What computer games require high end computers?

Q. Basically, what computer games out there basically Require like a super decked out computer to be played? Curious because im getting an alienware computer and don't want to spend the awesome power for gaming on the computer only playing WoW. So what list of games out there is High-end cpu's basically meant for? Thnx in advance.

A. No games are only meant for high end PC's and can be played on an average computor but the game is laggy on them. Games like:
Oblivion
MW2
Fallout....

World of Warcraft would not really require a powerful PC it could work fine on an average desktop.

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what is a good computer setup for both games and listening to music?

Q. I want to build/buy a new computer for gaming (Halo, WOW), and also to listen to music as a replacement for my home stereo
More on the hardware and configuration end.

A. Exactly what do you mean by "setup"...

Are you talking about hardware and configuration for the PC or speaker set up like 5.1 or 7.1?

EDIT:

Well, you'll want a fast CPU, lots of RAM, a good GPU, and a good PSU to power everything.

The only Halo available for PC is the first one...all the others are restricted to the Xbox or Xbox 360. Plus, it's old so almost any decent system out right now should play it quite well.

You may want to look at either a Core i3 or Core i5 system...you'll want a fast dual core i3 or i5 CPU (won't need 4 or more cores just for gaming/music purposes)...

Depending on the motherboard, you're looking at DDR2 or DDR3 (DDR2 is older and cheaper)...at least 2 GB of RAM...maybe an ATI HD Radeon 3870 or higher (newer models exist that aren't top of the line yet are quite capable of playing WoW on max settings)....

You can go to Newegg.com or Tigerdirect.com and look at barebones PCs to get an idea of what to get that works for your budget.

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How can I build a computer that can run any game as good as a console?

Q. I'm wanting to build my first gaming PC. I have a cap of 1200$ but I would really prefer to go much lower than that. (Considering I'm having to scrape up every dime of it by Scrap Metal and Selling things on Craigs list) I'm pretty lost.

I am wanting to plug this computer into my 32" TV for gaming and movies.

The games I want to play are

N64 Emulator

SNES Emulator

NES Emulator

Sega Emulator

MineCraft

Assassin's Creed

Skyrim

Battlefield 3

COD Black ops 2 (All COD games)

Portal 1 and 2

Left for Dead 1 and 2

Indie Games (Like Slender, Luna Games, Ao oni, etc)

I want it to play HD Movies/Video preferably my Blu Rays.

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I'm wanting to go with a i7 Intel processor and 16 Gig of ram and the case is Coolermaster Haf 922m. The rest I am lost on. I don't know WHICH i7 processor I need. I don't know WHAT Motherboard is best, I haven't got the first idea on what to look for in a Video card or how much to go on one or if I need a Sound Card. I don't know how much I really need to spend to get what I want.

So could somebody help a little? and I'm BUILDING this. I want to learn, so I am not going to buy a prebuilt.

A. See my super duper long answer to your question in your Desktops post! :D

~Cindy! :)

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How can I build a computer that can run any game as good as a console?

Q. I'm wanting to build my first gaming PC. I have a cap of 1200$ but I would really prefer to go much lower than that. (Considering I'm having to scrape up every dime of it by Scrap Metal and Selling things on Craigs list) I'm pretty lost.

I am wanting to plug this computer into my 32" TV for gaming and movies.

The games I want to play are

N64 Emulator

SNES Emulator

NES Emulator

Sega Emulator

MineCraft

Assassin's Creed

Skyrim

Battlefield 3

COD Black ops 2 (All COD games)

Portal 1 and 2

Left for Dead 1 and 2

Indie Games (Like Slender, Luna Games, Ao oni, etc)

I want it to play HD Movies/Video preferably my Blu Rays.

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I'm wanting to go with a i7 Intel processor and 16 Gig of ram and the case is Coolermaster Haf 922m. The rest I am lost on. I don't know WHICH i7 processor I need. I don't know WHAT Motherboard is best, I haven't got the first idea on what to look for in a Video card or how much to go on one or if I need a Sound Card. I don't know how much I really need to spend to get what I want.

So could somebody help a little? and I'm BUILDING this. I want to learn, so I am not going to buy a prebuilt.
Starrysky: The Emulators are not the problem. My 5 year old Compaq with 2 gigs of ram and the lowest end AMD processor made runs N64 (The most demanding) emulator perfectly fine. PERFECTLY fine.

The Emulator's are not my issue.

A. If you just want to play games, you don't need an i7. An i5 will do just as well. The best one is the Intel Core i5-3570K. An i7 has hyperthreading, the i5 does not. Games do not use hyperthreading. This one is best: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

This motherboard is best: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

The video card should be an AMD 7850 or 7870. You can see them all on Newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20600286767&IsNodeId=1&ShowDeactivatedMark=False You can get a 7850 for $200.

I don't think you will need a sound card.

You really could use a power supply, though! :D Let me write a word or two on power supplies. When they say a video card will run on 500 watts, they mean it will barely run with 500 watts. I would get at least a 750 to power it. I am using an 850 myself, to power one 6870 and standard computer configuration (sometimes I have alodda hard drives, if I'm backing up). So... 3 hard drives sometimes, One Intel i5 CPU, one 6870 graphics card, and, um, whatever else is in there... :D

I strongly recommend a 750 or 850 watt power supply, because if you buy one, you want to be able to move it to your next system. Also, you want extra power for whatever you might add to your present system.

The big names are great, but expensive. Why not consider Rosewill? Make sure it is single 12 volt rail, 80+, and modular, so you don't have all the unused wires hanging around, cluttering up everything (found that out the hard way! :O). Thermaltake is another quality inexpensive one. Snoop around Newegg, and see what you like best.

Pick yourself a nice 750 or 850 out of that. It doesn't have to be expensive - many of them are, but some of them are not. Here's the one I use - $110 for 850 watts! 69 Amps on the 12 volt rail - will handle your current system and you future system! :D http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-153-106&SortField=1&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

(Stay away from Corsair power supplies. They are really expensive, and have this MOST annoying habit of the fan staying totally off until they get hot, then coming on with a vengeance, then shutting totally off, then coming on high, then going off -- MOST irritating, and nothing you can do about it. I saw a video from a guy that experienced this. He even called the factory to see if something could be done - they said no, that's how they're made. :( What you want is a power supply that has the fan on SLOW all the time - and that's how they all do it, except for Corsair.)

You should always have more power than you need. :)

That should pretty much take care of your questions. :D

~Helpful ~Cindy! :)

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Looking into building a Gaming computer. Could I have some suggestions and an estimated ballpark for price?

Q. I am looking into building a Gaming computer. Could I have some suggestions and an estimated ballpark for price? Just give me some links,and a price with PA sales tax (6% on the dollar) Please keep it under $700 but have it be able to work on the most current games please.

A. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yIa0
$714 after rebate delivered, unless you change the power supply to the CX600 to bring it to $700
Most should not collect tax and delivery should be shown at included
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html
The core i3 is a gaming tier 2
Got the graphics up to HD 7850
The lower wattage CPU (55W) and moderate wattage graphics (130 watt) plus fans and drives allowing 60 watts, means 245 watts on 12V, and 30% buffer is 318 watt target or 26.5A on a single rail.
CX600 with 3 year warranty has 46A available
The XFX with 5 year warranty and solid state capacitors is 44A
It is possible to knock a few dollars off the motherboard using a B75 one.
An Intel build allows later upgrade into an i5.
The Phenom I saw in the other build is power hungry and has no better gaming than the i3.
I chose a decent computer case, but there are others with at least 2 fans (intake+exhaust) and USB 3.0 and 2.0 on the front panel and is spacious inside.

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Can somebody show me a good completely built computer on newegg?

Q. I need a computer that would play games like skyrim battlefield and arma2, it must be under $700 and it needs to be COMPLETE with operating system, graphics card, and a decent CPU.

A. Your best bet is a Fusion Vision-series APU(A10 is the best at a moderately priced 100), the graphics unit on that can hold you until you save up enough to get a real graphics card(A10 is unique in that it's GPU is both integrated and discrete, it's also a quad core).

Then get a GOOD motherboard, a GOOD power supply, and good RAM, RAM doesn't matter nearly as much as the other two, I'd reccomend 8GB of 1333MHz if you have a tight budget, or even 4/6GB if it's that tight. I see too many people over invest on GPU/Processor and just gimp everything else, not understanding it hurts them in the long run(bad motherboards severely limit expansion and bad power supplies can suddenly fail, causing permanent and irreversible damage to other components, there's even stories of them catching fire!

