First Time Help

[Arcdin]

Approximate Purchase Date: within 2-4 days

Budget Range: 700-800 before rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming(SC2, TF2, WoW), watching videos, internet.

Parts Not Required: keyboard, monitor, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country of Origin: USA

Overclocking: Probably not

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Monitor Resolution: 1440x900

Additional Comments:

Looking to build my first PC. Don't really know how to approach evaluating parts, specifically in the case of videocards and motherboards. Also, I am looking for a quality gaming mouse and headset. These don't factor into my budget, just want some suggestions.

My current PC is quite old, so any new computer will be a significant upgrade. Still, I am concerned about selecting parts myself and spending way too much for way too little.
Note: I have been reading through the stickied topics in this forum, but suggestions are helpful.

 

[gkay09]

Here is a setup -
X4 955 + HD 5850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.516577

RAM -
$10 off w/ promo code EMCZYYV65, ends 10/13
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

Corsair 650TX + ASRock 870 Extreme
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.524514

NZXT Gamma + Seagate 7200.12 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.514452
Intake fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185059

DVD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106334

Total - ~$719 | $679 After rebates...

As for the mouse -
$10 coupon code: EMCZYYV58 (expires 10/13)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826105223&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Mouse-_-Microsoft-_-26105223&AID=10440897&PID=1727683&SID=

Headset
$20 coupon code: EMCZYYV59
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826158082&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-Headsets%20and%20Accessories-_-Creative%20Labs-_-26158082&AID=10440897&PID=1727683&SID=

 

[Twoboxer]

You sure you don't need the OS?

 

[batuchka]

My current PC is quite old, so any new computer will be a significant upgrade. Still, I am concerned about selecting parts myself and spending way too much for way too little.

Since u sticking to your 1440 x 900 display i would say even the config below is a tad overkill as is hehe

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