I Require halp....no i'm serious, custom computer builders take a look...

Hello everyone, Recently I decided that the time is nigh to aquire a new computer, however i do plan to custom build it as i would like soemthign that can compete with the horror that is Moores law?
So, I would like to know from the custom computer afficianados what it actually is I require to create a computer. I know the obvious, like a case, power supply, ram, fans, motehrboard etc, however, i'm not quite sure exactly what is needed.

Once I get an awenser to this, I plan on finding all the parts making a list and gettign feedback again.
Appreciate the help
         ~Forte

You should say what you can re-use from your current computer =o

Here's a user-friendly picture plentiful guide to actual building: http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/26986920

If you got a real life friend who has experience building computers you could ask him to help you too.

Appreciate the help, if the question ends up needing to be asked, the only thing i can reuse form my computer is the hard drives, possibly the power supply but I doubt it.

If your power supply is old, it should be replaced. Recycling them, while cost effective, is a very bad idea. That shit is truly the life and soul of any computer, and having a shitty or old one will lead to damage all up and down the street on every component on your computer.

The power supply was slightly upgraded last year, however I highly doubt that it will have enough voltage to run a new motherboard, graphics card and whatever else the computer needs combined

Here's a good article on power supplies: http://www.anandtech.com/show/2624/1

If you bought a power supply last year I'd expect it to be fine. What model power supply is?

Its an ultra LS 400?

Here's the starter question;

How much are you looking to spend here?

Sicne I don't need hard drives or moniters, or keyboards, I considered anywhere from 800-1200

Heres what I have

MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti Twin Frozr II OC 880MHZ 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini-HDMI DX11 PCI- *IR-$9*

Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB

MSI P67A-GD53 (B3) P67 ATX LGA1155 DDR3 2PCI-E16 3PCI-E 2PCI SLI CrossFireX SATA3 USB *IR-$3*

Mushkin Enhanced Silverline Stiletto 8GB 2X4GB PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 Dual Channel Memory Kit

Seasonic S12II 620W EPS12V 20/24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 80+ Bronze 6+8PIN PCI-E W/ 120MM Fan

Samsung SH-S223C 22X DVD Writer SATA Black Retail

Antec Sonata IV ATX Mid Tower Quiet Case 3X5.25 4X3.5 1X2.5IN 620W USB 3.0 120MM Fan - Black

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64BIT DVD OEM

the total is $1139.97
Anything I'm missing?

Keep in mind I don't really need ahrd drives, And I opted for the 620 W powersupply sicne i didnt think my current oen would work.

if you want a stupidly overpriced machine you don't need unless you are doing something like 3d modeling or like high end cad work.

Thats over priced?
I will msot likely need this for 4 years, I'm not exactly sure what is need for my university course, but i am told it will involve either Cad or 3d Modeling. Besides, I'd really liek to be able to play new games.

Ignore Strike.

I haven't looked for new hardware in a while so I'll probably not be as helpful, but:

That should be fine for four years.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610
This EVGA GTX 560 Ti is the same price as that MSI, but slightly more powerful.

Maybe you should probably get a higher wattage PSU. I'm not too sure, though. Depending on the amount of HDDs and peripherals you use, it may not be enough.

Alright, Thanks, In all seriousness I just picked the 620W becuase it was higher than 400.

Alright, Thanks, In all seriousness I just picked the 620W becuase it was higher than 400.

Erm, doesn't that case come with a power supply?

i don't know : O