For motherboard get an ASRock Extreme/Professional series or for ASUS get either a P8277/Formula IV AM3+, they're all around 125-200 dollars but their future proof value is invaluable.

For Power supply get at least 650W certified to at least bronze level, such as an Antec EarthGreen, etc.

When you do get enough money for a good GPU get an ASUS 7770 GHz edition, at that price point AMD quite frankly beats out Nvidia, especially in specialized cards(GHz, Classified, etc).

Good luck!

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How to get sounds from a DVD while playing a computer game on a laptop?

Q. Is there a way to play a DVD in the backround of a laptop computer while playing a vcomputer game at the same time? I like to have movie sounds in the backround while I play computer games but I think having both pictures is bad for the video/graphics card. Is there a way to just get the sound in the backround so I don't damage my comp?

A. Start the DVD. (I'd use the VLC player.)
Minimize the player.
Start the video game.
Movie will continue to play while minimized

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How to transfer a computer game to a laptop computer?

Q. I recently purchased The Sims2 Double Deluxe computer game disc. I want to play it on my laptop but it doesn't have a disc slot. Is there anyway I can simply transfer the game's data from my PC to my laptop computer?
Thanks.
sorry, netbook.

A. If your "laptop" doesn't have a disk drive, it's not a laptop, it's a netbook. You'll need an external drive.

You can't transfer programs (a game is a program), they have to be installed.

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What is the best gaming computer possible for under $400?

Q. What is the best gaming computer possible for under $400?
Excluding a hard drive and a dvd drive from total cost could everyone tell me what they would use to build a good computer for gaming
also i have a radeon 9200 graphics card

A. You graphics card is shit..It's too old for a decent gaming now.. This is the best I could do with it, it's $11 over your budget, but really!IT"S PRETTY DAM GOOD for $400 already, it's like double the performance of one of those $600 HP computers.
CPU-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103300
Motherboard-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138105
Ram-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166
Video Card-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130468
Case and Power Supply-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156062
The power supply is not the best, but it'll work, ALSO, as you can see, I didn't include a OS, because I assume you already have an OS to use. You can also, double your video card ram if you spend another $20, I'd do it if I were you, it's REALLY worth it, especially if you play at high resolution.

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Should i buy a mac mini or try find a good gaming computer under 400 pounds?

Q. I love macs and that is the only computer i have had and will use in my house.
I have recently been wanting a gaming computer to play team fortress 2 and minecraft on good settings. I dont know if i should get a nice convinient mac mini or have a large gaming computer.

Can you help me?

A. Hey.

Ebay is probably the best option there custom built section there nice and cheap here's a good system for 262 pounds

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PR-PC-AM3-250-1TB-4GB-DDR3-GT430-1GB-GAMING-COMPUTER-/260696772576?pt=UK_Computing_DesktopPCs&hash=item3cb2bd0fe0

that will run most games.

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Christmas list for teen girl 2011?

Q. I am a 15 year old sophomore girl in high school and I'm having trouble coming up with my Christmas list for this year. I am pretty much an average girl. I love clothes, volleyball, reading, music, and all that. I know there are things I want, I just can't think of them. So, can anyone give me ideas? Please? :)


I already have an Ipod, camera, and phone. And I'm not rich either, so please no super expensive items. Thanks! :)

A. Nail art kit
Makeup
iPhone/smartphone
ipod/phone case
video games
A new pet (hamster, fish, kitten)
Slippers
Bible (if religious)
Fuzzy Socks
Pajama bottoms
Gift Cards
headphones
iPod dock
Magazine Subscription
Pet accessories
Cookbooks
Watch
Tablet computer
Netbook
a nice pillow
Stocking filled with cookies/candy
Sweaters
Gloves and Hat
Calendars
Puzzles
Scarves
Boots
Nice Jacket
Writing Tablet
Earmuff headphones
Jeans
Jersey
Earrings/Necklace
Lava lamp
Hot Cocoa mix
Wallet
Art Supplies
Radio
TV
New furniture
Purses
Laptop
CDs/iTunes Card
Christmas movie
Caramel Apples
Perfume/Lotions
Novels
Charms for charm bracelets
Journal
Blankets
Bean bag chair
Mirror/Wall décor
Candle Set
Stuffed animals
Something you collect
Wii
Flat iron/curling iron
digital camera
scrapbook
Concert Tickets
Instrument
Kindle/Nook
iPad
Snowboard/skis
North Face jacket
Ornaments
Board games
Portable DVD player
Hanging Toiletry case
Luggage
Handbag
Lotions/Shower gel



General ideas based on category:

1. If you like music:
band Tshirts, itunes cards, ipod, ipod case, CDs, hot topic gift card, poster of your favorite band, sheet music, instruments, instrument cases, ipod accessories, radio, ipod speakers, mp3 player, rubber band bracelets with band names on them, nice earphones

2. If you like clothes and accessories:
long sleeve Ts, short sleeve Ts, Vests, jackets, nice shoes or boots, scarves, hat, mittens/gloves, earmuffs, fuzzy socks, jeans, sweaters, camis, underwear, hoodies, a nice bracelet to wear with everything, necklaces, anklets, rings, socks, sweatpants, christmas pajamas, backpacks or purses, robe, earrings, nailpolish, makeup

3. If you like art:
sketch books, nice pencils, paint, easel, erasers, gift cards to art shops, passes to museums/art shows, crafty things, scrapbook pieces, knitting products

4. If you like electronics:
ipod, camera, laptop, computer, mouse, earphones, DVDs, CDs, video games, mp3 players, movies, movie giftcard, eBooks, kindle, ipad, ipod apps

5. ETC:
perfume, candy, boxes for makeup, games, money, slippers, keychains, magazine subscription, zoo trip, gift cards, lava lamp, bras, posters, online money credit for online shopping, stuffed animals, lotions, going out to eat

Best of luck, hope this helped!

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are these good specs for a gaming computer 2011?

Q. i have a budget of £1000 for my birthday to spend on a gaming computer, these specs add up to over £1000 but i have the money sooooo can you help me out.

Computer Case Antec 1200 V3
CPU Intel Core i7 960 D0 (4 x 3.20GHz) 8 MB
CPU Heatsink Corsair Hydro Series H60 (Advanced Liquid Cooling)
Memory Corsair 6GB (3x2GB) XMS3 1600MHz - Lifetime Warranty (DDR3)
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 - 1280 MB - (PALIT) (PCI-E)
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-X58-USB3 (Intel X58)
Sound Card Motherboard Integrated HD Sound
Networking Motherboard Integrated Ethernet Lan (Broadband Ready)
Power Supply Corsair 850W (CMPSU-850TX)
Hard Drive #1 1 TB (1000 GB) SATA-II HDD UDMA 300 7200 32MB
Optical Drive #1 Sony (SH-S223L) 24x DVD Re-Writer/Reader +/- RW- Black - Lightscribe (SATA)
Operating System #1 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 BIT (Genuine DVD & COA Included)
Backup Software Windows Backup
Free Gift FREE - WebCam - Headphones & Microphone
Case Lights 2 x Sharkoon 12" Blue Light Tubes

Summary System Total (Ex Vat): £ 995.16
Delivery: £ 0.00
Vat: £ 199.03
Grand Total Inc Vat: £1,194.19

A. Definitely change CPU to i5 2500K or i7 2600K for cheaper and better performance. You will also need Z68 motherboard. The rest is just fine. Oh and do you really need that full atx case - it just has bunch of useless space on top.

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Does a private server online computer game take a lot of room on your hard drive?

Q. I have several online private server computer games (the same game --different servers) and only 3 gigibytes left on my hard drive. I have a new Vista 120 gigibytes, but no more room. I did remove 4 viruses, but the viruses were removed, so where is my disk space? Maybe the servers really take up a lot of room and Vista utilizes lots of memory to carry out the computer functions? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

A. hey there. Im pretty sure those server games you are talking about arent taking up that much space on your hard drive. how long have you had the computer? I dont know about vista, but try going to search or find all files or folders, then see if there is an option for size something like "what size is it" then look for specify size, then put in something like at least 50000 bytes. thats 50 megs. it should bring up all files on your computer that are that size or larger. use your judgement and delete the ones that look like they dont belong or that you never use.

hope this helps, good luck

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Husband addicted to computer games slacks on work=no money. How to help him?

