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Old 06-10-09   #1 (permalink)
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This will eventually be my build log, but right now I need suggestions. I am going to be working a TON of overtime at work so I can make my girlfriend a computer for her birthday. Right now, she has an HP laptop that lags when playing WoW at the lowest settings. So, what I want to make is something that will easily play WoW but still be "cute" to her. I did ask her what color case she'd like, and she immediately said PINK... Blech... so... here is what I've found on NewEgg.com. Total comes out to about $488 before shipping and rebates.

What do you guys think? Any suggestions for changes? If I can get it even cheaper, I'd definitely would appreciate that lol

Case - $64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811226025

Motherboard - $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128356

Processor - $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116072

RAM - $24.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148163

Video Card - $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130468

Hard Drive - $52.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148262

DVD Drive - $22.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136144

Power Supply - $64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182010
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I would go with this psu instead of a roswill.

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Yes, i recommend a diff PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139003 then your good to go!
maybe ram with heat spreaders too, look nice, and better cooling : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134012
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maybe splurge a little and go for the gtx260 core 192 it will be worth it plus with rebates i believe its only 15 more than the 250
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I have a rosewill and have had no problems but from what I have heard I appear to have 1 good on out of 10 bad ones so id say yes to finding something else.
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Nah the 260 Is not worth the extra cash for a WoW RIG! (IMHO)
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Are there any changes I can do to get down to 400 bucks?
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Erm no thats about the cheapest you would want to go right there without sacrificing quality. But you could try to find some of the parts used here on OCN, that will save you a bundle!
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First bit of advice, buy a cheaper case and some spray paint.

This build does include that case, however. The HS/F I included include the proper mounting hardware, not sure how well it works comparably speaking though.

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