APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: First week of the new year.
BUDGET RANGE: I would like to stay under $800 if possible.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, surfing the internet, general use.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor, OS, Keyboard, Mouse
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg or any reputable site.
PARTS PREFERENCES: I'm thinking of going with Intel but I am not averse to being persuaded otherwise if the value is right.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe in the future.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'm ultimately looking to build a PC that will handle games like Dragon Age, Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, and Call of Duty at max settings with no problem.
I don't really know where to start with this build, especially when it comes to choosing a good GPU. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any comments and advice and have a happy new year.
BUDGET RANGE: I would like to stay under $800 if possible.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, surfing the internet, general use.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor, OS, Keyboard, Mouse
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg or any reputable site.
PARTS PREFERENCES: I'm thinking of going with Intel but I am not averse to being persuaded otherwise if the value is right.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe in the future.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'm ultimately looking to build a PC that will handle games like Dragon Age, Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, and Call of Duty at max settings with no problem.
I don't really know where to start with this build, especially when it comes to choosing a good GPU. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any comments and advice and have a happy new year.