SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT:gaming gaming gaming
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard mouse monitor speakers
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg
PARTS PREFERENCES: amd is cheaper
OVERCLOCKING:later on yes when i have more money
SLI OR CROSSFIRE later on yes when i have more money
MONITOR RESOLUTION:either 1024x768 or 1600x1200 depending on what game
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: needs to play team fortress 2 for now but also needs to be able to be easily upgraded in the futer so as to add another gpu and overclock for newer games
Going crossfire in the future it going to cause you to go a bit over your budget, but this should be a very upgradeable build. You should also be able to OC the CPU to 3GHZ+ on stock cooling. https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/ [...] D=10180645 Be sure to use the promo code on the 4850
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