wanna play WoW.

DonMills313 · 11-09-2008, 07:37 AM

i want the cheapest computer i can get that will play WoW. Im going to build it from scratch, but im a newb and i have no clue what to get. Ive never built a computer but it looks to be pretty straight forward. Id prefer to meet the recommended requirements. This computer is a 256 whatever so it wont play it. Its also an old HP 513c if that conjurs up anything.

DonMills313 · 11-09-2008, 08:06 AM

i also found an old computer that was built in 94 in my closet. Could i take the memory from it and install it on this computer?

Cpetrie · 11-09-2008, 08:35 AM

Well, you would have to ensure compatibility, which, if the computer you want to put the memory in is newer, it likely isn't compatible. Also, I am reasonably sure any parts made in '94 will not play WoW. I suggest going to www.newegg.com and picking out parts from there. If you need help, let me know.

DonMills313 · 11-09-2008, 08:39 AM

i most definitely need help. I want the cheapest set-up possible for WoW. Its gonna be a dedicated game console. I have this computer for everything else

Cpetrie · 11-09-2008, 08:56 AM

The following meets the minimum system requirements for playing WoW:

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116027
Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144122
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231052
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130178
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171018
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121019
Disc Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106261

Total Cost (excluding shipping, monitor, case, keyboard and mouse): $245

DonMills313 · 11-09-2008, 09:01 AM

another question. what would it take to make my stock 513c work. my graphics card is an 82845g/gl. i know i need the extra memory

Cpetrie · 11-09-2008, 09:00 AM

I am going to sleep soon, if you would like me to post the hardware to meet the recommended specs let me know, and I'll do it tomorrow.

Cpetrie · 11-09-2008, 09:07 AM

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814145136
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141173

Total Cost: $42

However, I would suggest a new Hard Drive, assuming you have the stock 40GB one still in.

DonMills313 · 11-09-2008, 09:09 AM

yeah, thats hella nicer. parents plan on buying a new computer soon anyways, so ill just take this one

Cpetrie · 11-09-2008, 09:08 AM

Also, that puts you above the recommended requirements for processor, video card, but not for RAM. Personally, I would upgrade that PC to its max, lemme know if you want to know what THAT would entail, it should be fairly cheap...

11-09-2008, 07:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
DonMills313 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: tuscaloosa al Posts: 66	wanna play WoW. i want the cheapest computer i can get that will play WoW. Im going to build it from scratch, but im a newb and i have no clue what to get. Ive never built a computer but it looks to be pretty straight forward. Id prefer to meet the recommended requirements. This computer is a 256 whatever so it wont play it. Its also an old HP 513c if that conjurs up anything.

11-09-2008, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cpetrie Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan, U.S. Age: 19 Posts: 240	Well, you would have to ensure compatibility, which, if the computer you want to put the memory in is newer, it likely isn't compatible. Also, I am reasonably sure any parts made in '94 will not play WoW. I suggest going to www.newegg.com and picking out parts from there. If you need help, let me know. __________________ Rig Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5 Black Aluminum PSU: Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL-S ATX12V 600W MoBo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 CPU: Intel Wolfdale E8400 Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz VGA: PNY GeForce GTX260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 RAM: G.Skill 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Windows Vista Home Premium x64

11-09-2008, 08:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cpetrie Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan, U.S. Age: 19 Posts: 240	The following meets the minimum system requirements for playing WoW: Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116027 Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144122 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231052 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130178 Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171018 Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121019 Disc Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106261 Total Cost (excluding shipping, monitor, case, keyboard and mouse): $245 __________________ Rig Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5 Black Aluminum PSU: Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL-S ATX12V 600W MoBo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 CPU: Intel Wolfdale E8400 Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz VGA: PNY GeForce GTX260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 RAM: G.Skill 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Windows Vista Home Premium x64

11-09-2008, 09:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cpetrie Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan, U.S. Age: 19 Posts: 240	I am going to sleep soon, if you would like me to post the hardware to meet the recommended specs let me know, and I'll do it tomorrow. __________________ Rig Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5 Black Aluminum PSU: Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL-S ATX12V 600W MoBo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 CPU: Intel Wolfdale E8400 Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz VGA: PNY GeForce GTX260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 RAM: G.Skill 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Windows Vista Home Premium x64

11-09-2008, 09:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cpetrie Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan, U.S. Age: 19 Posts: 240	Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814145136 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820141173 Total Cost: $42 However, I would suggest a new Hard Drive, assuming you have the stock 40GB one still in. __________________ Rig Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5 Black Aluminum PSU: Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL-S ATX12V 600W MoBo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 CPU: Intel Wolfdale E8400 Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz VGA: PNY GeForce GTX260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 RAM: G.Skill 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Windows Vista Home Premium x64

11-09-2008, 08:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
DonMills313 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: tuscaloosa al Posts: 66	i also found an old computer that was built in 94 in my closet. Could i take the memory from it and install it on this computer?

11-09-2008, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
DonMills313 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: tuscaloosa al Posts: 66	i most definitely need help. I want the cheapest set-up possible for WoW. Its gonna be a dedicated game console. I have this computer for everything else

11-09-2008, 09:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
DonMills313 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: tuscaloosa al Posts: 66	another question. what would it take to make my stock 513c work. my graphics card is an 82845g/gl. i know i need the extra memory

11-09-2008, 09:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
DonMills313 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: tuscaloosa al Posts: 66	yeah, thats hella nicer. parents plan on buying a new computer soon anyways, so ill just take this one

11-09-2008, 09:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cpetrie Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan, U.S. Age: 19 Posts: 240	Also, that puts you above the recommended requirements for processor, video card, but not for RAM. Personally, I would upgrade that PC to its max, lemme know if you want to know what THAT would entail, it should be fairly cheap... __________________ Rig Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5 Black Aluminum PSU: Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL-S ATX12V 600W MoBo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 CPU: Intel Wolfdale E8400 Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz VGA: PNY GeForce GTX260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 RAM: G.Skill 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Windows Vista Home Premium x64

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