Hello, I've posted versions of this on the WoW forums and on TomsHardware, and am posting here as well in the hopes of getting a few different opinions, then listing those builds side by side to make a choice. I have not built my own computer before, but I have -some- experience with the hardware, just not enough to know what parts would be good for my needs and my budget. So here goes.
Budget: Around $1000 would be ideal. I -have- a keyboard and monitor, but would like to upgrade at least the monitor, so I'm bumping it up to around $1200 for that stuff, if needed. My absolute cap, give or take a few bucks is $1400, but again, I'd prefer (IF IT WOULD MEET MY WANTS) to keep it closer to $1000-1200.
What I want: Something that can run WoW in WoD on Ultra settings at 60+ fps, AS WELL AS run new games at high settings and high fps. I want the monitor, if I end up getting one, to have a decent screen size (doesn't need to be insane) with a decent resolution. I'm on a laptop with fairly low resolution right now, and the amount of screen real estate my actionbars and chatbox take up is ridiculous. I want to have space to play with that kind of thing.
I would be greatly appreciative if someone with the knowledge of PC parts could give me a list of parts that would fit my budget and my desires, a link to the current windows OS at a decent price would be appreciated as well, but I'm sure I can do that myself otherwise.
Assuming I get at least one good response from each of the three forums, I plan on putting those builds side by side for comparison before making any orders. Thanks in advance to anyone able to help me out!
If I'm being unrealistic with my budget and what I want, do not be afraid to let me know.