My first gaming computer under 1000!

[sphenoa]

Can someone help me with my first gaming computer build? I'm trying to get it under 1000 with monitor.. Any advice will be great!

Here is what I have so far and it's over 1000 dollars already.. Maybe I can get cheaper parts?

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119137
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$15.00 Instant
$89.99
$74.99


Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822148288
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
$69.99


Acer X193W+BD Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824009127
Return Policy: LCD Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
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-$40.00 Instant
$179.99
$139.99


VisionTek 900241 Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814129112
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
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-$15.00 Instant
$184.99
$169.99


CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817139002
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$40.00 Instant
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$189.99
$149.99


CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5 - Retail
Item #: N82E16820145184
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$64.99
$54.99


ASUS P5Q Deluxe LGA 775 Intel P45 Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131297
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
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$189.99


Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115017
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
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$189.99

Subtotal: $1,039.92

[Doom]

Looks good. I think you can drop your price and get just under $1000 if you go with this Corsair 520w PSU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001

Also... you can switch to a Core 2 Duo E8400 and shave off a few bucks. Unless you are going to do any serious multitasking, you'll probably be just as happy w/ a dual core chip. For gaming, you're better off w/ a dual core at higher speed and then putting the savings into a better GPU.

I haven't heard too much about VisionTek on graphics cards... Sapphire is a good ATI card brand to go with and this card gives you a 1GB 4850 card at the same price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102802

[shadowpr]

Change the p5q deluxe to a p5q pro.

If you don't car about a modular psu, then I believe the corsair 650 is cheaper than the 620.

[sphenoa]

what is modular psu? I'm sorry Im very new to building computer

[sphenoa]

also which one should I get from these 3 p5q pros

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...iption=p5q+pro

[Khalil]

Originally Posted by sphenoa also which one should I get from these 3 p5q pros http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...iption=p5q+pro

The cheapest non open box.

Best power supplies out there are in this order, Seasonic, FSP, Sparkle and Antec. Some like Corsair as well.
The most important component in any build is the power supply, dont skimp there. I recommend a 500W for what you are trying to get done here.
Antec has some nice cases with built 500W power supplies for a good price http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129024

You don't need a quad core to game. This processor here will own any game on the market http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115132

[shadowpr]

this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131299

A modulare power supply means that you can connect only the cables that you will need, so you don't have extra. That reduces clutter, and makes it easier to organize all the wires.

[sphenoa]

oh okay.. and is 500W is enough for future upgrades? Like if I want to SLI graphic cards or upgrade CPU in the future.

[Khalil]

SLI is worthless for the most part unless you go with top gun video cards then you will need 850-1000 Watts depending on which cards you get.

[shadowpr]

Agreed. Sli/crossfire isn't a good upgrade path. You can get better bang for your buck by just upgrading to a better video card later on.

[Doom]

You'll notice in my signature line below that I did SLI in my first rig. There was indeed a boost to performance... but not enough to completely justify the price increase. Unless you'll ever be using a 26" monitor or larger, you won't be using resolutions that will see much benefit from SLI.

When I eventually upgrade my system... I will be going with a single GPU card vice doing SLI again.

[sphenoa]

I see.. I guess I won't do SLI then..

Oh and I have few more questions.. Which monitor is best for gaming that are under 200 dollars? Im not sure if ACER makes good monitor and I also need a wireless internet access because the wireless router is in other room. Which wireless card is good for the deskstop?

[joshrogoff]

Acer good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009145

And get the same brand wireless PCI card as your router so they play nice.

[Khalil]

For gaming you are much better going with a Samsung 2ms

[Masaki 7-11]

Originally Posted by Khalil For gaming you are much better going with a Samsung 2ms

Any monitor with 8ms or lower is fine for gaming, I've found some of the Samsung monitors to provide too little brightness for gaming making it difficult to play games properly. I've used 3 Acer monitors and even after two years, the picture is still good and I have no dead pixels or additional light leakage.