Gaming Build $1000-$1200

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Tagoe

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1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Mainly gaming - D3, Tera, BF3.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
Between $1000 to $1200. Prefer closer to $1000.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.

San Diego, CA. I'm willing to drive to the Microcenter in OC.
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
Looking for a complete build. - CPU, MOBO, RAM, HDD, SDD, GPU, PSU, Case
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
I'll re-use my keyboard, mouse, monitor.
6) Will you be overclocking?
Eventually. Most of my friends have started, and I'm sure to follow. Just dont know what I'm doing yet.
7) 7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
1280X1064? (Been using my lapton since my comp died about a year ago) 17". I'll be upgrading to 2x20+" in the near future (between now and 2 months).
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Ready now, can wait for a month or two if needed.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
USB 3.0, SATA 6Gb/s.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
No, needs to include windows 7.


I got spoiled at work with 24" dual screens. I'm going to upgrade to dual screens eventually, but that can wait a few months.

Thanks for the help!
 
Hey
Im sure the Experts will be along shortly to give some really good advice. They helped me do a build a few weeks ago....Just posted some Pic's

This has all you will need but the video card. I would go w/ a higher powersupply. a 620w.

Also the Motherboard could be changed out if your going to overclock.

but this is a good baseline to start...goodluck

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1692762

AP514
 
You can take a look at my thread too, it is on the upper end of your price range and doesn't include windows 7 but you can shave a few bucks here and there. My build isn't finalized, but its a thread you can keep an eye on if its helpful to you.
 
I recommend this build:
$228 - Intel Core i5-3570K CPU
$145 - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H Intel Z77 ATX Motherboard $42 - Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 2 x 4GB DDR3 1333 RAM
$400 - eVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB PCI-E Video Card
$123 - Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SSD
$100 - Western Digital Caviar WD1002FAEX Black 1TB Hard Drive
$17 - Asus DVD Burner
$81 - Corsair 650TX V2 650W PSU
$27 - Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus HSF for LGA 1366 and LGA 1156
$50 - NZXT Source 210 Elite White with Black Front Trim ATX Case
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Total: $1213 shipped.

I went with Amazon.com as they do not charge CA residents tax like Newegg does.
computersmakemeQQ said:
Bam!

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=14758649

should be able to shave a couple dollars of with deals/ if you want a different psu/if you prefer a cheaper case
should be a pretty decent build.
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Umm, we can't see your wish list. For future reference, just post the links to the parts. A lot simpler and doesn't require us to login to Newegg to see it.
 
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