$1000 Computer Build

[xianm]

Approximate Purchase Date: A.S.A.P.

Budget Range: $1000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Programming, Gaming, Movies, Internet

Parts Not Required: Monitor, Speakers, Keyboard, Mouse, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, anywhere else that is reputable and has great customer service and prices

Country: United States

Parts Preferences: Intel and nVidia

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I prefer specs over aesthetics

 

[g-unit1111]

Additional Comments: I prefer specs over aesthetics

I'm the same way - I never buy cases that "look pretty" because the manufacturers that make them most of the time are the same ones that I always try to advise against - like Raidmax and Apevia. They're more likely to fall apart on you than anything else.

Try this setup:

Case: Fractal Design Arc MIDI - $109.99
PSU: Corsair Enthusiast Series TX750 - $104.99 ($20.00 MIR)
Motherboard: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 - $139.99
CPU: 3.4GHz Intel Core i5-3570K - $249.99
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo - $34.99
RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 8GB 1333MHz - $42.99
HD: 1TB Seagate Barracuda ST - $99.99
Optical: Lite On Bulk DVD Burner - $17.99
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 - $259.99

Total: $1,060.91 - $20.00 MIR = $1,040.91

A little bit over budget and it doesn't include an NVIDIA card - I'm not recommending the 560TI until it's Keppler replacement is out - but the Radeon 7850 is currently the best GPU in it's class.

 

[xianm]

Additional Comments: I prefer specs over aesthetics

I'm the same way - I never buy cases that "look pretty" because the manufacturers that make them most of the time are the same ones that I always try to advise against - like Raidmax and Apevia. They're more likely to fall apart on you than anything else.

Try this setup:

Case: Fractal Design Arc MIDI - $109.99
PSU: Corsair Enthusiast Series TX750 - $104.99 ($20.00 MIR)
Motherboard: Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 - $139.99
CPU: 3.4GHz Intel Core i5-3570K - $249.99
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo - $34.99
RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 8GB 1333MHz - $42.99
HD: 1TB Seagate Barracuda ST - $99.99
Optical: Lite On Bulk DVD Burner - $17.99
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 - $259.99

Total: $1,060.91 - $20.00 MIR = $1,040.91

A little bit over budget and it doesn't include an NVIDIA card - I'm not recommending the 560TI until it's Keppler replacement is out - but the Radeon 7850 is currently the best GPU in it's class.

What do you think of this combo deal?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.915250

 

[g-unit1111]

What do you think of this combo deal?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.915250

The case is fine, not sure I'd trust that PSU.