Help on a gaming setup? I am new to gaming.?

Question

Well I have about 1300-1800 dollar budget. Lower is better but id pay extra if I felt it was worth it. I decided to go with pc instead of mac because it looks like I can get what I want for cheaper and not all games run on a mac (yea there is bootcamp but then I have to buy vista extra 100 bucksish)

I was wondering how decent of a setup this is. Also do you know one better or a website that I should go to. I just went to best buy and this is what I found.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8891684&type=product&id=1214611180474

Ok gamers lead me in the right direction please so I can start playing.

Thanks

Also am I going to need to buy some wireless adapter for internet because i have wireless internet?

Answer 1

Figure out the game you want to play.  Look at the recommended components. Then make a selection on Tigerdirect.  Do some research on Tom Hardware.  Tigerdirect has video to show you how to build a PC.  Also there are many video on building a PC on youtube.  It is easy.  If you mess up Tigerdirect will replace any components, no questions asked.

Use a Nvidia 8800 video card.  2 G RAM is Ok for Vista.  6 Meg is an overkill.  Motherboard AMD X2 Duo Core CPU 2.6 .  It will be less than $700.00.  All parts are warrantied.  I hate store bought stuff.  Purchase your Vista OEM from Tiger too.  Check Newegg.com prices