Help me configure (part of) a system

[Red Storm]

Ok, so I'm interested in building a new system. For now, I only want to concentrate on the parts listed in the topic. What's the best possible configuration with around $1000 to spend? I intend for this to be a gaming pc, definitely some overclocking, pretty much a performance machine. So, what are your recommendations?

 

[robertk2012]

Case - Pretty much whatever floats your boat. im using a wavemaster that I got for $85 shipped
PSU- Antec, seasonic, ect. get a good brand 500 watts or more $100
CPU- Opty 165 $275
MB- DFI Infinity $80
Ram - Value Ram (crucial ect. pretty much whatevers on sale) 2x512 $80
Video Card - Evga 7800GT N16-AX $270
Total Cost $890

You would still need a hard drive but im assuming you have one since you didnt mention it.

 

[compgeek89]

Antec TruePower 2.0 550w - $90
DFI-SLI-DR ~$180
Opteron 170 ~$375
2x 1GB Patriot Extreme - $220
Any case that has good airflow ~$100

$960

 

[robertk2012]

Mine includes a nice video card for less

 

[Bobthelost]

I'd go with a better PSU than the antec lines being mentioned, it's not a bad PSU, but for the money it's not really all that good.

YOU DO NOT NEED A 500W PSU FOR A NON SLI COMPUTER.

Sorry, just needed to get that out the way now

RAM: You really want to be looking at 2gb there, value RAM is the best bang for buck by a long way.

Mobo: Go for the top of the line Epox non sli motherboard, it's supposed to be rather good.

 

[buzzsaw13]

Seasonic S12 for PSU
2gbs of G.Skill
Thermaltake Armor Case

It's up to you what kind of processor and motherboard you want, since after PSU, RAM and Case you've got about $500 more to spend after these parts if you're looking to spend $1000. I'd recommend either a 3800X2 or an Opteron 165 paired up with a DFI-SLI-DR

 

[Cooler]

I would get a GTX if you want to play at higer res . I would have recomeded a x1900xt but it seems it about ~$150 above your buget