Looking for a good Gaming rig for $1000-$1100

[imogen]

Hi everyone, I'm new here, heard that this forum offered great help, so I decided to join and seek some much-needed advice . This would be my virgin attempt at assembling my own desktop.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: The sooner the better

BUDGET RANGE: US$1000-1100

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Might be sticking with my current Compaq keyboard unless i have left over budget

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: No preference

PARTS PREFERENCES: No preference, but wouldn't mind having a nice, large monitor.

OVERCLOCKING: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Don't know much about this

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

I'm an about-average game user, so I don't need top-of-the-line processors/graphics or such. My main purpose for the desktop would be for it to run most games like COD, Warcraft, Sims3 smoothly without hiccup, and one that hopefully would be able to carry me into the next couple of years - service-wise.

I have not selected any parts yet, so if you'd like, you can recommend anything you'd think fits best to my needs. Thanks in advance for all the help!

 

[gkay09]

CPU + Mobo -
Get this combo from the list -
Combo Items : Gigatyte GA-P55M-UD4 - i5 750
Original Price: $355.98
You Saved: $16.00
Combo Price: $339.98
Free Shipping
http://www.ewiz.com/combo.php?cat_id=370

RAM
.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 CAS 7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231276

HDD -
Samsung F3 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

CASE + PSU -
Antec 300 + Antec TP 550
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.245596

DVD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

Monitor -
ASUS VH226H Black 21.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236051

Graphics card -
XFX HD 4890
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150359

Total - $1000 | $980 Including rebates.

If you want more HDD space -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284

Hope these help..

 

[imogen]

Hi, thanks much for the reply. So the parts of this build won't conflict with each other would it?

 

[emyyhh]

The parts wouldn't conflict - generally people on here know what their talking about! gkay09's build is really good, and will result in a great gaming machine. The i5 processor is brand new this week and packs a good punch. The graphics card is also very powerful and will max all your games with ease. By building this yourself you're probably saving $1000 compared to a shop equivalent. The only thing I could think to add would be an aftermarket CPU cooler as this will make your CPU run cooler (duh!) as well as provide you with the possibility of overclocking should you desire.

As this is your first time building make sure you feel confident before you dive in. Building yourself is not hard, and can be very enjoyable (that's the true nerd in me speaking) but must be done with care!

 

[core i7 ownage]

Imogen, On other thread, you said you were not from US, so, Newegg is not for you unless there's no other way. So tell your country, we will find best website for you.

 

[imogen]

Thanks for the info!

core i7 ownage: I'm from Singapore, know any good sites?

 

[gkay09]

If am not wrong, the hardware prices in Singapore are not costly as in other places...
So the above prices in USD, when converted to SGD should give be similar maybe just few $$ more as not counting in the combo discounts...
I found this info...well you must be aware of these places...
http://www.best-singapore-vacation.com/3-best-places-to-buy-computer-hardware-in-singapore.html

 

[imogen]

Yup i've been checking out the prices of the parts suggested, thanks for all the help once again.

 

[dragoon190]

Yeah, check Fuwell or Bellsystems for the price list. They're both located in SLS and are of the more reputable ones.

http://fuwell.com.sg/uploads/misc/Fuwell1209.pdf

http://bellsystems.com.sg

An i5 system would cost about the same as a Phenom II 955, depending on your choice of MB.

As for the peripherals like monitor, keyboard, etc. well, you've just missed the Singapore IT fair by a day... and I heard people get some pretty good deals over there.