Alright, I need some suggestions in picking the right parts for a to build a new computer. I've already read the stickied guide on picking the right parts, but it sort of left a lot of blank parts. It's not just that though... if it were, I could probably manage on my own. It's the price gap between the US and Canada (yes, I live in Canada, and sometimes I wonder why) that's really putting me off. The 1250$ mid-range PC recommended by Tom's Hardware probably is worth more than 1250$ here, and some of the parts not may not even be available to me. Even though NewEgg Canada came out, which made it easier, prices were still pretty high, and availability was sometimes lacking. So basically what I'm asking is for some build suggestions that would fit into the mid-range computer section (I have around 1000$ to 1500$ CAD to spend, but that includes taxes and shipping, which makes it even worse since taxes and shipping are hiked up). You'll have to check the prices on NewEgg Canada, since like I said, prices can be drastically different, especially with more expensive parts. Do not worry about peripherals, the monitor, or the OS, since those are being covered by someone else. The computer has to be good for gaming, with TF2 and L4D being the main ones, but will still be good for HL2:EP3, and support them at at least 1440 * 900 on the best settings, with some FPS to spare. It won't be doing much else than that, other than some light work from time to time, and playing a few movies. Needs to fit in a mid-tower. Hard drive space isn't an issue, I have a large USB hard drive. Blu-ray... fit it in there if you think it's worth it. Power isn't an issue either, it can suck as much as it wants from my outlet. If you can, although I have no problem with ATI, I do prefer NVIDIA for the video card (my current computer is using a GeForce 5200FX, and I can manage TF2, so I respect NVIDIA for that). No need for SLI or Crossfire, so that shouldn't affect mobo choice.
Oh, and here's a look at my attempt:
CoolerMaster RC-690 Case - 99.99 CAD
Corsair 650TX PSU - 123.39 CAD
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 - 209.99 CAD
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro - 46.49 CAD
EVGA 750i - 187.49 CAD
EVGA 9800 GT Superclocked - 168.99 CAD
G.Skill 2*2GB DDR2 800 5-5-5-15 Memory - 57.49 CAD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA HD - 68.99 CAD
Lite-On 22X DVD Burner - 26.03 CAD
(Everything priced at Newegg.ca)
You guys could probably think of something to add to that, or make a new list entirely. Remember, it's gotta be between 1000$ and 1500$ AFTER taxes and shipping & handling.
Oh, and here's a look at my attempt:
CoolerMaster RC-690 Case - 99.99 CAD
Corsair 650TX PSU - 123.39 CAD
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 - 209.99 CAD
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro - 46.49 CAD
EVGA 750i - 187.49 CAD
EVGA 9800 GT Superclocked - 168.99 CAD
G.Skill 2*2GB DDR2 800 5-5-5-15 Memory - 57.49 CAD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA HD - 68.99 CAD
Lite-On 22X DVD Burner - 26.03 CAD
(Everything priced at Newegg.ca)
You guys could probably think of something to add to that, or make a new list entirely. Remember, it's gotta be between 1000$ and 1500$ AFTER taxes and shipping & handling.
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