Gaming rig upgrade

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I am looking at upgrading my current computer its a HP so basically have to get all new parts. I currently have a AMD 64x2 4800, ati 3870 2x1gb, ddr2 800 and a 17" monitor this is the rig i am looking at getting.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=15911666

I dont need a HD or OS (will be running 64 bit Windows 7), I know the ATI 6xxx series is coming out in a few days so vid card could change depending on price.

Price range: Would like to keep it under $1000

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on doing mild OC as it is a BE should be pretty easy. And play mostly FPS (BC2, COD) and some RTS games.
 
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Ok I think I can help you quite a bit here.

Razer Lycosa

That is a STEAL. It's $80 retail

G.SKILL Ripjaws 4GB DDR3 RAM @ 1333 MHz

This is affordable, 1333 MHz (supported by your mobo), a trusted brand, has heat spreaders, looks nice and has a CAS Latency of 7 which is great

Acer G235HAbd 23'' LCD Monitor

Why spend that much on a 21.5 inch when you can spend less for a 23" inch that looks WAY nicer

NZXT Lexa S

Wasting money on an ugly cheap case. Get this for just 10 bucks more, looks WAY better, has AMAZING features like rubber grommets for cooling and cable management, magnetic bay cover, bottom PSU mount, 4 fans (1 x 140mm and 3 x 120mm (one w/blue LED) and much much more

Hope that helps you out bro, I...

reaper2794

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Ok I think I can help you quite a bit here.

Razer Lycosa

That is a STEAL. It's $80 retail

G.SKILL Ripjaws 4GB DDR3 RAM @ 1333 MHz

This is affordable, 1333 MHz (supported by your mobo), a trusted brand, has heat spreaders, looks nice and has a CAS Latency of 7 which is great

Acer G235HAbd 23'' LCD Monitor

Why spend that much on a 21.5 inch when you can spend less for a 23" inch that looks WAY nicer

NZXT Lexa S

Wasting money on an ugly cheap case. Get this for just 10 bucks more, looks WAY better, has AMAZING features like rubber grommets for cooling and cable management, magnetic bay cover, bottom PSU mount, 4 fans (1 x 140mm and 3 x 120mm (one w/blue LED) and much much more

Hope that helps you out bro, I also recommend: http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Precision-Infrared-Gaming/dp/B002Q4U5DK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1287599599&sr=1-1

Can't go wrong with that...

Best answer is appreciated
 
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Jakeh1322

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Thanks for quick reply. I was actually looking at maybe logitech G15 keyboard.

Dont get be wrong but wouldnt it be better to get the A-Data ram that is faster for the exact same price.

Def gunna go with that case good recomendation.

As far as the monitor Acer just seems like a cheap brand to me(dont know much about them) also the ASUS is 2ms response time

And i already have a Logitech G5 BF2142 mouse that has been serving me well for a while now.
 

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Sorry after reading the "How to ask for advice thread figured i would put it in appropriate format:

Approximate Purchase Date: (e.g.: this week (the closer the better))


Budget Range: ~$1000 maybe a lil more for adding fans, keyboard, etc


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, web surfing


Parts Not Required: HDD, Mouse, OS, speakers(if come on monitor)


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com


Country of Origin: US


Parts Preferences: Pref AMD more bang for buck, and decent, psu, case brand thats not cheapo


Overclocking: Yes, mild nothing to crazy


SLI or Crossfire: Maybe i near future


Monitor Resolution: prob 1920x1080



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Logitech G15

NZXT Case

ASUS 890GX

MSI 5850

Corsair 750W PSU

Think this PSU is a lil overkill?

Phenom II x4 965

The 955BE is $20 cheaper for .2mhz diff if i plan on OC better idea to get 955?

2Gbx2 DDR3 1600 ram

21.5" ASUS monitor



 

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Again, highly advise AGAINST that monitor. Built in speakers... no... I would not want that at all