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Hello all, and sorry for what i'm sure is another annoying thread to you.
I'm looking for a cheap pc used primarily for gaming.
My budget is $400-$500, maybe $550.
I would prefer a pre-built machine but I could try to build one myself.
I know I can't get a super computer, i'd just like to run the games below on Medium-high settings.

If I missed a piece of info, or if you guys need me to elaborate more, please ask.
I am new, and have zero knowledge of building PCs or what components are better.

Games I would like to run smoothly:
World of Warcraft
Tera
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Don't trust any random member trust trusted members and or staff.
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Not looking to buy from someone on here. Just looking for suggestions on parts or PCs within the budget

NewEgg
Amazon
TigerDirect
ect...
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Gasm wrote Don't trust any random member trust trusted members and or staff.

Well how do you tell if someone is trusted? Id advise not telling this to people because it could possibly steer them away from trusting anyone.
OT: I will look into it as best as I can. Building your pc would be much more beneficial as you could be able to choose the appropriate parts to fit your wants.
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Strafex wrote Hello all, and sorry for what i'm sure is another annoying thread to you.
I'm looking for a cheap pc used primarily for gaming.
My budget is $400-$500, maybe $550.
I would prefer a pre-built machine but I could try to build one myself.
I know I can't get a super computer, i'd just like to run the games below on Medium-high settings.

If I missed a piece of info, or if you guys need me to elaborate more, please ask.
I am new, and have zero knowledge of building PCs or what components are better.

Games I would like to run smoothly:
World of Warcraft
Tera

Also, are you looking to get a laptop or desktop?
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Strafex wrote Hello all, and sorry for what i'm sure is another annoying thread to you.
I'm looking for a cheap pc used primarily for gaming.
My budget is $400-$500, maybe $550.
I would prefer a pre-built machine but I could try to build one myself.
I know I can't get a super computer, i'd just like to run the games below on Medium-high settings.

If I missed a piece of info, or if you guys need me to elaborate more, please ask.
I am new, and have zero knowledge of building PCs or what components are better.

Games I would like to run smoothly:
World of Warcraft
Tera

Also, are you looking to get a laptop or desktop?


Desktop, just something in the $450-$500 range to play some WoW and possibly Tera at medium settings.
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For a prebuild, this is what I found
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It has an Intel Core i3 processor (3.3 Ghz)
6GB RAM (upgradable to 16GB)
1TB Hard Drive
Intel HD Graphics 2000
64 Bit
Windows 7 Home Premium

The only thing I would have to say is that it would need a better graphics card, and maybe at least a i5 or i7 processor, but for a pre built computer this may be your best bet.
I do highly recommend that you build your own though. You will get closer to what you want to use your computer for.
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Processor: AMD A4-3400 Llano / 2.7GHz; Mother Board: AMD A55 Chipset; Memory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (expandable to 16GB); Hard Drive: 500GB (7200 RPM); Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6450 1GB (VGA/ DVI/ HDMI); Optical Drive: 24X DVDRW Dual-Layer Super-Multi Drive; Audio: High Definition 7.1 Channel Surround; Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Expansions: Bays Total (Free) - 4 ( 3 ) x front accessible - 5.25" | 1 ( 1 ) x front accessible - 3.5" | 6 ( 5 ) x internal - 3.5"; Slots Total (Free) - 1 ( 0 ) x pci express x16 | 1 ( 1 ) x pci express x1 | 1 ( 1 ) x pci | 2 ( 0 ) x dimm 240-pin
Connectivity: 2 x PS/2 | 8 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 front, 6 rear ) | 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 | Audio | 1 x D-Sub VGA | 1 x HDMI
Chassis: Azza Orion Mid-Tower Gaming Case with 500-Watt Power Supply; Accessories: Xtreme Gear Gaming Keyboard and Mouse; Service & Support Details: 1 Year Limited Parts & Labor| Lifetime Toll Free Tech Support Services

Does this seem any good?
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Processor: AMD A4-3400 Llano / 2.7GHz; Mother Board: AMD A55 Chipset; Memory: 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (expandable to 16GB); Hard Drive: 500GB (7200 RPM); Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6450 1GB (VGA/ DVI/ HDMI); Optical Drive: 24X DVDRW Dual-Layer Super-Multi Drive; Audio: High Definition 7.1 Channel Surround; Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Expansions: Bays Total (Free) - 4 ( 3 ) x front accessible - 5.25" | 1 ( 1 ) x front accessible - 3.5" | 6 ( 5 ) x internal - 3.5"; Slots Total (Free) - 1 ( 0 ) x pci express x16 | 1 ( 1 ) x pci express x1 | 1 ( 1 ) x pci | 2 ( 0 ) x dimm 240-pin
Connectivity: 2 x PS/2 | 8 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 front, 6 rear ) | 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 | Audio | 1 x D-Sub VGA | 1 x HDMI
Chassis: Azza Orion Mid-Tower Gaming Case with 500-Watt Power Supply; Accessories: Xtreme Gear Gaming Keyboard and Mouse; Service & Support Details: 1 Year Limited Parts & Labor| Lifetime Toll Free Tech Support Services

Does this seem any good?

Yes it is pretty good. Could use some upgrades still but for your budget it should do fine.
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Do you think there's anything a bit cheaper with similar performance to that machine?
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