Help with 1k gaming build

[juntaozhu15]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: next 2 weeks

BUDGET RANGE: 1k before Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, School, Surfing the Web

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD/ATI

OVERCLOCKING: No

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe (although I want to start with just 1 Card)

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920X1080

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like to fit a 5850 and a 21-22 in 1920x1080 monitor into this build, Also I need around $40-$50 set aside for a keyboard+mouse

 

[MadAdmiral]

CPU: X3 425 $70
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-790XTA-UD4 $125 after rebate
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 2x2 GB 1600 mhz CAS Latency 7 $115
GPU/PSU: HD 5850 and Antec Earthwatts 650W $355
HDD: Seagate 7200.12 500 GB $55
Case/Optical: Coolermaster 690 and cheap SATA DVD burner $72
Monitor: Asus 23" 1080p $180 after rebate

Total: $952

 

[xurwin]

mobo:ASUS M4A79XTD EVO
gpu:his 5850
ram:gskill ripjaw
hsf:cm hyper 212
case:antec 300
psu:ocz modz 700w
dvd:any cheap optical drive
hdd:samsung spinpoint 500gb
monitor:acer 23
cpu:amd dened 955

over budget T_T its the best i can do. or just go with mad admiral's build. $1,117.88

 

[juntaozhu15]

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