New Build Help (First Time)

[Ouchiebobo]

Hello,

I'm looking to make a build between the price range of $500-$650 CDN. The budget does not require peripherals as I still have those; however I do require an OS (prefer windows 7 over 8). I don't need anything crazy powerful, looking to play games like WOW around the 25-30 FPS range on medium to high settings in a raid environment. Obviously would like to leave room for upgrades down the road as well as more money becomes available.

Thanks in advance for your help/feedback & if you have any further questions just let me know!

Cheers,

Ouchie

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant


CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($66.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($43.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Antec NSK4100 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.24 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $641.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-07 22:31 EST-0500

The only reasons you should even consider windows 7 would be to keep using software/hardware that isn't compatible or if you require windows media center for copy once cable card content and don't wish to spend an extra 60$ for that feature. Assuming none of that is a problem set aside your grudges, watch a few modern ui tutorial videos, or if you absolutely must, Install one of the many free or paid replacement menus.

When money permits add another 4gb of ram, ssd, and a decent aftermarket cpu cooler so you can overclock that beast.

[Ouchiebobo]

Thanks for the help! I'll have to check it out.