Need your help!

[thewaffle1]

hey guys, im a noob PC builder.

I have a challenge for you experts out there. I need to get a PC that is powerful for Gaming, and has memory for lots of music and movies.

my budget is $800, do you think you can help me out?

what parts do you suggest?

your help is very much appreciated!

 

[hikaricloud]

What kind of games do you play?

Also, do you need a monitor, OS, keyboard, mouse, etc?

 

[thewaffle1]

well in my room i have a 32" vizio LCD tv i was hoping to kinda use that as a monitor, and i also need a OS. keyboard and mouse i already have.

i play games like , Rise of Nations, call of duty, madden, Age of Empires 3.. games like that.

can anyone help?

 

[hikaricloud]

I'm working on a build, hang on.

Also, don't double post. There's an edit button at the bottom right of the posts.

 

[thewaffle1]

oh alright, thanks alot mate

 

[tastegw]

im guessin he is gonna pull out a phenom II x3 build!

for that budget, i would too

 

[thewaffle1]

i got a feelin' hes got something good* brewing up

 

[tastegw]

i got a feelin' hes got something cook brewing up

dont worry, he knows his stuff.

 

[hikaricloud]

Nah, x4 build.

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[thewaffle1]

wow awesome, if i do buy those parts and put the pc together, how would i be able to get the win7 rc? dont you have to download it from the website? how would i do that without a OS