How to build a computer that can run Aion very well

Hey Since the new mmo Aion is coming my old pc can barley run the game, ive been looking at pcs at newegg, found an extremely awesome open box one for 719$ but before i could make sure i had the money someone bought it. my price range is probably max $900, dont need speakers,mouse,monitor,keyboard. just the computer itself. thanks in advance

o sorry, thought this was like yahoo answers or something, i dont have much of a preference on brands etc, use is going to be playing aion and surfing the internet, doesnt "need" to be overclockable.

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 1-3weels

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Play Aion Great and surfing internet

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers,

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com or amazon.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: Quad core cpu no brand preferences

OVERCLOCKING: Doesnt have to be, but would be a good thing to have SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Noise wise, as long as it runs aion well and doesnt overheat it can be as loud as a truck =)

OK, now I know your screen res lol.

A different i5 build. Less (unneeded) power, newer cooler case, slower memory (you won't notice), faster disk, DVD/CD burner. Under budget with shipping (at least to my house) at $895.91:

Intel Core i5 750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 - Retail Combo $255
Antec earthwatts EA500 500W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.0 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible ... - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.258910

GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156 Intel P55 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128405

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL8D-4GBHK - Retail $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231180

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319

LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Writer - Bulk - LightScribe Support - OEM $31
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106333

XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Combo $215
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] 14-150-337

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119197

or save $10 with this case:

COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000-KKN1-GP Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

I assume that the open box version wasn't available - the link shows a $1050 system with a less capable processor and a way overkill vid card. In all fairness it has more disk space and more (but slower) memory.

FYI, to add that 4890 vid card to your system would increase the cost of either build above by about $105. And the case used - NZXT Beta - sells for $40 without the windowed side.

The only speed differences are:

Hunter has faster memory, mine has faster disk. The mobos will make no speed difference that we are aware of. They have the same vid card, same cpu.

You can make one just like the other (speed wise) by swapping Hunter's memory for mine, or my disk for Hunter's. That will break up combos, and may raise the price, but you get the idea.

Oh - for MMOs, I believe my build is a tiny bit faster (just the disk obviously).

Yes, if you were getting a 1920x1200 monitor then you are going to want a 4890 to be able to play it on high settings, higher resolutions require significantly more power.

To learn how to put it together there are some video tutorials online, but by far the most important thing for you to do, read the manuals before you start.

Twoboxer, have you seen a review of the F3 yet? Logic dictates that it should be like the 500GB seagate 12 series on the charts here and should outperform the Blacks but i havent found a full review of it yet.

Those are very similar to Oblivion's graphics requirements, and having the stronger GPU definitely does help as it allows you to max everything out. You may not need all the power of a 4890 but you will need more ram than that 4850 so a 4870 1GB would do.

Damn i was hoping you had found some, i still havent found a review of it yet, hopefully they will do a HDD roundup soon here.

So instead of the 4850 i just replace with 4890 or will the 4890 not comply with other components?

so total is going to be $975 not bad but hopefully i can get the money together