Computer that can run Minecraft and WoW

SirGarner

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Jul 7, 2013
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I need a computer that is between 400-500 dollars that can play Minecraft and WoW at a decent fps 40-50. I would like minecraft to be able to have fancy graphics and far render distance and for WoW it doesnt have to be ultra but at least medium-high settings. please include links to the computers. I would do this myself but im no good at shopping for computers. Thanks!
 

dannyboy2233

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May 24, 2013
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Here is a great build for $550 or so. It has a nice AMD CPU, as well as a GPU that will max out almost all game at 1080p. It has 8GB of RAM, and a nice Seagate HDD. :)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.83 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($25.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $577.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-07 23:40 EDT-0400)
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($75.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: Wintec One 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.83 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.49 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $487.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-07 23:44 EDT-0400)
 
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dannyboy2233

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May 24, 2013
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Only thing I would do is bring that HDD up to a 1TB; there is no real reason not to for the extra $10 or so. Also, if OP is willing to pay more than $500, I would revise the build to have a better GPU; however, I will say that my build went quite far over the budget, and if OP has a very strict budget, then this is the way to go.