Gaming Computer Homebuilt for $200 to $300 ?

Q. Hey, im looking to build a gaming computer on a budget as im only 15 and don't have an incredible amount of income so i want to build a computer myself. Im really looking for something that isnt incredibly fast, maybe good for some World or Warcraft and surfing the internet. Im not especially tech savvy so i need some help! i was also thinking of using this case--http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3438627&CatId=1520

Thanks!!! :]
Also i dont need a monitor, keyboard, etc.
Maybe up to $500 actually
found the barebones with the sme case that seems reasonable what do you guys think?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4360082&CatId=332

it still needs hard drive and dvd burner and os but i was thinking of downloading ubuntu anyways

A. If you want a gaming computer on a $300 budget, that case is out of the budget.. buy a barebones kit.. dual core AMD Athalon, as fast as you can afford, then a 256 MB graphics card ( WOW isn't THAT demandiing, but you'll appreciate the extra rather than a later upgrade )... barebones from Tiger you will still have to build, but it gives you most of the parts cheap... should be able to come out $250-300


I have a powerhouse computer, Athalon X2 6000 ( dual 3.1 GHZ ) built for gaming, but I still use a cheap basic black case that is nice to build in and work in. I added a XION LCD fan controller for the eye candy, and my computer still ran $500

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Cheap Gaming Computer?

Q. Ok well here it is, my budget Id rather get it as cheap as i can while still being lag free on my games, the games I plan on paying are - possibilites, Guild wars 2, World of Warcraft, Lord of the rings online, Rift. I don't need to play these games on max settings. i also have NO experience in graphics cards or any of that stuff, i don't have much knowledge on computers. not possible for me to "build" 1 because i assume that's more expensive and - no knowledge of computers or equipment i would even have to buy. i know Alienware is a company that makes gaming computers, but im not sure on a decision. My budget is questionable but i would like to keep it between the $300-600 range

A. Building your own gaming computer is actually much much cheaper than buying a pre assembled unit. I'm in the process of building a 1400 dollar system that would cost 2k plus from a retailer. If building one or having an experienced friend build one wouldnt work, look online at www.newegg.com. They have some decent pre assembled gaming computers. Graphics cards in gaming computers are as important if not more, than the cpu speed.whether you choose ATI or NVIDIA graphics cards is a matter of personal preference. I've always favored nvidia, but ive seen good results from using ATI cards as well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006736%20600030537&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=100

any of these would meet your needs perfectly fine, and would continue to do so for a few years.

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