new build, under $800

[Mattman5465]

Hello, I am currently planning to build a new PC, which primary use would be for gaming. However, I am a bit behind in current technology. I'm not sure what would give me better performance for my money as far as the ATI/Nvidia and AMD/Intel battles go. Could you guys throw a few sample builds at me so I know where to start?

Thanks in advance

[Khalil]

Originally Posted by Mattman5465 Hello, I am currently planning to build a new PC, which primary use would be for gaming. However, I am a bit behind in current technology. I'm not sure what would give me better performance for my money as far as the ATI/Nvidia and AMD/Intel battles go. Could you guys throw a few sample builds at me so I know where to start? Thanks in advance

Asus P5Q SE or ASUS M4A78-EM

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II 940

Western Digital Black 500GB HDD

LG DVD Burner

Vista Home Premium

4GB DDR2 1066 for AMD or 800 for Intel. Kingston, Corsair or G.Skill are good brands available at newegg.com


Sapphire 4870 1GB Video Card

Antec Sonata II with 500W PSU

[Masaki 7-11]

Originally Posted by Khalil Asus P5Q SE or ASUS M4A78-EM Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II 940 Western Digital Black 500GB HDD LG DVD Burner Vista Home Premium 4GB DDR2 1066 for AMD or 800 for Intel. Kingston, Corsair or G.Skill are good brands available at newegg.com Sapphire 4870 1GB Video Card Antec Sonata II with 500W PSU

For the AMD build, I think the Asus M4A78 Plus is a better choice for motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131381