Gaming PC $1000

I'd say its possible. Do you expect to overclock with this build? if not then get Z75 motherboard, a Intel 3550. EVGA GTX 660 TI, Kingston HyperX 8GB kit. atleast a 600 or 650 watt power supply. Copy of windows 7 home premium 64 bit system builder/oem. Samsung write master DVD burner. and the case well cases are a personal choice

I was thinking id like to utilize a video cards like the MSI R7850 Twin Frozr OC AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB GDDR5 DVI/HDMI/2xMiniDisplayPort PCI-Express Video Card R7850 TWIN FROZR 2GD5/OC

It seems powerful enough, but since I'm not the expert what do you think about this video card... over kill?

Check out my $1000 build here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore#module14731235...
OS here: http://www.softwaresupplygroup.com/microsoft-windows-7-...
Total: $1115

It's a little more than you intended to spend but well worth it. You'll get MUCH MUCH more performance, you'll be getting an i5 3570K to overclock, a motherboard allowing 8x/8x in the future for CF/SLI and you'll be getting the Samsung 830 128GB SSD. Plus a 750w modular power supple that allows you to CF in the future.

660 Ti not so hot: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-660-ti-...
7950 vs 7850: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/550?vs=549

Your monitor resolution is a bit lacking though. At that resolution, even a 6770 or 7770 would be enough honestly. Are you upgrading your monitor anytime soon?

No its not overkill. But i don't think it will max BF3 out either. If thats what your going for anyways... Any other parts you want me to look over? and Also to give you a estimate of that card. I'd say atleast high but not ultra settings on BF3

Thanks Rock!  

Oh yea great point about the monitor, i didn't notice that. Nice article by the way

Again...

Check out my $1000 build here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore#module14731235...
OS here: http://www.softwaresupplygroup.com/microsoft-windows-7-...
Total: $1115

It's a little more than you intended to spend but well worth it. You'll get MUCH MUCH more performance, you'll be getting an i5 3570K to overclock, a motherboard allowing 8x/8x in the future for CF/SLI and you'll be getting the Samsung 830 128GB SSD. Plus a 750w modular power supple that allows you to CF in the future.

660 Ti not so hot: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-660-ti-...
7950 vs 7850: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/550?vs=549

Your monitor resolution is a bit lacking though. At that resolution, even a 6770 or 7770 would be enough honestly. Are you upgrading your monitor anytime soon?

Yes you are correct I want max setting for BF3

and for the processor i was leaning towards
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo)


And btw I want a simple case and was leaning towards the ANtec threehundred two gaming case


Any help would be greatly appreciated

Well the fact is i play on a small monitor because i'm blind in my left eye so I prefer a smaller monitor... my eye picks more up on a smaller monitor than having to look this way and that... but i understand what your saying  

Listen to aznshinobi. he will get you settled with a build plan

I was not planning on upgrading is a small monitor a problem?

You ever seen a guy that has a Huge house but drivers around in a carolla? yea thats what this would be like... having a kick ass gaming rig and your monitor being the anoyying bottleneck

So a smaller monitor is a drawback... what size should i have?

atleast a 23" or 24" as long as its 1080p

A small monitor isn't a problem.

However, even low end video cards can max out at such low resolutions. Games will also not look at their best. If you're fine with it, I suggest downgrading your computer specs significantly.

Edit: Ninja'd

I have a 21.5 inch screen at 1080p, there are smaller screens I believe with 1080p resolution.

Sorry but i don't think you can call the "Ninja'd" card until you win something

Right but i wasn't talking about you. I was answering his question

I like your build is all that stuff from newegg?

It can be purchased from Newegg, yes

Absolutely. I apologize for the confusion. I was simply stating that there are smaller screens at 1080p than 23" and above considering that the op stated that he preferred smaller screens due to his circumstances.

I am goin to upgrade my monitor when i get the chance yes...

Good idea

no need to appologize, I had no intentions of griefing you. But I was just saying, some prices you pay for a 20" 1080p, u could get a 23" 1080p monitor

I've just learned to be polite in forums to keep conflicts at bay, especially when you're so new!