Q. We have been married for a year and a half now and just had our first child. We only have one car and due to the baby being so little I am not able to return to work right now. My husband has steadily gotten back into computer games over the past year and it is heavily affecting us financially. He works independently at home. Every week he spends less time working and more time playing. We barely get enough money to pay our rent. Our other bills are paid by family members and it has been hard to get him to take the payments over. he is always looking for another job but never seems to stir up the courage to do what is necessary right now to get us out of the two room apartment we are currently squeezed into. We have talked about this a lot before and he has tried to kick the habit a few times before but he keeps coming back. We have dragged out the reasons and problems he has that cause the addiction but I am starting to feel like he doesnt want to change his lifestyle. He is content to live cramped up in somebody elses garage with his wife and baby and dog. I am just feeling so lost as to what to do now. I love him with all of my heart and desperately want to help him and be supportive. I believe we can make this right I just dont know how and it is wearing on me so heavily. I feel like I am bearing all the weight for the family and our relationship right now. Please help.

A. Family members are paying your bills? What is wrong with this guy. I vote no for depressed. Depressed people don't sit on video games all day instead of working to support their family. That is called being a lazy slacker.

If I were you I would get out and stay with your family members who are paying those bills. They can stop paying and maybe he will work.

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What kind of computer should i buy?

Q. I need a computer for editing hi definition video. What features should i look for?

Do i need a computer with the same features as if i was looking for a computer for gaming?

For example: How much ram do i need? What kind of graphic card? ( or video card) ?
What kind of processor?
My gadget is around 1500 dollars, but if i need to sacrifice and invest in a 2000 dollars computer: i will.
I just need a fast computer for video editing.

Please help !

A. If you're looking for cutting-edge, top of the line...
$2000 - Acer Aspire Predator
http://techbuyingguide.com/DesktopItem.aspx?id=MvXJN3sfFket2uXuhcPIxQ
Intel Core i7 2.8GHz, 12GB RAM, 1.5TB harddrive
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 - rated "10" out of 10

If you aren't really wanting to spend up to $2000, but you still want a really fast computer that'll be equipped for video editing, I would suggest this one:
$1500 - Gateway FX6803-25
http://techbuyingguide.com/DesktopItem.aspx?id=5OEDK2UX3UW4nPDPPzUB4g
Intel Core i7 2.8GHz, 9GB RAM, 1.5TB harddrive
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5850 -- rated "4" out of 10 (but still more than capable for video editing)

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What would be cheaper, building my own gaming laptop exactly like alien ware or buying an alien ware?

Q. I'm planning on buying the m14x it's 1500 dollars. Should i buy it or will buying a really cheap laptop then customizing it exactly like the m14x or close to it be better?

A. Considering you would need a few million to set up an injection molding machine, hire a computer design engineer and have him spend a year laying out a motherboard, etc, etc, etc to build your own laptop, I'd say it isn't a worthwhile investment.

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Is there anything I could do to reduce lag on my computer game?

Q. I have this computer game and I loaded an EXTREMELY heavy duty mod that is really fun, but lags an awful lot. Is there any way that I can stop it from lagging by buying a better processor or memory card or something?

A. Depends what your bottleneck is ... whether the lag is occuring due to not enough processing power, not enough RAM, too much read/write to a slow hard drive, or a bottlenecking graphics card all would need different solutions.

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Does a private server online computer game take a lot of room on your hard drive?

Q. I have several online private server computer games (the same game --different servers) and only 3 gigibytes left on my hard drive. I have a new Vista 120 gigibytes, but no more room. I did remove 4 viruses, but the viruses were removed, so where is my disk space? Maybe the servers really take up a lot of room and Vista utilizes lots of memory to carry out the computer functions? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

A. hey there. Im pretty sure those server games you are talking about arent taking up that much space on your hard drive. how long have you had the computer? I dont know about vista, but try going to search or find all files or folders, then see if there is an option for size something like "what size is it" then look for specify size, then put in something like at least 50000 bytes. thats 50 megs. it should bring up all files on your computer that are that size or larger. use your judgement and delete the ones that look like they dont belong or that you never use.

hope this helps, good luck

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What is the best gaming computer in 2011?

Q. I have about around $10k and am looking to purchase the absolute fastest gaming computer on the market. I have compared every gaming computers specifications from pretty much every maker, and can't find anything to compete with the Psycho Killer Extreme from www.GamingPC.net . Does anyone know any other top of line super computer makers that compare with this one?

A. well to my knowledge the ultimate killer gaming pc includes these specs:
EVGA SR-2 Motherboard
2x Xeon processors
4x GTX 580's
48gb (4gb ram in all 12 slots)

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What laptop/netbook would you suggest i buy? What should i look for when i choose a laptop?

Q. I'm a student, i'd use it mainly to write, to brows the web, and listen to music. Occasionally i'd watch a movie online, play a computer game..

I know i want it to be at least 14inch screen, and i'm looking for something cheap, inexpensive. I have considered buying a used laptop, but my friend tells me that's not a wise idea.

Thanks all.
oh, and i'd also use it for video conversations.

A. Since you probably will be sharing programs and files with other students and you don't want to have compatibility problems, I would recommend you to buy a PC laptop instead of an Apple.

A good way to decide which laptop you should buy is by looking at the best selling laptops list, because that tells you what most people are deciding to buy right now.

The most sold PC laptop with the characteristics that you require, and the one that I will recommend to you, is the Toshiba Satellite L755-S5271. It has a 15.6-Inch LED, and 4GB of RAM, which is something necessary if you don't want to have speed problems while opening various programs or web pages at the same time. You can buy it new for $499.99, but if you want something cheaper with these same characteristics, you can buy the HP ProBook 4530s XU015UT for $449.99.

Take a look here to see a list of the best selling laptops in Amazon.com:

http://romcartridge.blogspot.com/2011/07/best-selling-laptops.html

Good luck!

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What is the best Gaming Computer out there?

Q. I want a good gaming computer with RAM and around 250GB-300GB. I have around 1000$ to use. Where can i go (store or website) to get this computer? I also would like it customized
I got no idea how to build a comp, where can i learn?

A. Alienware isn't the best... you can easily build 2 computers of the same specs for the price of one of their rigs.

Unless you are made of money, stick to building a PC. If you can't go with Gateway, their deals seem better.

For 1000 dollars you can max all games right now.

Go with a E8400, 2GB (or 4) of ram, 320/500GB HD, ATI 4850/ nVidia 8800GT and the rest of the components. Even if you don't know how to build, services are probably around 50-100 dollars for building but you will save more than buying a pre-built rig. If you have a buddy into computers, ask him! :P

Good luck!

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How many PC games can your computer handle on high graphics?

Q. I was just wondering, how many computer games can your PC handle? I have a few games installed and mostly all of them have to be on low graphics. I need a good machine and if I were to buy one would I beable to play all games on ultra high graphics?

A. Well, obviously, it's going to depend on the actual hardware you use. You'll need a great graphics card, a great processer [at least 8GB ram, though I have 16], a good CPU, etc. I got mine for about 1500 dollars, and it can run all games on max settings [My only weakpoint is Crysis 3, which I run on high, because that game is a freaking PC-melter]. A good place is cyberpowerpc.com, and you can live-chat with customer support to figure out what specific graphics card, etc. that you need. To run every game, including crysis 3, on max, you'll need a Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 [or 690], althogh those are really expensive and not necessary.

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Is there a free software available that will make videos of computer games?

Q. So basically, I'm looking for something that will record what is happening on-screen as I play a computer game and then allow me to export it into a usable video file that I could put on youtube, etc.. Do these exist, and where could I find one?

A. Here is a list of great free screen recorders http://www.freesoftware4all.co.uk/screenrecording.htm

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Is recording a game and posting it into youtube illegal?

Q. I am just wondering if it is illegal to record those computer games like wow,starcraft,warcraft 3, Sword of the New World?
I will Then upload all the games I recorded to youtube.

If I am illegal, how illegal am I?

A. I think I understand. I believe you mean a recording of you PLAYING the game like your character going through a level, or fighting someone or something. If the people who read the question would stop and think for a second, you cant post actual copies of games.

No it's not illegal. The way Youtube is lately, if there was some sort of copyright thing going on, they would automatically remove it.

Besides, what's up with all these videos of people playing games on there? It's kinda lame. Does anyone watch those things anyways?

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I experience derealization. How can I make it go away or deal with it without the overwhelming fear?

