I need a cheap WoW casual gamer build

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I'm looking for a cheap alternative to my dying Athlon x2/8600gt SLI build.

my goal is to play World of Warcraft, StarCraft 2, and a few Steam games (Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike:Source, Portal, etc.) all on Ultra/Max.

i'd like these main components if possible as they're inexpensive:

$342.98 w/ $30 MIR http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.663120
■ Core i3
■ Radeon 6870
$64.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145520
■ 1.5 tb Sata 6gb

and also a wireless card

Approximate Purchase Date: today or tomorrow

Budget Range: 600-700. $500 must be on newegg. (preferred account)

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, psu

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, microcenter

Country of Origin: US

Overclocking: maybe

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1080p (1920x1200)
 

1rkrage

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and enjoy i am doing right now :D this thing is fantastic. able to play Bad Company 2 on max


i kinda failed on the gamble on the open box mobo though. No I/O shield. so i'd have to redo the motherboard when I get the panel in a couple of weeks.

Also. had some trouble with cable management on the Gamma. I had to step on the side panel to close it.