Help build desktop/monitor 700-1k or laptop?

Ks786

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Nov 6, 2012
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10,510
Approximate Purchase Date: 11/28-12/25

Budget Range: 700-1000 before/after

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, possibly coding


Buying monitor, perfer cheap but okay size


Do you need to buy OS: ? Windows

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg

Location: Cali.

Parts Preferences: dont know any besides intel

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Idk

Your Monitor Resolution: Any decent, doesnt need to be HD

Additional Comments: any dif betw. Mid/full tower? Perfer mid if they almost the same
OR
If i were to buy a laptop which would be the best for my price range? I would be satisfied with League of Legends on 60fps but can anyone explain how i would know it would run fast?( is it just mainly graphics card?)And how long would this laptop last before truly outdating?
Thanks, im a big noob at this stuff
 

jrunv

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Jun 23, 2012
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10,530
here is a list i made up. it doesn't include the price of windows but you can always use linux but if you want windows its 99 dollars

case-coolermaster haf 912- $49.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

cpu- intel i5 3570k- $219.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

gpu-radeon hd 7870- $219.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161404

ram- G.skill ripjaws 8gb (2x4) 1600 mhz CL9-$39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

psu-SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W-$89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

mobo-ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155-$114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

cpu cooler-COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO-$29.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

hdd-Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM -$84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697

monitor-ASUS VS Series VS238H-P Black 23" 2ms HDMI LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor-$149.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236175

the monitor is full hd and altogether thats just under $1000
you also get a free copy of farcry 3 and medal of honor warfighter