First time build

[MyThLoSt]

I was originally gonna buy a pre built but but I'm also thinking about just building my own and since it will be my first build i want it to be pretty cheap. Would it be better to go with a i7 or something cheaper since it's my first build

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
gaming web browsing everything pretty much also CAD since im doing engineering for school
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
around for everything $1000 give or take 200
3) Where do you live?
WA
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. Please be very specific.
everything all i got is my laptop which im selling after the build
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
none
6) Will you be overclocking?
light oc on cpu
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
i got a 22" lg
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
soon within 2 weeks
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.
idk gonna go with a single card and probly wait for the 5series ati cards
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license?
no

 

[lt_shiro]

if you are planning on just gaming i5 750, 4 gigs ddr3 1600 and p55 board is better option than i7 920 build at this point.

Should be in stores by this week or next.

 

[engiNURD]

Yes, wait for the new parts coming out soon. Which CAD program will you be using?