need some computer wow help

[blair]

i want to start playing wow but i dont know much about the game i have saved up 600$ can that get me a good computer that can play wow at max out setting or do i need more money i have a monitor and a copy of windows 8 that my best friend got for me.

[Lektrik]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($150.20 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Urban S1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $541.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-23 11:27 EDT-0400

Maybe remove the HDD and swap it for a Crucial MX100 256GB SSD if you don't plan on storing a lot of stuff.

[blair]

oh thank you so much im going to get this stuff now

[TaintedOne]

I went with the z97 so you have the option to upgrade to 4690k later. Went with the XFX psu because its a seasonic oem and they make the best psu's atm and the budget allowed for the extra $10-20. Never skimp on the psu if you dont have to.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-2 4g Thermal Paste ($5.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($90.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($187.97 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.78 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $590.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-23 23:50 EDT-0400


If you want to hold off and save or upgrade later...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $273.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-23 23:58 EDT-0400

edit: forgot to mention no computer can handle wow in raids without fps dips.

[chazus]

Moving this to the build/upgrade subforum

[Lektrik]

The EVGA is a respectable PSU, but I only picked it because it's a really good deal with the promotion making it $30 which allows OP to swap out the HDD for a decent sized SSD while remaining under budget.

[TaintedOne]

The EVGA is a respectable PSU, but I only picked it because it's a really good deal with the promotion making it $30 which allows OP to swap out the HDD for a decent sized SSD while remaining under budget.

It is a respectable PSU

My reasoning was op wouldnt gain any fps from an SSD (being a wow only build) so while nice to have can be added on later.