What are some good beginner gaming computers?

Q. I am very new to gaming computers and I know I should build my own, but I want to first buy one premade since I have no idea how to make one. Give me some links to some if you guys can please. I don't need anything too advanced. All I really need is a gaming pc that will run all the recent games such as dishonored and things like that on medium settings with no lag. No serious power needed just some decent computers please. I don't have a price range right now but I would like to keep it under 750. I know that's low, but I have seen some decent ones that I am interested in that are cheap. So please let me know guys! Thank you!

A. Well, I could get you a very good gaming system, but you would have to build it yourself, BUT it is easy. Watch a YouTube vid and you are set, you just need a few tools and you can build it. It will safe you 100-200$ and you get the satisfaction of building it yourself. I based this off my 800$ high end gaming system and downgraded it some. Also, when building it yourself, not a whole lot can go wrong IF you watched a video. The CPU only fits in one way, same with the ram, sane with the video card. The parts are all built so that it is easy to build it yourself. This system is right at the border to a high-end system and even I would be very happy with it. It can take on any game at high to ultra settings with no lag.This video card can run Crysis 3 at High settings and BF3 at Ultra settings. In other words, its the most bang for your buck you can get. Also, It allows a lot of upgrading. For example if it gets slower you can stick a new GPU in it and upgrade to the 8-core AMD CPUs it supports. I built this system based on price, performance, and upgrade ability. Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kOKQ

NOTE: Intel CPUs are more expensive, but don't heat up as quickly, but for 200$ extra, they aren't worth it. AMD CPU's are better for budget systems, and have a much higher price for performance rating.

Hope this helps,

DJ

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What kind of gaming computer should i get?

Q. Please. I wanna play games like diablo 3, mass effect 3, mw3, and more.. What is a good cheap-like gaming computer i could get?
Can someone recommend a gaming computer?

A. those mentioned games can be played pretty good on a $600 computer

Acer with i3-2120, 6GB ram, 1TB hard drive, 300W 80Plus psu and integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 ($520)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103412

the only thing you have to do is adding a dedicated graphics card that can run on this 300W psu, this will be a Radeon HD 6670, e.g. this card from Gigabyte ($65)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125403

this setup can run
mw3 and mass effect 3 on high
diablo 3 on medium-high

even BF3 can be run on medium-high

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How do you get video games (Mainly video games for computers) onto your laptop/ computer?

Q. I was wondering if anybody knew how you can transfer computer video games to your laptop. I have a few that have been given to me by friends and was wondering how they get them. Is there a place were you can download them onto your laptop/ computer or what. Or can you put games from CD roms (eg. FIFA 09, COD etc.) onto your laptop???
How do you do this I would Very much appreciate it.

Cheers,

A. torrents are the answer, most websites that contain torrents have anything you can imagine, for instance you could download a one kilobyte torrent that contains GTA 4 but when you use a torrent program to extract it the file itself is about 20 gigabyte. You can insert the CD and right click and click on explore and copy everything, but most game cds have copyright protection software on them which prevent you from doing aything. If all else fails hack into it!

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What can do in my room without a computer or video games?

Q. I can't use my computer or video games during the week. So when I'm in my room what can I do? I like to do Sudoku puzzles but that's not fun enough. What are some other things I can do?

A. Find some interesting books to read. cross puzzles are kind of fun. Can you watch TV? maybe you can jump rope and that would annoy your parents so much they would let you let on the computer for awhile

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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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What's the lowest price computer that can run Diablo 3 on maximum graphics?

Q. Also: would a $500+ laptop be able to run Diablo 3 on max graphics? (my friend and I are having a debate on what price a good gaming computer should cost)

A. Lappys are not good for gaming at all. For cheap - only AMD A series (A6 and A8), otherwise you are looking at discrete video with $700+ tag. Or better get a gaming desktop which would be much better

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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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What is the best gaming desktop I can buy?

Q. I have around $800 to spend. I want to be able to play Crysis 3 and Far Cry 3 on maximum graphics. Please list the specs I need. I'm not lazy i just don't know anything about computers. I've been researching for days on what computer to get. Please help! Thanks!

A. The one you build yourself.....
NEVER buy a gaming computer.

Yahoo answers will only allow up to 10 links, so I have to leave out the not so important components. Just copy paste in the search field on Newegg to find them, I will give the full name but no link for those.

BEST BUDGET GAMING DESKTOP PC BUILD FOR THE MONEY (under $750.00USD for the tower only)
Monitor, keyboard and mouse can add from $175 to over $500, depending on size and model you want.
All prices are in $USD and in the USA, current as of December 2012 and they might be slightly different one way or the other by now.
Also, some shipping charges may apply to some of the items.
Add your state sales tax if you reside in NJ, CA or TN - that's where Newegg has warehouses.
Look for similar parts on Amazon, Tiger Direct, etc if you want to avoid paying Uncle Sam.

FACT: INTEL IS A MUCH BETTER PROCESSOR FOR GAMING THAN ANY AMD.

Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 55W Dual-Core Desktop Processor - $119.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116775
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - $94.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157297
After market CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper EVO - $35.99 (Stock Intel cooler sucks and it's noisy too)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
Memory (RAM): G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600MHz - $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 - $149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130838
Hard Drive: 500GB Seagate Barracuda SATA III (6.0Gb/s), 7200rpm - $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148767
Optical Drive: LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM - $17.99
Power Supply (PSU): CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
PC Case (Tower): