Need Advice on 700$ PC (Building)

[elasarx]

Hey guys, I was looking around tech sites and such and found out that you can save a nice amount of money if you build you own PC. I estimate that I'll get around 700$ on Christmas, which I want to spend making a PC. I have never made a PC before, but I've been watching a few videos and it does not seem that complicated. I need help picking out parts for a decent computer that costs around 700$. This includes everything, I have a mouse though (haha). I would really appreciate it, thanks.

PS. I want to be able to run WoW on ultra or high, if possible. Also I'd like to run games like Vindictus and league of legends on high.

 

[Skorpian]

I'm not an advanced builder, but as help for others who will give you help.
Do you already have any parts ( other than mouse which you stated to have )? Like OS, keyboard, etc which you're planning to use in the new system?

 

[elasarx]

I have mouse/keyboard/monitor.

 

[Sean W.]

here is a build, it will be able to play all but the most recent games at maxed settings, and games like crysis at respectable settings and resolution.

Case + HDD: $80
NZXT gamma + Seagate 500Gig
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Motherboard + processor: $235
ASUS M4a78T-E + AMD Phenom II X4 955
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graphics card + ram: $260
MSI Twin Frozr II 460 + OCZ 4 gigs 1600 7 ram
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Powersupply: $90
CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX
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DVD Burner: $20
Newegg.com - LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner - Bulk LightScribe Support - CD / DVD Burners

Total: $685

 

[elasarx]

I don't have a OS disc.

 

[Sean W.]

so get one

 

[soarwitheagles]

I don't have a OS disc.

Elasarx, if you are a college student with a legit .edu email address, then you can obtain a legit copy of Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $29.99.

EDIT: Whoops, Microsoft raised the price to $64.95, but it is still a great deal.

Another option is pick up a copy of Microsoft's Family Pack [3 legit copies of Windows 7 Premium] and share the cost with other friends/family members.

Soar

Soar

 

[pro2a]

An OEM copy is also $99.99

It's what I did when I built, but it's only good for that PC, and that is it. So make sure you get a motherboard you can expand on for many years.

 

[Druid]

An OEM copy is also $99.99

It's what I did when I built, but it's only good for that PC, and that is it. So make sure you get a motherboard you can expand on for many years.

Really, it seems like most people just call microsoft up saying they upgraded their mobo drivers and they need a new cd key. It seems like it is working out.

 

[Sean W.]

im a modern pirate...

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