Need help with $2000 Gaming PC

[MercenaryBob135]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: the closer the better

BUDGET RANGE: US $2000 (maybe a little over if needed)

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, internet use, music

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, speakers, hp w2007 20 in. LCD monitor

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com is preffered

PARTS PREFERENCES: N'vidia based card, intel CPU

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I've managed to save up enough money for a new gaming rig. I would like to be able to max out any modern gen games (mostly fps) with a decent framerate. I realize the monitor isn't the best but it's all I have space for at the time. Thanks for any suggestions and advice.

 

[Proximon]

Well, $2000 is quite a bit to work with. How about we just lay out a system that will meet your needs, and then figure out where to improve after that.

Antec Twelvehundred and CP-850
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i7 920 and Asus P6T Deluxe V2
OCZ 6GB 1600Mhz Cas 7
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WD Caviar Black 1TB
DVD Burner
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XFX GTX 275 X2
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Noctua CPU cooler

 

[Proximon]

That looks to be about $1600 shipped.

I guess we had better throw in the OS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116677

One possible upgrade:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163114

 

[Zenthar]

With a resolution of "just" 1680x1050, I believe you can probably build a really great gaming machine for around 1250$. Just bank the difference and keep it toward occasional upgrades over the years like a DX11 GPU when they come-out and the next batch of i7 CPUs.

If you really want to spend the 2000$, either consider getting SSD and/or consider getting at least a 1920x1200 monitor (24") to justify the spending.

 

[MercenaryBob135]

thanks for the advice guys. just wanted to clarify that i have up to 2000 saved for this new pc. don't want to spend it all if i don't have to.