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    Suggestions for my new computer?

    I have about 1000 dollars that I can put towards a new computer. I'd like to keep it at about 700 if I can and still get a decent setup. The only game I play is WoW. I dont want to use any of the parts from my current computer as its a total piece of poop. Using Windows 7. I dont need any peripherals at all. Would like a solid state if it doesnt bump the price up too much.

    Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

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    I tried to keep it as low as I could and still get some really nice parts. The SSD bumped the price by around $100.

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

    CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
    Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
    Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.98 @ Outlet PC)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
    Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.66 @ Amazon)
    Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Amazon)
    Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
    Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
    Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
    Total: $801.55
    (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
    (Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-02 14:44 EST-0500)

    This will be a little more if you don't have a Microcenter around where you live.

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    A couple things to note:

    The above price is also including the Microcenter price. If you don't have a Microcenter near you, it's gonna be about $40-50 more

    Other than that, it's a pretty bangin system for the price. If you feel that you absolutely won't be overclocking, you can drop the 3rd party cooler, get a B75 board, and get an i5-3350P, It performs within about ~3% of the 3570K at stock speeds for a good $40 less

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    If you want a little extra out of your GPU the 7950 is $280 (w/ Crysis 3 + bioshock infinite) at newegg.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ID=3891137&SID

    Even if you aren't interested in the games you could sell em and make out pretty well.

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