Help with an upgrade!

[Arearda]

Hello,

I'll start this by saying I don't know much about how to put a computer together. I figure it costs just as much to put one together yourself these days as it does to simply buy a computer off a website where you put it together online. Regardless, my current machine is going on 5 years (it might already be, I can't remember purchase date) and it's starting to show.

I would like to be able to play WoW on Ultra settings, but I'll take High settings if I can't get that far. I also play other games, but most are not very graphic intensive. The last game I played that was intensive was probably Bioshock Infinite. I also play around with web development if that makes any difference. Mostly coding programs, but nothing that really affects my graphics. I suppose I just want a good amount of storage.

My current make is as follows (let me know if more info is needed and how I can find it on my comp):

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz
RAM: 8.00 GB
System Type: 64-bit OS (Windows 7 Home Premium)
Graphics: AMD Radeon 7800 Series

My graphics card causes some pretty big fragment issues. I get random black spikes all over my screen and discolored squares. Sometimes it gets really bad and I can't even see what I am doing. WoW is the only game this has actually happened in, but I do get graphic lag in other games as well. I am looking to spend about $1,000 or upwards of $1,500 if needed. I paid $2,000 for this machine when I bought it (I feel like a derp now because I know it was not worth that much) and feel $1,000-$1,500 is justified. Thank you for your help!

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I figure it costs just as much to put one together yourself these days as it does to simply buy a computer off a website where you put it together online.

No it's definitely cheaper building it yourself and (or) you get much better quality part and performance for your money.

I'd suggest a build like this (OS is ~$90 if you need a new license):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($284.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.66 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1094.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 11:15 EDT-0400

If you're looking for a new 1080p monitor I suggest getting this IPS:

Dell P2414H $200

[Arearda]

Thank you! Very reasonable price and the video will help me a lot when I get to putting it altogether! If anyone else has suggestions, please post and let me know.

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What else are you looking for?

Anything specific that concerns you or that you have questions about?