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    Looking to build

    my wife and a gaming rig, and have no real clue on where to start

    She plays wow and i wanna get her into FF14 as well

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    How much you looking to spend? Do you have a copy of windows or a monitor?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fascinate View Post
    How much you looking to spend? Do you have a copy of windows or a monitor?
    oops forgot all that

    we have a monitor/mouse/keyboard, no on the copy of windows

    lookin to spend around 1000

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    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Directron)
    Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.99 @ SuperBiiz)
    Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
    Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
    Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
    Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.98 @ Newegg)
    Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
    Total: $987.85
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-14 21:48 EST-0500

    You could save about 100 bucks dropping the quality of the case/psu but this is a real solid build for around a grand. Would play the games you listed on ultra with no issues, as well as more intensive games. Built in the option to overclock which is something you should look into, MMO's especially like high clock speeds. Post if you have any questions on the build.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fascinate View Post
    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Directron)
    Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.99 @ SuperBiiz)
    Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
    Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
    Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Amazon)
    Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
    Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.98 @ Newegg)
    Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
    Total: $987.85
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-14 21:48 EST-0500

    You could save about 100 bucks dropping the quality of the case/psu but this is a real solid build for around a grand. Would play the games you listed on ultra with no issues, as well as more intensive games. Built in the option to overclock which is something you should look into, MMO's especially like high clock speeds. Post if you have any questions on the build.
    i have no clue what overclocking is

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    Thats fine you dont have to overclock, but the option is there down the road if you decide to. Build stays same either way, building your own PC gives you a chance to control the quality of your parts above all else : ) I even suggest aftermarket CPU coolers to people who dont overclock because a CPU will last longer and your PC will be quieter.

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