Cheap build for WOW

[Pyrothrillah]

Ok so could I please have someone narrow down what I need, I have seen so many recommendations of the RAM that I have a headache I want to go ahead and start ordering this stuff and get the ball rolling.

I'm not totally sure as to what boards handle what PC ram and such and I want bang for buck like anyone else. Also if anyone knows a good monitor thats nothing too big, but the Video Card will not melt under please let me know, also a budget monitor

Thanks for the help yet again.

 

[Trotter]

Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Processors - Desktops

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - ASUS EAH4870 DK TOP/HTDI/512MD5 Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

That's using your old case, optical, PSU, and hard drive.

That is a Phenom II X3 build with DDR3.

 

[philbar71]

^ that's some good ram you picked trotter.

i have this ram

Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

and i have overclocked it to 1900MHZ at 7-7-7-20 and it has been running rock solid ever since just some thing to think about tho

BUT, i would get this ram instead. for $15 bucks it's a steal. same price as mine

Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

 

[zmatt]

Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor - Processors - Desktops

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - ASUS EAH4870 DK TOP/HTDI/512MD5 Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

That's using your old case, optical, PSU, and hard drive.

That is a Phenom II X3 build with DDR3.

The 4870 needs 2 pcie connectors, he needs to be sure that his psu can support it.

 

[Evolv]

I thought DDR3 doesn't work well with AM3, or did I miss something?

 

[Thresh25]

He doesn't really need two pci-e connectors. Most cards come with an adapter for older psus with only 1.

 

[Puddle Jumper]

I thought DDR3 doesn't work well with AM3, or did I miss something?

Same here, I thought i7 was the only time DDR3 was worth it.

 

[Thresh25]

I think ddr3 you don't see the actual difference until it gets really fast (and expensive). What I've read on here anyways. That's why I was saying just pick up one of the amd march madness combos, and get some fast ddr2 1066 ram. While saving at least 50 bucks.

edit: Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!
There's the combo I've been posting like crazy.

 

[Trotter]

What is the use to buy an AM3 chip and then put it in an AM2+ board? AM3 uses DDR3, not DDR2. If you are going to do an AM2+ board, go with a 920 or 940, not an AM3 chip. The 720's overclock like nobody's business, though. DDR3 is going through the same bumps DDR2 did when it first hit mainstream.

If you are going to move into the future you need to use what is coming out, not the last gen. I learned my lesson on that the hard way.

 

[Thresh25]

1066 is still high speed ram, and for what he is doing, he doesn't really need to use more money on it. He was trying to go for a very budget build to play WoW. But hey if he's get the money, then I totally agree with you.