Need help with building a Gaming PC $1500 budget?

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Im looking to use an Intel processor.

I already have a monitor which happens to be a 46' Sharp Aquos LCD Flat Panel HDTV so i want to be able to have the video card to have hook ups to it. Not sure if S-Video or HDMI makes a difference between the two but i do have both on my TV.

Anyone know what would be a good setup for about $1500?
I thank all those who give advice.
 
Here's a link to a gaming build by Tom's Hardware for $1,250.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-graphics-overclocking,2083.html

However if you want to jump on the DDR3 bandwagon, your probably out of luck getting a decent system for $1500, all the components for a Core i7 setup are ridiculously overpriced. The Phenom II AM3 socket isn't rolling around till early next year either.

A couple of tweaks to their setup.

Get the Sunbeam "Core Contact Freezer" it benchmarks better cooling under load.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004

Also instead of the E8500 you might think about getting the Q6600 if you plan on OCing hard, the Q8200 if your not.
 
Here's a link to a gaming build by Tom's Hardware for $1,250.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-graphics-overclocking,2083.html

However if you want to jump on the DDR3 bandwagon, your probably out of luck getting a decent system for $1500, all the components for a Core i7 setup are ridiculously overpriced. The Phenom II AM3 socket isn't rolling around till early next year either.

A couple of tweaks to their setup.

Get the Sunbeam "Core Contact Freezer" it benchmarks better cooling under load.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004

Also instead of the E8500 you might think about getting the Q6600 if you plan on OCing hard, the Q8200 if your not.
 
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