Q. I get very afraid of death and 2012 and life in general. I start thinking the craziest thing and sometimes get verryyy weirded out by normal body functions and natural things. I sometimes look at myself wrong in the mirror and get extremely freaked. How can I deal with this!!!!!! :(

A. In the year 999, many people believed that the coming of the millenium would be the end of the world. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! Similarly, with 1999: IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! And Y2K and the computers crashing: IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! And when the planets lined up: IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! Now, it is 2012: IT WON'T HAPPEN!!!

Derealisation is addressed in section 46, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Employ those techniques. Only use a small hand mirror to check appearance, so just a small part of the body may be seen at a time, yet anything wrong will still be immediately apparent; cover (taping over/painting) full length mirrors. It is important to regularly monitor, and deal with a negative internal monologue (self talk), or mental process, such as disturbing thoughts, images, impulses, or emotions, by the process of (a): recognising it, and (b): challenging it immediately.

Technique For Re-Programming Negative Thoughts: When you notice something negative, such as: "I'm never going to get over this!" or: "Why am I always so pathetic/useless/such a loser?" or even: "I can't do this/will never get over this!", even an image, emotion, or a memory; recognise that this is being generated from the negative part of your mind. Having identified and labelled it, visualise a large, red, flashing, "STOP!" sign, and/or possibly a stern faced person wagging an index finger at you in a negative manner, then say to yourself as forcefully as you can, even aloud in a big voice, if alone: "I know this tactic: GO AWAY FOR A WHILE !!!" You may want to use either: "ruse", "ploy", "game", or "trick", instead of "tactic". In the case of an image, visualise a large "STOP" sign, or your preferred version. Some people go so far as to keep a wide rubber band in their pocket, then put it around their wrist, when they catch themselves backsliding, stretch and release it, as a method of reprogramming their mind sooner, but I don't regard it as being strictly necessary.

Remember to remove it, afterwards, if you use this method. Try replacing a negative thought with a positive affirmation of your choice, like: "I am a unique individual, with my own set of skills, and good points", or "I may not be perfect, but I'm doing the best I can, right now". Imagine, as vividly as you possibly can, that your concerns, anxieties, worries, fears, your self-recriminations, all the agonizing "I'm-so-Stupids," and "I'm-too-fats"; every painful "I-can't-I-have-it" or "I-can't-do-it"are huge raging, hurtful bulls snorting and charging at you. You see them coming at you and you hold out your red matador's cape at arms length and simply let them charge right by. Every time they come at you, hold out your arm with the red cape and let them rage and snort and go right on past. Practice the progressive muscle relaxation, in section 11, at ezy build.

Set yourself a specific time period for worrying about anything, (say; around three quarters of an hour, possibly when you get home, or after your evening meal, but not too close to bedtime) after which, resolve firmly to refuse to even entertain the thought of worrying again on that day: realise and accept that to do otherwise would be counterproductive to your mental health, and enjoyment of life. You will have had your "worry time" for the day, and can just write down any more thoughts that come to mind, and say to yourself: "Well, I'll just have to worry about that tomorrow, won't I?".

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What are some desktops that will run pc games properly ?

Q. I wanna buy a good computer that plays pc games smoothly and have good graphics ... I only have 1000 $ can some one help

A. You can do that for $500 http://www.wethegamerz.com/2012/03/04/build-a-sweet-gaming-computer-for-under-500/
But if I was you I would spend $800 and $200 on a large monitor, key board mouse ETC.
http://www.pcusa.com/

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How do computer games compare to those released on PS3 and 360?

Q. I bought a gaming computer with a Gtx 460 and I-5-2500 processor... I currently am wanting to get into computer gaming but was unsure how the graphics would compare to those achieved on playstation and x box. Also besides a gaming mouse what other controllers are needed?

A. graphics wise depends on your system. pc are upgradable anytime therefore can have much better graphics than consoles. but it also depends on the games. u might want to buy a gamepad for games likes sports or third person. mouse is only good for FPS, strategy or MMO games.

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What are the minimum system requirements to play current computer games?

Q. I am in the market for a new computer and I'd like something that will be able to meet the requirements for playing computer games. I'm not looking for top of the line equipment, just something that will get me by without too many problems. If anyone could give me some advice on these areas, I'd appreciate it:

1. CPU (Minimum Athlon/Intel processors to consider)

2. RAM (1 GB or 2 GB? And what type of RAM?)

3. Video Card (I need the most help with this, every computer I've ever bought seems to come up short in this area).

I'd welcome any other advice or comments you might have. Thanks in advance!

A. core 2 duo is whats good right now. no need for a quad core. p4 are still very usuable if you cant afford a core 2 duo, but it would be worth the extra investment to get it. core 2 takes less power to run and performs better especially if your multitasking.

1gb is pretty close to the min system requirements for the newer games, id go with 2gb for optimal performance.it will be ddr2 most likely

the 8 series from nvidia is the newest. with the 8800 being the top of the line. but since you dont need the best you can get a 8600gts which is what i bought for aorund $175. or the 8500 for around $75 if you look for the good deals. The 8 series cards also have directx10. if you dont have windows vista or dont plan to upgrade it tohugh you can get some of the 7 series cards that are as good as the lower end 8 series but they only have dx9. for the 7 series id get something like the 7900. also check to see if your mobo is sli rdy so you can use to video cards of the type to get even better performance.

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Do you have to download free games like IB differently on a Windows 8 computer?

Q. I'm trying to download IB the game to my computer nut it is windows 8 and i'm still learning. How do you download games on a windows 8 computer??

A. You can download games like 'Ib', 'Slender', 'Imscared : A Pixelated Nightmare'

You can't download games like: Minecraft

I've tried and tested all these games.

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How do I know if an old computer game will work on Windows 8?

Q. There's an old computer game I loved as a kid, and I want to see if I can track down a copy. I'm concerned that it might not work on my new Windows 8 computer though. How can I know if it will work or not? And if it won't work, is there any workaround to get it to work?

The game is called "Knights and Merchants."
If you know a good reliable place where I can find this game, that information would be helpful also.
Thank you! :)

A. You can try running it in Windows 95 or 98 compatibility mode. There's really no guarantee that it'll work though.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/get-apps-devices-working

- Dominic

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Which computer major can give me the basics of computer Gaming ?

Q. I am planning to study Computer information systems for my Bachelors Degree, then for my masters i'll study Computer Gaming. My question is will the Computer information systems or computer networking or the computer science build great structure for my knowledge that will help me learn easily in computer Gaming? And which one of these will help ?

A. If you're up to the internal system of programming a computer game, go for Computer Science. You can also take ComSci for the computer graphics.

Either way around, take Creative Arts and Design if you're up to Digital Structure or 3D Modelling.

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What would you like to see change in computer gaming systems?

Q. I recently read that the computer gaming industry is running at 30 or 40% of what they could really be. What would change this? What needs to be done to increase this percentage?

A. personally i would like to see games utilize the dual core technology more, i recently bought Doom but found it only using half of the dual core (one core only) and as its a new comp i built i am really looking for a game to test its limits.

better programmers, and people emplyed only to come up with new game ideas would certainly be a help. also more 3d games and extreme interactive technology if you can find technology to help you pet your cat if your in asia and your cats in ontario why cant you wear a suit that when you get shot vibrates in that spot?

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Help me choose the best parts to build a computer build?

Q. Lately I have been thinking about building a computer rig. I decided to use a forum post to do so.


1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
Programming. - Visual Studio 2012, Microsoft Office 2012, Compiling, Graphics, Adobe Master's Collection ( Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks ). Very very little gaming will be done. This rig is not intended to be a gaming rig.

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM / sellers? If not- why?
Yes

3. What is your MAX budget?
3000 dollars

4. Planning to overclock?
Maybe. I heard that overclocking on processors wear them down. Don't know if it's good to overclock.

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
Windows 7 Professional

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
2 TB

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
Screen resolution: 2560 x 1440 WQHD, 27 inch

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
8

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Done by an assembler

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
3 week

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
No

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
i3 and i5 processors

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
USA and want to buy parts in the USA

A. $3000 is beyond overkill for such a machine. However, it sounds like this is a business machine and therefore I suggest you buy a business class workstation from a Tier 1 manufacturer because you don't want to be troubleshooting stuff by yourself while your money-making computer is down. you want to call someone and have them send the replacement part overnight.

