First time build: $700-800

Hi everyone,

I'm new to PC gaming (consoles for most of my life) and I would like to build a new PC. I currently am using an old Intel Centrino laptop from college for web surfing, so I'm sure anything new would be a tremendous upgrade. I have done tons of reading the past month so I have some knowledge but, figured the forum was the place to go.

Approximate Purchase Date: July 24, 2011

Budget Range: $700-800 after rebates.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet. No editing or movie watching or even Microsoft Word. Finally finished my Masters and I'm done with typing papers!

Parts Not Required: Mouse.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, amazon, tigerdirect

Country of Origin: U.S.A.

Parts Preferences: I'm indifferent to Intel or AMD.

Overclocking: No, but I would be willing to learn if it's a make or break type of thing.

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: I'm not sure what is acceptable. Currently I have a 15.6" laptop, so I am hoping for a 20" or so screen... whatever resolution I would assume is adequate. Sorry.

Additional Comments: I'm new to PC gaming. All I really do is surf the web and I know any new system will be light years ahead of the Centrino I'm using now. It will be nice to finally have a PC that can actually play ESPN and CNN clips at a fast speed. Also, I'll still be using a console for many games (all FPS), if that matters. The system does not have to be "upgradeable" as I need a new PC anyways and if I like PC gaming I'd be more than happy to revamp many parts in the coming years.

Thanks!