im sort of known as the computer guy around my middle school
here's some solid advice i tell everyone trying to build a new gaming pc:
1. do not build it yourself, you will mess it up and all the money you put in will be wasted
2. you will look like a fag if you get a desktop, always always buy a laptop for mobility, pull your new gaming machine out in class and you'll be turning heads for sure XDDDDD
3. always buy big name brands for maximum security: alienware, dell, hp etc
4. go big or go home, if youre not willing to put in at least 1500 dont bother, youre better off just buying a fucking smart phone and playing clash of clans
if you follow all these rules you will have a nice experience
for a first timer i recommend the Alienware 18 HD Gaming Laptop: http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-18/p ... ienware-18
Take performance to the max with this fully customized and fully expanded Alienware 18 gaming powerhouse giving you enough power to decimate the competition.
hope this helped