If you insist on building, i'd suggest nix327's build from here

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/toms-hardware-bestconfigs-build-a-pc,3453-3.html

but replace the i3 with an i7-3770 (not the K version since you won't be overclocking) and upgrade the 64GB SSD to the 256GB Samsung 840 in the other build. You'll still be well below $1000 so invest in a nice monitor, maybe one of the 27" 1440p models since I know developers like their real estate space. The onboard GPU in the i7 is more than enough to power that resolution for software development and the occasional flash based game.

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How much computer stuff would I need to play Rome Total War 2 for optimum performance and graphics?

Q. Need a new computer. Not really a tech junkie so keep the explanation simple. What kind of computer would be good? How many graphics or Sound cards would I need? How much will it cost me to play this game. Im such a fan I must know

A. Well it's not released yet, so nobody is 100% certain right now. However, it's going to have a new engine and people expect it will have similar requirements to Total War: Shogun 2.

http://diaryofdennis.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/total-war-rome-2-estimated-system-requirements-and-release-date-probably-2013/

So basically, that means a desktop computer around $800-$900. The bottom-line specs you'll want:

1 - Core i5 processor (2nd or 3rd generation)

2 - At least 4GB of RAM (almost all new systems come with 8GB anyway)

3 - A graphics card around $125-$150, at least a Radeon HD 7770 or GeForce GTX 560 SE. Get a $170 card like a GeForce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 6870 and you'll be way in the clear.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5541/amd-radeon-hd-7750-radeon-hd-7770-ghz-edition-review/14

Building from scratch is the best option, as pre-built systems typically don't have good graphics cards. You could always buy a $600 computer from Best Buy and upgrade the graphics card and power supply yourself, or pay a tech to install 'em for you. You could also look into getting a custom-built system from CyberpowerPC or Ibuypower's websites, but that costs more.

Here are some stock computers that would work:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229335
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227412
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227435

But you'd be better off buying this:
http://www.amazon.com/Gateway-DX-Series-DX4860-UR14P-Desktop/dp/B007W11590/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1349292447&sr=1-2&keywords=gateway+desktop+i5

Then adding these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130661

If you're planning to play on a full HD monitor (1920x1080 resolution) then you should get a 2GB graphics card. But the card model is more important than the memory. Don't think for a second that a $60 card with 2GB would work. You'll need a gaming-level card, like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129230

Anyway, upgrading a starting computer might save you $100-$150 compared to looking for a pre-built system with the specs you want.

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Is there a big difference between intel gma 4500 and?

Q. 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530?? There's a big price difference but is it worth the upgrade? I do some minor photo editing and simple games and the usual internet browsing. I will probably be impressed with either since my computer's graphics card is very old and not good but I need help choosing btwn the two! Thanks!

A. For simple games and such the Intel will be ok. Keep in mind that most Intel graphics solutions do not have full hardware rendering support (Such as hardware T&L) and rely heavily on your CPU which can slow things down. The mobility Radeon will be a LOT faster than the Intel's.

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Is there a big difference between intel gma 4500 and?

Q. 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530?? There's a big price difference but is it worth the upgrade? I do some minor photo editing and simple games and the usual internet browsing. I will probably be impressed with either since my computer's graphics card is very old and not good but I need help choosing btwn the two! Thanks!

A. If you're not going to be playing graphics intensive games then you won't notice much. If you do play recent first person shooters, etc. then you will notice a massive difference.

For what you're doing just get the 4500MHD. It's cheaper and uses less power.

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Will this computer work for light gaming and internet surfing?

Q. I do light gaming (TF2 or Minecraft), and I surf the web a lot, I know it isn't much, but could this computer get it done?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Acer-AM3470G-UW10P-Desktop-PC-with-AMD-Quad-Core-A6-3620-Accelerated-Processor-4GB-Memory-500GB-Hard-Drive-and-Windows-7-Home-Premium-Monitor-Not-I/19714387#Item+Description

A. Great for Internet surfing, but less than average for gaming. You might be able to do "light gaming" on it, but don't be too disappointed if it doesn't. After all, it doesn't have a video/graphics card. You get what you pay for. You aren't going to get a gaming computer for $400.

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What kind of system specs will a new computer need?

Q. Assume I'm going to be running XP, doing some light gaming (of the Gametap, not Crysis variety), and running some statistical analysis software (SAS, R, that sort of thing).

I'm concerned mainly of what kind of processor speed and how much RAM I will need.

Also, a couple of subquestions because I'm not a hardware person: is it worth it to sacrifice a couple hundred MHz of processor speed in exchange for a double sized L2 cache? And what's the performance difference between 2 DIMMs and 4 DIMMs?

A. Excellent question.

1st you gonna want an Intel (core 2 dual) processor, unfortunatley Intel out performs AMD in the mathmatecial calculations

2nd. Amd is more for gaming, but you'll be fine with Intel for light gaming But I would recomend getting a Directx 10 compliant card, just in case you want to buy something newer.
So that would be the 8 series (Geforce) cards

3. Try for Intel Core 2 dual@ speeds between 2.5 -3.0GHz, descent speeds + you can always overclock in the future, if you build the system. Cannot overclock OEM systems.

4. Better to have a mother board that runs dual channel memory, than one with out. I would go for 2gb of dual channel memory, I wouldn't go any further cause windows XP can only support 3Gb of system memory.

5. Yes it would be worth doubling the L2, it will set you up for future applications that need it.

To the last question: Man that can be a good benchmarker issue. Not an easy answer. Usually 2 dimms that run in dual channel can out perform 4 Dimms in the same situation. Usually the timings of the memory can be different if not set by the user (default). + remember the OS can only support 3 GB of it. So the 4th slot could be usless if you upgraded to 4GB. If you want 4 dimms to be efficent you'll have a situation like this:

2Gb (2x 1gb Pc 3200) memory
with 1Gb (2X512mb Pc 3200)
Both sets will be dual channel kits

Or you could just get 2 sets of dual channel memory @ 512mb to equal 2Gb to fill all the slots. Always better to have allot of memory, but 2Gb is fine. Plus if you want good speeds on the memory, you can always go to the new DDR3 type instead of DDR2.

Most Motherboads have 4 dimms, but some have 2, some can support up to 16Gb of Ram (only imagine anything that could require that), just look at each boards specs to see what they can support.

Hope this helped.

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Can somebody show me a good completely built computer on newegg?

Q. I need a computer that would play games like skyrim battlefield and arma2, it must be under $700 and it needs to be COMPLETE with operating system, graphics card, and a decent CPU.

A. Your best bet is a Fusion Vision-series APU(A10 is the best at a moderately priced 100), the graphics unit on that can hold you until you save up enough to get a real graphics card(A10 is unique in that it's GPU is both integrated and discrete, it's also a quad core).

Then get a GOOD motherboard, a GOOD power supply, and good RAM, RAM doesn't matter nearly as much as the other two, I'd reccomend 8GB of 1333MHz if you have a tight budget, or even 4/6GB if it's that tight. I see too many people over invest on GPU/Processor and just gimp everything else, not understanding it hurts them in the long run(bad motherboards severely limit expansion and bad power supplies can suddenly fail, causing permanent and irreversible damage to other components, there's even stories of them catching fire!

For motherboard get an ASRock Extreme/Professional series or for ASUS get either a P8277/Formula IV AM3+, they're all around 125-200 dollars but their future proof value is invaluable.

For Power supply get at least 650W certified to at least bronze level, such as an Antec EarthGreen, etc.

When you do get enough money for a good GPU get an ASUS 7770 GHz edition, at that price point AMD quite frankly beats out Nvidia, especially in specialized cards(GHz, Classified, etc).

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What would be good gaming computer parts for under $700?

Q. Alright so I really would like to build my own gaming pc that can run amazing games at little to no lag for under $700. Does anyone have any ideas on what parts I should use (ps I already bought the DVD drive an I still need a monitor, keyboard, and mouse)? Thanks in advance.

A. Well for one thing, try to spend as much as possible of your 700 bucks on the core components: video card, processor, memory, motherboard and power supply. Get everything else as cheaply as you possibly can.

And by cheap I mean, get them for free if possible. Like for example if you've got an old computer, get them out of that.

Beyond that it's a matter of shopping. Just get everything at newegg.

I like to get all intel and nvidia stuff, but you might get a budget system going for less with amd. I'll let somebody else advise you on that.

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What cable(s) do i need to make my tv into a computer monitor?

Q. I have an Olevia 32" LCD Tv. I got it for X-mas in 2008. I was wondering what cable(s) i need in order to be able to play games with my computer, but have the tv as my screen. My computer is also very new, a Dell, its no more than 1 or 2 years old. What kind of cable(s) would i need? where could i get it? and how much would this cost?
will this work with a laptop?

