Gaming PC for $1000~

[missil8]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: As soon as I find a build that works

BUDGET RANGE: Around $1000 After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, movies, surfing the web

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: http://www.newegg.ca/ http://ncix.com/

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada

PARTS PREFERENCES: I am no expert here, so I will let you decide The best parts for the price.

OVERCLOCKING: No

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1600x900

Thanks

 

[MadAdmiral]

CPU/Mobo: X4 955 and Gigabyte GA-790XTA-UD4 $308
RAM: G.Skill Eco 2x2 GB 1600 mhz CAS Latency 7 $123
GPU: HD 5850 $305
HDD: Seagate 7200.12 500 GB $60
PSU: Antec Earthwatts 650W $90
Case: Coolermaster 690 $80
Optical: Cheap SATA DVD burner $25

Total: $991

 

[missil8]

Thanks for the quick response. In your opinion will this build last a little while, would it be worth spending a little more? I am on a pretty tight budget, but a good quality fair lifetime machine is what I am ultimately looking for.

 

[MadAdmiral]

I would say that this build would likely last without an upgrade for at least a couple of years. That said, it's an easy build to upgrade. The board supports Crossfire, so you can stick a second 5850 in it. The case is big enough that it can fit larger cards if you go that route. The motherboard also supports USB 3/SATA III, so it can last for a while once the newer drives and devices once they come out. Also, it will support future AMD CPUs as well, though you might have to upgrade the BIOS.

 

[missil8]

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