Approximate Purchase Date: Looking at sometime this month. I could be willing to put off until the 25th if it's possible any good Christmas deals will show up.
Budget Range: $600-$800, after rebates.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly I'm looking at gaming with it. Other than that just surfing around.
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, and headset.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon. I'm open to other suggestions though.
Country: U.S.A.
Parts Preferences: AMD since they are supposed to be better with budget builds.
Overclocking: Yes, as long as it is stable.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe. For now I think I'll go with a single card. Of the two I'd prefer Crossfire, as (unless I misread the FAQ here) it allows for more of a mix & match.
Monitor Resolution: Not sure.
Additional Comments: Before I even posted this I noticed a thread very similar to my wants actually here. Same budget range, same purpose (I'm also looking at Diablo 3 and Skyrim, and while I don't *need* the best graphics, I'm still looking for best bang for my buck), and same desire to at least not have a jet engine. Additionally, after thinking about it, stability and future use/upgrading is in my wants.
Budget Range: $600-$800, after rebates.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly I'm looking at gaming with it. Other than that just surfing around.
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, and headset.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon. I'm open to other suggestions though.
Country: U.S.A.
Parts Preferences: AMD since they are supposed to be better with budget builds.
Overclocking: Yes, as long as it is stable.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe. For now I think I'll go with a single card. Of the two I'd prefer Crossfire, as (unless I misread the FAQ here) it allows for more of a mix & match.
Monitor Resolution: Not sure.
Additional Comments: Before I even posted this I noticed a thread very similar to my wants actually here. Same budget range, same purpose (I'm also looking at Diablo 3 and Skyrim, and while I don't *need* the best graphics, I'm still looking for best bang for my buck), and same desire to at least not have a jet engine. Additionally, after thinking about it, stability and future use/upgrading is in my wants.