How much to spend on a custom machine?

[Newbie Comp user]

Hi guys!

How much would it cost me (minimum and/or average cost) to build a custom gaming computer?
When I say 'how much', I'm talking about buying the 'must/need' parts on a gaming computer as mentioned under "Components You Need" on this guide.
If you are able to convert the cost to USD or CDN it would help as well (hope I'm not asking too much ).

Thanks!
-NCU

**EDIT: I want to build a computer that can play modern pc games on high or best quality without lagging
games like:
CoD: Black Ops
Dragon Age II
Crysis 2

[hellnoire]

All depends on the kind of gaming you want to do. And which games.

[Newbie Comp user]

All depends on the kind of gaming you want to do. And which games.

A computer that can play modern pc games on high or best quality without lagging
games like:
CoD: Black Ops
Dragon Age II
Crysis 2
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Those kinds of games

[k1922h]

The last computer I built took around 2 week and was under £800 including an LED monitor. From planning to finding the best price for the required components to shipping to building and finally testing.
There isn't really a minimum price for a custom computer, it all depends on your specific needs and how low you can get the components for.

[hellnoire]

The last computer I built took around 2 week and was under £800 including an LED monitor. From planning to finding the best price for the required components to shipping to building and finally testing.
There isn't really a minimum price for a custom computer, it all depends on your specific needs and how low you can get the components for.

Indeed, but at least we can give him a base line.

NCU, I'd recommend starting to look up parts that might work with those games. You'll need a lot of RAM and Videocard power, but an i7-i5-i3 CPU should work fine. If you want to go on the cheaper end, look at AMD/ATI cards and CPUs, if you want durable, Intel and NVIDIA. You're looking around the $1000-2000 price range unless you find some nice deals, which is always possible.

[JayCub]

-NCU i agree with hellnoire as that is exactly how i have built my current pc and left room for expansion, compared to some high end off the shelf pc's i would say this is a bargain, i looked at parts the forums and bench-marks, and cost.

[Mark]

$1000 CAD would get you a decent high end gaming PC easy

I recommend NCIX for USA and Canada PC builds and parts

[Newbie Comp user]

Thanks guys! I'll start looking up the parts and see how it goes.

[JayCub]

Don't forget to keep us updated when you can -NCU on how your search is going and what you have in mind, it's all fun and games.

[Newbie Comp user]

Don't forget to keep us updated when you can -NCU on how your search is going and what you have in mind, it's all fun and games.

Will do after I finish all my homework