Best gaming rig i can get for $1050

[corymorrison]

hey guys, my cousin wants me to build him a gaming desktop. he has $1050. he says he cant really go over that. but i might be able to pitch in like $150. so whats the best build he can get for that?

 

[cutebeans]

Follow the build format, so that we can help you more.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

 

[corymorrison]

Follow the build format, so that we can help you more.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

lol sorry.
Approximate Purchase Date: the sooner the better
Budget Range: he has about $1100 before rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, movies/music, internet.

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitior, speakers.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com
Country of Origin: usa
Parts Preferences: not really sure, but probably intel for the cpu, dont really care for the gpu.
Overclocking: yes

SLI or Crossfire: maybe

Monitor Resolution:1920x1200
Additional Comments: would like it to be quiet, but i would prefer performance over everything.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Are we talking "the box" only or do we need Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse and OS ? Generally when speaking "build cost, mouse KB and Monitor are excluded assuming they coming from an old box. With your $150 included:

Case - $ 115 - Antec 902 V3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129097
PSU - $ 95 - Corsair TX750 V2 PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021
MoBo - $ 190 - ASUS P8Z68-V/GEN3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131792
CPU - $ 204 - Intel Core i5-2500K http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
Cooler - $ 26 - Scythe Mugen 3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
RAM - $ 50 - (2 x 4GB) Corsair CAS 9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233196
GFX - $ 230 - Asus GTX 560 Ti 900 Mhz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121425
GFX - Later - Same
HD - $ 60 - Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200 rpm http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
SSD - $ 109 - Corsair M4 64 GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441
DVD Writer - $ 19 - Asus 24X http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
OS - $ 100 - Win 7-64 Home Pre http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986
Card Reader - Later - AFT XM-35U http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820176016
Monitor - Existing - ASUS VH242H 23.6" LED http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236052
Keyboard - Existing - Logitech G110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126087
Mouse - Existing - Logitech G500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104318

Total $1198

If ya can snare the OS "at school", increase the SSD size to 128GB.

 

[ScrewySqrl]

the HDD is $80, not $60...and Sold out! hard drives have doubled in price due to shortages


best suggestion I can offer right now is this 500 GB for $89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148701

a WD 1 TB is $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136768

to make up for this, I suggest the ASRock Z68 Extreme 3 Gen 3, which is $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271