I want a PC that will run modern warefare 3

would you need a full package? mouse, keyboard, monitor? or just the tower?

Dude...building a computer takes no skill. It's pretty much legos, except all the pieces only go in one way with the exception of certain USB connections on the motherboard.

3 part tutorial on how to build a computer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPIXAtNGGCw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls&feature=relm...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxaVBsXEiok&feature=relm...

My favorite tutorial...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Js2A1qdB8

All you need is a screwdriver and something to quench your thirst. It's really simple.

In order to make things easy, copy and paste the following template into your post and edit the examples to suit your needs:

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)

Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)

Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No



Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**

Do you need to buy OS: Yes / No
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)

Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available

Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)

Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get)

Additional Comments: (e.g.: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC. Please also list specific software or games you're using)

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (e.g. I'm having trouble running game X or my PSU broke)

This is my $0.02. I would find a friend, family member or anyone that has built a computer and is comfortable building a computer. Ask them to help you build one.

Pre-built computers are expensive. You will get way more bang for your buck if you can build or find someone to help you build a PC.

Once you have done it one time you will remember forever. it is like a puzzle. But a very small 10 piece puzzle. Parts will only fit where they go.

IMOHO it is harder to load the OS and get the software working right than putting together the hardware.

Remember, people here on toms are willing to help.