Here's 2 builds that will both run gw2 really well. The first includes a monitor, mouse and keyboard if you end up needing to get those. The 2nd is the more powerful build with the main differences being a bigger ssd, more powerful gpu and a higher quality power supply.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $187.95 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $88.99 @ Mwave |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $66.98 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $64.95 @ SuperBiiz |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $47.96 @ NCIX US |
| Video Card | XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card | $239.99 @ Amazon |
| Case | NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $67.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Power Supply | EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $44.99 @ NCIX US |
| Monitor | Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor | $159.99 @ B&H |
| Keyboard | Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $27.87 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $997.66 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-06 22:22 EST-0500 |
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $187.95 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $99.99 @ NCIX US |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $66.98 @ Newegg |
| Storage | PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $89.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $47.96 @ NCIX US |
| Video Card | XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card | $332.98 @ Newegg |
| Case | NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $67.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $78.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $972.83 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-06 22:24 EST-0500 |