Hey guys, just a quick update.
I got all the parts and put them together between yesterday and today. It did take me several hours (which I expected since I really had no clue what I was doing). First about 10 attempted startups resulted in nothing. No lights, nada. Turns out for some reason I had unplugged the power supply from the motherboard. Immediately after that, boom, everything worked perfect. Loaded every component perfectly as it should.
Took about 5 minutes to install windows 8. Had a little issue with text being really blurry, but a windows update fixed that.
Some quick add-ons:
Keyboard: I bought a Logitech K800 for $80. I went to Best Buy and tested all their keyboards out and was addicted to this thing.
Wifi Adapter: I got a Netgear N600 for $40. I wasn't even going to get a wifi adapter, but after plugging my internet cable into the wall, it turns out our owner just has cable going through the house, not internet (not a big deal as I prefer the convenience of wifi anyways)
Headset: I used to have a Creative headset with my laptop that I paid $50 for and lasted like 2 years. Unfortunately I tripped over the cable a few months ago which destroyed the usb thingy on it. I wound up getting a Plantronics Gamescon 780 for $50 at Best Buy. It also came with some $15 game download for free.
Fans: I already knew from the getgo when my case only came with one fan I would need more (that one is a 120mm located on lower front of case). I ordered 2 extra blue led 120 mm fans that I will be mounting on the top of my case. They cost like $9 each.
So all in all, the computer itself ran about $750, but with additional components, it will be $940.
I really appreciate the help guys, you really let me put together what I think is a hell of a machine (It is SOOOOO fast).
Money can't buy happiness. Just video games, which make me happy.
