~$1200 Gaming PC

[RIOTinYOURcity]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Black Friday

BUDGET RANGE: $1,000 - $1,300

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Home Entertainment, Surfing, Torrents, Workstation

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I need EVERYTHING!

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Anywhere as long as I save some $$$

PARTS PREFERENCES: Quality at a reasonable price

OVERCLOCKING: Yes (They will be releasing the Xiggy S1283 brackets for 1156 soon so I'm safe on the buy)

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably when the 5850 starts to slip but that won't be for awhile.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1080 at least

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This will be my first build and I think the core i5 is the way to go for me. I'm not a huge multitasker but I may use 2-3 apps at once from time to time. Also if you guys have a favorite case feel free to share your opinion as I'm reduced to selecting the HAF 922 for its price/performance but I'm not too thrilled on the looks. I the CM Cosmos but its too expensive. If you guys can find a bargain price for the CM Cosmos I'll be very happy!!

Here is what I have tucked away in my wishlist. Feel free to discuss.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=7741069

Thanks in advance!

 

[Proximon]

It's a very nice list. All great choices.

Try one of the newer CM cases for a good compromise in looks and cooling:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000007&Description=cooler%20master%20storm&name=Computer%20Cases