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badboysean

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First of all let me say thanks for the help.

Im looking to build a computer through a boutique or mainstream builder. Dell etc....

I want to build the best gaming system I can for a $1000.00 give or take .....

Couple of stipulations here ..... I suppose it doesnt have to be dell just as long as its a reputable site and yes unfortunately I need the monitor too. And lastly, this computer isnt for me so building it isnt an option otherwise thats what I would do.

Thanks a million guys!

And in case someone was going to ask, it's to play all types of games including high demanding FPS's. I already know it wont be able to run at super high resolution with AA and everything maxed out but I know it will still be possible to play games with decent detail at decent frame rates.
 
You can set up a Dell with a 20" widescreen and the lowest end processor, 2GB of RAM and integrated video for $850. If you're willing to bet that the PSU can take it, stick an X1950 Pro in there and call it a day. That's using the Insprion 530 as a base, via home, not small business. Best I could do there without crippling it. You could drop down to 1GB of RAM and add another GB yourself, saving ~$50. You could also drop down to a 19" LCD and save $50. Not sure what's an option for you.

It's a tight budget -- no one's going to be able to do any magic for you. Just mess around with it yourself.
 
Hmm, dunno whether or not Dell ever modified their cases but I did read that the old E521 PCs couldn't fit in a new graphics card due to "structural issues"
http://hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTM2MSw4LCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA==

Though things may have changed now since they have new cards and all but still, something to check out and ask about. Then if you went with a single slot card, things may not be so bad.
 
Vostro 400 Mini Tower for $829
Intel® Core™2 Duo Proc E6550 (2.33GHz,4MB L2Cache,1333FSB)
Genuine Windows® XP Home
Dell 19 inch Widescreen E198WFP Analog Flat Panel Monitor
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz - 2DIMMs
160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Single Drive: 16X DVD-ROM Drive
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce 8600GTS, 2DVI
No Floppy Drive
No Modem Option
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Click to expand...
 
Thanks for all the help, I ending up getting a system that is good enough for now and later on down the road a new card can be popped in when neccesary. It ended up being a pretty good deal as well, only $892.00 after taxes and shipping ....... That promo code I found worked like a charm.

AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+

1 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs
1 Dell USB Keyboard and Dell Optical USB Mouse
1 20 inch E207WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel
1 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT-DDR3
1 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
1 No Floppy Drive Included
1 Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
1 Mouse included with Keyboard purchase
1 Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
1 Internal PCI 802.11g Wireless Network Card
1 Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1
1 16x DVD+/-RW Drive
1 Integrated Sound Blaster®Audigy™ HD Software Edition
1 Dell A225 2.0 Speakers
1 Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
1 No Security Subscription (30-day trial)
1 1Yr In-Home Service, Parts + Labor, 24x7 Phone Support
1 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
1 Award Winning Service and Support
1 No Entertainment software pre-installed
1 Windows Vista™ Premium
1 Free 3GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1 Year
 
Ya, thats just the way its listed. I have to say im very pleased with this setup for under $900.00 shipped.

The monitor isnt top of the line but its a decent 20" digital widescreen, the videocard and processor are decent as well, so I have nothing at all to complain about. :)
 
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