New Build need Help

[0utlaw21]

It has been over 5 years since I have bought parts and built a PC. I want to build one that runs MMO games "WoW" etc....super fast and easy, no lag with all the settings turned up all the way. I would like to stay in the $1000 range or lower. When I did buy my PC parts New Egg was unbeatable not sure if they still are. PLEASE HELP!!

 

[coldsleep]

Newegg is still pretty unbeatable. You should be able to build a pretty competent WoW machine for under $1000.

If you could post in the format suggested in How to Ask for New Build Advice, it would help provide the additional info that people need to provide the right recommendations for you.

 

[0utlaw21]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: (e.g.: this week (the closer the better))

BUDGET RANGE: ($800-$1000) Before / After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (Gaming)

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: (New Egg)

PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type (I would like to use an Intel i7)

OVERCLOCKING: Yes I

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: (e.g.: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC)

 

[Shadow703793]

ATI 5850 (More than enough for WoW)

ASUS P6T SE or P6T Deluxe v2

i7 930 ( If you live near a Microcenter, you can pick up the i7 930 for $200)

2x Samsung F3 500GB (one for OS, other for Data)

Cooler Master HAF 932 or 922, or the classic Antec 900.

RAM (3*2GB DDR3): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231223

or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365

Since you are OCing, a Cooler Master Hyper 212 or a Core Contact Freezer 120mm (will need to buy LGA1366 brackets for the CCF separately)
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Or you can go the i5 route or the AM3 route.

i5: i5 750 ($200)
P55 board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131604

AM3 CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 635 ($120)
AM3 board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402

This RAM for the i5/AM3 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
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I'd personally go for the AM3 for just playing WoW,etc. If you do vid editing,etc I'd go for the i7 930.

 

[0utlaw21]

ATI 5850 (More than enough for WoW)

ASUS P6T SE or P6T Deluxe v2

i7 930 ( If you live near a Microcenter, you can pick up the i7 930 for $200)

2x Samsung F3 500GB (one for OS, other for Data)

Cooler Master HAF 932 or 922, or the classic Antec 900.

RAM (3*2GB DDR3): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231223

or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227365

Since you are OCing, a Cooler Master Hyper 212 or a Core Contact Freezer 120mm (will need to buy LGA1366 brackets for the CCF separately)
==================
Or you can go the i5 route or the AM3 route.

i5: i5 750 ($200)
P55 board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131604

AM3 CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 635 ($120)
AM3 board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402

This RAM for the i5/AM3 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277
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I'd personally go for the AM3 for just playing WoW,etc. If you do vid editing,etc I'd go for the i7 930.

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Thank You very much can you set up the AMD route with links. Case, cpu, motherboard, ram, etc.. Sorry it has been awhile and I dont not want to order the wrong stuff. TIA

 

[Shadow703793]

AM3 CPU Athalon X4: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103702&Tpk=AMD%20Athlon%20II%20X4%20635

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

Case (HAF 922): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197&cm_re=HAF_922-_-11-119-197-_-Product

PSU( Antec EA650) : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015

Board (ASUS AM3 EVO): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402

DVD RW (Sony): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

ATI 5850 (HIS): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161302&cm_re=5850-_-14-161-302-_-Product

2x WD Blue 500GB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073
(The F3s are sold out)

If overclocking (Core Contact Freezer 120mm): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004

Total: $1003 (with HSF) before S&H and rebates (~$35 in MIRs). If you want, I can Email you the cart. PM me with your Email.

 

[coldsleep]

All good builds, though I would recommend Seagate 7200.12 500 GB drives over the WD Caviar Blues, at the same price.

For a gaming rig under $1000, AMD is the way to go. I forgot to mention in my original post that you weren't going to get much of a gaming machine if you insist upon going with an i7. Depending on your resolution, of course.

Another CPU option would be to go with a Phenom II X3 for approximately the same price.

 

[Shadow703793]

^ I personally don't trust Seagate now due to the firmware,etc problems they've had a while back.

@OP: Check your Email.