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    $500 Budget for a CPU, MOBO and graphics card.

    There's just so many options and it's overwhelming at the moment i was hoping i could come here looking for help! I think I'm set on the processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115233

    Unless there's something cheaper but would preform about the same? So 300 left for the mobo and card and I have no clue what to get. I want the card to be able to run games on high/ultra. I'm not overclocking or anything, not running 2 screens. Mainly for WoW and some other games. Any help would be amazing!

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    if u only need those 3 items look on the post where they do the monthly computer build - should give you an idea on how at least you can spread your money around to get the best of each - im not computer savvy so i this is the best i can help you with although others will surely guide in the right direction

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    Quote Originally Posted by missbrooklyn25 View Post
    There's just so many options and it's overwhelming at the moment i was hoping i could come here looking for help! I think I'm set on the processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115233

    Unless there's something cheaper but would preform about the same? So 300 left for the mobo and card and I have no clue what to get. I want the card to be able to run games on high/ultra. I'm not overclocking or anything, not running 2 screens. Mainly for WoW and some other games. Any help would be amazing!
    Why get an Ivy? Definitly go with a haswell (4670k) as it's the best i5 out there, and extremely good for wow.

    GPU wise, you'd need something in the 150 range. Maybe the new 750Ti? That or pick up a 660. Mobo, grab a pcmate from msi.

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

    CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
    Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
    Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Amazon)
    Total: $500.93
    (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
    (Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 18:58 EST-0500)

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    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

    CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.96 @ OutletPC)
    Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
    Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ Amazon)
    Total: $514.94
    (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
    (Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 19:26 EST-0500)

    An extra $15 but the GTX 660 is more powerful and imo worth it. Above is spot on $500 after MIR and is fine if money tight.

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