Best Desktop for WoW 2015

[Nicsta331]

I have been running WoW on aN Acer aspire laptop for over a year now with tolerable issues. Recently my laptop is running hot and the fan is loud so I've decided maybe it's best to find a gaming desktop. I have no experience building, so I'd prefer a pre-built PC that will run WoW and Starcraft 2 on High to Ultra settings smoothly. I want the cheapest RELIABLE option. Also, is it bad to use a TV as a monitor? And my desktop won't be near a router so should I purchase a long wired connection (50-75ft) or use a wireless connection. I'm not familiar with the technical abbreviations so I apologize in advance.

 

[Grogar123]

I was doing some research and found this desktop that will meet your requirements:
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Back-To-School_2014

 

[unknownofprob]

WoW and AMD CPU's don't mix. A poorly threaded game with a CPU that does poorly in a badly threaded game only results in poor performance. A low-end intel CPU can match a much higher end AMD CPU in a game such as this.

WoW does not need an 'excellent' graphics card as it is CPU/Ram dependent, so if choosing parts just for this game there would be no need to get an expensive graphics card, to note.

TV's don't make bad monitors, there just not that good to sit close to.

What would be your budget?

 

[Grogar123]

I run WoW on a full AMD build and i have no problems. In raids I get easy 40 fps with high settings.

 

[Nicsta331]

Was thinking $500 - $800. Honestly as long as I can play WoW and SC2 smoothly then I will be satisfied. Are there any prebuilt machines you could recommend?

 

[unknownofprob]

I run WoW on a full AMD build and i have no problems. In raids I get easy 40 fps with high settings.

different systems are effected differently, for the many of AMD CPU users poor performance is a result.

where do you plan to buy from?

 

[Nicsta331]

No particular preference as long as the system is reliable and meets my standards. I don't have much experience with this, so I thought I'd ask for help from more knowledgeable people.

 

[unknownofprob]

I would suggest you buy the parts then get a store to build it for you, then you get better parts for the same price and a quality PSU.

reason for a store location is so we can fit everything within budget from where you live

 

[Nicsta331]

I live in Stow, Ohio. It's really close to Akron, OH. That sounds like a good idea.

 

[unknownofprob]

Do you know of any local PC stores? If not, I'll make up a list right away from an online retailer.

 

[Nicsta331]

Microcenter is about an hour away from me.

 

[unknownofprob]

i5 4590 $159.99

ASRock H97M PRO $79.99

EVGA 600B $64.99

Sapphire R9 280 3GB GDDR5 $199.99

Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3-1600 2x4GB $77.99

Cooler Master HAF 912 $59.99

WD Black 1TB SATA III HDD $79.99

Do you need peripherals+windows also?

Total $721.94

So far this is a beast computer for the price and will play those games and also the latest very well.

 

[Nicsta331]

I need windows, a keyboard, and I'm open to a new mon it or with speakers.

 

[unknownofprob]

add in -

- Cooler Master storm devastator bundle (keyboard and mouse - Blue LED backlighting) for $29.99

- Windows 7 $99.99

- AOC E2252SWDN Monitor $99.99

It is over budget, but over time you would like to play other games which this PC will easily be able to handle.