Will this computer play World of Warcraft?

[ComputerLearner]

My computer got totalled. Looking to buy a cheap 400-450 dollar computer. Came across this, curious as to if it will run World of Warcraft fairly well.

 

[Doublejr]

You might want to post a link to the computer you are asking about

 

[ComputerLearner]

Oops http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Produ...egory=Desktops_English&product=2541800

 

[secretanchitman]

* PROCESSOR: Intel Pentium 4 524 3.06GHz
* CACHE MEMORY: 1MB L2 533MHz
* RAM: 512MB RAM (upgradable to 2GB)
* HARD DRIVE: 160GB hard drive
* MULTI-MEDIA DRIVE: DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW)
* OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
* NETWORK CARD: Gigabit LAN
* INTERFACE PORTS: Parallel, serial, RJ-45 LAN, VGA, line-in, line-out, headphones in, microphone in, four USB 2.0,iEEE 1394, two PS/2
* CARD READER: 9-in-1: MMC, SD, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, CompactFlash I/II card, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card
* VIDEO CARD: N/A
* MODEM: V.92
* EXPANSION SLOTS: N/A
* TV TUNER: N/A
* REMOTE: N/A
* KEYBOARD: N/A
* MOUSE: N/A

obviously you have to get the mouse, keyboard, monitor AND video card. you can get a 6600GT for around $120, or even a 7600GS/GST/GT for a bit more...if that computer has pci-e. it can definitely handle it cpu wise...but maybe you should also upgrade the ram to 1GB.

 

[Doublejr]

I run a similar setup, old a64 2800+ with a 9700pro and it's fine as long as I don't crank the resolution up. You will want 1gb ram min to play WoW or you will lag to death in the major cities. 6600GT or better will run the game decently ( or an ati equivalent)

 

[ComputerLearner]

Does it have a video card slot?

 

[Doublejr]

Can't find any info on that from the site or the model number on google, but it looks very similar to this

So it might, but call them to be sure.

 

[ComputerLearner]

http://www.thewebbeach.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1545 Would this one be better?

 

[Doublejr]

Nope via chipsets suck The 1st one looks ok just call or email them and ask if it has an agp or pcix slot

 

[Noema]

You'll want at least a 9600 or similar. If you have PCI-e on that, get a 7600GT. It will play the game perfectly, even at high resolutions with all eye-candy on.

You also want at least one gig of RAM. WoW is playable with 512, but major cities, flight paths and the battlegrounds become a slide show with anything less than 1 Gig.

 

[Xyclone]

Do some research and build your own computer. You will enjoy it much more.

 

[Doublejr]

Originally posted by: Xyclone
Do some research and build your own computer. You will enjoy it much more.

QFT

May not be in the OP's budget if a copy of XP is needed etc

 

[IamDavid]

Originally posted by: Doublejr

Originally posted by: Xyclone
Do some research and build your own computer. You will enjoy it much more.

QFT

May not be in the OP's budget if a copy of XP is needed etc

UBUNTU would be free and easily setup to run WOW!! Pay for hardware an games not and OS!

just my 2 cents which id about what Ubuntu cost.

 

[ComputerLearner]

I have no idea on how to build a computer so that is pretty much outta the question. :/

 

[IamDavid]

Originally posted by: ComputerLearner
I have no idea on how to build a computer so that is pretty much outta the question. :/

Don't underestimate yourself. Just about anyone can do it.. Easier then most people think..

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: IamDavid

Originally posted by: ComputerLearner
I have no idea on how to build a computer so that is pretty much outta the question. :/

Don't underestimate yourself. Just about anyone can do it.. Easier then most people think..

I was seriously like "What? What's a video card?" at one point. Everyone learns, no one is born with it. I've built 2 computers, it's much easier than you think.

 

[Cutterhead]

Computerlearner,

eMachines Desktop and Monitor. A64 3500+ and 17" CRT $399 AR at CompUSA this week.

Add an additional 512 RAM for $29.99 AR.

Total = $429 AR, then you just have to throw in a budget PCI-E vid card. Do not get this from a retail store. One suggestion:

MSI Radeon X800 $88.99 @ newegg

Sorry if that seemed like a CompUSA ad, but for your budget this is really the best way to go. I did this last year with an A64 3200+ emachines, and i put an x700pro in it, still using it for WoW today.

 

[ComputerLearner]

Thanks guys

I decided not to build a computer but to buy http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=33&threadid=1906015&enterthread=y

the 799 one with RAM upgraded to 2g

Then I'll just get a 7600 gt