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[PlasbianX]

~$950-$1050 (with MiRs) Mid Range (Updated as of 9/2/09)
$279.99 - CPU: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz
$173.99() - Motherboard: Gigabyte Intel X58
$140.99 - Memory (RAM): Crucial Ballistix Tracer 3x2GB DDR3 1333
$224.99() - Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 275
$89.99() - Power Supply: Corsair CMPSU 650W



Okay, if I went with something like this, how well would it run on something that needs:
* AMD Athlon 64 3000 or Intel CoreDuo 4000
* 1GB RAM
* Graphic Card GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon X1550 256 MB
* Sound Card Sound Blaster Audigy
* DirectX 9
* 16x DVD or 32x CD-ROM
* 18 Gb free space on hard disk
* Broadband link with uplink 256kbps, downlink 1024kbps

Cause to be honest, I dont know jack shit about computers. But I do plan on building myself one. Also, is there a specific case I would have to buy to fit all of that? Or would I be able to scrap my old case. Really really wanna build a new pc this summer and don't wanna spend over 1,000 if I don't have to. Mind you, I did remove the hard drives and DVD burner from your list as I will just reuse what I already have.

[Pyong Kawaguchi]

From how it looks, it would run very well.

[PlasbianX]

From how it looks, it would run very well.

What about a case?

This is what I currently have:

[Pyong Kawaguchi]

It looks like it would probably work.

[PlasbianX]

It looks like it would probably work.

Only problem im facing though is his prices are a lot higher now. So its going to be a little over budget :/

[Bhamid]

the proccessor got replaced by the 930, its the same price so you're getting an extra 140 MHz bump.

[Warsaw]

Why are you choosing the GTX275, exactly? Unless you intend to replace it sooner rather than later, you should probably opt for one of the DX11 cards.

[flibitijibibo]

Agreeing with Warsaw, wait for the GTX 400 series to either have DX11 or have DX10 for much cheaper.

[Pyong Kawaguchi]

If you spend 80$ more, get the 5850, its a great card with dx11 and a gigantic bang for its buck!

[Warsaw]

I'm expecting both the GTX470 and GTX480 to be well out of Plas's budget. The former will probably run around $450 to $500 with the latter reaching as high as $600-$650.