The premade druids on PTRs are now equipped with Fandral's Flamescythe (Majordomo Staghelm Loot - Firelands Raid) and players had a chance to test a very interesting feature of this weapon: the druid automatically changes into a fire cat when in combat!
Patch 4.2 - Updated Valor Points Rewards
Valor Points rewarded were updated in the latest build of Patch 4.2, names have been moved around, item models have changed, and most importantly a couple of stats were changed. Among other things, Relic items now have a Prismatic gem slot instead of a Red one.
See the updated list below, now with item screenshots.
Level | Type | Spec | Slot | Name | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
378 | Thrown | Melee | Thrown | Morningstar Shard | 700 x ![]() |
378 | Thrown | Melee | Thrown | Giantslicer | 700 x ![]() |
378 | Thrown | Tank | Thrown | Deflecting Star | 700 x ![]() |
378 | Wand | Spell DPS | Ranged | Trail of Embers | 700 x ![]() |
378 | Wand | Spell Spirit | Ranged | Scorchvine Wand | 700 x ![]() |
378 | Plate | Melee | Wrist | Gigantiform Bracers | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Plate | Spell Spirit | Wrist | Bracers of Imperious Truths | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Plate | Tank | Wrist | Bracers of Regal Force | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Physical DPS | Wrist | Bracers of Forked Lightning | 1,250 x ![]() | |
378 | Spell Spirit | Wrist | Bracers of Misting Ash | 1,250 x ![]() | |
378 | Leather | Melee | Wrist | Flamebinder Bracers | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Leather | Spell Spirit | Wrist | Smolderskull Bindings | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Cloth | Spell DPS | Wrist | Emberflame Bracers | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Cloth | Spell Spirit | Wrist | Firesoul Wristguards | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Neck | Melee | Neck | Stoneheart Choker | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Neck | Physical DPS | Neck | Necklace of Smoke Signals | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Neck | Spell DPS | Neck | Amulet of Burning Brilliance | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Neck | Spell Spirit | Neck | Firemind Pendant | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Neck | Tank | Neck | Stoneheart Necklace | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Finger | Melee | Finger | Serrated Brimstone Signet | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Finger | Physical DPS | Finger | Splintered Brimstone Seal | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Finger | Spell DPS | Finger | Crystalline Brimstone Ring | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Finger | Spell Spirit | Finger | Soothing Brimstone Circle | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Finger | Tank | Finger | Deflecting Brimstone Band | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Relic | Melee | Relic | Relic of the Elemental Lords | 1,250 x ![]() |
378 | Relic | Physical DPS | Relic | Covenant of the Flame | 700 x ![]() |
378 | Relic | Spell DPS | Relic | Soulflame Vial | 700 x ![]() |
378 | Relic | Spell Spirit | Relic | Singed Plume of Aviana | 700 x ![]() |
378 | Relic | Tank | Relic | Deathclutch Figurine | 700 x ![]() |
Avengers of Hyjal - Updated Reputation Rewards
The Avengers of Hyjal reputation rewards now seem to be final and it's time for a recap! All the items now have screenshots and I also included prices and reputation requirements for each item.
Level | Type | Spec | Slot | Name | Faction | Reputation | Price |
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391 | Finger | Melee | Finger | Obsidian Signet of the Avengers | Avengers of Hyjal | Exalted | 500 ![]() |
391 | Finger | Physical DPS | Finger | Viridian Signet of the Avengers | Avengers of Hyjal | Exalted | 500 ![]() |
391 | Finger | Spell DPS | Finger | Infernal Signet of the Avengers | Avengers of Hyjal | Exalted | 500 ![]() |
391 | Finger | Spell Spirit | Finger | Quicksilver Signet of the Avengers | Avengers of Hyjal | Exalted | 500 ![]() |
391 | Finger | Tank | Finger | Adamantine Signet of the Avengers | Avengers of Hyjal | Exalted | 500 ![]() |
378 | Trinket | Melee | Trinket | Essence of the Eternal Flame | Avengers of Hyjal | Revered | 400 ![]() |
378 | Trinket | Physical DPS | Trinket | Ancient Petrified Seed | Avengers of Hyjal | Revered | 400 ![]() |
378 | Trinket | Spell | Trinket | Rune of Zeth | Avengers of Hyjal | Revered | 400 ![]() |
378 | Trinket | Spell Spirit | Trinket | Fiery Quintessence | Avengers of Hyjal | Revered | 400 ![]() |
378 | Trinket | Tank | Trinket | Stay of Execution | Avengers of Hyjal | Revered | 400 ![]() |
378 | Plate | Melee | Waist | Cinch of the Flaming Ember | Avengers of Hyjal | Honored | 300 ![]() |
378 | Plate | Spell DPS | Waist | Belt of the Seven Seals | Avengers of Hyjal | Honored | 300 ![]() |
378 | Plate | Tank | Waist | Girdle of the Indomitable Flame | Avengers of Hyjal | Honored | 300 ![]() |
378 | Physical DPS | Waist | Firearrow Belt | Avengers of Hyjal | Honored | 300 ![]() | |
378 | Spell DPS | Waist | Firemend Cinch | Avengers of Hyjal | Honored | 300 ![]() | |
378 | Leather | Physical DPS | Waist | Flamebinding Girdle | Avengers of Hyjal | Honored | 300 ![]() |
378 | Leather | Spell DPS | Waist | Firescar Sash | Avengers of Hyjal | Honored | 300 ![]() |
378 | Cloth | Spell DPS | Waist | Embereye Belt | Avengers of Hyjal | Honored | 300 ![]() |
378 | Back | Melee | Back | Bladed Flamewrath Cloak | Avengers of Hyjal | Friendly | 250 ![]() |
378 | Back | Physical DPS | Back | Sleek Flamewrath Cloak | Avengers of Hyjal | Friendly | 250 ![]() |
378 | Back | Spell DPS | Back | Rippling Flamewrath Cloak | Avengers of Hyjal | Friendly | 250 ![]() |
378 | Back | Spell Spirit | Back | Flowing Flamewrath Cloak | Avengers of Hyjal | Friendly | 250 ![]() |
378 | Back | Tank | Back | Durable Flamewrath Cloak | Avengers of Hyjal | Friendly | 250 ![]() |
Computers - Setup of the Month (by chaud)
Each month or every 2 months, depending on the hardware evolutions, the lovely chaud will work on a couple of hardware setups for those of you who are thinking of upgrading their computer!
