New Build budget $800-$900

PCs need to last for several years.

Approximate Purchase Date: Want to order parts this week – probably later today if possible. So parts need to be in stock.

Budget Range: $800-$950.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (Diablo III), Everquest, Skyrim and Internet

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Planning on ordering parts through newegg.com (I do have both a Fry’s and Microcenter local if I need to get some parts there)

Country: Texas (USA)

Parts Preferences: Leaning towards Intel CPU.

Overclocking: I usually do not over clock and will not do so on this computer.

SLI or Crossfire: probably not.

Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200) Monitor supports all of the above resolutions (Has a 23 inch Samsung LCD)

Additional Comments: Need this computer to last a couple of years (upgrading parts as needed). I have built several PCs over the years so assembly not a problem.

I am looking to build 2 PCs. One for my brother and one for my mom. My brother wants to be able to play Diablo 3 and surf the internet. (brother is a PS3 user.) My mom plays Everquest and surfs the net. At some point my mom will probably want to play Skyrim.

I have been in the IT industry for over 15 years and have built plenty of PCs but have not been keeping update on latest processors or video cards, etc so I need advice to make sure I am thinking correctly.


My house is hardwired so LAN connection is available.


After doing some research this is the build I have come up with. Please make suggestions or comments. I need this computer to be as reliable as possible.




Thanks in advance for any advice given =).