Recommended Computer

Looking for a computer (desktop) used for gaming and other personal uses. All I want to know is what computer would you recommended that will be strong enough to run at least WoW smoothly at the cheapest cost of course. I am also willing to build my own computer for my own learning experience so what parts would you recommend?

What would be your maximum cost, and how demanding is WoW (coming from a non-WoW player)

Originally Posted by DawgiiStylz

Looking for a computer (desktop) used for gaming and other personal uses. All I want to know is what computer would you recommended that will be strong enough to run at least WoW smoothly at the cheapest cost of course. I am also willing to build my own computer for my own learning experience so what parts would you recommend?

Under 1,500 if possible, but preferably under 1,000.
https://us.battle.net/support/en/art...m-requirementsⓘ

Ahh that's a pretty decent budget, I'll reply to you in about 15 minutes.

Originally Posted by DawgiiStylz

Under 1,500 if possible, but preferably under 1,000.
https://us.battle.net/support/en/art...m-requirements

Originally Posted by AZN_JZN

Ahh that's a pretty decent budget, I'll reply to you in about 15 minutes.

Appreciate the help

Originally Posted by AZN_JZN

What would be your maximum cost, and how demanding is WoW (coming from a non-WoW player)

https://us.battle.net/support/en/art...m-requirements

[************ part list](http://************.com/p/3tX4YJ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://************.com/p/3tX4YJ/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://************.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $232.96 @ SuperBiiz
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://************.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97p) | $109.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [A-Data XPG™ Gaming v2.0 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory](http://************.com/part/a-data-...u2400gw4g11dg2) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [A-Data S510 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://************.com/part/a-data-...-as510s3120gmc) | $74.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://************.com/part/western...drive-wd20eurx) | $89.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://************.com/part/asus-vi...tx770dc2oc2gd5) | $299.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://************.com/part/thermal...ase-vn40006w2n) | $34.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://************.com/part/corsair...-supply-cs550m) | $64.99 @ Micro Center
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $997.89
| Generated by ************ 2014-07-31 06:20 EDT-0400 |

Now I would also like to mention that others may differ in opinions, as I cannot say it is going to be the perfect build.
Also I would deem this build as overkill for just WoW, but it would allow you to play many other games, while still having a fast experience.

Originally Posted by AZN_JZN

[************ part list](http://************.com/p/3tX4YJⓘ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://************.com/p/3tX4YJ/by_merchant/ⓘ)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://************.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670kⓘ) | $232.96 @ SuperBiiz
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://************.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97pⓘ) | $109.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [A-Data XPG™ Gaming v2.0 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory](http://************.com/part/a-data-...u2400gw4g11dg2ⓘ) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [A-Data S510 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://************.com/part/a-data-...-as510s3120gmcⓘ) | $74.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://************.com/part/western...drive-wd20eurxⓘ) | $89.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card](http://************.com/part/asus-vi...tx770dc2oc2gd5ⓘ) | $299.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://************.com/part/thermal...ase-vn40006w2nⓘ) | $34.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://************.com/part/corsair...-supply-cs550mⓘ) | $64.99 @ Micro Center
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $997.89
| Generated by ************ 2014-07-31 06:20 EDT-0400 |

Now I would also like to mention that others may differ in opinions, as I cannot say it is going to be the perfect build.
Also I would deem this build as overkill for just WoW, but it would allow you to play many other games, while still having a fast experience.

Looks good, thank you.

Anyone know any desktop computers that would buy that I wouldn't have to build myself?

Originally Posted by DawgiiStylz

Anyone know any desktop computers that would buy that I wouldn't have to build myself?

i know digital storm are awsome,they give you a full warranty and tech support

and their build looks sweet as fuck.

your going to loose out on performance but come on..its WoW ,for 1k you can build a pc that maxes out every game at 1080p even at 800 bucks

I would have to agree, tech support and warranty may be worth the extra one hundred bucks or two if it means saving the hassle of building it, troubleshoot, warranty claims, etc.

But if you're interested in learning about computer hardware its definitely worth the try to build one. It's not hard, and there are plenty of high quality video tutorials online

Originally Posted by Jew

i know digital storm are awsome,they give you a full warranty and tech support

and their build looks sweet as fuck.

your going to loose out on performance but come on..its WoW ,for 1k you can build a pc that maxes out every game at 1080p even at 800 bucks

Originally Posted by AZN_JZN

I would have to agree, tech support and warranty may be worth the extra one hundred bucks or two if it means saving the hassle of building it, troubleshoot, warranty claims, etc.

But if you're interested in learning about computer hardware its definitely worth the try to build one. It's not hard, and there are plenty of high quality video tutorials online

yea i built my pc on my own and it was a hastle,but now that it works its very rewarding! also i know how to replace anything since i built it. and im smarter now

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper B5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.79 Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($279.99 Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.98 SuperBiiz)
Total: $1011.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

How about this?

I have not added a OS yet and no optical drive (Use a USB Stick)

U can go for a cheaper alternative case or a smaller SSD.
This is overkill for WoW right now but if ur going to play any other games for example watch dogs u can play at high / ultra with a nice FPS.

Don't think your going to overclock and overclocking barely makes any difference for games..

Memory, higher then 1600 is barely noticeable.

Appreciate all of the help! Lots of options to go through now and decide

Originally Posted by SoShopDigital

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($65.98 SuperBiiz)

this is not enough for the 280x man,this build will pull more power than that.

id get a minimum 600w the cx600 by corsair is a great choice

other than that the build is very good! im sticking to amd CPUs for now but thats just personal preference

Originally Posted by Jew

this is not enough for the 280x man,this build will pull more power than that.

id get a minimum 600w the cx600 by corsair is a great choice

other than that the build is very good! im sticking to amd CPUs for now but thats just personal preference

This build pulls about 380W full load.

I'm almost using the same build.

80+ Bronze Cert. 520W PSU will do for this build.

A Coolermaster V550 Semi-Modular will do aswell.

Recommended Computer

Post a Reply

Similar Threads

Tags for this Thread