New Core i7 build gaming

I came $48.49 over your budget. As you said, this is just the computer. I didn't include a keyboard, mouse, OS or monitor...

MOBO, CPU & RAM Combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
* ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
* Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
* OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Retail

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
* Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
* XFX HD-487A-YHFC Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

HSF: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
* XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
* CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail

DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
* SAMSUNG DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223L LightScribe Support - OEM

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
* COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Thermal Compound: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
* Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM

Thanks but can you find a way to cut the budget by around $100???? If you can thanks.

Here is another Core i7 Build option.

ASRock X58 Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $169.99 (ETA:08/04/2009)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Combo RAM/CPU
1. OCZ Technology, Inc. OCZ3G1600LV6GK: $99.99
Free Shipping*
2. Intel BX80601920: $279.99
Free Shipping*
Combo Discount: -$12.00
Combo Price: $367.98
$10.00 Mail-In Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...

COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W $119.99 ($109.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate) Free Shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

XFX HD-485X-ZDFC Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 $117.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache $74.99 Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Scythe MUGEN-2 SCMG-2000 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler - Retail $36.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

OCZ OCZTFRZTC Freeze Extreme Thermal Conductivity Compound - Retail $5.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Above parts add up to $993.61 before Shipping costs and Mail In Rebates.

Mouse/KB, Monitor and OS costs below.

Ideazon MERC Black USB Wired Ergonomics Keyboard, GM-200 Mouse and Headset Gaming Pack - Retail $42.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

ASUS VH226H 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen 16:9 Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor Built in Speakers $169.99 ($149.99 after $20.00 Mail-In Rebate) Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

For OS I would suggest downloading Windows7 RC 64-bit (which is free) and before March of 2010 buy this version when you have the funds.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/download...

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Full - Retail $199.99 Free Shipping* (Release Date:10/22/2009)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


Hope this helps you out some.

Yoosty's build is about as cheap you want to go before you effect the gaming performance at 1900x1080... IMO   With the 4850, you will not be able to run games at max settings as easily you would with the 4870.

The only thing I see with Yoosty's build to help cut cost a little would to pick up the Cooler Master Elite 355 case but I really won't recommend it.

Thank you Tecmo34

The only way I could see getting any cheaper and to use better Graphic card would be for OP to wait until the Core i5 comes out around Mid October thru December..