First Gaming build-Need Help

[LiftChrome]

Hello, so im new to getting a gaming pc and ive been watching videos on how to build a pc and im deciding once i can get the computer i am typing on now sold, i can get a computer around 650$ With OS(no monitor needed)

Approximate Purchase Date: end of april...

Budget Range:650$ With an OS(Vista or w7 home premium..whichever is best for gaming!)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the web, watching videos(movies..)

Parts Not Required: Monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, tigerdirect, walmart if needed.

Country: United States

Parts Preferences: AMD CPU(i was looking at the phenom II 960T i believe.. or the Fx-4100). AMD Radeon 6670 Graphics card if possible

Overclocking:NO

SLI or Crossfire: Not sure, if its good then yes.



Additional Comments: So i need case,powersuply,wireless card will help,cpu,motherboard,a 6670 Radeon Graphics card, fans. Anything else i need?

Suggestions for 650$ and under for total price please.

 

[geofelt]

You might start with this $650 march build from tom's:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-gaming-pc-overclock,3159.html

 

[LiftChrome]

You might start with this $650 march build from tom's:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-gaming-pc-overclock,3159.html

I wish it was that easy.. but i need a OS aswell that add's up to 650$, no higher.;/

 

[geofelt]

The gpu is the most important component for a gamer. See if you can't do better there.

The $70 6670 is ok, but perhaps a 6770 @$110 would be better.

You can back off of the 2120 to the G860 cpu without much loss.
Read this article:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-fx-pentium-apu-benchmark,3120-2.html

Do not get vista when windows 7 is so much better.