For a budget of $1200 what can I get?

Does anyone know the best value-price components for a computer with a $1200 budget for Black Friday? Only thing know to get is the GeForce 8600 GS from CompUSA and the cheaper 2 gb DDR memory. One of the things I don't understand is if it is possible to change the processor from Duo Core to a Quad Core. Don't have a PC right now so I was hoping to get one this Friday and then just change the processor next year when that new one comes out. Basically, is it possible to get a fully outfitted computer and then change from Dual Core to Quad? If so, what parts should I get for the Dual Core this Friday?

www.ibuypower.com

Pent core 2 duo 6750 2.66

2 gig pc 6400 800 ram

8600GT 512mb

nforce 680i Mobo

450 watt power

320g Hard Drive

sony dvd writer and player drives

Windows Vista Prem 32bit

Plus more....... $900.00

Runs everything at max or near max. Great Gamer starter rig. Works for me anyway.

Does anyone know the best value-price components for a computer with a $1200 budget for Black Friday? Only thing know to get is the GeForce 8600 GS from CompUSA and the cheaper 2 gb DDR memory. One of the things I don't understand is if it is possible to change the processor from Duo Core to a Quad Core. Don't have a PC right now so I was hoping to get one this Friday and then just change the processor next year when that new one comes out. Basically, is it possible to get a fully outfitted computer and then change from Dual Core to Quad? If so, what parts should I get for the Dual Core this Friday?

iferno

do you live in the United States?

Does anyone know the best value-price components for a computer with a $1200 budget for Black Friday? Only thing know to get is the GeForce 8600 GS from CompUSA and the cheaper 2 gb DDR memory. One of the things I don't understand is if it is possible to change the processor from Duo Core to a Quad Core. Don't have a PC right now so I was hoping to get one this Friday and then just change the processor next year when that new one comes out. Basically, is it possible to get a fully outfitted computer and then change from Dual Core to Quad? If so, what parts should I get for the Dual Core this Friday?

iferno

1200$ budget and you are getting a ridiculous 8600GS!?

www.ibuypower.com

Pent core 2 duo 6750 2.66

2 gig pc 6400 800 ram

8600GT 512mb

nforce 680i Mobo

450 watt power

320g Hard Drive

sony dvd writer and player drives

Windows Vista Prem 32bit

Plus more....... $900.00

Runs everything at max or near max. Great Gamer starter rig. Works for me anyway.

jcasassa

8600GT = NO, get a 8800GT MUCH MUCH better with 1200$ you can get an awesome computer just read and try to educate yourself before!

[QUOTE="jcasassa"]

www.ibuypower.com

Pent core 2 duo 6750 2.66

2 gig pc 6400 800 ram

8600GT 512mb

nforce 680i Mobo

450 watt power

320g Hard Drive

sony dvd writer and player drives

Windows Vista Prem 32bit

Plus more....... $900.00

Runs everything at max or near max. Great Gamer starter rig. Works for me anyway.

-KinGz-

8600GT = NO, get a 8800GT MUCH MUCH better with 1200$ you can get an awesome computer just read and try to educate yourself before!

I agree.

And get Antec 900 because it has great price at newegg this days 70$ after MIR

[QUOTE="jcasassa"]

www.ibuypower.com

Pent core 2 duo 6750 2.66

2 gig pc 6400 800 ram

8600GT 512mb

nforce 680i Mobo

450 watt power

320g Hard Drive

sony dvd writer and player drives

Windows Vista Prem 32bit

Plus more....... $900.00

Runs everything at max or near max. Great Gamer starter rig. Works for me anyway.

-KinGz-

8600GT = NO, get a 8800GT MUCH MUCH better with 1200$ you can get an awesome computer just read and try to educate yourself before!

i go with him

www.ibuypower.com

Pent core 2 duo 6750 2.66

2 gig pc 6400 800 ram

8600GT 512mb

nforce 680i Mobo

450 watt power

320g Hard Drive

sony dvd writer and player drives

Windows Vista Prem 32bit

Plus more....... $900.00

Runs everything at max or near max. Great Gamer starter rig. Works for me anyway.

jcasassa

www.ibuypower.com

Pent core 2 duo 6750 2.66

2 gig pc 6400 800 ram

8600GT 512mb

nforce 680i Mobo

450 watt power

320g Hard Drive

sony dvd writer and player drives

Windows Vista Prem 32bit

Plus more....... $900.00

Runs everything at max or near max. Great Gamer starter rig. Works for me anyway.

jcasassa

i would get a 550w power supply 450 is to low

CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029&Tpk=19-115-029190$

CASE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=11-129-021120$ -50$ rebate

Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146565 90$ -40$ rebate

PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153039 160$ -60$ rebate

MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127031 90$ - 30$ rebate

GPU http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5449449?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG 230$ - 20$ rebate

HD http://www.outpost.com/product/5296757 60$

Total price 940 + shipping

AR price 740+ shipping.

Gives you 400$ for monitor, OS, keyboard, mouse, DVD drive etc etc etc.

You should be able to get a decent motherboard, the low priced Core 2 Duo at 1333FSB, a decent video card, one DVD burner, a harddrive, a good power supply, 2 GB of RAM, and never never never never forget the OS.

You should be able to fit in a quality motherboard, nothing that costs under $100. There are many motherboards, and they can make or break your system. You have no idea how many motherboards that I had to replace because of cheapness.