Help Me Out, Please: Recommend Computer Specs

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Javi

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I don't know a whole lot about the technicalities of building a computer, so, I was wondering if anyone here could help me out a bit.

The only things I really do on a computer are text-based, and play WoW. I would like a PC that plays WoW well, at least 40 FPS with full graphics. I don't need anything super high end at all. I'm looking for the cheapest possible solution, but browsing about on www.newegg.com leaves me with the impression that everything is massively expensive.

Right now, I've a Dell with some RAM stuck into it, and a Raedeon something-or-other graphics card I got at Staples a couple of years ago for about $150. (It's 2,000 mi. away right now; otherwise I'd be more than glad to give a name / specs.)

What compilation of parts would give me a computer that would play WoW decently? I know I can take the power-supply from the Dell, the RAM, and some other things, but I'm most likely going to need to buy more parts. (I was also wondering if it'd be possible to rip the OS from the Dell to a new computer, so I wouldn't have to pay for a new XP).
 
well, you could go with something like what i have. i went for a cheap yet upgradeable system. my specs are in my signature. I paid $636 for the motherboard, memory, video card, processor, and the 320gb hard drive. i already had the case, the 2 80gb hard drives, the optical drives, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and fans though from my previous build.

this system is decent for gaming.... it'd be just fine for WoW. if you have a bit more money to spend than i did you would probably want to invest in a better video card.
 
If you dont wanna spend alot then go out and buy a decent HP prebuilt and spend about $250-300 on a good graphics card and a good power supply. I spent only $750 on my whole system and I can play games at decent frame rates!
 
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