Wanting to build a new pc :)

[Samarkando]

Hello everyone.I have decided to get a new pc for myself but the problem is I don't a pre-built pc but i'm also not very good with computer hardwares,but I'd I like gaming very much onmy free time so,hopefully with your help I'll be able to build myself a gaming computer.

I'll be going with Intel but I'm not sure if to choose a dual core or quad core.Maybe you could advise me on that guy's?

Also I wan't an Nvidia graphics card.Hmm,what else.Oh yeah,for the hard drive space I'm looking for something around 500gb.

That's about it on the hardware specifics,hope that helps.Now,my budget is about 1800-1900$,I'm also looking for a new monitor that would go into that budget.Don't laugh but I still one of those huge boxes D= so you can guess that I'm not very picky about monitors ;D I just need it to be flat and not very small on the screen size,so If you know any cheap flat monitors that are decent it would be nice if you'd write a link to it with the price there.Thank you.

[shadowpr]

MB: Asus p5q pro
CPU: E8400
Ram: Corsair 2x2gb ddr2-800
HD: Western Digital Caviar Black 500gb
DVD: either a lite-on or asus dvd burner sata
Case: Personal preference
Video Card: maybe a EVGA 285
PSU: Corsair 650

I didn't put links cause I'm not sure what country you're from. Prices will also vary depending on that.

[Samarkando]

Will be buying everything in US

[shadowpr]

Try newegg.com for parts.

You will also need an operating system.

[Masaki 7-11]

Below is a build list for a high performance gaming computer with monitor/os that is within the budget ($1800-$1900):

LITE-ON DVD Writer Black SATA Model iHAS424-08 LightScribe Support - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106332
$32.99

NZXT TEMPEST Crafted Series CS-NT-TEM-B Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146047
$99.99

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136284
$94.99

ASUS VW246H Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824236049
$219.99

EVGA 01G-P3-1180-AR GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130480
$339.99

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power ... - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139006
$119.99

mushkin 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 998675 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820226032
$147.99

ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131365
$289.99

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115202
$279.99

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116677
$109.99

Subtotal: $1,735.90

[shadowpr]

I think the i7 and ddr3 would be overkill, but it's do able.

Good list.

[Samarkando]

Thank you both for your precious time.I'll probably go with Masaki's compilation.

edit:Also to how much would it be safe to overclock the processor without needing to add any additional cooling stuff.

[vtfanmv5]

I think shadow's build will far surpass your needs if you care about saving a couple hundred, but if you're just as happy spending the extra money, the i7 will also serve you well.