First time at building a PC | Need HELP!

CalumRobertson · 22 Jul 2014 at 20:46

Hey there everyone! Pretty much I am looking to make my own PC and I have minimal knowledge on what parts I should get etc. I started looking at computer cases which I thought would be a good start to start of at and found two I really like which are BitFenix Phenom MATX Cube Case http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-147-BX&groupid=2362&catid=1850&subcat=0

NZXT Phantom 410 Enthusiast Midi Tower Case - Black/White
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-080-NX

Two very different cases and I really like them both so any suggestions would be much appreciated!

This is where I need help, I have very little knowledge about the parts so I thought if I tell you a little about what I need it for you guys can hopefully help me

I recently got new internet so I was hoping to start streaming games online which I have been looking at for a while but unfortunately I don't have the greatest computer to do so. I play many games ranging from Counter Strike to League of Legends to Titanfall and I would love to play on the higher settings of these games.

If you can spare like 3 minutes of your day to leave a response it would be much appreciated. I am looking forward to my first build and I would like to learn aswell so I can assist my friends if they ever decide to do this too.

Edit - I have decided to go for the NZXT Phantom 410 Enthusiast Midi Tower Case - Black/White Would appreciate help on getting parts for my project as I previously stated I am not the greatest at this.

BattFink · 22 Jul 2014 at 20:59

What kind of budget have you got in mind?

Tohrazer · 22 Jul 2014 at 21:10

my signature link might give you some ideas of what your money can buy for you

CalumRobertson · 22 Jul 2014 at 21:15

Ideally I was looking to spend between £600 - £1200 but the cheaper the better as I need to buy two monitors as well.

CalumRobertson · 23 Jul 2014 at 06:39

After some thought last night I decided to opt for the NZXT case for ease ad wad advised the bitfinix is a hard case to start with.

gerico · 23 Jul 2014 at 10:02

CalumRobertson said:
After some thought last night I decided to opt for the NZXT case for ease ad wad advised the bitfinix is a hard case to start with.

They are good cases from what ive seen, itll serve you well

MichaelAwkward · 23 Jul 2014 at 12:24

I would advise the Prodigy (in a colour with a mesh front panel) over the Phenom for better airflow. They're the same case internally. Having said that though, there's no reason to get a small case like that unless you're moving it around often/haven't got much space for a tower.

CalumRobertson · 23 Jul 2014 at 15:10

MichaelAwkward said:
I would advise the Prodigy (in a colour with a mesh front panel) over the Phenom for better airflow. They're the same case internally. Having said that though, there's no reason to get a small case like that unless you're moving it around often/haven't got much space for a tower.

Ha thanks for your input but I already decided agaisnt the Phenom and I am going for the NZXT Phantom 410 Enthusiast Midi Tower Case. I made an edit in my original post now so people can see that easier, but thanks for your input man! May I ask if you can advise me on what parts I should get as it would be appreciated

lee32uk · 23 Jul 2014 at 16:10

Are the 2 monitors required within the budget ? Are you gaming on just the one monitor ? (Dual monitor gaming is pretty awkward)

Do you need the operating system ?

Also do you need mouse/keyboard/speakers etc ?

CalumRobertson · 23 Jul 2014 at 16:45

lee32uk said:
Are the 2 monitors required within the budget ? Are you gaming on just the one monitor ? (Dual monitor gaming is pretty awkward)

Do you need the operating system ?

Also do you need mouse/keyboard/speakers etc ?

The monitors are not within the set budget and nor is the mouse/keyboard/headset etc

Edit - One moniter would be used for gaming and the other one will be used for other stuff efc although being a freak that I am they would need to be the same brand if possible.