[AARP27]

Hey guys, time to build a new computer. I'm tired of this dinosaur with it's AMD AthlonX2 4200 processor and GeForce 7600GT vid card. So my budget is $1000 dollars and I don't need a monitor, mouse, or keyboard. I'd like to use an Antec (900 or something similar) case. The rig will be primarily used for gaming. Thanks guys!

EDIT: Also I have a Windows XP OS ready for it, but I'll probably put 7 on it until it comes out then buy it.

[Muffin Man]

this here is a little over @ $1,068 (with $50 possible in rebates). you could lower it by around $30 by going with a different psu, i just chose the 750w to give you some headroom incase you decide to add another 260 in sli and/or OC your cpu, or any other upgrades.

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[Nubbleet]

If you live near a Micro Center, you can get that CPU for $200.

[Shaboigen]

What kind of heat sink should I get with this build? I prob need to get some thermal paste as well? suggestions please.:freak:

[Nubbleet]

How much do you plan to overclock?

[Shaboigen]

I dont plan on so much just yet. but will later im sure. just trying to build it for now.

[Nubbleet]

This heatsink is for if you don't really plan to oc that much. Newegg.com - Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - CPU Fans & Heatsinks
You'll need this bracket to mount it.
Newegg.com - Sunbeam CR-LGA1366 LGA 1366 Core I7 Socket Retention Bracket Set - CPU Fans & Heatsinks


This heatsink is pretty good if you will overclock in the future. Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU Heat Sink (Socket LGA 1366) - FrozenCPU.com

[Shaboigen]

arg the combo deals are gone!! that would have been the perfect build for me too, sigh. Ok well im pretty sure I am ready to buy anybody want to put together another 1000$ build for me? thanks in advance.(gaming pc)

[Nubbleet]

Do you remember what was in the combos? I could try to find some similar ones.

[Shaboigen]

Motherboard, CPU and RAM and graphics card. was a SLI ready build, i7 processor.