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Hey everyone. I was just considering building a PC, rather than buying a Xbox or PlayStation...

So...

I have this case in mind: 

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It's the Phantom 820, by NZXT: http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/96-phantom-820-full-tower-caes.html

 

Anyway...

I want to build a computer for $1500 or less. Since I'm SUCH A NEWBIE, I was wondering, what would it take to build it? What kind of things can I be able to fit in, and what things. 

My target specs:

Core i7 (Haswell, if possible)

Liquid Cooling of some sort

A really good NVidia graphics card (Minimum 8GB GDDR5)

At least 8GB of ram

At least 1TB hard drive, and mayb some sort of SSD

Beyond that, IDK what other things there are. Maybe a good Asus motherboard... but the bottom line is, something to fill up the whole case+target specs+$1500 or less....

Of course, it doesn't have to be EXACTLY those specs, just around there.

Anyone who can give me advice: THANK YOU!! :awesome:

 

Here's the specs of the case:

Size Ultra Tower Model Number CA-PH820-W1 Glossy White
CA-PH820-M1 Matte Black
CA-PH820-G1 Gunmetal Drive Bays 4 EXTERNAL 5.25" DRIVE BAYS
6 INTERNAL 3.5" DRIVE BAYS
Screwless Rail Design Cooling System Top: 2x 200mm (One included) or 2x 140mm or 3x 120mm
Front: 1x 200mm (Included)
Bottom: 2x 140mm or 2x 120mm
Rear: 1x 140mm (included) or 1x 120mm height adjustable
Side: 1x 200mm (included)
Pivot: 1x 140mm or 1x 120mm internal pivot fan Filters Front (Included)
Top (Included)
Bottom Front (Included)
Bottom Rear (Included)
Side (Included) Radiator Support Top: 2x 140mm or 3x 120mm
Rear: 1x 140mm or 1x 120mm
Bottom: 2x 140mm or 2x 120mm
Pivot: 1x 140mm or 1x 120mm Clearance CPU Cooler 153mm / 183mm without fan
Video 333mm
Cable Management 34mm Dimensions 235mm (W) x 650mm (H) x 612mm (D) Material SECC Steel, ABS Plastic Motherboard Support E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, MICRO-ATX, Mini-ITX Expansion Slots 9 External Electronics 1 x Audio/Mic
4 USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0
Integrated HUE LED lighting system
SD Card Reader
4-channel 15-watt Fan Digital Controller Product Weight 15 kg Warranty 2 years

 

I love it!

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http://www.youtube.com/user/duncan33303

This channel has some pretty good PC builds you might like. I think he is making a $1500 build soon.

Already seen the $1500 build...

Not what I want, really. I actually may have it cheaper with Alienware, than a homemade one...

IDK, for now, I'm thinking of my own.

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I have a phantom 820 case and I will have to warn you it is big. :3

 

 

 

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:gsd:

Wonder who talked you slightly into that ;)

 

I have the same case, and similar sort of specs that you require.

I'll help you if needed, send me a PM and I'll see what I can advise.

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The case I'd recommend is the Cooler Master HAF 932. It's B.A. looking, and it has all the space you need, while not being quite as big. I have this case, it's not really too big, plus it has the best cooling on the market.

I understand that you like it...

And I respect that...

But in MY opinion, it just isn't my taste.

Actually, I've thinking about the Corsair Obsidian series...

Then again, maybe it's just easier to get an Alienware desktop...

Because I really admire their quality.

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