A. If your computer has a DVI port, you could get a DVI to RCA cable (RCA is the same as the ones that plug into the tv from the playstation).
If your computer has S-Video, you could get an Svideo to RCA cable.

Google up what each look like to see whether you have one. DVI is big and long, Svideo is round.

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What TV would be best to use as a TV and computer monitor?

Q. I plan to use my next TV as a computer monitor because I cant afford both.

I'm looking to get a 1080p LED, not too picky on any particular brand. but it has to be under or around 350$

What would work best to serve both of these functions?Are there any specific cables need to have it work as both? and will 60hz to 120 hz really matter, as I am mainly using the Tv for gaming.

A. Most TV's come with a VGA port on the back that you can easily connect to the desktop. HDMI is better but you need a video card that has it built in instead of using a DVI to HDMI convertor. As far as the refresh rate goes you wont notice a difference. I use a 32 inch toshiba flat screen with 720p and its awesome to play on. I also have my cable running through to my TV as well and just switch to the input I want.

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What are some fun math games for 2nd graders?

Q. I'm teaching a 2nd grade math class and I'm wondering if anyone has any easy and fun math games that the children might enjoy which would also help their math skills? I'm looking for anything I can do in the classroom with them - not computer or internet games.

A detailed explanation or links to resources would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

A. Turn any lesson into a game simply by grouping students and have them compete against each other. Ask a math question and the first to respond gets the point.

Another game students like is math bingo.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/104-2118177-7235913?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=math+bingo

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How can i make more profit in my rental internet cafe?

Q. I have 8 computers as internet, game, and typing rentals

A. You need a second profit center to make more money...

offer great food products and beverages at your cafe. change it up, offer specials. maybe offer new food products too.

run specials on rental time, buy one hour get 1/2 free. rent 4 hours and get 1 hour free, you get the pattern...

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What is the difference between the three versions of Windows 7?

Q. Im building a new computer for light gaming and personal use, and Im not sure why I would get a $500 version of Windows 7 ultimate as compared to $100 for home premium. So is there a reason to get a more expensive version in my case when all I'll be doing is some gaming and storing movies/pictures?

A. Well if you want to install Windows 7 just for home use and if all of the games you play are compatible with windows 7, the Home Premium edition should do the job.

I mentioned compatibility because Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate let you install �Windows XP Mode� (available at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx ) which is a virtual Windows XP machine that lets you run XP-compatible programs even if they do not work with �Backward Compatibility� (Refers to running a program not compatible with Windows 7 in a compatibility mode of an older version of windows. Works for most programs). You can open a program in this mode by right clicking its icon, clicking �Troubleshoot Compatibility� and following the wizard.

You can check all the differences at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows7/products/compare

Here�s to Good Karma - iYogi Active Response Team

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Will this computer work for light gaming?

Q. I'm looking for a computer to use mostly for light gaming, but without spending a ton of money on. I don't play any high demanding games. Instead I mostly play the Total War games. I found a Toshiba L755D-S5218 for $479.99 at Best Buy. Here are the specs:

-AMD Quad-Core A6 processor (2.3GHz)
-4GB RAM
-320GB hard drive
-Radeon HD 6520G graphics card

Will this computer run these type of games? Is the graphics card any good?

A. For light games- yes.

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what are some important computer programming languages to learn to create video games for xbox 360 and PS3?

Q. I love video games, and i would like to learn how to make them. what are some important computer programming languages to learn to create video games for xbox 360 and PS3? where should i start?

A. well the basic is mastering visual C++ and various other branches on C for designing games.

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How to change the computer language?

Q. I've been trying to install a game called dofus but my server is in spanish and my computer is in english..
So. I need to see how i can change my computer language

A. go to start > control panel >Change display language > click on the tab "Location" and change you location than click OK
i think that would do it !

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What is the best gaming computer for $500 or less?

Q. I am looking for a very good gaming computer for under $500. It can be already built or just components. I would like a desktop.

A. most average desktop pc's usually have a somewhat decent graphics card. alienware computers are really good on gaming pc's, and there should be a few computers for a little bit more or less than your 500 limit.

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Help me build a good gaming computer! What is the best I can create for 650 or less?

Q. Alright guys, so I am looking to build a gaming computer in the 500 to 650 dollar range. what is the absolute best I can get in this pricerange. I do not need a wireless router/modem, mouse, keyboard, speakers, or moniter. Long story short, can you please help me build the best gaming computer possible for around 650 dollars or less? I'd like to be able to run games like skyrim on max if i could. I have someone who can help me create the computer already, so I dont need to worry about that. Thanks a ton!

A. Since you don't need peripherals then here are good parts to get for that price range:

1. FX4300
2. cheapest Asus AM3+ mobo -around $60 more or less
3. 500 gb HDD
4. 8 gb DDR3 1333 MHZ ram\
5. GTX 650ti boost
6. 500W LEPA PSU at newegg - $37
7. thermaltake V3 blk edition casing
8. dvd writer
9. windows 7 home premium 64 bit

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What are the Internet, Computer and Online Games in the Philippines?

Q. What are the Internet, Computer and Online Games in the Philippines?

A. Your question doesn't make a whole lot of sense. They have the same internet in the Philippines as we do. The websites that originate in that country end in ph though. So google would be www.google.com.ph

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What is the Best Computer For playing Online games?

Q. Hello everyone i just need to know what is the best computer to play online game like World of Warcraft and perfect world i'm saving up for new computer. :)

A. There are two good computers out there right now that I would buy, the intel i5-2500k and the i7-2600k. If you want to save some money, any quad-core processor with a suitable GPU could easily run the game at 80fps+. So here is an budget setup for WoW:

Any Quad-Core processor
2 or 4 GB of RAM
320-500 GB Hard Drive
Radeon HD 5000 series+

Here is a setup that will last much longer and allow you to play games like Battlefield 3 and MW3:

i5-2500k
4 or 8 GB of RAM
500 - 1000 GB Hard Drive
Radeon HD 6870

Here is an really, really, good build:

i7-2600k
8 GB of RAM
1 TB Hard Drive
Radeon HD 6990

Good luck and have fun! If you just want to play WoW, the first one should be fine. If you want to play more advanced games, feel free to search the internet! There are tons of opinions that are just as good as mine. Just don't get a mac, as they cost too much usually to be practical for gaming.

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What computer can i use to run fallout new vegas?

Q. Where can i buy a computer under $2000 to run games like fallout new vegas, oblivion, mass effect.
Can I get a link please?

A. You can build a desktop for around $500 that will play all those games on High settings.
Here's some advice but you could figure it out yourself:
http://www.jonlee.ca/how-to-build-an-affordable-quad-core-desktop-for-500/

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What is the best way to build a gaming computer for under $2000?

Q. i want to build my own powerful gaming computer from scratch but I am on a $2000 budget. What are the best components to buy?

A. I built my computer for $2000 last november (now it can be purchased for approx $1600)

Most of my parts I got from newegg.com, and I took about 3 weeks monitoring prices. And about another 2 weeks before that figuring out exactly what to components I wanted.

I could of saved some money if I bought some components from places like craig's list or ebay, but you run the risk of the item not working with no return/exchange policy.

I purchased OEM and returned items.

Build to allow for expandibility. Such as a motherboard with 4 memory slots, and dual video PCI express 16x, and plenty of SATA slots (6), and hardware RAID.

Initially start with 2GB (2x1GB) of ram as fast as the board will support.

2 drives in raid 0 (raptors are nice). For data security, you can get at least 1 large (300+GB) drive for backups, 2 drives would be better (raid 1).

1 PCI-E x16 video card to start, you can add another later if you want better performance (exact same card), and prices will drop in the future. Some motherboards allow for 3 video cards.

You will need a full tower, and large power supply (700W+). I chose thermaltake for both.

AMD costs less than Intel, read reviews/benchmarks and make a choice.

Find a widescreen monitor with low refresh rates, and read reviews.

OEM CPUs dont come with a fan, zalman makes cpu coolers.
Get additional fans for the case, unless you opt for liquid cooling.

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Is it possible in Windows to have two separate keyboards with different inputs?

Q. I am trying to use two keyboards on my computer, one regular one and a separate, modified one for gaming. However, while playing games I want (for example) the A key on the game keyboard to have a different function then the A key on the typing keyboard. Is this possible? Can I make Windows recognize the gaming keyboard as something other then a keyboard? Thanks ahead of time!

