How do you build a Reasonable gaming computer?

Question

so I want to build my own computer because frankly i'm tired of the expensive paper weights the computer companies turn out but i have near to no experience with building computers. so here is a list of things i hope you guys can help me out with but first i should say my price range.
800 dollars is awesome
1000 dollars i can do
1500 is the limit

some general questions I'd like too know are how can you tell what different processors and graphic cards are better?

how do you know what each piece is compatible with and what its not compatible with?

do you need to have any special equipment other than screwdrivers when putting a computer together?

Should i add anything in so its easier to upgrade my computers hardware later on?

Is there anything thats optional when putting everything together but ill probably regret later on not having?(my only real purpose on this is games)

And finally is there a case i can alter in case some pieces don't fit

keep in mind i have no preferences for the specific brands of hardware pieces as long as the cost doesn't exceed 1,500 American dollars in total

robert_h · Accepted Answer

I've done my latest build just a few hours ago for around $900 and it will be perfect for you.

this is the parts list for a good gaming computer (better than prebuilt from any PC company)
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Vdpb

your other questions:
how can you tell what different processors and graphic cards are better?
experience (many years)

how do you know what each piece is compatible with and what its not compatible with?
also experience or using the above pcpartpicker site, this prevent from choosing incompatible parts

do you need to have any special equipment other than screwdrivers when putting a computer together?
no, normally not

should i add anything in so it's easier to upgrade my computers hardware later on?
choosing the right platform (motherboard) is the best precondition for an easy upgrade later on

is there anything that's optional when putting everything together but i'll probably regret later on not having?
yes, a Solid State Drive (SSD) for the operating system and the frequently used programs for a fast access. transfering the OS and programs later from a hard drive to an SSD is quite complicated

is there a case I can alter in case some pieces don't fit?
no! choose the right case from the beginning

a tip for building a computer
reading the descriptions coming with the components is very helpful, especially the ones of the motherboard, the graphics card and the case.
on the other hand you can find tons of videos on youtube "how to build a gaming PC"

jerry t · Answer

Those are a lot of questions to cover in this forum. I would suggest that you watch this youtube video and some of the other ones on the same channel. He explains very clearly how to build a computer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_7MbLxKRC4

If you want to follow up you can reach me through the yahoo answers email.

? · Answer

Join a Forum like part picker you can build a computer and then post to see what others think here is a build .
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2TWex

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