first build gaming pc

gunsdontkill

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CPU
Model - AMD FX 4100 4-Core Processor, 3.6ghz 4 Socket AM3+ FD4100WMGUSBX
Link - http://www.amazon.com/AMD-4-Core-P [...] 653&sr=8-1
Cost - $110
AMD Radeon HD 6790

PNY Optima 8GB DDR3 1333MHz $36.99

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX (500GB) ($49.99

Optical Drive: Lite-On DVD Burner iHAS124-04 ($17.99

Coolmax ZU Series ZU-700B 700 Watt PSU $72.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817159129

ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131795

COOLER MASTER Elite 341 RC-341C-KKN1-GP Black Steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case


just trying to play wow on high settings trying to stay under or close to 500
 
PSU is complete junk, especially considering you can get a reliable brand for less money.
These are just examples:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153166
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256071
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817580001
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028


GPU is old, and quite low end. You really want a HD 7770 or above if at all possible. If not, then look for used cards on ebay. GTX480, GTX560ti, GTX570, HD6950 and HD7850 are all going for a reasonable amount used.

RAM is low end garbage also. Get 1600 at a minimum, but for the small price difference, you really should be looking at 1866.

HDD, while not exactly bad, is kind of slow. Seagate 7200 RPM for low price boot drive, or WD black for boot drive. Blues are for storage mainly.

Case is also junk. But since it is not currently sold, I am assuming you are reusing your current one.

CPU is outdated. FX4300 at the lowest.
 
Yeah, bassicly all wolfeking said. You jusy need a Swagate Barracuda for a good cheap boot drive. Get a FX 4300, and 2 4 gb sticks of 1600 mhz ram for dual channel.
 
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