New build to prepare for WoW Cataclysm

[demondays]

Hello,i'm gonna be building a PC for the first time soon mainly for WoW Cataclysm I've been looking for parts on newegg just wondering if I can get some build ideas as I'm a first time builder my budget is 500-600 i'd like to play on high/ultra settings if possible any help is appreciated thanks.

 

[batuchka]

$519AR before any addition of after market cooling/fans?

 

[demondays]

Looks nice definitely getting me steered in the right direction. Do you think after market cooling is a good idea the tower has three fans do you think it would still run hot?

 

[batuchka]

If you are stock/light OCer nah stock HSF would be fine for such a chip but if looking for high clocks then invest in a decent air cooler of choice ^^

 

[demondays]

If you are stock/light OCer nah stock HSF would be fine for such a chip but if looking for high clocks then invest in a decent air cooler of choice ^^

Great! thanks for your help i'm just gonna be leaving it stock, it's just for WoW I dont think it's going to be super demanding.

 

[batuchka]

Yep happy shopping/building and u are welcomed ^^

 

[demondays]

http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?cm_sp=ShellShocker-_-567128-_-12062010 will this work with the build above seems like a good deal?

 

[ScrewySqrl]

the article out today on WoW suggests that you'll not do as well with an Athlon II X4... only 46 fps with a GTX 480

 

[demondays]

the article out today on WoW suggests that you'll not do as well with an Athlon II X4... only 46 fps with a GTX 480

ya I see that probem is I cant find a price within my budget for an i7 combo, AMD is priced pretty good compared... Any suggestions???

 

[ScrewySqrl]

if you're going to do just WOW, an i3-540 w/ GTX-460 should get you about 50-55 fps

 

[batuchka]

Hmm actually for really low budget WOW Cata rigs and looking at the 'good quality' benches i would say the sweet frame/$$ config would be a Rana X3 + GTS 250 and the latter could be had $79AR on Egg so great news for bargain hunters! DX11 for mianstream was not tested but i suspect the GTS 450 would also be an awesome choice

If u want Ultra then cache in this particular game plays a considerable role (appox 20% gain from L3) so Heka X3 Black Edition This and over spread of other games as well
$531AR

Edit: 3ghz Heka 740 Black edition back in stock

 

[ScrewySqrl]

batchuka: Did you see the Phenom II FPS choices with a 580?

3 cores looks solid

I'd stick with at least a 450 or 460 if you want to go ultimate w. DX 11 though

 

[g00fysmiley]

dx11 actually improved framerates so a dx11 is reccomended

and yea l3 cache is good but you cna sometimes unlock the cache in a athlon (don't count on it but its possible)

intel is in fact stronger on it so if its just for wow or primarily also a thing to consider however you also pay alot more for it

also you'd be surprised how much gains you get running ultra for everythign btu turn shadows to low

i can say i am personally running wow at 60 fps (monitor limited) on a 1080p tv with a athlon II 3.1Ghz stock speeds and an asus top 450 buile the whole system for $398 after the rebate on blakc friday sales, you couls mimick it all for probably 500ish now

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/299954-31-true-budget-build-shipped

 

[batuchka]

Yep L3 Heka + Zotac 460 for a config in that price range sounds about right ^^ Also for the most part X3 seems like sweet spot for the $$ over spread of games tested and unlocking + stable is to be seen as bonus not given so i wouldn't count on that hehe

 

[demondays]

How about this build I'm liking it... but is it all compatible,will it all fit in the case?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.567631

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103886

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231303

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500173

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157176

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118039

$566.92 within my budget

thanks for the help again I really appropriate it

 

[ScrewySqrl]

Not bad at all.

here's what I would do, though:

Swap the Ripjaws for the $47.99 DDR3-1333 10666 model
then get the 1GB model of the 460 for $179

The overall price change is a wash.

 

[batuchka]

I would really allocate less for RAM and go with an unlocked multi + L3 Heka as the even higher clocked 3ghz Heka 740BE is now back in stock/in the house wee~

 

[demondays]

Parts ordered yay went with my build above with cheaper ram and the 1gb 460 thanks again everyone for all your help really appropriated!!! now who wants to come over and build this for me...

 

[batuchka]

Yep enjoy your new rig and u are welcomed: a DIY Video Blog
I Built My Own Computer And Saved Hundreds Of Dollars
http://www.bikebeerbbq.com/i-built-my-own-computer-and-saved-hundreds-of-dollars/