New computer build ( Help)

[Moonshiiner]

Hi! I've been lurking around MMO-Champion for almost 2 years, but never really decided to make an account lol, I know.. lazy. But recently I've decided to upgrade and make my own computer, I've had the same custom computer for over 6 years and I'm tired of it. I've been looking around and these are the parts I've found so far, and would like you guys to help me out.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133094

Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371033 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139027 (Help)

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231308

HDD: I have my own.

Optical Disc Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118039

Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-M4A88TD-V.../ref=de_a_smtd OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3087823&SID= ( Help)

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103809 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103727 ( Help)

Also, within my next pay check I am thinking of buying one of these cards. If you have any better card suggestion for around the same price please do help. One more thing, I am wondering if I am gonna need a Heatsink?

Graphics Card: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...F8&me=&seller= OR http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...F8&me=&seller=

All of This comes down to about 380$ w/ out the graphics card.
And much thanks for your help!

[Uggorthaholy]

Hi! I've been lurking around MMO-Champion for almost 2 years, but never really decided to make an account lol, I know.. lazy. But recently I've decided to upgrade and make my own computer, I've had the same custom computer for over 6 years and I'm tired of it. I've been looking around and these are the parts I've found so far, and would like you guys to help me out.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133094






Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371033 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139027 (Help)

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231308

HDD: I have my own.

Optical Disc Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118039

Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-M4A88TD-V.../ref=de_a_smtd OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3087823&SID= ( Help)

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103809 OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103727 ( Help)

Also, within my next pay check I am thinking of buying one of these cards. If you have any better card suggestion for around the same price please do help. One more thing, I am wondering if I am gonna need a Heatsink?

Graphics Card: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...F8&me=&seller= OR http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...F8&me=&seller=

All of This comes down to about 380$ w/ out the graphics card.
And much thanks for your help!

what are you using the PC for?

Is it just gaming?

If so, what games?

Do you do any video rendering/editing?



EDIT - in case i miss a response - if this is primarily for wow, I recommend a different course of action.

PSU - as listed in your post
Mobo - MSi G43 $115.00
CPU - i3 2100 $120.00
RAM - 8GB 1600 $55

If you have a Micro Center near you, take $40.00 off the combined CPU/Mobo price

I'm a way bigger NVidia fan than AMD, so someone else can chime in there

[Moonshiiner]

what are you using the PC for?

Is it just gaming?

If so, what games?

Do you do any video rendering/editing?



EDIT - in case i miss a response - if this is primarily for wow, I recommend a different course of action.

PSU - as listed in your post
Mobo - MSi G43 $115.00
CPU - i3 2100 $120.00
RAM - 8GB 1600 $55

If you have a Micro Center near you, take $40.00 off the combined CPU/Mobo price

I'm a way bigger NVidia fan than AMD, so someone else can chime in there

Yes, it's mostly for gaming. Of course WoW, but other games in the coming months such as SWTOR and GW2.
Also a lot of Steam games.

Though I have a question, the build as is, do you think it would work great?

[Uggorthaholy]

Yes, it's mostly for gaming. Of course WoW, but other games in the coming months such as SWTOR and GW2.
Also a lot of Steam games.

Though I have a question, the build as is, do you think it would work great?

I haven't kept up completely with what GW2 and SWTOR will require. Generally speaking, I know for a fact in WoW, the i3 out-performs the AMD processors in terms of FPS. I can't speak for how well/bad the AMD build will work, but the intel build is about the same price, and will definitely out-perform the AMD rig in WoW, and possible in SWTOR/GW2 - it will also allow for upgrades to the next set of intel processors while the AMD set may limit you (I believe Bulldozer will run on current AM3+ boards, but noone knows if BD will out perform intel in games yet)

[Moonshiiner]

I haven't kept up completely with what GW2 and SWTOR will require. Generally speaking, I know for a fact in WoW, the i3 out-performs the AMD processors in terms of FPS. I can't speak for how well/bad the AMD build will work, but the intel build is about the same price, and will definitely out-perform the AMD rig in WoW, and possible in SWTOR/GW2 - it will also allow for upgrades to the next set of intel processors while the AMD set may limit you (I believe Bulldozer will run on current AM3+ boards, but noone knows if BD will out perform intel in games yet)

Oh okay, yeah I was wondering about the BD chip, but not consider it till 2nd generation comes along.