$1000ish gaming general entertainment

[walmarticus]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, which pretty much only includes WoW. Internet.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Sadly for my wallet, I require everything.

REFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg, US

PARTS PREFERENCES: I emphasize quality and longevity

OVERCLOCKING: No SLI. no CROSSFIRE. Probably OCing

MONITOR RESOLUTION: Gotta buy one first

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: The computer is where most of my entertainment and work is done, so it must be able to withstand MANY hours of constant use. In the pursuit of quality and longevity, I'm attempting my own build. WoW at near max is pretty much the most intensive thing I'll be running, but it, and simpler tasks,will run for many hours.

The worst part is, I want to do it for as close to (preferably under) $1000 as possible. Considering I need an OS, monitor, keyboard, the whole shebang, I'm wondering if this is even possible. I have my doubts, but if it is, the intelligent and handsome people here will know.

 

[Guardianx1015]

Alright give me a few minutes i almost have build ready

 

[Guardianx1015]

cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103675
mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157167
gpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131354
memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220435
psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004
hdd http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145287
monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001345
case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811164094
os http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754
keyboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823107119
mouse http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826125108

came up to be $970 without tax. Made sure it's all compatible. Feel free to edit this set up i just came up with it quickly. IMO it is a very nice set up that will play WoW on highest setting and then even more.

 

[touchdowntexas13]

If it is really just for gaming, then I would go for a cheaper processor and a more expensive video card. WoW isn't particularly taxing on a computer, but if you want to play other games at full settings I would get a better video card.

My suggestion would be more along the lines of a triple-core phenom (OEM version) and an HD5770.

I have a build on Newegg right now that is at $938. It includes everything you would need minus the OS and mouse. If I have time I will post it a bit later, but right now I am supposed to be studying for finals haha.

 

[Niklas_13]

SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223C - OEM
Item #: N82E16827151192
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty Plan
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $6.99
• 2 year: $11.99
$18.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151192

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129066
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$69.99
$59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822148395
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $10.99
• 2 year: $18.99
-$5.00 Instant
$59.99
$54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

Acer X223WDbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824009212
Return Policy: Monitor Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $19.99
• 2 year: $36.99
-$15.00 Instant
$179.99
$164.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009212

XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814150447
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM
Item #: N82E16820231303
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$119.99
$109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303

AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0GHz Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX250OCGQBOX
Item #: N82E16819103681
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $10.99
• 2 year: $18.99
$64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103681

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116754
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy
$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754


• GIGABYTE GA-790XTA-UD4 AM3 AMD 790X SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128416
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
o 1 year: $17.99
o 2 year: $26.99
• SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817151094
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
-$20.00 Combo
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$209.98
$169.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.392976
Subtotal: $913.90

Pick up a cheep headset KB and mouse for now latter when you have more coin pick up a AMD 955 ,

 

[walmarticus]

SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223C - OEM
Item #: N82E16827151192
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty Plan
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $6.99
• 2 year: $11.99
$18.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151192

Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129066
Return Policy: Limited Replacement Only Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$69.99
$59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Item #: N82E16822148395
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $10.99
• 2 year: $18.99
-$5.00 Instant
$59.99
$54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

Acer X223WDbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824009212
Return Policy: Monitor Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $19.99
• 2 year: $36.99
-$15.00 Instant
$179.99
$164.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009212

XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Item #: N82E16814150447
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy
$169.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150447

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM
Item #: N82E16820231303
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy
-$10.00 Instant
$119.99
$109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303

AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0GHz Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX250OCGQBOX
Item #: N82E16819103681
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
• 1 year: $10.99
• 2 year: $18.99
$64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103681

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
Item #: N82E16832116754
Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy
$99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754


• GIGABYTE GA-790XTA-UD4 AM3 AMD 790X SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813128416
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Protect Your Investment (expand for options)
Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty
The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info)
o 1 year: $17.99
o 2 year: $26.99
• SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817151094
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
-$20.00 Instant
-$20.00 Combo
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate Card
$209.98
$169.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.392976
Subtotal: $913.90

Pick up a cheep headset KB and mouse for now latter when you have more coin pick up a AMD 955 ,

I'm a big fan of what you got goin on here. I'm considering splurging on the sexy AMD Phenom II X4 955 now. I'm thinking I ought to step up that PSU slightly. Should I, or should anything else be stepped up?

 

[Niklas_13]

The PSU is fine for the HD 5770, if you plan to xfire down the road go with a corsair 650W. the AMD -955 would be grate if you could fit it in now.