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Hello, I am looking to build my first ever PC and I need some advice. First what kinds of tools do I need to build a pc? just a screwdriver or do I need more?
These are the parts that I'm looking at using

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and I would like to make is similar to the one in this video (where I got the parts from)

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I plan on running Overwatch, CSGO, War Thunder, and Battlefield 1 when it comes out. I would like to run on epic or ultra graphics for all games and I would like to know if I would need to upgrade or downgrade this build to make that happen. Also what's a good monitor to run these parts with the games listed above?

Thanks for your help everyone!
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First of all you'll need some glasses to see yours parts list.




second of all

What is your budget and currency? (Pound sign does not work normally, use GBP abbreviation)
Do you need a monitor? What resolution?
Do you need a keyboard?
Do you need a mouse?
Do you need an operating system?
What will you use the PC for?
Do you want to overclock?
What's the PC being used for?
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My budget is around 600-800 USD
I have a very old monitor but I think I should get a new one I was hoping you could suggest a resolution.
I have both a keyboard and mouse
I do need an OS I plan on running windows 10
I plan on running Overwatch, CSGO, Warthunder, and Battlefield 1 when it comes out
I'm not too familiar with overclocking so I'm not sure if that's what I want
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For your budget the only resolution i'd be going for is 1080p. But you will want a quality one.

I'm going to jump on the bandwagon and lick his bum bum,

but wait for '13' to post. I'm a bit rusty with my parts lists atm due to being AFK for a while aha.
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CPU Cooler: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($112.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($254.98 @ Newegg)
Case: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
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Total: $816.58

If you need it cheaper, you can get a 240GB SSD instead, and/or drop the cooler since its not necessary immediately. For the monitor, 1080p is your best bet for the budget. I would however, recommend 2560x1080. It will cost an extra $70-$90 and I wouldn't suggest it if you have to sacrifice components elsewhere.

2560x1080;
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CPU: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($110.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($193.39 @ PCM)
Total: $778.21

You have to get a smaller SSD, no CPU cooler and a 3GB GTX 1060 instead of the 6GB to fit the monitor within budget. However, the 2560x1080 monitor is great, and it has a 75Hz refresh rate.
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