Thread: New Computer

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    New Computer

    Im am looking for some help on what kind of specs and parts to use on a new computer that I will have built. I would like to be able to run on medium-high settings, if at all possible, but will settle for medium if its too expensive. Im not very computer savvy as far as parts in a computer, so whatever info you can give me would be very helpful.

    Upgrade or New Computer: New


    Willing to Self Build or a Pre-Built: `self`built

    How much you want to spend: 500-700

    How much you can spend: Not sure, would like to stay under 800 though

    What all you plan to use it for: Pretty much just WoW, basic internet browsing

    What Operating system you want to use & Bit: Not sure, what is recommended?

    What Resolution you hope to be in: :S

    What Settings do you Want & how much FPS: Medium to High, high obviously being preferable

    What Country are you from: Canada

    What can you re-use: Nothing

    Network will be wired or wireless: Wired

    Any Additional Info Here: See above

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    I would suggesting checking the stickies first. It's always appreciated when the poster does at least some research themselves. Anyway, these are from the "Sweet spot" thread:

    $500 Build
    Case: Thermaltake V3 Black $39.99
    Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts EA-380D 380W $44.99
    Motherboard: AsRock H61M-VS $59.99
    Processor: Intel Core i3 2100 $124.99
    CPU Cooler: Stock - Free
    RAM: G.Skill 4GB (2x2GB) $34.99
    Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB $44.99
    Optical Disc Drive: Sony Optiarc SATA DVD/CD Burner $19.99
    Graphics Card: Galaxy GTS 450 $124.99
    Total: 519.92 USD

    $700 Build
    Case: Antec 200 $49.99
    Power Supply: Corsair CX500 $59.99
    Motherboard: AsRock Z68 Pro3-M $114.99
    Processor: Intel i5 2500k $219.99
    CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 $49.99 == OVER BUDGET
    RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB $38.99
    Hard Drive: Samsung Spinpoint F3 $64.99
    Optical Disc Drive: Sony Optiarc SATA DVD/CD Burner $19.99
    Graphics Card: Asus ENGTX 460 768 MB $144.99
    Total: 731.92 USD == 771.91
    Judging by the fact that you need screen, keyboard, mouse and OS I would go for the $500 build. Keyboard and mouse can be picked up for around $60, OS is around $90 (unless you are a student and can get it through MSDNAA) and a decent screen is around $100.

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