Gaming build from scratch on $1400

[cmdunne85]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: next two weeks

BUDGET RANGE: $1300-1500 before rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: light gaming (WoW), movies, music

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: intel, mid tower, nvidia

OVERCLOCKING: no

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: SLI maybe later

MONITOR RESOLUTION: still havent decided on a monitor, want something in the 19"-22" range

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: thank you for helping with my first build!!

 

[dndhatcher]

Monitor resolution is the keystone to the system. It dictates how much graphics power you need. The graphics power dictates how much CPU and PSU you need.

In any case, if WoW is the heaviest game then a 5770 plays it very well even at HD resolution (1920x1080).

 

[batuchka]

Unless u are determined to spend only in that budget range somethingwhich would definitely be more than fine for light gaming/WOW @ $664AR

OS $100
23"Full HD LCD $180
$944AR Grand Total