Thread: First time builder! (need advice)

edit: really odd my whole post isn't showing is there a limit on post size or something? edit: so my big long post isn't showing properly which is a shame so does anyone have any general advice on selecting computer parts for a gaming computer < $1000. right now theres a good deal i'm looking at here Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! so tell me what you think.

You can build a monster machine for under 1000 at newegg. Just think of what you want to do with it first. For gaming, get a nice video card, memory, processor and power supply... Just look at the reviews of everything before you buy it.

The link you have there seems to be pretty good. The video card is getting a little bit old, so if you get the chance, pick out a new one. If you really want to save some money tho, AMD's AM3 platform is great. The new Phenom IIs are great processors and they are cheap! I'd definitely check it out if I were you.

even if the video is a little old the important thing is that the motherboard is very up to date (umm, i think) so i always have the option of upgrading in the future. thanks for the helpful comments guys. just one more thing, how long do these offers stay around. i'm usually very reluctant to act without thorough deliberation and since i've only considered this building idea in the past few days it probably won't be another couple weeks until i feel totally sure about it. so how quickly do i have to act if i see a good deal up? i guess the positive side is that since there are always good deals coming and going i probably won't have to wait too long for another one to show up.

Extremely high-end config right here:

[Motherboard (GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P)]: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128387
[CPU (Phenom ii 940)]: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103471
[RAM (G.Skill 4GB DDR2 1066)]: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231241
[GPU (HIS HD 4890 1GB)]: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161276
[HDD (WD Caviar Black 640GB))]: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136319
[DVD (22X Samsung DVDRW)]: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151171
[CASE/PSU (Antec Sonata Elite + Antec TruePower 650w 80+ certified PSU)]: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.195794
[CPU Cooler (Xigmatek 120mm rifle cooler)]: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233003

*(Use discount code: MBSALE10)*

Total Cost = $810.48 + $30 worth of rebates.
You'll find nothing better than this beauty for under 1000.

The combo deal may no longer be available but you can just substitute since you have a budget of 1000.

the combo u chose is very nice, the graphic card plays every game on high thats released at the moment. People who suggest getting a better video card, just want fancy stuff. The person above me also has a nice combo picked out for u.

Yup, jump on it before any of the sales/rebates go away. It'll be worth it. :)