That's YouTube time.
But I suggest NEVER making a new combination of parts. Look at these links.
1. http://imgur.com/gallery/Oe65L
2. https://www.reddit.com/r/PCMasterRace/wiki/builds
I see the 480GB SSD on sale today at Amazon. If you want an amazing experience get a SSD.
Hello,
I have been using CNET for a while now for my computing needs, but now that I'm ready to upgrade I figured I should join the community!
My previous computer lasted me around 9 years with minimal upgrades, but the time has come to replace it. I'm looking to build a new gaming PC with a budget of roughly $600. I've got some newer hard drives that I plan on keeping, so that won't be necessary.
So, I've got a couple of questions. I don't exactly want anyone to provide me with a build (although suggestions are welcome!). As I browsed Amazon and Newegg for parts, I came to a horrible realization. Despite buying the parts for that last computer, I've never really taken the time to learn how these things go together! I think I can install each part, but I don't know how to decide what motherboard and processor go well together. And from there, what RAM works with those parts? I'm sure there are plenty of resources online, but I figured since I was already here, it couldn't hurt to ask.
The other question I had is regarding those hard drives. I've got a 120 GB Kingston SSD and a 1 TB Western Digital HDD. The SSD has Windows 7 and basically nothing else on it. Will it require a fresh install with this new motherboard? I've heard both ways. I've moved a few times in the last few years and do not have my disk. If only this had happened a couple months earlier, I could have got 10!
Anyway, that's what I've got for now. Hopefully I did this right and thank you in advance for any help!

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