new build, 1000$ gaming PC, help!

[stardek]

Hi, i'd like some advise on a new build for a 1000$ gaming PC (budjet can be exceeded if needed). I'm starting from scratch so i need all the parts (monitor excluded). I'm looking for a PC that i can keep for 4-5 years. I'll probably buy the parts in one month on newegg.ca (i live in canada). I'd prefer intel based builds.

Any advice is welcome!

[David M]

I would start with a smallish monitor. Because you need a relatively expensive graphics cards to power the larger monitors, high pixel, and your budget does not provide for a large one. I would be inclined to go with a second generation dual core CPU like an Intel E8400, 2 gigs of DDR2 RAM and a smallish 100 Gig hard drive. Buy your OS OEM, either XP or Vista is fine. I would choose an ASUS board with an Intel chipset. A single 8800GT card would work for most games, but not all games. Or a Radeon card in the 200-300 price range should do ya. A quality 450 watt PSU will power most cards in this price category. Keep the cost of your case under $100. That should keep your build under $1000.

There are guarantees that in five years there will not be any new software out that you need your computer to be able to run. Five years is a long time as far as computer technology advances go.

[barch 88]

Originally Posted by David M I would start with a smallish monitor. Because you need a relatively expensive graphics cards to power the larger monitors, high pixel, and your budget does not provide for a large one. I would be inclined to go with a second generation dual core CPU like an Intel E8400, 2 gigs of DDR2 RAM and a smallish 100 Gig hard drive. Buy your OS OEM, either XP or Vista is fine. I would choose an ASUS board with an Intel chipset. A single 8800GT card would work for most games, but not all games. Or a Radeon card in the 200-300 price range should do ya. A quality 450 watt PSU will power most cards in this price category. Keep the cost of your case under $100. That should keep your build under $1000. There are guarantees that in five years there will not be any new software out that you need your computer to be able to run. Five years is a long time as far as computer technology advances go.

I can't find any 8800GT's on Newegg, do they even make them anymore? Maybe I'm not looking hard enough.

[glc]

The 8800GT has been discontinued for a while now.

David's advice is not current.

[Khalil]

Intel E8500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115036
Asus P5Q Turbo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131375
Asus ATI 4870 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121291
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=Corsair%20750
Case of your Choice, Cooler Master makes a very good case!
CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145176
WD 750GB Black Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136283
Sony 24X DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118032

[glc]

Khalil, did you check to see if all those are available at newegg.ca?

[andper10]

Originally Posted by barch 88 I can't find any 8800GT's on Newegg, do they even make them anymore? Maybe I'm not looking hard enough.

The current equivalent to a 8800GT is a 9800GT. I think you could afford something at least slightly faster than a 9800GT, given your $1000 budget. Afterall, your video card will have the most affect on how high you can crank up the graphics in your games. This list is helpful for determining video card preformance:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...rd,2404-7.html

I would recommend something within a level or two of a 4870 (based on that chart), but I own one so I guess I am biased.