Getting my first Desktop! need advice!

[Mysticalsam]

Hello dudes,

I'll cut to the chase. My budget is between 700-900$. And I want something to be able to run WoW/Diablo on ultra with very decent fps.

Was advised to get an i5 3570k cpu, nvidea gtx 660TI graphics card. agree? if not please suggest a good combo, and include the motherboards model.

My gratitude already. help a gamer out.

Peace,
Sam

[ukxenon]

the i5 3570k is the best advice and the 660ti isnt a bad card but if i would you i would go for the radion 7950 it is the better card IMO

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%20Intel%20Z77 ----- mobo $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820233367 --memory $75.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125414 --- graphics card $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116504 --- cpu and stock heatsink and fan $219.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148587 --- solid state drive if you wanted to $94.99

cpu + graphics card + ram + mobo would be a system what would last you a good 4 to 5 years with no real upgrade needed

or you can buy ---
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229332

and sell the card inside and buy the new one this would be hitting your top end budget

or buy $949.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227441

and that should not fault you at all but that is a little over budget but not too bad

[Lapetos]

the i5 3570k is the best advice and the 660ti isnt a bad card but if i would you i would go for the radion 7950 it is the better card IMO

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%20Intel%20Z77 ----- mobo $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820233367 --memory $75.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125414 --- graphics card $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116504 --- cpu and stock heatsink and fan $219.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148587 --- solid state drive if you wanted to $94.99

cpu + graphics card + ram + mobo would be a system what would last you a good 4 to 5 years with no real upgrade needed

Wouldn't that then be hitting over budget if was to include a decent case, PSU, DVD drive, or is this assumption of he has these?

[Nab]

It's a bit off your budget, but it will perform much better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($90.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($82.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $948.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-30 14:37 EST-0500)

[chazus]

These builds are great, but you can save $50 by getting an MSI Z77 motherboard instead.

[Lemmiwink]

MSI Z77 board would be my least favourite choice among the most popular Z77 boards. I have nothing but bad experience with MSI budget boards. In higher price ranges they are decent though.

[Deleted]

Just trying to push the budget down a little bit while still being able to max your games out:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($35.57 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($247.86 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.58 @ NCIX US)
Total: $817.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-30 16:20 EST-0500)

7870GHz Edition is more than capable for those games, the linked 7950 is good to if you wanna pay a little extra. Low Profile RAM to go with the CPU heat sink. No doubt 400R case is "better" but I thought this was more fitting with the budget in mind, still a decent case with USB 3.0 etc.

Nothing wrong with Nab's build btw just tweaking it and giving you options.

There is even room for a storage drive if you need that at some point as well:

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $69.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-30 16:26 EST-0500)

[chazus]

I've been using MSI for almost a decade, and their warranty is fantastic, and I've RARELY had a bad board (having built 1000+ systems with them). I would easily give them a lower failure rate than most other companies, and easier warranty when they do fail, and good cost as well.