Help buying a new computer...

[Stonecloak]

I want to be able to play wow and Wildstar on max settings. Also a system that is upgradable. My budget is around 1-1.5k. I will also need a monitor.

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There is a sticky for this that includes the following:

-Budget
-Resolution
-Games / Settings Desired
-Any other intensive software or special things you do (Frequent video encoding, 3D modeling, etc)
-Country
-Parts that can be reused
-Do you need an OS?
-Do you need peripherals (e.g. monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc)?

[Stonecloak]

-1000-1500$

-1920x1080

-Wildstar-WoW(WoD)

-no other special hardware

-United States

-No

-I am used to windows 7

-I have a mouse and keyboard, but would need everything else.

[Deleted]

Following build is more towards the "cheap/minimum" side of things:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
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 ($84.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset ($44.71 @ Amazon)
Total: $1177.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 05:54 EDT-0400)



This is one is based on same cpu but with more quality/power:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 230T Windowed-BLUE ATX Mid Tower Case ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Edition Steelseries Siberia v2 Headset ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1496.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 05:56 EDT-0400)


In either of the two builds above, headphones are placeholders. They can be some decent speakers if you have or dont need a headset.
Also i would suggest, since this is a new rig, to go for win8.1, they cost around the same.

[Cyrops]

Adjusted the cheap build with better parts :P

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1037.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-30 06:10 EDT-0400)

Also the case is on nice discount until 5/5.

[Stonecloak]

Thank for the recommendations. I'm actually going to a place called microcenter soon to build a comp. they will build one for 99 bucks. So I'm trying to look for the pieces on their website. Question, why do I need 2 storage pieces?

[chazus]

I'm actually going to a place called microcenter soon to build a comp. they will build one for 99 bucks.

Check CPU/Mobo prices there. They're often fantastic. I would look at this cpu and this board bundled.

Question, why do I need 2 storage pieces?

OS/Programs/Games go on the SSD for fast loading/speed. Music/Videos/Large Files go on the larger HDD.

[Stonecloak]

Check CPU/Mobo prices there. They're often fantastic. I would look at this cpu and this board bundled.


OS/Programs/Games go on the SSD for fast loading/speed. Music/Videos/Large Files go on the larger HDD.

Oh ok ill write those down and bring it up to whoever helps me there, and yea after looking at the prices it definitely seems like they have some deals.

[Zlebar]

You can generally get a 4670k for ~ $189-$219 at microcenter and then you get $30 off a motherboard and they price match to the internet(reputable sites, IE tigerdirect/newegg/amazon). The techs and sales guys there are generally pretty knowledgeable too and can alert you to some good deals they are having in the store that might fit your build.

[Stonecloak]

You can generally get a 4670k for ~ $189-$219 at microcenter and then you get $30 off a motherboard and they price match to the internet(reputable sites, IE tigerdirect/newegg/amazon). The techs and sales guys there are generally pretty knowledgeable too and can alert you to some good deals they are having in the store that might fit your build.

Glad I went the guy there was very knowledgable and helped me a lot. Suggested I look for an old computer to take apart so I learn how they are assembled, but this time I'll just pay a pro to do it. Anyway barring some stupid credit card problems (security is protecting purchases from the cardholder)? I have to wait until tomorrow to buy the parts but they are holding them for me. One more question if I may. I might change to a gtx 760 for a 770 though. Not completely sure. What do you think?

[chazus]

IF you can afford it, swing it. You're well under the original budget you proposed, and the 770 isn't too much more. Might not get a huge benefit out of it now, but it'll let your system last longer comfortably later on.

[Stonecloak]

IF you can afford it, swing it. You're well under the original budget you proposed, and the 770 isn't too much more. Might not get a huge benefit out of it now, but it'll let your system last longer comfortably later on.

I just read actually In some cases a 10-20 fps increase. So I guess it's worth it.

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So yea it also came out to a bit over 1500 including tax, the money for the labor, and some warranties. So that's pretty much the same as the higher quality pieces mentioned above. I'm happy with it the monitor is pretty awesome too.