First build, need lots of help

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To start off, i have little clue to what i am doing, so bear with me.

I'm looking to run the game, Star wars the old republic, on it. My budget is roughly 700 dollars I can go a little over if it will make that much of a difference
I can squeeze out 800 dollars MAX. I'd prefer for it to run smoother then high graphics, if those are related in different parts. (Like i said, i know little about what goes into computers)

I'd prefer to purchase parts from newegg and for the system to be a desktop.

If any more information is needed i'd be glad to provide.

Thanks in advance :D .
 

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The system Emelth suggested looks like a good buy.

Since you're new to PC building and PC gaming I'd guess you probably won't be overclocking or SLI//Xfiring and may not need a 2500K and Z68 mobo, but may need other things including: monitor, OS, speakers, keyboard, mouse...if so we'd need to balance the build to include these costs.

Smeef: Here's the standard form that gives everyone on the forums all the info we need to help put together a system that fits your needs best:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice
 

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Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP
Budget Range:700-800

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming. Swtor (max settings preferably) while running ventrilo with it at the most.

Parts Not Required: Mouse, And speakers (I use my mic for sound)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: None.

Overclocking: Can someone tell me what this is?
SLI or Crossfire: Can someone tell me what this is?
Monitor Resolution: 1440 X 900

Additional Comments: N/A
 

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Thanks for the info on building, I have a friend coming over who builds computers a lot. He just wanted me to find the parts before he came over to help.

Would you recomend overclocking? It seems a little to good to be true.
 

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So if i buy the bundle am i set? Or do i need to purchase the GTX 560 seperatly?
 

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The bundle Emelth suggested has really nice components that would allow overclocking, etc. To get that bundle up and running you'd need to add:

1) A video card: Emelth suggested a GTX 560 or 6870 ($180-$220) which are great price/performance cards
2) A DVD/CD drive (@ $20)
3) A copy of Windows ($100)

So the price would be:

Combo: $624
Video Card: $180-$220
DVD/CD Drive: $20
Windows: $100
Total: $924-$944

If you can stretch your budget this would be a great rig. If not, I'd suggest taking another look at Tom's $600 build.
 

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thanks man, i really really appreciate everyone's help!