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Ok, I am looking to make a high-end computer, and I feel like now is a good time with the prices to be seemingly cheap. I'm looking for the best bang for my buck and I don't want to exceed $1,000, but if you feel like an extra hundred or so would greatly improve the computer, please do include an alternate. I live in Canada, so please post using a site like ncix or tigerdirect. THANKS!

Ps: this will be used for gaming.

Also, post a good monitor to not included in the $1,000.

One day, a legend will rise from the grave, and show us the way.

Ok, here is some information we need to better suit your needs:

Do you need to buy an OS system?

Which games do you currently play on and what games are you planning on playing?

Also, I would HIGHLY suggest waiting at LEAST one more month to make your purchase. Why is that? Well brand new generation of cards are coming out by October that include the latest Direct11x hardware. Also, new CPU's and motherboards are coming out around the same time as the new line of ATI cards. And you can't forget about Windows 7. Even if you didn't want the latest and greatest hardware coming out, it'll definitely make current hardware prices drop.

ok ty for that, #2. I will wait then for the time being :\ I don't want to spend a lot of money just to have it depreciate in value in a month lol. I want to play Modern warfare 2 and I might pick up on an MMO. Uhh for the OS I will use XP or windows 7.. I do not have my own copy.

One day, a legend will rise from the grave, and show us the way.

Smartest thing do to is wait for the end of October; just two more months! The whole PC market is going to be very exciting with all these new hardware and softwares coming out.

You should be OK to buy a PC monitor now if you wanted as their is nothing new coming out any time soon from what I know.

And do you ONLY play CS 1.6? If not list other games you currently play and what games you will be playing when they are released.

This comment was edited at 08/21/2009 1:06 PM

oh LOL i guess i'm going to wait till the end of October as well.

where did i say i play cs 1.6 lol

modern warfare 2
hl2 mods
l4d 2
diablo 3

One day, a legend will rise from the grave, and show us the way.

yeah those are the same games i'm pretty much going to be playing O_O
you gonna buy windows 7? i am o_o

oh.. nvm just read ur post, can you link me to what copy you're gonna torrent?

This comment was edited at 08/21/2009 1:47 PM

Oops sorry, should have read your post more carefully. You have a budget or anything specific looking for a PC monitor? LCD/CRT, resolution, size of monitor, ect ect

well anyways heres the build i was planning on getting, but i guess i'm just gonna wait for w7

GPU + PSU (254.98) 35 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDe..

CASE (80) 30 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

MOBO (85)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

CPU (103)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

memory(66)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

hdd (70)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

monitor(220)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

TOTAL - $868.92 w/ out shipping
$803.92 w/ MIR

:)

I am not going to torrent lol

I just finished paying off my laptop and it came with windows vista installed so i have to purchase my own OS when i buy a new pc

i'd like lcd.. i don't see the fuss between lcd and crt. i would also like it to be 19" to 21" not to big not to small..

$150-200 dollar range

One day, a legend will rise from the grave, and show us the way.

Good budget build. I would still wait for the ATI 'Evergreen' cards to come out as well as the new i5's and mobo's, but hey, it's your money! ;p

also i have a coolermaster centurion 5 case never used

is that good to use or should i buy a newer one?

One day, a legend will rise from the grave, and show us the way.

22": LG Flatron L227WTG-PF, 1680x1050 (16:10)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?t..

22": Dell UltraSharp 2209WA, 1680x1050 (16:10)

21.5": ViewSonic VX2260wm, 1920x1080 (16:9)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

Three great budget monitors listed above. Higher the resolution, the nicer your gaming experience is going to be; as well as meaning a better graphics card with it. Viewsonic has 16:9 which is ok for gaming, but just giving you some options to looks at (it also supports higher res).

I would buy a new case, especially if you decide to get the new CPU's and motherboards as they tend to run a bit high on temperature.

oh yeah OS's cost a shit load -_-
and read my post #9
you could of course swap a couple things, with that build you'll easily get 150+fps in mw2/cod4
i'll try find you a better monitor not as big. sec
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp..

that monitor is beautiful <^_^>

Yeah I was going to build a pc last year and bought the case.. been sitting in the box ever since.

One day, a legend will rise from the grave, and show us the way.

which monitor? and just make sure the case is atx

This comment was edited at 08/21/2009 2:27 PM

I wouldn't go down the 16x9 road, 16:10 is the best option ESPECIALLY if you want to game. Most development teams make their games for 16:10 monitors, not 16:9. And since they make it for 16:10, it's not going to run very nice on 16:9 monitor.

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