This month
New SSDs are here, faster and more expensive than the current generation. Look for small price drops over the next few months as the last gen is put on sale. New AMD CPUs will be here in August or later, performance is still unknown.
Make sure to keep your AMD and Nvidia drivers up to date. If you experience problems after updating, roll back to the recommended Nvidia Drivers.
New to building your own computer? ArsTechnica recently released a nice guide for new builders (Part 2 and Part 3). They don't talk about it specifically, but Artic Silver 5 is standard for thermal compound, avoid using what came with your heatsink. Usually it is easier to connect the case headers when the motherboard is not in the case, provided the wires are long enough. She does mention a five hour build time, two hours seems more likely.
Don't hesitate to post any feedback in the comments of that news post, and don't forget to visit the Computer Forum for any extra questions!
Peripherals/Monitors
Component | Puppy | Dolphin |
---|---|---|
Monitor | ASUS VW224U 22-Inch Widescreen - $130 | ASUS VW246H 24-Inch Widescreen - $202 |
Keyboard | Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard 3000 - $25 | Cyborg V.5 - $38 |
Mouse | Logitech MX518 - $45 | Logitech G500 - $54 |
Speakers | Logitech S220 2.1 Speaker System - $23 | Logitech Z313 Speaker System - $40 |
Component | Narwhal | Unicorn |
Monitor | ASUS VE276Q 27-Inch - $306 | Dell UltraSharp U2410 24-inch (IPS Panel) - $499 |
Keyboard | Logitech G110 - $65 | Razer BlackWidow (Backlit)- $74 ($110) |
Mouse | Razer Deathadder - $45 | Razer Naga (Buttons on the Side) - $69 |
Speakers | Creative Inspire T3130 2.1 Speaker System - $50 | Logitech Speaker System Z523 - $70 |
Puppy and Dolphin
Component | Puppy | Dolphin |
---|---|---|
Case | NZXT GAMMA Classic - $36 | NZXT GAMMA Classic - $36 |
Power Supply | Corsair Builder Series CX V2 500 - $60 | Corsair 650TX V2 - $80 |
CPU | AMD Athlon II X4 640 AM3 - $100 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition - $112 |
Heatsink | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - $30 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - $30 |
Motherboard | ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO AM3 - AMD 880G - $110 | Asus AM3+ 880G M5A88-V EVO - $127 |
Memory | 4GB PNY Optima DDR3 10600 - $42 | 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws F3 4GB 12800 DDR3 - $62 |
Graphics Card | XFX 6770 - $130 | XFX 6850 or EVGA GTX 460 - $145/ $170 |
Hard Drive | SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB - $61 | SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB - $61 |
DVD | Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW - $26 | Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW - $26 |
Total | $595 | $679 / $704 |
Narwhal and Unicorn
All of these parts can be mixed and matched to create a build between Narwhal and Unicorn. SSDs are always optional.
All of these parts can be mixed and matched to create a build between Narwhal and Unicorn. SSDs are always optional.
Component | Narwhal | Unicorn |
---|---|---|
Case | Cooler Master HAF 912 - $60 | Cooler Master HAF932 - $155 |
Power Supply | Corsair 650TX V2 - $80 | Corsair 750HX (7 Year Warranty) - $130 |
CPU | Intel i5-2500k - $224 | Intel i7-2600k - $336 |
Heatsink | Thermaltake Frio - $58 | Noctua 6 NH-D14 - $80 |
Motherboard | ASUS P8P67-M PRO - $147 | ASUS Z68 P8Z68-V PRO - $210 |
Memory | 4GB G.Skill Ripjaws F3 4GB 12800 DDR3 - $62 | 8GB G.Skill DDR3 12800 - $106 |
Graphics Card | XFX 6950 1GB OR EVGA GTX 560 Ti- $245 / $225 | XFX 6970 OR EVGA GTX 570 - $320 / $330 |
Hard Drive | Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black - $90 | Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black - $90 |
SSD | Crucial 128 GB m4 (Review) - $250 OR OCZ 120 GB Agility 3 (Review) - $210 | Intel 510 Series 120 GB (Review) - $285 OR OCZ 120 GB Vertex 3 (Review) - $270 |
DVD | Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW - $26 | Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW - $26 |
Total | $972 - $1298 | $1663 - $1748 |
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