First time building a gaming comp!!!!

[varexe]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within this week

BUDGET RANGE: 800-900 maybe if necessary can go up to 1000

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

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Speakers, mouse, OS.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com or tigerdirect.com since those are the only sites I know

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: I heard Intel is better then AMD so maybe the processor should be Intel.

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: (Not sure what this is)

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080 unless I can find a good 1920x1200 at a reasonable price.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I want it to look nice but performance is more important to me so if it doesn't have a lot of bling for good performance thats good with me.

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Intel H55HC Motherboard & Intel Core i5 650 Processor Bundle
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5635115&Sku=B69-4086

Cooler Master RC-942-KKN1 HAF X ATX Full Tower Black Computer Case
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...9&sku=C283-2080&srkey=Cool Master RC-942-KKN1

Sony Optiarc AD-7241S-0B 24x High Speed DVD LightScribe Drive
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6101236&CatId=1624

Ultra LSP650 650-Watt Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276573&Sku=ULT-LSP650

Viewsonic VX2250wm-LED 22" Widescreen LED Monitor
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6052506&Sku=V18-2238

EVGA 01G-P3-N959-TR GeForce 9500 GT Video Card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4111742&Sku=E145-9504

Seagate 7200.11 ST31500341AS Barracuda Hard Drive
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4138742&CatId=4357

Kingston HyperX 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5210452&CatId=4534



Yea so this is my first comp I'm building so I honestly don't know ***. So please help me out. Thanks

 

[Rancid504]

I am going to suggest an AMD build which will get you more for your money.

1. Case : $90.00 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

2. Processor : $160.00 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

3. Hard Drive : $55.00 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

4. Motherboard : $95.00 after rebate : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131366

5. RAM : $95.00 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275

6. PSU : $80.00 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

7. Video Card : $200.00 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125317

I would like a more experienced member to either confirm or edit my build as to give varexe the most solid performing build possible.

Edit : Changed the motherboard and video card

 

[varexe]

would I need to get any extra cooling fans for the video card or processor also can someone suggest me a good monitor for under $200

 

[Rancid504]

I have always used the stock hsf that comes with the processor and video card, however I do not overclock my components. Hopefully someone with experience in the overclocking area could give you a better idea.

 

[batuchka]

$820AR

 

[Rancid504]

I would suggest going with batuchka's build as you get awesome gaming performance without breaking your budget, it seems that combo deals are the way to go.

 

[mrhoshos96]

read this to learn about crossfire x http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATI_CrossFire

here is a build for $957.92 cfx capable

cpu+gpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.435996

mobo+ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.448757

case+PS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.440193

hdd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

odd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136180

case review: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/22076-lancool-dragonlord-pc-k62-case-review.html