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[EmergencyFan97]

I'm looking to start building my own desktop at some point in the not-too-far future. I want to be able to run most games on high settings, but I don't know what parts are best or anything like that. Assembling it won't be a problem, I have a few friends I can "motivate" to help me do that part.

So, if anyone could suggest parts (I'll need everything), or even forums for computer building and such, that would be fantastic.

[MedicalByte]

I've found this website to be pretty handy for getting a general idea of compatible parts and what-not. There are also plenty of custom-pc people there to get lots of good advice from. You could also check out previously built builds to get some ideas and tips.

http://pcpartpicker.com/

[Ace]

Last time I used pcpartspicker my order summed up to $11,000...good site though I'll also recommend it.

[WildcatsMike]

Get a GTX 760 graphics card. Amazing card for the price. Highly recommend it. Just got mine in today from Newegg.

[ItsLeandro]

Get a GTX 760 graphics card. Amazing card for the price. Highly recommend it. Just got mine in today from Newegg.

Yep, I can recommend the GTX 760 too

[Seluryar]

If you want to play everything on high settings, then you should be looking to pay $300 for the CPU and $300 for the video card

[NYCEmergencyServices]

i have an IBUYPOWER that cost $700 on newegg.com its discounted now i think and i can run any EM4 Mod at all high settings

[WildcatsMike]

My friend rumors he saw a $700 store bought somewhere that was amazing. Unconfirmed.

 

(Manufacturer) GTX 780

Intel i7 (model)

16GB RAM

 

Will see if I can find it, as that is a heck of a deal if it's true.

[EmergencyFan97]

Revisiting this topic.  Currently, I'm looking to run modded Skyrim on ultra as well as newer games on high/ultra.  I'm looking at getting a GTX 780 graphics card, and I've got 8 GB of RAM as a hard drive.  However, I have no idea on what kind of CPU, motherboard, or anything else to get.  Suggestions?

 

So I did some research, and I think I've settled on an Intel core i5-4690k CPU.  It's decently priced and it seems to be an excellent processor for the price.

[Chris07]

The i5 4690k is a good choice.

Honestly, get a GTX 970. It's a better value than a GTX 780.
If your going to put money into your graphics card (which is important if you want to run most games in High detail) then spend the extra couple $$ on a current generation card.

Don't cheap out on the graphics card if high detail gameplay is your goal. While a last generation GFX card can play current games on highest settings, it might not next year. The extra $30 for a current generation card buys you at least another year or two of future proofing.

[Rescue48]

The i5 4690k is a good choice.

Honestly, get a GTX 970. It's a better value than a GTX 780.
If your going to put money into your graphics card (which is important if you want to run most games in High detail) then spend the extra couple $$ on a current generation card.

Don't cheap out on the graphics card if high detail gameplay is your goal. While a last generation GFX card can play current games on highest settings, it might not next year. The extra $30 for a current generation card buys you at least another year or two of future proofing.

So true. I can already notice my GTX 660 is struggling to keep up with the new games.

[Handsup!]

A 780 is a lot for Skyrim, even ENB ultra. However, it's not to the point where you shouldn't buy it; the 780 is extremely versatile as it has the newer gen features such as Shadowplay, better PhysX, nicer CUDA cores etc. That, and it's a high end card that could probably max out GTA V 2 times over, leaving it useful for a while, compared to AMD, whose cards tend to die off quite fast. A GTX 570 (my card) easily beats a 7850 performance wise for half the price. 

 

Generally speaking, the i5 series is a good place to start. 3770k, and the 4960k (which is extremely good value, it's a high end CPU at an enthusiast price). I sense you're not really on a tight budget here so the 4960k is the better choice. Motherboard isn't too important, some good brands are ASRock, MSI, Gigabyte, etc. HyperX is a good brand of RAM; if you can, get some 1600/1800mhz stuff, and about 8GBs of it. Any more is unneeded for gaming, but may help if you're into video work. Some extras include a GOOD (no cheap shit) PSU, try and get a 'Modular' one, with a single 12v rail. It needs to be at least 700w for a rig like that, I would say. Seasonic and Corsair make good PSUs, Corsair being a better budget option however these aren't as reliable. Have you got experience with PCs?