$1500 Gaming Computer New, help.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: ASAP- 1 Month

BUDGET RANGE: 1000-2000

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

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Moniter, I'll probably end up buying on locally.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: My first time making, so newegg?

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel I-7, maybe 2 video cards, not sure?

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Not sure yet

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Basically I'm looking for a gaming desktop in range. A computer that can run Final Fantasy XIV smooth enough. Also, to be a bit quiet, and have a decent cooling system. I don't expect to get the best of the best with my price range, but possibly something good enough.

Cost: $1,478.88 (rough cost without using combo's on Newegg) Highend

• CPU: Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
• MOBO: EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX X58 SLI LE Intel Motherboard - Retail
• RAM: G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK - Retail
• HSF: XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
• PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail
• GPU: x2 EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
• DVD: SAMSUNG DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223L LightScribe Support - OEM
• Case: COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
• Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM

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Cost: $726.98 (rough cost without using combo's on Newegg) Lower end

• CPU: AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Retail
• MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
• RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK - Retail
• HSF: Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - Retail
• HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
• PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ... - Retail
• GPU: XFX HD-487A-ZHFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
• DVD: LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50 - OEM
• Case: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
• Thermal Compound: Comes with heatsink.

Both system will be adequete to run Final Fantasy XIV with a monitor at or below 1920x1200.

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wathman does bring up a good point on the new DX11 cards from ATI, as well.

I would go for tecmo's higher end build but only get 1 GTX275 for now. It will drop the build cost down below 1300 and still give you plenty of graphics power while saving you enough to upgrade to one of the new GPUs when they come out.

Unfortunately tecmo it seems that gskill kit is out of stock now too, all of the good DDR3 kits seem to be drying up.

Lets see if I can trim some fat off that Core i7 Build.

Check this Graphic Card/Mobo Combo deal that will save you $20.00.
1. EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $239.99 Free Shipping*

2. EVGA 121-BL-E756-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 Micro ATX SLI Micro Intel Motherboard - Retail 209.99

Combo Discount: -$20.00
Combo Price: $429.98
$20.00 Mail-In Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.230279

Next Combo for Graphic Card/CPU tht will save you $20.00.
1. EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $239.99 Free Shipping*

2. Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - $279.99 Free Shipping*

Combo Discount: -$20.00
Combo Price: $499.98
$20.00 Mail-In Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.228462

Combo Deal for OS/Case that will save you $15.00.
1. Microsoft Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit with free Windows 7 upgrade coupon 66I-03525: $109.99 Free Shipping*

2. Cooler Master HAF RC-922M-KKN1-GP: $99.99

Combo Discount: -$15.00
Combo Price: $194.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] 11-119-197

Get this Ram from Amazon.com it is over $30.00 cheaper then NewEgg has it.
OCZ OCZ3P1600LV6GK DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz 6GB Platinum XTC Triple Channel Kits $113.99 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-OCZ3P160 [...] 988&sr=8-1

PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W $119.99 ($99.99 after $20.00 Mail-In Rebate) Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006

HDD
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache $74.99 Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319

DVD Burner
SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner $28.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151187

CPU HSF Cooler
Scythe MUGEN-2 $36.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835185093

Items you will need.
Thermal Compound.
Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Retail $4.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835154003

You will need this 8-pin Power Extension Cable for most Cases that has Bottom Mounted PSU.
1ST PC CORP. 12" 8-pin EPS extension cable Model CB-8M-8F - Retail $8.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6812706004

Subtotal without MIR's being deducted or shipping costs = $1513.87
MIR's total $60.00
Total with MIR's deducted from Subtotal and before shipping costs = $1453.87

Hope this helps you out some..

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