Looking for help from some experts (you!) regarding a new pc purch

[jetsman5ian]

Long story short: I need a new computer, preferrably a desktop but if you can wow me with a laptop I will consider it

 

My goals:

keep it as cheap as possible without building it myself (not enough time or experience)

be able to play games such as fallout 3/nv with many mods running

keep the machine quiet, needs to have a wireless card

want to minimize pre-installed software that is impossible to remove

don't need a crazy amount of hd space

 

My budget: under $1,000.00, but the cheaper the better, I already have a mouse, keyboard and monitor so just worry about the build

 

Misc: I use my 720p sony hdtv for my monitor so keep that in mind, I need the build to be solid and reliable as I have had problems with builds in the past

 

I love you guys so please help me. I'll e-mail you a brownie. . . .

[Erik005]

You should find a good local computer store and have them build a good computer for you.

 

The problem with standard computers from dell/hp/etc. is that they might have a good processor/graphics-card, but they always have a low grade power supply an motherboard.

 

So my advise is to find a local computer store and have them build a PC for you.

 

Some tips about the components and current trends.

 

Ask for a decent a-grade powersupply, Antec, Coolermaster, Corsair and OCZ are good brands. 600W should be fine for you.

 

As processor a intel i5-760 or i7-870 should be sufficient.

 

Graphics card AMD Radeon HD6870.

 

Hope this helps you.

[AWarGuy]

I agree with Erik, but stay away from Dual-cores as they are slowly starting to become obsolete, you would want a nice setup that can be easily upgraded.

[Erik005]

Just one more tip.

 

In January Intel will launch the new line of processors, so the i5 and i7 I mentioned in my previous post will drop in price.