A. not really since it will both keyboards as one. its faster to just remap the game and configure it so you have it set to what you want for your gaming keyboard.

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How do i fix F4 key that is permanently active on my keyboard?

Q. I have Logitech G15 gaming keyboard. The key is automatically active whenever i start the windows and its annoying because making the address bar to pop out even i want to browse folders and internet. There is no macros active. Already tried with other computers, the same problem arise.
How can i fix this F4 key?

A. It sounds like that key is stuck. There are two ways to fix it, I think. The best way would be to disassemble your keyboard and pop out the F4 key and clean around that area, as well as around your other keys.

Quick and easy (lazy) way is to just remap that key... There are free utility programs that will assign different functions to different keys... and I think you can also remove anything that's normally assigned to a key as well... the only problem with that is... you will no longer have that function... but most people don't even use the function keys anyway... unless they need them to enter the BIOS on boot... but the mapping program would only become active during windows...

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What's the difference between a Notebook Computer and a Laptop Computer?

Q. Well my mom has been asking and does the Notebook Computer have anything different from a Laptop. Like does the Notebook have Internet like a Laptop or what? What do you think is better to buy? Because I know a Laptop is more expensive.

A. I think you mean a netbook.
Notebook is just another name for a laptop.
Netbooks are smaller and have no cd/dvd drive.
Apart from that, a netbook can be just as good as a laptop.
It depends on the specs, some netbooks have a very small hard drive and come with linux installed.
My netbook is as good as my laptop, it came with Windows XP, 160 GB hard drive and 1GB of ram.
I upgraded it to Windows 7 and upgraded to 2GB of ram.
1GB of ram was perfectly ok for XP, and Windows 7 ran ok with the 1 GB, upgrading to 2GB speeded it up a little.
I tend to use the netbook more than the laptop as it is so portable and does everything that my laptop does.
Anyone who wants to play high end games would have to go for a laptop with good specs, i.e. a fast processor, plenty of ram and a good graphics card.

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What should i buy a netbook or a notebook computer?

Q. Please help me to choose, bet. Buying a netbook or a notebook computer. Which one is best to buy?

A. A net book is for simple use. It has no DVD/CD drive, less memory, storage and usually a dummied down OS or an ancient one like XP.

Laptop/notebooks are much better. You can do almost anything but heavy gaming on a laptop. They have DVD/CDs, more memory and a modern OS like Windows 7.

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Is buying a old computer with newer parts better?

Q. I've been looking on sites like dell.com, and you know other computer websites, and it seems that if you buy a older pc model with newer parts than it is alot cheaper and would run better, is this true?

A. It depends upon how you plan to use the computer.

If you write papers using windows wordpad or Microsoft Word, use spreadsheets, powerpoint presentations, chat and IM, email and perhaps listen to music or watch an occassional You Tube
or other television, and you facebook or online date, an older PC with at least a Pentium 4 at 2 gigahertz is sufficient, and an 80 gig hard drive. Minimum 512 megabytes preferably 1 gigabyte.

However, if you plan on storing music and videoes, and you want to burn CD's or DVD's or you want to use a TV tuner card, you need at least 2006 year technology, which means an Athlon dual core or an Intel core 2 duo. You would need at least 1 gigabyte of ram too. This is
also important if you want to run an operating system such as Window 7 or Vista (Vista had problems, only get it if it is already installed on the older computer you are buying) .

HOWEVER, if you are a gamer, especially if you play highly graphical role playing online games
such as Star Wars - The Old Republic, YOU WILL NOT LIKE AN OLD COMPUTER.

I am not a gamer so I don't understand this fully, but those who play that game are always complaining about processors that seem extremely fast to me. If you are a gamer or plan to
be one, you need a 4 core 8 thread intel processor such as an i7 955 and an extremely powerful
graphics card. That means 2011+ technology such as a radeon hd 6850 graphics card and either
an intel i5 or i7 processor, OR an AMD Phenom ii x4 processor from 840 to 955 or higher. If it is
x6 or x8, that is even better. The x number is the number of processor cores on an AMD processor. If you want to watch Blu Rays or other 1080p multimedia, you need an extremely
powerful processor, although intel i3 or AMD Athlon ii's of at least 2.5 gigahertz should be sufficient.

IF YOU ARE NOT A GAMER, those expensive processors are unnecessary, a simple dual core
is more than enough to accomplish every nongaming task I can imagine (with the possible exception
of multimedia, converting a movie from one file format to another- or working with high definition
video content.


In 2012, you don't, for any task, want any processor older than a Pentium 4, except possibly
if you run Ubuntu or other Linux, a Pentium iii of 1 gigahertz will run ok, for basic tasks.

I would only buy a Pentium III box if it were $12 or less. Pentium 4 boxes upto 1 gigabyte of ram
and up to a 120 gig hard drive WITH A LICENSED COPY of Windows XP should be $110 or less
new and $50 with the licensed XP if used. If you have to get your own Windows XP, then the box should be $40 or less, not including your monitor or including a CRT monitor.

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What Parts Would I Need To Build A Desktop Computer?

Q. I want to build my own computer but I don't know what kind of parts I need for the monitor.

A. so far so good, my system:
newegg.com

- Intel 520 Series Cherryville SSDSC2CW240A3K5 2.5" 240GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

- GIGABYTE GA-Z77X-UP4 TH LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with Dual Thunderbolt

- CORSAIR Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model CMZ32GX3M4X1600C10

- PC Power and Cooling Silencer Mk II 950W High Performance 80PLUS Silver SLI CrossFire ready Power Supply, ATX12V v2.2/EPS12V, 135mm double ball bearing, 20+4pin, single 12V rail, 12 SATA power connectors, SLI ready, 5.9"x3.4"x6.3", 7yr warranty

- Intel Core i7-3770 Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000

- 250Gb western digital hard drive (WD2500HHTZ), sataIII 6Gbs, 3.5", 10,000rpm

- used stock cpu cooler , since I am not overclocking, and choose non K cpu version, for virtualization advantages in case i want windows xp mode to run older programs. ran intel processor diagnostic tool and everything passed including memory. ran win 7 memory test ok also.
- motherboard came with F3 BIOS with screen shifted to the left blocking letters, downloaded F9 BIOS and used Q-flash in BIOS to update it, so ok now. flashing is way easier than it used to be.
- set BIOS to AHCI, created partition and let windows 7 pro 64 bit format SSD to NTFS.
- used sata 3 port 0 lower for SSD and upper port 1 for my WD hard drive.
- system is quiet and boots fast. everything is snappy including internet browsing. I had like 10 browser windows open and system showed 6Gb in use ?? good thing i got hooked up with 32Gb and explains why my old laptop can not surf the internet anymore with long lags/delays/page loads.
- I needed more than 6 usb ports, so ordered this "Biostar CABLEUSB3.0 USB 3.0 Cable Bracket". also ordered some usb 2.0 card slot bracket adapters, cheap but the bracket was to big, had to hacksaw it to fit the rear panel slot. did not realize they made 2 different sizes.
- no compatibility problems encountered, mouse/keyboard/printer/power supply all worked. i'm running my mouse and keyboard off the usb2.0 motherboard connectors to a four port card slot adapter bracket in the rear. they did work in the rear motherboard usb ports also.
- I can run morrowind off the onboard graphics no problem.
- verified TRIM enable, turned off system restore, indexing, prefetch/superfetch etc. etc. Now will wait and see how the SSD lasts/performs, since it is my first.
- my new system makes my midi keyboard sound really good, using pianissimo VSTi and reaper as my DAW. My old AMD system was 5-6yrs old.
- has a pci slot which i used for my firewire card.
- stayed away from 2011 socket boards, seems like alot of problems.
- my cheap GTX 460 sonic 1024M GDDR5 256bit dual DVI w/HDMI can run all my games, skyrim full resolution. but this is the most important computer part for gaming, I just have not needed to upgrade yet.
- can't wait to get a usb3.0 or thunderbolt external harddrive to speed things up.
- weak SSD documentation, download the intel SSD toolbox program from the intel website. it will list lifetime left, and do a check on the SSD.
- could not get easytune6 to install.
- set memory profile in BIOS to XMP to get 1600 timing.



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What is the best configuration for my system?

Q. Hi, I plan on buying a new computer custom built and was wondering which do people think is the best configuration for my 64bit system. Here are my options....i7-920, 12 gigs ram, ATI 5870
i7-960, 6gigs ram , ATI 5870
or any other suggestions???

