I am in need of setting up 2 pcs for gaming. Mostly games like World of Warcraft hoping to be able to run like close to ultra-settings if possible.
One will have a CPU, Mobo, Ram, and OS from a friend hopefully. Hard drives are slow and low on space so wanting to upgrade them.
I have some parts in mind but I would like some advice on possibly dropping the price a little. I will most likely be doing another build next year so would like some room for future upgrades.
Thank you for the help with this I just remember started video games again. Really hoping to finally play with games without an integrated GPU.
Approximate Purchase Date: 2 weeks hopefully
Budget Range: Hopefully less then $1400 (Less is WAY better)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly gaming (WoW, Starcraft 2, Borderlands 2, Tera, Warcraft 3, Aion)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: 1 CPU, motherboard, memory, OS, monitor (1080p), keyboard (preferably mechanical), and mouse. 2 Cases, PSU, GPU, HDD, Cpu cooler.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Micro Center, Tiger Direct
Location: Colorado Springs
Parts Preferences: AMD for cheaper parts
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050 and 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Quiet.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Old pc can’t even run World of Warcraft on low settings.
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: GA-78LMT-S2P Socket AM3+ (Free with CPU @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 ($99.99 after rebate @ Newegg)
Case: HAF 912 ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec BP550 Plus 550W ($54.99 after rebate @ Newegg)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium OEM ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: ASUS VH236H Black 23" ($149.99 after rebate @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow (99.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Preferably one with buttons.
One will have a CPU, Mobo, Ram, and OS from a friend hopefully. Hard drives are slow and low on space so wanting to upgrade them.
I have some parts in mind but I would like some advice on possibly dropping the price a little. I will most likely be doing another build next year so would like some room for future upgrades.
Thank you for the help with this I just remember started video games again. Really hoping to finally play with games without an integrated GPU.
Approximate Purchase Date: 2 weeks hopefully
Budget Range: Hopefully less then $1400 (Less is WAY better)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly gaming (WoW, Starcraft 2, Borderlands 2, Tera, Warcraft 3, Aion)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: 1 CPU, motherboard, memory, OS, monitor (1080p), keyboard (preferably mechanical), and mouse. 2 Cases, PSU, GPU, HDD, Cpu cooler.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Micro Center, Tiger Direct
Location: Colorado Springs
Parts Preferences: AMD for cheaper parts
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050 and 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Quiet.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Old pc can’t even run World of Warcraft on low settings.
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: GA-78LMT-S2P Socket AM3+ (Free with CPU @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7770 ($99.99 after rebate @ Newegg)
Case: HAF 912 ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec BP550 Plus 550W ($54.99 after rebate @ Newegg)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium OEM ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: ASUS VH236H Black 23" ($149.99 after rebate @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow (99.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Preferably one with buttons.
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