Gaming desktop help for a nub

john farris · Feb 16, 2014

I am trying to build my first gaming machine. i have a budget of 850$ including the OS. I play world of warcraft and thats about it. Please steer me in the right direction..

Thank you.

Beezy · Feb 16, 2014

for 850 you should manage an i5 4670 and a GTX 770 in there.

bob hays · Feb 16, 2014

just get a gtx 760 and save the money, according to tom's benchmarks a 760 can easily max WoW

john farris · Feb 16, 2014

Okay, but what about the other items, i have seethe list of parts and prices looking through the forums, just can't figure that out. thanks.

zemiak · Feb 16, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($208.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Low Voltage Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($21.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $860.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-16 20:32 EST-0500)

bob hays · Feb 16, 2014

where do you live and do you have preferences from where to buy things? EX: I buy from NCIX, Newegg, Amazon, and Tigerdirect

john farris · Feb 16, 2014

Im in Florida, and i don't really have a preference as this will be my first build. I am military, so if they offer a discount awesome, other wise I'm open.

bob hays · Feb 16, 2014

the build that zemiak posted is a really good build

john farris · Feb 16, 2014

For the OS windows 7? or should i get 8? I'm coming from MAC, been out of the Windows world for a bit
Also, could you recommend a monitor? thanks again, you guys are awesome.

Beezy · Feb 16, 2014

windows 8 will see more support but most people prefer windows 7 still

bob hays · Feb 16, 2014

I would choose windows 8 because if you don't like the metro you can just not use it. It also has faster boot times and like ^^ more support.

Beezy · Feb 16, 2014

yeah I still hate windows 8 with a passion, wish they would've made windows 7.5 lol

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