[mackickball13]

hi I am trying to build a computer its my first time. Its going to be used for media and gaming, not hard core gaming but i want to be able to play newer games on high levels like fear. Here is what i have so far any suggestions would help, also i dont know what else i would need to complete the build and get it up and running. I dont need a monitor or keyboard or mouse.

gpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130061

case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144152

processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115005

hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144701

ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145505

psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817128002

Total $766

i dont know what a good mobo is or a good optical drive or a cheap but good sound card. I am really trying to stay under $1000.

[b1gapl]

Heres a list I made for you, that is just under $1000:
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion...le=%241k+tower

[j12]

good choice on the cpu i love mines. are you planning to wait for dx10 ready cards i heard theyre coming out sometime around march.