First build, gaming rig $800-1000

[mdawgpearson]

Hey guys, I was wondering if you could help build me a Gaming Rig in the price range of $800-$1000. I would like it to have an Intel based processor. You can exclude the price of a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. If you could include a dvd writer/reader. And preferably a 1tb hard drive. Also it is going to be primarily for gaming so I want to be able to play the games at the maximum settings. I prefer 4 gb of RAM, so I'll be running Windows 7 64bit, so if you could throw the OS in the list as well.

If it isn't too much trouble could you post the links to the parts on new egg.

Thanks so much








cliffs
gaming rig
intel based processer
1tb hard drive
dont inclue monitor, keyboard, and mouse
800-1000 dollars
4gb of ram, windows 7
post links to new egg please

THANKS

sorry posted this in the other section too, didn't know this was the high preformance section.

 

[xquizit]

Did you end up getting help in the other thread? Let me know. I am in the same boat as yourself <kind've>

 

[aliasaid]

Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100269HDMI Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive


This build totals $988.89 - $35 MIR + Shipping

I now realize that i didn't include Win7, so i guess i went over budget, but its a really nice build. Maybe someone else will give you better options, good luck.

 

[Muffin Man]

this might be a bit of a stretch for your budget. total is $1,004 + shipping; possible $30 back in rebates. if its too much, just say.

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!
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Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW SATA CD/DVD Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

w7 isnt out yet, instead, you can get vista home premium with a free w7 upgrade.

 

[mdawgpearson]

Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100269HDMI Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive


This build totals $988.89 - $35 MIR + Shipping

I now realize that i didn't include Win7, so i guess i went over budget, but its a really nice build. Maybe someone else will give you better options, good luck.

thank you, but this one is a little too high for my budget because i need windows OS

 

[mdawgpearson]

this might be a bit of a stretch for your budget. total is $1,004 + shipping; possible $30 back in rebates. if its too much, just say.

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW SATA CD/DVD Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

w7 isnt out yet, instead, you can get vista home premium with a free w7 upgrade.

thank you this seems like a good deal, what do you think about this package

EVGA PhysX Barebone Kit - EVGA P55 LE MOBO, Intel Core i5 750 CPU, 4GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 Core 216, NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO, Case, 750 Watt PSU at TigerDirect.com

 

[Trotter]

You are getting some not-so-good parts with that bundle. The EVGA mobo is so-so, the Seagate drive is not as good as the WD Black 750GB, and that PSU is a crap-shoot.

Here are my suggestions:

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail
&
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3R LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Newegg.com - Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1067 - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-N964-LR GeForce 9600 GSO 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

$1009 w/free shipping on the CPU, mobo, hard drive, 9600, case, and PSU. Total of $55 in MIR.

Were it me, I would drop the 260 and 9600, put $10 with it, and get one of these when them come in on the 19th:
Newegg.com - XFX HD-585A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

 

[mdawgpearson]

You are getting some not-so-good parts with that bundle. The EVGA mobo is so-so, the Seagate drive is not as good as the WD Black 750GB, and that PSU is a crap-shoot.

Here are my suggestions:

Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail
&
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD3R LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Newegg.com - Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664BA1067 - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Newegg.com - EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-N964-LR GeForce 9600 GSO 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

$1009 w/free shipping on the CPU, mobo, hard drive, 9600, case, and PSU. Total of $55 in MIR.

Were it me, I would drop the 260 and 9600, put $10 with it, and get one of these when them come in on the 19th:
Newegg.com - XFX HD-585A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850 (Cypress Pro) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card w/ATI Eyefinity - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

seems like a good build to me, although I don't know much about computers, why are there 2 video cards, and would it be better to just get one really good one...sorry i dont know much

 

[Trotter]

I am guessing the 9600 was for PhysX... which very few games actually use.

Yes, a single, faster card is the better solution.

 

[aliasaid]

I am guessing the 9600 was for PhysX... which very few games actually use.

Yes, a single, faster card is the better solution.

lol.. You're the one that suggested the 9600 ....