Hey guys!

[m1ke1991]

My friend is wanting to build a 750-800 dollar gaming machine. Suggestions on the parts? I'm going to sell him a video card that I have laying around so I guess we need everything but a video card for ~700.
Thanks in advance!

 

[warhead0]

Do some research, there's alot of information out there to help you find the right system.

 

[manofchalk]

Might want to fill out this form, will give us the info we need to best help you.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice

Also what card are you selling, guessing from the price it would be ~560ti?

 

[m1ke1991]

Approximate Purchase Date: This week. Like.. Today or Tomorrow.

Budget Range: 750-800 with shipping. I'm giving him a ATI 5870 for his video card so 650-700 really.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Straight up gaming.

Are you buying a monitor: no

Parts to Upgrade: new build

Do you need to buy OS: Yes - win 7
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: No

Your Monitor Resolution: not sure

Additional Comments:

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: friend wants a gaming desktop - his laptop isn't cutting it


CD drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139031

Ram - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180

mobo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157304

CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116782

OS - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

SSD/HDD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147188

He also has an external HDD he will use.

 

[manofchalk]

The build you have specced out is actually fairly good with some modifications.

Change the mobo to a AsRock H77 Pro4 and the CPU to an i5-3470.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115234&Tpk=3470
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157302
Also the case to a Zalman Z9+, its a much better case for the price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235027
And get G.Skill Ares RAM instead of the Corsair Vengeance.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231544