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I assume you are going to be using this thread from now on. From newegg, under $1300, in April, I managed to get quite a good system, though without monitor.
TforceU Motherboard
7800GT
4200+ X2
160 gig hd
1 gig ram
really nice coolermaster case
500 w PSU
XP pro, required for dual core
and some other extras like a good gaming mouse and speakers.
For building, newegg.com is the way to go. Nowadays though, building doesn't have much advantage. In fact, I've said it before, but sometimes building can be more expensive. Anyway, since you said you want a monitor, it'll probably be ~$250, plus some more for shipping, so we'll say your basic comp will be ~$1000. One thing to point out, is that buying monitors online is not a good idea. Firstly, most local stores have good monitors. Second, you can't tell image quality by looking at an image of an image. Third, dead pixels and other malfunctions are annoying to fix, and Fourth, lots more shipping fees for a monitor.
So um yeah....let me check some current newegg prices
An average 7900GT is about $280 or so...
2 gigs ram may be a little much, you may be able to fit 2 into budget, but 1's probably ok for now. It depends on what you'll be doing(besides gaming)
Processor, it really depends on what you're going to be doing with your comp.
PSU-make sure to get a good namebrand and read newegg reviews
case-mostly up to you, make sure it's got good functionality and cooling
OS-Don't forget to put aside a chunk of cash for windows(you need pro for a good processor)
HD-again, up to what you'll be doing.
So that totals up to be $280....haha you wish
Nah, the biggest part of building a comp is deciding, on the many choices. Most likely, one week after you build you'll be regretting something, when something comes out and prices fall, or you find something else that runs better. So yeah, mainly you should post what you're thinking about, and we can critique