Need help building a system

[taxix619]

Hello, I am new to the whole building a computer scene and was coming here seeking help. My budget is the $850-$1000 range and I need a good gaming rig. Super HD graphics aren't what I'm going for, I want something that can put out a constantly smooth FPS at around medium settings for most games. I don't play too many First Person Shooters and stick to mostly MMOs/Strategy games. Any help you can provide would be very appreciated.

 

[lowjack989]

Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112345

100.00

SSD

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233193

105.00

CPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115073

210.00

PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194085

110.00

HDD

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236080

85.00

Optical drive:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151244

16.00

Motherboard:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157252

110.00

RAM:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231554

70.00

Video Card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500190

180.00 after rebate


Total: $986.00 USD before shipping

 

[taxix619]

Totally newb here, If I have an SSD and a HDD how does that work out?

 

[aRodr1guez]

Switch the RAM suggested above with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231548

He recommend 1.65v RAM it's better if you stay closer to 1.5v

 

[lowjack989]

SSD as boot drive...HDD as storage....with the z68 board you can use the SSD cache feature...google ..the Z68 chipset

 

[taxix619]

Also, I have a BFGR550WGSPSU 550w power supply now, will that work in place of buying one?

 

[taxix619]

Also, Again, Once in get everything assembled what do I do about an Operating system and all that?