$1200 Gaming PC

[Minonovo]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Up to 2 months, depending on price BUDGET RANGE: $1200 Before Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming, watching movies, surfing the internet

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: mouse, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: 24" LCD, Full Tower Case, 850W PSU (modular not needed)

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080, 1920x1200 if it can fit in the range.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Future-proof is where I want it to be at, doesn't need to be SLI/Crossfire right away. I'm not afraid of using a bit of elbow grease to tweak settings. I have a build in mind already made, but it's $150 over-budget.

Thanks for any help.

 

[batuchka]

$100 OS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
$190 23.6" LCD Free Ship
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009252
$898AR tower

$1188AR Grand Total

 

[Minonovo]

$100 OS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
$190 23.6" LCD Free Ship
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009252
$898AR tower
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q205/batuchka/Untitled-159.jpg
$1188AR Grand Total

I appreciate the build, but it has a smaller PSU and Tower than what I was looking for. I'll keep the suggestions in mind though.

 

[batuchka]

You are welcomed ^^

 

[Minonovo]

Do I absolutely need a 5870, or would a Sapphire 5850 Toxic be enough?

 

[batuchka]

A better GPU is always a wise choice for a gaming rig ^^

 

[Minonovo]

Would the XFX HD-587X-ZNFV Radeon HD 5870 fit in a mid-tower case? I'm considering using a smaller case if it wouldn't affect performance and heat too much. Be mindful that I live in Florida, so my house can get to about 90F+ if the AC breaks.

Also, would it be a good idea to post the build that I was thinking of doing?

 

[batuchka]

I have compiled a list of casings based on the user experience/verification of several hardware forums here:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2580649
List of Cases that fit a 5870

 

[Minonovo]

Have you heard anything on the Storm Scout for size verification? I know somebody told me on another forum they could fir a 470 in it, but I don't know how large it is.

EDIT: NVM, I found that without modifications, you can't fit the 5870's into the Storm Scout. It's a bummer, but at least I know that.