Gaming pc build (noob here)

[broccoli21]

well im building a PC now, but I would like some help on finding a good build, with monitor.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this week/in a few days

BUDGET RANGE: 1500-1600 after rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard and mouse, speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: usa

PARTS PREFERENCES: would prefer amd/ati, but a nice intel build is fine too. using antec 900 case

OVERCLOCKING: maybe. would like good stats either way

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: in the future

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200 (I think thats HD 1080p right???)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: quiet

 

[ZTec]

thanks for the guide it was helpful...
however now that the hardware is installed, I get a red light on the motherboard that indicates something wrong with the RAM. (I've checked the manuel and it is installed correctly) Does anyone have a solution???