Want to build a computer

[Vonshudo]

Hi I've never built a computer before but I think it will be a good experience and I am in need of a new computer. I want a computer for gaming and multitasking. My budget is between $1000-$1500. So I was wondering if someone could recommend me all the parts I need including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, case, hardware, etc. Thanks

 

[decibaL]

Newegg.com - Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 520W Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
Newegg.com - EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM
Newegg.com - Hanns·G HG-191RPB Black 19" 2ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 Built in Speakers - Retail
Newegg.com - Logitech Classic Black 104 Normal Keys USB Standard Keyboard 200 - Retail
Newegg.com - Logitech MX518 2-Tone 8 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB + PS/2 Wired Optical Gaming-Grade Mouse - Retail

Have your pick of XP and/or Vista

Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2B 1 Pack - OEM
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Basic for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM

Final price is under 1500 before tax and shipping.

Note: The case can be found alot cheaper at frys.com

FRYS.com*|*Antec

Please do not take this as a final suggestion, use the resources of this forum as many others will eventually post. Good luck with your build

 

[maroon1]

You can get XFX 8800GTS 320MB if you want to save $10 more
Newegg.com - XFX PVT80GGHF4 GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported HDCP Video Card - Retail

And don't get Hanns monitor because it is horrible

Get one of these monitors
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 906BW Black 19" 2 ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 DC - Retail

Newegg.com - LG L206WTY-BF Black 20" 2ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 3000:1 - Retail

 

[peterhuang913]

Newegg.com - Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support 300 cd/m2 700:1 - Retail

 

[Vonshudo]

Ok everything looks good so far. Oh and I already have windows vista so that's not necessary. A few more suggestions would be nice. Thanks a lot guys.

 

[decibaL]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150171

And don't get Hanns monitor because it is horrible

that hurts my feeling as I own 4 of them...

 

[b1gapl]

As long as you're satisfied with them, they're not horrible.

 

[peterhuang913]

As long as you're satisfied with them, they're not horrible.

Just like my ECS mobo isn't horrible.

 

[phucng_10]

Just like my ECS mobo isn't horrible.

Oh man, don't remind me of my ECS motherboard! It's the bomb! Total sarcasm. :snob: