Funny to ask but uh

[hydroshock]

I'm looking for help to build a new computer, cheap a I can, that could run World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade at highest settings.

I"m trying to play the beta right now and my computer doesn't like me @.@

Doesn't have to be a future proof computer, i'll probaly replace it in 2yrs.

Already got Optical Drives, OS, basically just looking for a CPU, Memory, Hard Drive, Case/PS, and MoBo.

 

[toasty2]

Well, what are your current specs?

 

[3lfk1ng]

The system in my sig runs wow max settings at 1280x1024 around 30fps...But I'm upgrading soon

 

[chuckshissle]

Got the prices from Newegg. $550 total without shipping. That's more than $100 cheaper than the 8800GTX and can play current games.

Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price

Update POWMAX CP808PL-1 Beige Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: CP808PL-1
Item #: N82E16811145046

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$19.99 $19.99

Update JetWay P4M890DMP Socket T (LGA 775) VIA P4M890 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: JP4M890DMP
Item #: N82E16813153049

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$53.99 $53.99

Update eVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: 256-P2-N615-TX
Item #: N82E16814130062

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$129.99 $129.99

Update Intel Pentium D 805 Smithfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 Dual Core,EM64T Processor Model BX80551PE2666FN - Retail
Model #: BX80551PE2666FN
Item #: N82E16819116001

Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy

In Stock
$94.99 $94.99

Update CENTON 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 2GBDDR2KIT533 - Retail
Model #: 2GBDDR2KIT533
Item #: N82E16820237205

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$189.99 $189.99

Update Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD800JD
Item #: N82E16822135106

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$43.99 $43.99

Update SONY CD Burner Beige IDE Model CRX230EE/10S - OEM
Model #: CRX230EE/10S
Item #: N82E16827106829

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$17.99 $17.99
Subtotal: $550.93

 

[hydroshock]

Well my budget can stay around $600, my computer runs regular WoW on lowest settings, but outlands needs more resources heh.

 

[hydroshock]

unless you guys think you can go cheaper =P

 

[dean7]

Nice budget gaming rig. If you want even more gaming power, you could pop some extra $ for X1950PRO (great bang for the buck): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102061

at $199.99 it would put this system just past $600 w/ S&H after rebates. Just some food for thought.

 

[dean7]

One other thing: I own the eVGA 7600 GT (factory OC'd to 580), and it is a great card. I OC'd mine (factory cooling) to 630 w/ no problems, and I just installed a new ZALMAN cooling system that will hopefully get my clock speeds a lot higher (I haven't tested it yet so I'm not sure). So, you could go w/ the 7600 + nicer HSF (ZALMAN VF900 seems to be a good option: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16835118006) and try to OC. However, since the VF900 = $48.99 you might get better results just going for X1950PRO.

Sorry to flood you with options here, but I'm trying to make sure you know what all the options you have are .

 

[dean7]

Wait a sec... the non-LED version is only $32.99:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118001

OK... I'll stop my hyper posting now (I drank too much coffee this morning!)