First build advice

[Lazerfeet]

I've wanted to build a computer for a little while now, but never thought I could do it. Got some extra cash and I think it would be fun to actually build.


Budget $900

Resolution 1920x1080

Games / Settings Desired I raid 25 man semi hardcore in World of warcraft, so if i could get 25+ fps in high settings and and 40+ on Normal i think that would hold in WoD (unless you guys think it will need more) other then WoW a little minecraft and LoL.

Any other intensive software or special things you do (Frequent video encoding, 3D modeling, etc) Nope

Country United States

Parts that can be reused None

Do you need an OS? yea dont care between W7 or 8

Do you need peripherals (e.g. monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc)? Just need a monitor

I dont have any parts picked out, but after watching a few videos a case thats pretty easy to put stuff together in would be nice since its my first build.

Thanks

[Fascinate]

CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116895

Mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138384

Video card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125457

Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820313426

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129066

Power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151094

HDD: ($5 off with promo code MUSTHAVE31)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148840

Monitor: ($10 off with promo code MUSTHAVE39)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009316

DvD: ($3 off with promo code EMCWVTJ49)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289

Windows 7:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116986

Total: $891.36 after promo codes and shipping to my zip code (yours may vary slightly)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($136.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $903.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 20:16 EST-0500)

[Fascinate]

I purposely left out overclockable components as this person seems pretty new to the scene, in doing so i got a better case/video card/PSU into the build.

If they are interested in overclocking i can adjust the build, gonna leave it how it is for now.

Ive said this many times but i am not a fan of pc part picker. Its just sooooo much easier and convenient to order from a single website. Even if it takes more work for us to suggest parts to them.

[anveena]

I purposely left out overclockable components as this person seems pretty new to the scene, in doing so i got a better case/video card/PSU into the build.

If they are interested in overclocking i can adjust the build, gonna leave it how it is for now.

Ive said this many times but i am not a fan of pc part picker. Its just sooooo much easier and convenient to order from a single website. Even if it takes more work for us to suggest parts to them.

You can filter pcpartpicker so it only shows 1 website on it.

[Fascinate]

You can filter pcpartpicker so it only shows 1 website on it.

Sure, but no one on this forum ever does that. Not to mention PC part picker is notorious for quoting wrong prices. I simply avoid it like the plague.

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sure its always easier to pick up items from one store, though u wont always get the best prices then. overclocking to 4 ghz is just go into bios, set multiplier to x40, exit and save button, done. for that little work it is just such a good performance increase.
for the case, dunno... the nzxt is a fine case with good airflow for the money and has usb 3.0 ports on the front.
xfx oem is seasonic so dunno whats wrong with it or where urs is better.
the graphic card i do agree that the 650 ti boost is better but the 260x can max out wow and going for performance in 25 man raid, a 4670k + 260x > 4430 + 650 ti.

[Fascinate]

Like i said if he is interested in overclocking id adjust my build, but being a first timer the standard i5 made more sense to me. BTW 260x is an awful card for the money, like terrible price/performance ratios. It honestly should never be suggested to anyone.

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hm, might be right about the 260x, was a too quick pick on my side. its too expensive for that performance looking at other games. besides that, at 170 dollar i wouldnt suggest the 650, i´d go for the 660. if op can up his budget another 20 u can go for this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $926.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 22:09 EST-0500)

if the 26 is too much, op can also skip the evo, until some point later, as the stock cooler should be able to handle ~3.8 ghz.

[Lazerfeet]

No i guess I should of said I can go higher a little since im not super strict with the price, Also Im not worried about buying from different places, what ever has the best stuff is fine with me.

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No i guess I should of said I can go higher a little since im not super strict with the price, Also Im not worried about buying from different places, what ever has the best stuff is fine with me.

thats great, the build i posted will max out wow easily and u´ll have no issues running 25 man on ultra.

[Lazerfeet]

Thanks hopefully i dont mess it up now