Will this run WOW?

dontknowwhatimdoing · Apr 16, 2013

Okay. So I'm looking into doing my first build, and wanted any input. Just to make sure I'm not messing anything up. I want to just play WOW until I can save up for a good GPU. First question is will this play WOW on its own?(I do have a crappy old GPU that I can use if I need to. Next question is will everything be compatible? Also am i going overkill/under kill on anything?

so here it is.
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0334249

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0393422

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388577

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0399983

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0382101

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0361170

All together this will cost about $550 after rebates. Am I missing anything? should I change anything?

Lots of questions I know. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance you guys are great.

DelightfulDucklings · Apr 16, 2013

dontknowwhatimdoing :

1. The HDD you have selected is 2.5", I would recommend a 3.5" drive for a desktop
2. The motherboard is good, as is the CPU
3. PSU is also fine
4. Do you need: a case? a DVD drive (even just to install windows)?
5. Yes I think that intel HD graphics can run WOW but I really recommend quickly saving up for a dedicated GPU to get adequate performance

tiny voices · Apr 16, 2013

at 1080p you will be playing at lowest settings. You need a GPU to play games. Even WOW.

DelightfulDucklings · Apr 16, 2013

Oh and if you plan on overclocking your CPU you should purchase an aftermarket cooler such as the EVO 212 from Cooler Master

burritobob · Apr 16, 2013

You're not going to be having a good time with it, but yes it will run, you should ideally be downgrading the CPU to something along the lines of the FX-6300 and getting a discrete GPU (this will require a motherboard switch) as well as getting a 3.5" HDD would be a smart choice as 2.5" tend to be smaller aka harder to install as well as slower and more expensive.

DelightfulDucklings · Apr 16, 2013

burritobob :

He said he is going to save up for a dedicated GPU so intel HD graphics would suffice for the time being

burritobob · Apr 16, 2013

DelightfulDucklings :

Less than 30fps on low settings will simply put not cut it... when you could easily max the game with the same budget and have plenty of power for the future why not do it?

DelightfulDucklings · Apr 16, 2013

burritobob :

DelightfulDucklings :

Less than 30fps on low settings will simply put not cut it... when you could easily max the game with the same budget and have plenty of power for the future why not do it?

C'mon Intel HD 4000 can run WoW at above 30fps on low easy, http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ivy-bridge-benchmark-core-i7-3770k,3181-5.html

dontknowwhatimdoing · Apr 16, 2013

I do have a GeForce 9800 gso That I can use until I can save up for a better GPU. I already have a case and Optical. Very big case. hopefully everything will fit with no problem. Optical from old computer.

burritobob · Apr 16, 2013

DelightfulDucklings :

burritobob :

C'mon Intel HD 4000 can run WoW at above 30fps on low easy, http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ivy-bridge-benchmark-core-i7-3770k,3181-5.html

Notice how none of that includes the i5 3570? Exactly my point it will be much lower than what you think, 8 cores with integrated GPUs makes a big difference.

dontknowwhatimdoing · Apr 16, 2013

Plus I'm really not a fan of AMD. The crappy computer that I have is AMD, and I hate it.

DelightfulDucklings · Apr 16, 2013

burritobob :

DelightfulDucklings :

Notice how none of that includes the i5 3570? Exactly my point it will be much lower than what you think, 8 cores with integrated GPUs makes a big difference.

I don't think number of CPU cores makes a difference to the graphics at all but I will agree to disagree as I don't think either of us is gonna win this one

Using that old 9800 gso is probably better than integrated graphics so throw that in there and you should be able to play perfectly fine until you get a new GPU, now what GPU you should get is a whole new debate

burritobob · Apr 16, 2013

dontknowwhatimdoing :

The fx-6300 is arguably one of the best CPUs for the budget right now, anyone with experience from it will say otherwise, the older generations from AMD were terrible, fanboyism will only get you the worst deals. As well as the fact that the 9800 cannot handle any modern game without A LOT of trouble.

dontknowwhatimdoing · Apr 16, 2013

So what GPU should I start saving for?

dontknowwhatimdoing · Apr 16, 2013

I'm guessing the rest of my build is OK... Except for the HDD.

burritobob · Apr 16, 2013

To max wow all you need it a 7770Ghz

tiny voices · Apr 16, 2013

You will want something like a 7870xt or a gtx660ti for smooth gameplay on max settings in modern games. With WOW you could get away with an hd7850 or a gtx650ti for max settings, but other games will not max out on those cards.

dontknowwhatimdoing · Apr 16, 2013

One last thing. I'm used to that GPU plus a Pentium 4. it got me through until now. so needless to say im used to bad frame rates. Yes I want better but no I haven't been spoiled so far.

dontknowwhatimdoing · Apr 16, 2013

I'm new to this. Am I right in assuming that the last #s in the video card is what y'all are talking about?

DelightfulDucklings · Apr 16, 2013

If you plan on playing games other than WoW then a 7870XT is the best value for money right now I believe, if you only play WoW then a 7850 would be all you need, or a gtx 650 ti boost or even the new 7790 would be fine most likely for just WoW

burritobob · Apr 16, 2013

tiny voices :

You really do not need that much again a 7770Ghz easily get 60 frames at 1080p ultra settings, buy what you need not something extra that will not be used.

If you plan on playing games other than WoW then a 7870XT is the best value for money right now I believe, if you only play WoW then a 7850 would be all you need, or a gtx 650 ti boost or even the new 7790 would be fine most likely for just WoW

Same as the above comment.

DelightfulDucklings · Apr 16, 2013

OK lets clear this up, do you play or plan on playing games other than WoW that are going to be more graphically demanding?

dontknowwhatimdoing · Apr 16, 2013

GPU is the only thing I haven't researched yet .I hear WOW plays better on Nvida. is that true?

dontknowwhatimdoing · Apr 16, 2013

I do want to play other games eventually. For now I'm good with WOW or StarCraft II until I can get a better GPU.

DelightfulDucklings · Apr 16, 2013

dontknowwhatimdoing :

WoW plays good on anything lol

What would your budget for the GPU be?

Will this run WOW?

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