"budget" Gaming PC under $1k

Hello all,

I am looking to build a "budget" PC mainly for gaming. I am sorta new at this, but have some basic knowledge. Any advice /input / help /etc would be greatly appreciated.

Approximate Purchase Date: Ideally, in the next few days, not much longer than a week

Budget Range: 850-1000 Before or After rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming above all, everything else 2nd

Parts Not Required: Completely new build, so besides keyboard/mouse and monitor, I need everything

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: preferably Newegg

Country: Good ole USA

Parts Preferences: Not too many preferences, leaning more towards AMD and I really like the Raidmax Smilodon I have been looking at. Below is my newegg wishlist with what a friend and myself have picked out as a start.
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.as...

Overclocking: Maybe. I have limited experience with this, but I can always learn.

SLI or Crossfire: Again, maybe

Monitor Resolution: Since I have a shiny new 32", 1280x768 would be ideal

Additional Comments: Would prefer system to be quiet, It will be running Windows 7, IMO, I think that the graphics card my friend selected is lacking; thoughts?


Thanks!
~R