MyComputerBlows
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Hello everyone, I'm sure you get a billion posts with regards to this very same thing, but I'm trying to build a computer and could use some help. I'm trying to build something that will run games like World of Warcraft, Rift, and Warcraft III all fairly well without having to pay top dollar for a beast of a machine, but not having to sacrifice in display quality. I don't need some crazy awesome computer, but at the same time, I'd like something that will get me a good frame rate and can play smoothly on highest graphical settings or almost max settings in games like WoW and Rift.
Now, I know I'll get some heat for this, but I'm currently using the iBUYPOWER website to sift through this all. The reason I'm using this website instead of building my own cheaper computer is this: I like the payment plan that iBUYPOWER allows, so that I don't have to drop a huge chunk of cash up front, and instead pay monthly until I pay it off. So here's what I've come up with so far:
1 x Case ( Xion Echo Gaming Case - Black )
1 x Processor ( [= Quad Core =] AMD Phenomâ„¢ II X4 840 Quad-Core CPU )
1 x Processor Cooling ( Liquid CPU Cooling System [AMD] - [Free Upgrade] Standard 120mm Fan )
1 x Memory ( 4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand )
1 x Video Card ( AMD Radeon HD 6670 - 1GB - Single Card )
1 x Motherboard ( Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 -- AMD 770 )
1 x Power Supply ( 500 Watt -- Standard )
1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 750 GB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive )
1 x Optical Drive ( 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black )
1 x Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
1 x Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
1 x Operating System ( Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-Bit )
1 x Speaker System ( iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Basic Pro Wiring )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
Okay now on to the real questions. First of all, this is going to cost about 700 dollars. Is there a website that would offer a monthly re-payment option like iBUYPOWER that could give me a more affordable setup?
Secondly, my brother had a problem when he first ordered his computer with regards to his motherboard and graphics card. His motherboard wasn't 100% compatible with his graphics card. So my question would be, of the listed items, is there anything anyone sees wrong? Will my graphics card coincide with the motherboard, will the power supply be enough, could I get a better graphics card for cheaper, or should I get a different motherboard, etc? For anyone interested, I was looking at the Memorial Day sale options on the website, but they are very similar to the "Special-B" listed under weekly specials. Anyone able to kind of toy around to get me a better, more cost-efficient setup for what I am looking for?
Thank you so much for your help. I know it's quite a handful of information to digest. I appreciate any and all suggestions.
Now, I know I'll get some heat for this, but I'm currently using the iBUYPOWER website to sift through this all. The reason I'm using this website instead of building my own cheaper computer is this: I like the payment plan that iBUYPOWER allows, so that I don't have to drop a huge chunk of cash up front, and instead pay monthly until I pay it off. So here's what I've come up with so far:
1 x Case ( Xion Echo Gaming Case - Black )
1 x Processor ( [= Quad Core =] AMD Phenomâ„¢ II X4 840 Quad-Core CPU )
1 x Processor Cooling ( Liquid CPU Cooling System [AMD] - [Free Upgrade] Standard 120mm Fan )
1 x Memory ( 4 GB [2 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand )
1 x Video Card ( AMD Radeon HD 6670 - 1GB - Single Card )
1 x Motherboard ( Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 -- AMD 770 )
1 x Power Supply ( 500 Watt -- Standard )
1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 750 GB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive )
1 x Optical Drive ( 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black )
1 x Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
1 x Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
1 x Operating System ( Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-Bit )
1 x Speaker System ( iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Basic Pro Wiring )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( Tuniq TX-2 High Performance Thermal Compound - The best interface between your CPU and the heatsinks )
1 x Advanced Build Options ( iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation! )
Okay now on to the real questions. First of all, this is going to cost about 700 dollars. Is there a website that would offer a monthly re-payment option like iBUYPOWER that could give me a more affordable setup?
Secondly, my brother had a problem when he first ordered his computer with regards to his motherboard and graphics card. His motherboard wasn't 100% compatible with his graphics card. So my question would be, of the listed items, is there anything anyone sees wrong? Will my graphics card coincide with the motherboard, will the power supply be enough, could I get a better graphics card for cheaper, or should I get a different motherboard, etc? For anyone interested, I was looking at the Memorial Day sale options on the website, but they are very similar to the "Special-B" listed under weekly specials. Anyone able to kind of toy around to get me a better, more cost-efficient setup for what I am looking for?
Thank you so much for your help. I know it's quite a handful of information to digest. I appreciate any and all suggestions.