Note my computer will be used for multi-tasking and the ability to play any computer game that is thrown at it at the highest settings.

A. you can just get the i7-920, and 6gigs, with the 5870. 6 gigs is more than enough for now, and you can easily over clock a 920 to meet the 960. Save you some money to maybe in the future get a 5890 and crossfire it with the 5870. Get maybe a 800watt powersupply or higher. 600 watt if your just going to run one card. Get DDR3 Ram btw, and get a nice case to keep that 5870 cool i heard it doesn't use that much wattage as a 295gtx co-op but it does bring heat.

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Where can I get the best deal for jump start 3rd grade educational computer game?

Q. Where can I find a really good deal online for jump start 3rd grade educational computer game

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Does anybody know any cheap and good quality gaming computer brands?

Q. I am looking for a DESKTOP Gaming Computer that is $2000 and under, or would it be cheaper and better to build one myself with the parts?

A. Building is cheaper (usually) since you save on labor. But then again you can make a mistake and get a wrong parts, you can get DOA part and spend huge amount of time troubleshooting (since you have no replacements). Building yourself is fun but can be frustrating for the first time (and second...).
For under $2000 you can get absolutely the best computer and I mean one that will run all games on high settings and 1080p and decent FPS. It surely will be i5 2500K or 2600K, 8GB RAM, and really nice video card like ATI 6950 or Nvidia GTX 560 Ti and up. Check this computer:

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What computer can play Modern Warfare 2 at the max?

Q. I would like it if the computer processor an i7 or quad core. Maybe under $2000. I don't mind if it is also a custom. I just want a computer that can play modern warfare 2 at the max!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

A. CoD:MW2 should have almost the same system requirements like CoD:WaW, but thats what we all predict. It is always better to have excess Graphics power, so that you can also play games released in the future. IMO, the specs should be like-

Core i7- Any, the i7 family is enough for playing any games
X58 or P55 Mobo- Doesn't really matter that much any of them will do
4GB(LGA1156) or 6GB(LGA1366) of DDR3 RAM will do
For the graphics, go for GTX 285 or ATI 5870, although they are too powerful cards, we are just futureproofing because the actual specs aren't predictable.
HDD- Any HDD with 7200RPM and atleast 16MB cache will do.
Power Supply Unit(PSU)- 800W, because of the GTX 285 or 5870 requirement.


An example of a system capable of playing COD6:MW2 is
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Cobra/

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Where should I buy a cheap computer?

Q. We need a new desktop. I want something up to date and reliable which is good for checking email, paying bills, downloading videos and is inexpensive. We don't need it for video games or anything really fast like that. Where is the best place to buy a cheap computer?

A. First question is how cheap?
There are used PCs as both laptops and desktops on Craigslist and Goodwill stores for under $100.
They are not up to date and not necessarily reliable, but they function, and that is cheap.

The second is about your monitor-display, or are you using a TV that hopefully is higher resolution than x768. 720p TVs cause display issues in WIndows 8. Most computers today do not include the monitor, but do include a keyboard and mouse, and may or may not include USB speakers.

Third question is whether you go ethernet connected by cable, or do you need wireless. Some computers include wireless. Others need an added PCI card or USB stick.

Fourth question is form factor. There are towers called desktops in various sizes and go down to slimline and bookshelf and mini's. Often, you get better performance out of a low priced laptop, especially if including a display, and the laptops usually have HDMI outputs and can accept inexpensive mice, keyboards, improved speakers, and have portability.

With form factor goes the ease of upgrade or repair. In general, the larger and less integrated the system, the easier it is to repair or upgrade it.

Although you do not need high performance, we usually want the best value for the money, and a bit faster response times can't hurt. More ram is better. Larger HDD is better. CPU scores can be looked up:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
A second tab has graphics scores that are less important to you.

Places to buy are many in the US.
There are weekly sales of a couple of models and clearances.
Walmart, Staples, Best Buy, Newegg.com, Tigerdirect.com, Amazon.com gets you a variety and you can google a model once you find one to see if it is offered for less somewhere else.

You read a couple of surveys on quality:
2012 survey:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2020964/apple-and-lenovo-desktop-pcs-tops-in-satisfaction.html
2011 Survey:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/244481/desktop_pc_reliability_and_satisfaction_dell_and_hp_home_pcs_get_poor_grades.html
and use it as a factor, but Apple is expensive for what you get.

My sister wanted what you describe. She has a few older PCs and monitors, but wanted one where the internet worked faster and boot up faster and application responsiveness up to $500 and she ended up with a Lenovo H430 at Staples with Windows 8, a Core i5-3330 and 8GB RAM and a 1TB HDD and that met her requirements well in a tower pc.

Now, you start with a couple that meet your needs and see if you can do better:
A basic slimline Acer-Gateway for $340
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883113245
Model SX2370-UR13
A6-Series APU A6-3620(2.2GHz)
1x4GB DDR3 500GB 7200 RPM SATA III HDD
AMD Radeon HD 6530D
Gigabit ethernet, Bluetooth and WiFi
memory card reader
2USB 3.0 in back. 4USB 2.0
VGA and HDMI outputs
CPU score 2924, and graphics G3D 548
It would be nice to buy and install a second 4GB RAM card. That is easy.
$30 to $35 in a do-it-yourself
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/memory/#t=11&v=1500&z=4096&c=90&n=1&sort=a8
Just match what it has already in speed.
It is an early 2012 CPU below an Intel i3 but still fast enough with graphics power you don't really need but is above Intel integrated HD 4000 but not gaming level. It is the new Windows 8 to get used to, but is a faster boot and shutdown. Does what you want and the price is considered cheap and size is small, but upgrading is minimal.
In Intel, whether Newegg or Walmart at about the same price, size and brand, gets an Intel G640 Pentium with 4GB RAM and 1TB HDD. The CPU and graphics are a little lower in performance but the HDD is bigger:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gateway-SX2865-UR308-Small-Form-Factor-Desktop-PC-with-Intel-Pentium-G640-Processor-4GB-Memory-1TB-Hard-Drive-and-Windows-8-Monitor-Not-Included/22018103
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883113244

The choices are endless, so you have to narrow down your preferences and price point. Then you can just browse the online circulars and sites.

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I am getting bad eye strain on the computer?

Q. I am taking a computer class and it requires me to be on the computer, I am able to take 15 minute breaks, but my eyes still kill me. I feel like I can see all text clear and everything. I also get this on video games, if I play more than 1 hour.

A. Good advice you have been given here.

Also check this good link:

It's a useful application you can install in your computer, free and i recommend it.

http://brainsuperiority.com/2011/09/eye-strain-computer/

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What computer games right have the highest system requirements?

Q. What computer games right have the highest system requirements?

What is that system requirements?

What is the average and highest fps fo all computer games? (high and low system requirements games)

A. What you need:

-A dual core or quad core pentium or AMD (I like
AMD, but pentium is good too).
-2 gigs of DDR2 Ram
-Raided 10000 RPM hard drives. Size is up to you, but bigger is better for storage purposes. The RPM's are the important thing though, and RAID 0 bumps the speed to something fierce.
-NVidea 6800 ultra or better for a graphics card. A dual set up for card is nice, but not strictly necessary.
-450 watt power supply.
-Compatible motherboard (I like Asus better than Abit)
-A 1600-2400 Dpi mouse (noticeable difference there)
-A light-up keyboard so you can play in the dark.
-Soundblaster Audigy w/ speakers & subwoofer.
-Lian Li (or other) case
-Enough fans to keep that SOB cool

You'll be able to play FEAR, Oblivion, Crysis or Far Cry 2 at full optimization AND run a virus scan in the background. No joke man.

Have fun :)

Edit: And definitely go with a lower GHZ dual/quad core over a higher GHZ singlecore. The dual thread architecture is superior in every way, game manufacturers are starting to exploit that.

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What computer would be best for casual gaming and photo editing?

Q. My mother agreed to get me a new computer for my birthday at the end of the month. I plan on using it mainly for simple casual gaming and editing photographs. Me being me have not a clue on what kind I'm looking for or what would be good. I'll be turning 18 btw.

So, what would you recommend?

A. Forget macs - they are crappy for gaming and overpriced anyways (pay for the name only, same parts as in regular PC).
So depending on what you are going to spend there will be different options. Best would be at least $700, with Phenom X4 or Intel i3 or i5. 4GB Ram enough, video card - at least GT 430 or 440 or ATI 5570 for starters and up.

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