Rookies!, Don't worry you'll get used to it. Welcome to the forums btw. If you ever need directions or such. Please send me a PM

What do you guys think about this build

Antec Three Hundred Two Gaming Case, Black


Corsair CX 750 Watts 80PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V/EPS12V Power Supply CP-9020015-NA


ASRock Z77 Extreme3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLS2KIT4G3D1609DS1S00


Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000 BX80637I53570K

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD Burner, Bulk Package Black SATA Model AD-7280S-0B - OEM


Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2


Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA III 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD5000AAKX

SanDisk 128 GB 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive (SDSSDP-128G- G25)


MSI R7850 Twin Frozr OC AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB GDDR5 DVI/HDMI/2xMiniDisplayPort PCI-Express Video Card R7850 TWIN FROZR 2GD5/OC

Change the power supply to a Corsair TX 750, git rid of either the SSD or the HDD and use it to get your copy of windows 7

You should get a better monitor. Here is a build with a 1920x1080 21.5"monitor close to your price range.

cpu - i5 3570k micro center $190

cpu cooler - cm hyper 212 evo $35 newegg

mobo - asrock z77 pro4 $118 newegg

ram - corsair vengeance low profile 8gb $43 newegg

hdd - wd 500gb $70 newegg

gpu - msi twin frozr 7850 $212 after rebate newegg

psu - xfx pro550w $50 after rebate ncix.com

case - corsair 300r $70 after rebate newegg

monitor - acer s220hqlabd 21.5" 1920x1080 $120 newegg

optical drive - asus $20 newegg

os - windows 7 $100 newegg

total is $1028 after rebates

Like I list this PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
20% right now. A better PSU, the unit is modular and efficiency is the same. Saves you money, a lot of money, too.
Review: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Rosewill-HIVE-65...
Solid marks.

This SSD if you do get an SSD but with your budget, I wouldn't get one.
http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-7PC1...
Benches better and probably on par if not better reliability.

The GPU, I would be weary of the 7850 running max at 1080P, hence why I suggested that you should drop the SSD for a better card. In which case I'd just go with the 7950. Great card great price currently: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Agreed

cpu - i5 3570k micro center $190

cpu cooler - cm hyper 212 evo $35 newegg

mobo - asrock z77 pro4 $118 newegg

ram - corsair vengeance low profile 8gb $43 newegg

hdd - wd 500gb $70 newegg

gpu - XFX FX-795A-TNFC Radeon HD 7950 Core Edition 3GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card $319

psu - xfx pro550w $50 after rebate ncix.com

case - corsair 300r $70 after rebate newegg

monitor - acer s220hqlabd 21.5" 1920x1080 $120 newegg

optical drive - asus $20 newegg

os - windows 7 $100 newegg

$1135


Does this work together?

Yes everything is compatible!. What hard drive is that by the way? Caviar Black? or Blue? Blue = ok, black = best. Green=no go

I would also like to say, I've been saving this money for over 6 months, I just want to build the best possible machine i can.

I am not sure...

It was posted like that by another guy i believe. So go with a black one of that brand then?

It was the blue and it will be just fine. You don't have to get the black its like $30 more.

Blue is fine, Black is just overrated. It doesn't perform THAT much better. Not worth $30 more at least.

The PSU, this would be cheaper and perform the same: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Case is cheaper on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Series-Mid-Tower-...

Would either get the Pro3 or just spend a little more for a Z77 Extreme4 to CF/SLI later at 8x/8x
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.amazon.com/LGA1155-CrossFireX-Motherboard-Z7...

Unless you live near a microcenter, you won't get that deal. It is in-store only. If you do, also buy the motherboard there.

I have the extreme4 my self and love the board so far. I wouldn't get the pro4 just because it's not meant for icing even though it's z77. I can get 4.5 GHz on my 3570k easily with stock voltage on. That board is like getting a mind range premium board for a low end board price line