Budget $1100 for computer + $350-400 for peripherals
Resolution 24-26" 1920x1080
Games/Settings desired: Wow/D3/GW2/LoL on high settings at least want to be able to play anything new that comes out over the next year or so on at least mid-high settings
Country: USA
Parts that can be reused: I was given an old case i may be able to use but its iffy
OS Needed: Yes windows 7 (or 8 if its been proven to work well)
Peripherals needed: Keyboard, Monitor and speakers Although i have a headset on often so i dont need awesome speakers.
Possible build?
Case: Big old server case i have or Fractal Design Arc Midi Black ($69)
MoBo: ASRock Z77 Pro4 – $109.99
CPU: Intel i5 3570k – $229.99
RAM: G.Skill 1600MHz Ripjaws 2x4GB – $34.99
GPU: XFX Radeon 7870 – $229.99
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB – $109.99
PSU: Seasonic S12II 650W – $58.99
Heatsink: Xigmatek Gaia – $19.99
I took this from Marest's sample builds and used the 870 since I know its missing things (not sure what all im missing help please) so i have some wiggle room and still stay under budget. He posted that guide almost a year ago but the parts have recent comments so i figure they are still good to use. I have 0 knowledge in this and don't even really know how to research this as alot of the info on the hardware pages doesn't make sense to me. Consider this a first draft. Im not looking to shop until black friday/cyber monday so i can hopefully hit some sales so I have time to learn and tweak my build.
Thank you in advance.