The other builds for different budgets: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/332705-31-looking-gaming-computer-builds-budgets-click-here
I5 2500k + Corsair Gaming Series 600w PSU ($289.98) ($10 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.799346
Corsair H60 Hydro Series CPU Cooler ($64.74)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181015&Tpk=h60
Asrock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 ATX Motherboard ($111.99) ($7.56 shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157279
XFX Radeon HD 6970 2GB GDDR5 256 bit ($329.99) ($30 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150517
Patriot Signature 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 ($35.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220570
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 RPM 6GB/s HDD ($84.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148767
Rosewill Future Gaming ATX Mid Tower ($59.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=11-147-108&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=6970&Page=1
ASUS x24 DVD Burner ($18.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
Total = $996.66 ($7.56 shipping) ($40 rebate)
In theory, and with a bit of overclocking, this should be able to tackle any game at max at 1080p with high frame rates except for Metro 2033.
Once again, any suggestions or comments are appreciated.
I5 2500k + Corsair Gaming Series 600w PSU ($289.98) ($10 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.799346
Corsair H60 Hydro Series CPU Cooler ($64.74)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181015&Tpk=h60
Asrock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 ATX Motherboard ($111.99) ($7.56 shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157279
XFX Radeon HD 6970 2GB GDDR5 256 bit ($329.99) ($30 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150517
Patriot Signature 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 ($35.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220570
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 RPM 6GB/s HDD ($84.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148767
Rosewill Future Gaming ATX Mid Tower ($59.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=11-147-108&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=6970&Page=1
ASUS x24 DVD Burner ($18.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
Total = $996.66 ($7.56 shipping) ($40 rebate)
In theory, and with a bit of overclocking, this should be able to tackle any game at max at 1080p with high frame rates except for Metro 2033.
Once again, any suggestions or comments are appreciated.