head room for overclock

 

[sk8termatt]

For the games you have listed: Minecraft, LoL, and runescape, that computer should suite your needs. It should be good for schoolwork, and some basic video editing and streaming. Although you may need a more powerful graphics card (or sli) if you plan on using more than one monitor.

 

[spirit]

That $600 build is OK, but personally would make few changes

RAM - 2 x 4GB
PSU - get CX500 such that you have head room for overclock

Actually the build looks pretty good and I'd probably get a CX600M.

I'd probably get a Corsair 200R or 300R instead of the Tempest.

But other than that, it's cool.