Want to build a $1k mixed use PC

[Nixxxon]

Hi, I am a first timer to building PCs. I can't bring myself to buy another Dell, and I figured I am up for the challenge. (I've swapped out hard drives and hacked a few Tivos). I don't need a monitor or an OS. (I have a 22" wide-screen flat panel, and will be running Win 7).My new rig will be used for gaming and home video editing. I'd like to spend about $1k, and have no preference on the processor brand. I'll need a 1TB HD. I am not looking for a flashy case, just something quiet and cool. I am not looking for a Blu Ray drive, but will need a DVD burner drive. I figure 4-6gb RAM? Any suggestions/assistance will be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

 

[Sean W.]

This will be able to play any game at High settings handily

Case: $50
NZXT M59
Newegg.com - NZXT M59 - 001BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
YouTube - ‪#1111 - NZXT M59 Case Video Review‬‎

Mother Board: $160
ASUS Maximus III GENE LGA 1156
Newegg.com - ASUS Maximus III GENE LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
YouTube - ‪ASUS Maximus III Gene P55 mATX SLI Motherboard Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips‬‎

CPU: $195
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield
Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80605I5750
YouTube - ‪Intel Core i5 750 Quad Core LGA1156 Processor Unboxing Linus Tech Tips‬‎

GPU: $290
XFX HD-585X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850
Newegg.com - XFX HD-585X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity
YouTube - ‪Radeon HD 5850 1GB ATI Video Card XFX Unboxing Linus Tech Tips‬‎

RAM: $98
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL

PSU: $90
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

HDD: $80
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EALS 1TB 7200 RPM
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

DVD Burner: $20
Newegg.com - Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

TOTAL: $983

 

[Nixxxon]

This will be able to play any game at High settings handily

Sean, this looks awesome, thanks! One question, will I see much performance improvement for video editing if I bump up to 6gb of RAM? I assume this is right 6gb choice: Newegg.com - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8T-6GBRM

Also, down the road I may add a Blu Ray burner. That shouldn't be a problem right?

Do I need a sound card or is it integrated?

 

[Sean W.]

the i5 used dual channel ram, so you go 2, 4, 8, or 16 gigs. and 4 gigs is plenty, DDR3 is so **** fast you will have a hard time using more than that.

and all you would need to do with a blu ray burner isunplug the old one and slide it in. no problems.


and no sound card is needed, its integrated.

the only other thing i would suggest is a CPU cooler, i didnt include one beacuse it would have gone over budget.