help out a semi-newb when it comes to hardware

[Erthafein]

We have this system where I work at a very reasonable price. ($750)

What I want to know is, what is wrong with this system? It seems to be too reasonably priced. I know it doesn't come with a monitor, but still...

[[AK]Squidly]

First thing you'll need is a graphics card. Depending how you go, that can run you $200-$700.

For WoW, you probably can settle in at the lower end of the spectrum pretty comfortably.

[Erthafein]

so the "integrated video" is the "catch" on systems like this?

[[AK]Gunny Highway]

Yes integrated typically share system memory and are fairly limited as to performance. Since it has the PCI-x slots I would look into a pci-x video card in the 512mb 256bit or better so that your good to go for a while. Are you going to run vista or xp? if vista then get a directx10 compatible card.

[[AK]Mydrial]

Also be wary of the 64 bit version of Vista as there is not that much software available, and even less old software that will function with it.

[[AK]Choozoo]

I have no problems with the 64 bit version of vista....
There are 2 "Program Files" folders on c:, one for 64, one for 32. I don't have an app that won't run on vista...

[[AK]Mydrial]

Well.....i would trust your actual experience with it rather than my reading on it. :P