Gaming desktop $1,000 or less

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CalRyan

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My gaming laptop just died so I picked up a netbook for travel/work and would like to build a new desktop for home use. I haven't done this in quite a while so I am not exactly up to speed on the new technology. Would appreciate any advice.

Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP

Budget Range: 1-1,000. Willing to go a bit over if necessary and obviously do not need to spend the whole $1k.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, General Use (Word processing, online poker, etc.) Primarily should be set up for gaming.

Parts Not Required: I have my software key for a 32bit Vista from my old laptop and a mouse.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon.com (because Amazon Prime member), willing to shop elsewhere for better prices.

Country of Origin: U.S.

Parts Preferences: by brand or type: None

Overclocking: No preference.

SLI or Crossfire: No preference.

Monitor Resolution: No preference

Additional Comments: As you can tell, my only real rules are the price. I am looking to get the most bang for my buck.