I'm getting back into PC gaming after about 10 years and want to build or buy a computer primarily for World of Warcraft from the couch on a 65-inch LG C3. I'd like the game to look sharp and run smoothly, ideally taking advantage of the TV's 4K and high-refresh-rate capabilities, but I don't want to spend money on an unnecessarily extravagant gaming PC. What combination of CPU, graphics card, and overall system would provide the best price-to-performance balance?
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WoW is not especially demanding from a graphics standpoint, so you don’t need an ultra-high-end card just to play it. A modern Ryzen 5 system with integrated graphics could get you started, although a dedicated GPU with at least 6 GB of VRAM would give you much more flexibility at 1440p or 4K. The key is choosing a reasonably modern platform rather than overspending on the most expensive parts.
The resolution matters a lot here. Since the LG C3 supports 4K at 120 Hz, a stronger GPU will help if you want high settings and high frame rates at native 4K. WoW is also heavily CPU-dependent, especially in busy cities and raids, so a current X3D processor would be a strong choice. Something around a Radeon 9070 XT or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti would be a sensible upper-midrange pairing, while flagship cards such as the RTX 4090 or 5090 are excessive for this game unless you have other demanding games in mind.
You can run WoW on surprisingly modest hardware, particularly if you’re willing to lower a few settings or use upscaling. I’d prioritize a modern six- to eight-core CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and a dedicated midrange GPU rather than spending nearly the cost of a car on a flagship graphics card. Also make sure you plan for a wireless keyboard and mouse, or another comfortable couch-friendly control setup.

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