Computer shopping list

Im going to go make a computer with your budget in mind.



Hard Drive
RAM
MOBO
GPU
PSU
Quad Core i7 Processor
Case

Keep in mind that many of those items can be exchanged for cheaper options, and that shopping around for parts is a MUST! If Newegg has a cheaper MOBO, but TigerDirect has this Processor for CHEAP, then GET BOTH! You can save a ton of money if you just shop around.

The case is just one that i found. 50 dollars for a case is normal, most cases are this price.
The MOBO I found for you can Crossfire 2 ATI Radeons if you want it to. I stick with ASUS for my motherboards.
The RAM can be replaced with cheaper RAM, but Corsair is noted for quality products.
The PSU you should probably stick with. Its Corsair and 750 Watts.
The Processor you can lower to an i5 and save a few bucks if you want. The motherboard I picked out supports both i5 and i7.
The Hard Drive can be exchanged for almost any hard drive on the market. It just depends on how much space you want/Price youre willing to pay. I usually stick with Seagate and Western Digital

You didnt want it, but this computer should be able to run Crysis on High Quailty.

-Note- I did not account for a Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse/Speakers/ Cd/Dvd drive. These items can be bought from almost anywhere, and for any price. You can get a 200 dollar keyboard or a 17 dollar model. The same applys for most of the items.


One final note, DO NOT GO WITH WATERCOOLING! Ive had a few friends ruin their computers with this.

Oh jeez, where to begin.. The 4870 you picked out is well well overpriced, these cards sell for around $100-120 in new condition, not to mention that the HD4000 series is well old and outdated.

The 1156 motherboard you picked out will not work with 1336 processors. Yes, the board say compatible with i7 processor, but Intel is talking bout the 800 series, and not the 900 series meant for LGA 1366.

and to nitpick, you can find a much better hard drive for money lol.

Corsair as a company while good isn't always the best solution. There are many other brands that offer better performance for less.

I managed to get a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate for practically free, so I'm most likely to go the buy-by-parts route for my new computer once I get a stable source of income... which is hopefully soon if the plans work out. (I'm currently on unpaid internship with the state)

Nearly any knowledge of computers and shyts is earned from my brothers and whatever I found on the internet, so I'm not exactly a superstar with knowing what hardware does what. That's where you guys come in! My current shopping list and priorities are outlined below, and I'm looking for any advise or corrections, tell me what I'm missing, etc.

Budget: $750-$1000 or so?
Objective: A gaming computer I can use for a long while. Not a hardcore top-line one; don't need Crysis on high specs. Overclocking may be used later on.
Primary hardware:

• Motherboard - PCI Express, generally advanced capabilities (still needs research).
  Do you prefer Intel or AMD? both over great performance for the price. One is neither better than the other both have strong points.
  
• Graphics card of justice! I heard ATI Radeons are generally better.
  My specialty, I can recommend a card depending on your needs.
  
• Power supply so that mtherfker graphics card can be happy and fed.
  Depending on the graphics and processor you pick, this will be quite easy. Refer to JohnnyGURU.com for all your PSU needs.
  
• Hard drive with decent RPM. I would like to do some pilot testing on Fraps and mass data processing for yet another future computer.
  Have you thought about a Solid state drive for boot? This will actually make your computer "fast". As for storage, a Samsung f3 has to be around the quietest and fastest drive for the money.
  
• Ethernet adapter. I don't trust Comcast, and the connection via wifi has been utter garbage these days.
  Standard motherboards have decent on board Ethernet NIC's. Hierarchy of on board Ethernet" Intel>Marvell>Realtek.
  
• Speakers (for some reason not a single salvageable one can be found in my house).
  Cant help you here, I'm into professional Audio. I know nothing about standard desktop speakers lol.
  
• Keyboard (ditto).
  Can I recommend you a mechanical keyboard? They cost more but last a long time lol.
  
• 4 Gigs of RAM.
  Depending on whether you pick intel or AMD, I can recommend the best ram for the money.
  
• CD/DVD drive of some sort.
  Easy, you won't need my help
  
• Computer case with matching form factors.
  You have to pick this . I personally think most "gamer" cases are ugly. I pretty much hate anything with a stupid window or plastic shell.
  
• Fan, or two.
  

Secondary hardware:

• New monitor
  
• New mouse for gaming
  

It's getting late, I'll bbl tomorrow...

In bold.

Intel and AMD are both releasing new architectures in 2011. It's best to hold off on a new computer until then.