New Computer for WoW

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I have a 7 year old piece of crap computer, and it's about time I upgraded a bit. I don't have enough saved for a full-blown gaming computer at the moment, so I'm just looking for a buffer between now and then. I currently only play WoW and surf the internet, so I don't need anything too extravagant.

I want to play WoW with med-high settings (at least having everything off except full view distance.) with playable fps during raids. To be honest, I'll be happy with playable at minimum... This computer has trouble starting it without getting the BSOD, and I can't even raid or go to Dalaran due to having to spend literally 85% of my time waiting for it to unfreeze. I have a combo that I'm considering:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.258870

The case from my old computer is micro-ATX, which is the form factor for the motherboard in that combo, so I would assume I can use it.

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
World of Warcraft, surfing the internet

2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I'm thinking $400, but I could change that. Yes

3) Where do you live?
Ohio

4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. Please be very specific.
Everything inside the case. PSU, motherboard, CPU, RAM, video card, HDD, optical drive(optical drive isn't necessary, but my current one is glitchy; it won't stay open)

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
None, unless my 200w PSU can support the new system :rolleyes:

6) Will you be overclocking?
Minimally, if at all

7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
17" with max res of 1280x1024

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Within a week or two

9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.
Nothing special. Just ethernet and onboard audio

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license?
I have the Windows 7 RC on a disk, and I'm getting the licensed copy when it comes out. ($30 for Premium due to having a college e-mail :D:D)
 
My first thought about that bundle is that $98 is way too much to be spending on RAM considering the costs of the other components. Considering the bundle savings, it really only about evens out as you can get 2x2GB DDR2 800 for around $60. Hang around for those more knowledgeable than I to chime in, though.

My current thread might have some relevant information for you, as I'm in a somewhat similar situation. An awesome fellow had a lot to say about the CPU in that bundle, even though I think I'm going to go with something a little higher end myself.
 
That combo isn't good of a choice since you can save about $16 if you chose different RAM and go with the same CPU and mobo in a combo deal.

$120 - AMD Athlon II X2 240 CPU + Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H AMD 785G HDMI mATX motherboard Combo
$58 - Corsair 2 x 2GB DDR2 800 RAM
$55 - Seagate 7200.12 500GB 7200RPM SATA HDD
$60 - Asus EN9600GSO/DI/512MD3/V2 GeForce 9600 GSO 512MB PCI-E 2.0 Video Card
$52 - Corsair 400CX 400W PSU
$40 - Plextor PX-880SA DVD Burner
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Total: $385 plus tax. Free shipping on every part.

The above system will get you at least mid settings.
 
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Wow... $40 for a DVD burner... ouch.

$31 - SAMSUNG SH-S223B 22X SATA DVD Burner Black Drive

grrr... what happened to the $22 DVD burners?!?!? :mad:
 
enginurd said:
Wow... $40 for a DVD burner... ouch.

$31 - SAMSUNG SH-S223B 22X SATA DVD Burner Black Drive

grrr... what happened to the $22 DVD burners?!?!? :mad:
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Yeah. Kinda pissed too about that. And I never got around to buying them when they were that cheap. And now my current burner is on the fritz :(

Thanks for the link!
 
Danny Bui said:
Yeah. Kinda pissed too about that. And I never got around to buying them when they were that cheap. And now my current burner is on the fritz :(

Thanks for the link!
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Same price at amz, btw, if you're not in a hurry. :p Actually, its the S223L, lol.
 
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enginurd said:
Same price at amz, btw, if you're not in a hurry. :p Actually, its the S223L, lol.
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Good thing I procrastinate :) Was just about to buy it from ZZF.

Thanks again Enginurd!
 
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I would consider saving a bit more and getting an ATI 4850 for around $100. Much better than the 9600GSO, will also be more future friendly.
 
... or if you can find a free optical drive, that should save you $40 off Danny's build total, which should be enough to get the 4850...

$100 - SAPPHIRE 100245HDMI Radeon HD 4850 512MB [FS]
 
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