Comp specs

[Bizman]

Rob, they both would run the current version of AH at a decent level. Some observations, though: Neither of them tells what brand, power and quality the power supply might be. With an ElCheapo you might fry your entire computer right after the warranty period is over! As ebfd11 said, there's no information about the motherboards either, but IMO that's not as big a problem as the PSU unless you're planning to upgrade or overclock.

Since you seem to have raised your budget by some $200, here's an updated list for a decent gamer built with decent or better quality parts:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZLQ6K8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZLQ6K8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($236.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $891.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-08 06:56 EDT-0400

If you don't want to or can't build it by yourself, do as MrRipley suggested. Ask a local builder shop do it for you using parts you/we/they know are of sufficient quality.

[DaddyAce]

Hey guys.  This site provides specs for homemade gaming puters, check out the "very good" and "great" for under $700.
http://www.logicalincrements.com/

[BowHTR]

Ended up getting a Asus with i7-4790s, DDR3 12GB, Nvidia GeForce GTX750 1G, HDD 2TB. Runs all settings maxed out at 1600X900

[BowHTR]

Ended up getting a Asus with i7-4790s, DDR3 12GB, Nvidia GeForce GTX750 1G, HDD 2TB. Runs all settings maxed out at 1600X900

Whoops, almost maxed out. I have the full update slider just below half way.

[Gard06]

this system seems very interesting:
 Alienware X51
$699.00

4th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-4150 Processor (Dual Core, 3MB Cache, up to 3.5GHz)
Windows 8.1
8GB Memory
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 745 with 4GB DDR3

http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-x51-r2/pd.aspx

[Bizman]

No, it doesn't. If you inspect the video card closer you'd notice that it's an entry level card with lots of slow memory. GDDR3 hasn't been used in serious gaming video cards since 2008. For what I learned in a quick glimpse through Google, it looks like the 4 GB version is tailored to some OEM manufacturers to make cheap builds look good for less savvy customers. The card only uses 45 W so they can save in the power supply unit, too.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

No, it doesn't. If you inspect the video card closer you'd notice that it's an entry level card with lots of slow memory. GDDR3 hasn't been used in serious gaming video cards since 2008. For what I learned in a quick glimpse through Google, it looks like the 4 GB version is tailored to some OEM manufacturers to make cheap builds look good for less savvy customers. The card only uses 45 W so they can save in the power supply unit, too.

It's not even the expensive GDDR it's DDR lol. That card is a 15 dollar card.

[guncrasher]

this system seems very interesting:
 Alienware X51
$699.00

4th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-4150 Processor (Dual Core, 3MB Cache, up to 3.5GHz)
Windows 8.1
8GB Memory
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 745 with 4GB DDR3

http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-x51-r2/pd.aspx


it's really a waste of money.   you will play at minimum settings if that.

semp