Just moved, new gaming build

Kayce

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within the next 2 weeks

BUDGET RANGE: 800 - 1000 Before Rebate

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (Starcraft 2), Livestreaming, Everything Else

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Mouse, Keyboard (Don't have OS)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg or NCIX

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada

PARTS PREFERENCES: Whichever can give me the best performance/$$

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

MONITOR RESOLUTION: No monitor yet

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'd like to upgrade this computer around xmas time when I get my hands on more cash, so for now the most important aspect is the ability to game and stream at good quality (at least medium).

Thanks :)
 

Quiksilver

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need a little more info, but here is what i put together, its under your 1000, but after taxes and s/h would come out to approx. 1065 and some change if your able to push it to that level, and parts can be cut down a little to hit under 1000 bux like putting a 1 TB drive and or a 955 or 945 cpu, which won't really impact your performance and I also included ram that would help on overclocking cuz it was like 12 dollar difference between 1333 and 1600 and the motherboard has 2 PCI-E ports for cards if you choose to crossfire the 5770 which by the way is an awesome card

quantity of item 1
COOLER MASTER HAF 932 Blue RC-932-KKN3-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119213
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant
$179.98
$159.98
select item 2 quantity of item 2
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1501FASS 1.5TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822136592
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $109.99
select item 3 quantity of item 3
MSI 890GXM-G65 AM3 AMD 890GX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813130269
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options13-130-269|hide options13-130-269)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty Plan
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge.(more info13-130-269.0.18)

1 year: $9.99
2 year: $16.99
-$30.00 Instant

$10.00 Mail-in Rebate13-130-269 $129.99
$99.99
select item 4 quantity of item 4
HIS H577FK1GD Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card ...
Item #: N82E16814161338
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant

$10.00 Mail-in Rebate Card14-161-338 $159.99
$139.99
1 ATI Gift - Free Game (Blacklight: Tango Down) Game Code
Item #: N82E16800999246
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$39.99 Saving
$39.99
$0.00
select item 6 quantity of item 6
KINGWIN LZG-550 GOLD 550W ATX 12V v2.2 / EPS 12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC ...
Item #: N82E16817121078
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options17-121-078|hide options17-121-078)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge.(more info17-121-078.0.120)

1 year: $16.99
2 year: $25.99
-$30.00 Instant
$139.99
$109.99
select item 7 quantity of item 7
Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model 996770
Item #: N82E16820226095
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy -$25.00 Instant
$198.99
$173.99
select item 8 quantity of item 8
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX
Item #: N82E16819103727
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options19-103-727|hide options19-103-727)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge.(more info19-103-727.0.120)

1 year: $19.99
2 year: $36.99
$165.99
Subtotal: $959.92
Tax: $79.19
Shipping: $29.94


Total - $1069.05 using my address, which would be similar shipping to yours
 
Optimal gaming Amd gaming cpu
Cpu-AMD Phenom II X4 955 -$147.91
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10360AC6599&vpn=HDZ955FBGMBOX&manufacture=AMD
Very good gaming performance.AMD Athlon II X3 445 -$78.90
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=10360BD7786&vpn=ADX445WFGMBOX&manufacture=AMD
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-cpu-core-i5-760-core-i7-970,2698.html

MOBO-Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H 890GX -$140.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=51021&promoid=1053
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/227460/Gigabyte/GA_890GPA_UD3H/

RAM-Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model 996782-$100.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226103

PSU-Corsair TX650W 650W -$89.99/$59.99 after mir
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26414&promoid=1053
Antec Earthwatts 750W Modular-$99.99/ $74.99 after mir
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=38107&promoid=1053
OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W -$69.99/ $44.99 after mir
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35456&promoid=1053

HDD-Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$62.49
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/214535/Seagate/ST31000528AS/

CASE-Antec Three Hundred -$49.79
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/155716/ANTEC/THREE_HUNDRED/
Coolermaster CM 690 II Advanced -$79.75
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/225611/COOLERMASTER/RC_692_KKN2/
COOLER MASTER Storm Scout -$79.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196&nm_mc=OTC-sho6b0tCA&cm_mmc=OTC-sho6b0tCA-_-Cases+(Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form)-_-Cooler+Master-_-11119196

DVD-you can always find one for $20 anywhere
Samsung SH-S223C 22X DVD Writer SATA Black OEM -$16.99
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=46792&vpn=SH%2DS223C%2FBEBE%2DOEM&manufacture=Samsung&promoid=1053

GPU-GIGABYTE GV-N460OC-1GI GEFORCE GTX460 1GB -$225.36
http://www.onhop.ca/catalog/product/10935139

OS-Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64BIT DVD OEM-$93.79
http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/222137/MICROSOFT/GFC_00599/

Monitor-check out Dell.ca good 3yr 1 dead pixel guarantee on 23" free shipping
DellTM UltraSharpTM U2311H 23”W Monitor seen this on sale for $219
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=320-9270

Just pricematch everything at Ncix.\
HAHA! Mr Pizza the OP lives in Canada who's the noob!
 

Kayce

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Thanks a lot Davcon, after reading your post and lurking around for more information I've considered the following parts:

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=47459

Mobo: ASUS M4N98 Evo ATX AM3 NVIDIA NF980A DDR3 2PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 2PCI Sound GBLAN 1394 Motherboard

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=53566

GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 460 Fermi 715MHZ 1GB GDDR5 2XDVI Mini-HDMI PCI-E DX11 Video Card

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=54506

RAM: G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH Ripjaws PC3-10666 4GB 2X2GB DDR3-1333 CL7-7-7-21 Core i5 1.5V Memory Kit

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=42744&promoid=1053

PSU: OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W ATX 20/24PIN SLI Ready Modular Cables 135mm Fan 80PLUS Power Supply

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35456&promoid=1053

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB SATA2 3.5IN 8.5MS 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive OEM

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=37232

Case: Coolermaster Storm Scout Black ATX Tower Case

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=38039

CD/DVD: Samsung SH-S223C 22X DVD Writer SATA Black OEM

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=46792&promoid=1053

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64BIT DVD OEM

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=45271

Monitor: LG W2243T-PF 21.5IN Widescreen LCD Monitor 1920X1080 1080P 5ms 30000:1 DVI VGA - Black

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=37492

It all comes to about 1200 after price matching which I'm quite happy about since I hafta buy an OS and Monitor. I'd like to pull the trigger and order sometime today but figured it'd be best to double check with better forum members who are better educated that I am

Thanks