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    New computer $800ish budget

    I didn't want to make a new thread, but searching this forum is a pain when everyones got different budgets/needs.

    Location: USA
    Budget: ~$800
    ~~~100? 150? for a monitor


    Looking for something I can stream and do some minor video editing on, and ofc play games. I mostly play WoW, and at the moment play on a laptop and get around 30Fps in raids and 50-100FPS in the world on fair settings. Other games include things like skyrim/Fallout and would like to be able to play destiny if it ever makes it to the PC. Honestly Id just like to be able to play wow and highish settings and be able to multitask with out my pc crapping out on me like my laptop does now.
    I don't own a TV so Im usually playing a video in the background or music. Right now as Im typing its laggy because i have HBOGO playing in another tab : /

    I have a keyboard,mouse and speakers I just need a monitor. Im sure I can find a way to snag a cheap/free Windows 7 somewhere(but open to suggestions)

    And to clarify Im willing to spend ~$800 on the computer and around $100-$150 for a monitor.

    Thanks for your time

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    This is the closest i could get it. If you need to cut down then your have to either drop to a cheaper gpu or get rid of the hdd.

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
    Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
    Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
    Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
    Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
    Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
    Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
    Monitor: LG 23MP55HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ B&H)
    Total: $999.85
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 19:53 EDT-0400

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    i´d skip the ssd to a later point and go for a better gpu and get the cpu cooler right away:

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
    Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
    Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
    Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
    Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($38.98 @ NCIX US)
    Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
    Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
    Monitor: LG 23MP55HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
    Total: $963.38
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-30 10:20 EDT-0400

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    Thanks for the replies. I went a head and got the SSD. (went with the first build)

    Just some quick questions, is the stock cooler going to be ok? I mean can I hold out for a bit before I buy another one?

    Also which hard drive is better to install the OS? Im new to all of this

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    OS should go on your SSD. It will load a good deal quicker. Basically, the HDD is secondary and for data/music/movies. Major programs you are running should go on the SSD.

    As long as you are not overclocking the CPU right now, the stock cooler will be fine till you get a new one to OC.
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