PC build (new builder)

[xenergy]

I am looking for a nice gaming computer for under $1000
i have found some parts that look good. i know that newegg has better prices. i just would like some input about the parts i have picked out...if u have any suggestions about what parts to get or not to get than i would be thankful. If u want to give a the web addresses for any parts that are suggested that would be nice too.


MOTHERBOARD: Asus P7P55D Pro Intel P55 Core i5 / i7 LGA1156 DDR3 ATX
http://www.centralcomputers.com/commerce/ccp72748--asus-p7p55d-pro-intel-p55-core-i5---i7-lga1156-d-p7p55d_pro-motasup7p02r.htm

PROCESSOR: .Intel Core i7 Quad 860 2.8Ghz 8MB Cache 95W (LGA 1156) or .Intel Core i5-670 3.46GHz 4MB L3 Cache 733 73W LGA1156
http://www.centralcomputers.com/commerce/ccc1567-intel-socket-lga1156-28lynnfield29-intel-lga1156-intel-socket-lga1156-cpu-cpu-intel-cpu-cpu-intel-lynnfield.htm

RAM: i would like 2GB DDR3 1600MHz for a cheap price

Power supply:If anyone could tell me where to get a 700+WATT power supply

HARD DRIVE: Seagate 7200.12 ST3750528AS SATA2 750GB 3GB/S 7200RPM 32MB
http://www.centralcomputers.com/commerce/ccp71445--seagate-7200-12-st3750528as-sata2-750gb-3gb-s-72-st3750528as-drisea3750fs.htm

OPTICAL DRIVE: if any one could point out a good place to get one.

VIDEO CARD: .eVGA Geforce 9800GT 512MB DDR3 PCI-E2.0 HDCP HDTV 512-N973T
http://www.centralcomputers.com/commerce/ccp70450--evga-geforce-9800gt-512mb-ddr3-pci-e2-0-hdcp-hdt-512-p3-n973-tr-vgaevga9805r.htm

CASE:.#CM64 Cooler Master SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Storm Scout w/o PS Blk
http://www.centralcomputers.com/commerce/ccp71231--23cm64-cooler-master-sgc-2000-kkn1-gp-storm-scout-sgc-2000-kkn1-gp-cascm-sgc20r.htm

Cooling: .Zalman CNPS10X QUIET CPU Cooler for LGA1156,1366,775,AM3/2+
http://www.centralcomputers.com/commerce/ccp72541--zalman-cnps10x-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-lga1156-1366-cnps10x-cpuzzzcfz26r.htm

 

[ramcrazy360]

That build seems a little imbalanced, i would either drop down to a core i5 or go for a more powerful video card. The 9800gt is a pretty outdated card. If your looking for a gaming pc under $1000, your going to want to go i5.

 

[vanbroeK]

Yeah drop the i7 for the i5 or even go AMD and bring up the GPU to at least a 4850. Also you don't need such a powerful PSU as it will be a waste of money. I would suggest a LiteON optical drive as they are cheap and run very well.

 

[lothdk]

As others have said, your build seems rather unbalanced for a gaming PC.

What monitor do you intend to use (resolution) and should that be included in the budget? What about an OS?