Is this a Max WoW Build?

Joshua Jenkins · Jul 12, 2014

Based on research, and recommendations here on Toms Hardware I have put together this build that I believe should run WoW on Max.

I would have input and opinions/recommendations on this Build before dropping the gold for it.

Wife says Im only allowed to spend 1200 max on a new rig ( she really doesn't want me to go over 1k but talked her up to 1200 knowing that there are mail in rebates. , which i plan to use my current 32 inch hdtv as the monitor for the time being.

Here is a link to the current build I have made over on pcpartpicker.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kg8923

Thoughts? Questions? Recommendations?

Martell1977 · Jul 12, 2014

I recommend getting 2x4gb RAM as opposed to 1x8gb, this will allow you to get the speed benefit of Dual Channel. Also, I would get RAM with a heat spreader, like G.Skill Ripjaws.

Also, consider upgrading the GPU to a R7 265, it's pretty much the same price as the 750ti, but a good amount more powerful:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-3.html

Joshua Jenkins · Jul 12, 2014

Martell1977 :

Thank you for your input and explaining why you recomend what you are.

I had considered the r7 but after looking at quite a bit of info I was under the impression that Blizzards flagship (wow) tended to preform better in intel and nvidia.

Please correct me if I'm wrong there because for the 10 extra bucks id rather have the more powerful gpu.

Again THANK You for your recommendations I'll deffentent. Change up the ram

Martell1977 · Jul 12, 2014

Joshua Jenkins :

I couldn't find a straight up comparison for WoW but in games like BF4 and other demanding games, the R7 265 averages out to be 24% more powerful. If you are looking for the best performance, that is my recommendation. I did find several posts on the battle.net forums about this matchup and the R7 265 seemed to be the most recommended.
The 750ti uses less power than the 265, so if that is a concern, then the 750ti would be the way to go.

Here is a comparison I could find:
http://www.techspot.com/review/783-geforce-gtx-750-ti-vs-radeon-r7-265/
again, couldn't find a WoW comparison...

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