Maximum PC

Hi,

I'm right now looking to build a computer for the first time. Right now I will use it as a gaming rig for Starcraft II and perhaps other games down the line. I am thinking of getting a solid state drive of about 256 GB and another external hard drive anywhere from 1-3 Terabytes for storing movies. I want at least an I5 processor and 8 gigs of ram but am willing to spend more on an I7 processor or whatever is recommended. I also listen to music so would prefer a pretty good sound card. I'm also considering having a dual monitor set up for doing work or getting one larger monitor- (I right now have 2 20 inch monitors but will not be reusing/recycling these for this current setup). Flexibility to upgrade/tweak will be nice (ie adding more RAM).


For the computer build I would say my budget is 1000-1150. For the computer monitor(s) I would say it is $225-400.