Need help with a build, under $1500 gaming PC

[ulcajun]

So i need a complete system, including keyboard and monitor. Mostly gonna be used for playing EQ2. My Q6600 9800GTX 4gb ram is getting bogged down pretty bad in that game, need something new. Would like to keep it under 1500.
Edit: i get my OS free with MSDNAA, and i need my motherboard to have wireless, not sure if that is standard now or not.

 

[Sean W.]

try to build your own parts list and we will help you.. but try and see what you come up with...

But i went ahead and built one anyway... didnt include a keyboard... cause... i can get one of those from under my couch cushions, im sure you will be able to find one for free...

Case + powersupply: $185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.410717

CPU + mobo: $505
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.428204

GPU + RAM: $530
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Combo...&AID=10446076&PID=3946032&SID=skim2305X575088

HDD: $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320

optic drive: $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136167

CPU Heat sink: $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019

Monitor: $160
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001383

total: $1500

 

[ulcajun]

awesome, thank you. Would i get a noticeable performance increase over my Q6600 G0 stepping OCd to 3.0ghz? im guessing its the new architecture that provides the increase

 

[Sean W.]

lol yes, this will smash your computer to a thousand tiny pieces

 

[ulcajun]

one more question, i dont see anything about the mobo having wifi built in, what would i need for wifi? is a usb connector the best option?

 

[Sean W.]

oh... uhh, i dont know anything about wifi... ive never used it ( on a computer )?

EDIT:

Bazinga

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166021

 

[ulcajun]

you are a god, thank you. gonna prolly pull the trigger tomorrow =)

 

[Sean W.]

lol i wouldnt go that far... wellll...

and yea man, this computer will haul ***... this will last a good 3 years before it starts to slow down, good luck and keep us updated... post pictures!

what operating system are you going to use?

 

[ulcajun]

im just hoping this thing will be able to run eq2 on max settings with their horrible coding. I'm gonna get windows 7 64 bit, and i think im gonna actually get this monitor
Newegg.com - HP 2709m 27" 3ms(GTG) HDMI Full HD 1080P Widescreen 16:9 LCD Monitor w/ swivel adjustment 400 cd/m2 DC 30000:1(1000:1)Built in Speakers

 

[Sean W.]

go with samsung...

this computer will be able to run ANYTHING on absolute maxed out settings.