building a new computer around 800 bucks

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Just as I said I have a budget around 800 dollars and mostly the computer is for gaming like wow and other games require higher graphic performance than wow, so basically it has to run wow really easy. I also use photoshop etc. Please help me out!:)
 
 
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Just as I said I have a budget around 800 dollars and mostly the computer is for gaming like wow and other games require higher graphic performance than wow, so basically it has to run wow really easy. I also use photoshop etc. Please help me out!:)
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AMD Phenom II X4 560 2.8GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103887

Asus M5a99x EVO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131754&Tpk=Asus%20M5a99x%20EVO

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6850 1GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908

Well another option for your GPU can be GTX 460,depending on what you prefer.But I would recommend HD 6850

Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136795

Kingston SSD 2.5" 16GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139428

LIAN LI Lancool PC-K62 Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112239

SeaSonic X750 Gold 750W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

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Really your preference. Windows 7 is the most optimal, since all games and programs are designed these days to run on it.

I would get a different GPU that wasn't deactivated. Also, get a bigger SSD. Put Windows 7 and WoW on that 60gb and it's about full
 
Troncoso said:
Really your preference. Windows 7 is the most optimal, since all games and programs are designed these days to run on it.

I would get a different GPU that wasn't deactivated. Also, get a bigger SSD. Put Windows 7 and WoW on that 60gb and it's about full
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and this is about 800 dollars? what kind of GPU should i get?
 
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You can make changes. You can start with 4gb of RAM, a different case, a smaller storage drive and yeah. Definitely up to you, just options.
 
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A very solid and cost-efficient card is the Sapphire Radeon Hd 6870, it costs 155 after rebates on newegg and will destroy WoW. Also, I'm not 100% sure I don't play WoW but also doesnt it rely on a good CPU as well? (I'm asking, I do not know)

Also, get a bigger SSD. Put Windows 7 and WoW on that 60gb and it's about full
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WoW+Windows 7= 25 Maximum, aka 64 bit Windows 7 Ultimate, fully patched WoW (22 gb's) That's roughly 1 third of the SSD...(Remember, windows 7 recommends 16 gb or space but in actuality is only about 2.6-3 gb's)

Not trying to argue Troncoso, but just giving you and the OP the heads up.
 
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You can trim down space by disabling hibernation (powecfg h off <- in command prompt), setting up a 1GB pagefile on the SSD and disabling all others, and not installing all your programs onto the SSD
 
C4Radon said:
WoW+Windows 7= 25 Maximum, aka 64 bit Windows 7 Ultimate, fully patched WoW (22 gb's) That's roughly 2 thirds of the SSD...(Remember, windows 7 recommends 16 gb or space but in actuality is only about 2.6-3 gb's)
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Windows 7x64 is about 15-16GB, not 3gb. MS recommends 20GB.

On a 60GB drive, Windows will report you have about 56GB.
So 7x64bit + WoW will be cutting it close by the time you allow some free space about (15 %) on it, so you don't fill it up(performance reasons).

linkin's build looks great for less than $800 after the pomo's/rebates.
If you can count those, go for Sata II with Vertex II, Phx Pro, Mushkin Enhanced ssd's.
 
Are you absolutely sure? Hybrid drives generally have 4 gb SSD designated for the OS. I was only referring to the actual size of windows 7 not necessarily the amount of space windows recommends...

If I'm wrong, thanks for correcting me
 
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