Need help for new desktop computer build

[parkj123]

Hi,

My old laptop finally crapped out.
Instead of another one, I'm looking for a new desktop, but I have no idea on where to start with parts.

I'm looking for a decent gaming PC build for about $800, excluding monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers. I have no brand preference, I'll be buying parts in the US, and I plan on running the system at default speeds. All advice is much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Roguestar]

Try reading some of the threads on the front three pages of General Hardware. They're all much the same and there are usually half a dozen threads similar to yours which will give you a taster of what to be looking for. Read some articles on anandtech's main site and browse this subforum a bit more, do some research!

You're nonetheless going to end up looking at something very like this:
Gigabyte DS3L motherboard
Intel E4500 CPU
MSI 8800GT GPU
4GB G.Skill DDR2-800
Seasonic 440W PSU/Corsair 520HX
etc

 

[Denithor]

Or just find a good deal on a Dell/HP with a large LCD monitor and upgrade the video card.

 

[parkj123]

I don't really want a system with vista... and building one would be much cheaper... more bang for the buck.

 

[parkj123]

Originally posted by: Roguestar
Try reading some of the threads on the front three pages of General Hardware. They're all much the same and there are usually half a dozen threads similar to yours which will give you a taster of what to be looking for. Read some articles on anandtech's main site and browse this subforum a bit more, do some research!

You're nonetheless going to end up looking at something very like this:
Gigabyte DS3L motherboard
Intel E4500 CPU
MSI 8800GT GPU
4GB G.Skill DDR2-800
Seasonic 440W PSU/Corsair 520HX
etc

I was also wondering if this is an ideal and stable build or if it's just stuff you came up with off the top of your head, thanks