Good for dual boxing?

Hellos. :D First off let me state that I am fairly in the dark when it comes to computer hardware. All I know is I loves my computer games, wow being at the top of my list of fun time games. I decided I wanted to start dual boxing, seems like it would be fun. Sadly, my current pc can barely handle a single wow running on it and is soon to be replaced. I have two options, buy a new pc or take my friends extra pc, it's specs are listed here.

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-MA770-UD3 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX

Power Supply: Antec earthwatts EA500 500W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.0 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC

Video: EVGA 896-P3-1255-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT25664AA1067

OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 32-bit for System Builders


So, my question is, will my friend's pc be good for dual boxing wow? If not, then what would I need in a pc to dual box? I know I am a total nub, but that is why I am here, to learn and shed my nubbie shell. :D

pretty good computer you listed, but you did not mention how much your friend is selling it for. or is your friend being very kind and giving you it?:D

so you are wanting to play 2 characters or are you wanting to play more then 2 on the same computer? I have no experience with more then 2 characters on a single machine, but maybe some of the 5+ boxers can help you more :)

My friend is gonna let me borrow it with the option to buy. xD Basically I just need to go pick it up, but if I want to keep it Imma need to pay him a total of $800. >> But yar, I just wanted to start with 2 characters at first, so that is all I am gonna worry about atm.

Could I use his computer to run with 2 characters at once? o.O

It will play 2 characters alright. I would not pay $800 for it but it will do what you want.

Considering that an extra $300 could get you a very nice i7 system Id say its not worth $800. It should dual box with out much of a hassle though.

I was kinda figuring that $800 was a lil wonky, but it includes a 24"and a 19" monitor xD >> which would leave me with..three monitors o.O

Thank you all for responding. I will do some sniffin around and pricing. >> maybe borrow his pc until I get a new one.

i agree with the others, $800 is way to high. check newegg.com that is where I get my parts at. and when you get the parts, are you capable to build it yourself? or are you looking for a pre-built one?

Well I can't build it, but I can get my brother to stick it together for me. So really, I could buy the parts or get a premade. Which ever is better/cheaper xD

Do you guy have any suggestions on parts to buy or what to look for in a pc for this?

sure we can help, what is your budget for a build?

If possible I would like to keep it around $1000, but could probably squeeze it up to $1500. (if my auctions sell on the ebays. >>)