What is the best setup I can get for around $1200

[O-BattleToads-O]

I plan on using the computer for

1. Gaming
and
2. 3D Animation

The programs I want to use on it are

Cinema 4D
Sony Vegas Pro 10

and I want to play any kind of game for example Black Ops or Assasins Creed Brotherhood

Please Help and Thank You in Advance

Edit: Email Removed

 

[rolli59]

Base a build around I5 2500K! Use the recommended builds in the systems section as a guide http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/forum-13.html

 

[Uther39]

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[briansklein]

I'd look at some of the gaming builds here on Tom's Hardware and see what some of these guys have posted for the 1200 dollar range. Do alot of homework before making your purchase. Know this that some graphics cards are not really designed for some of the things you'd like to do with your computer. Id suggest purchasing multiple GPU's one set for gaming another for graphics design. Check into it first is all I'm saying.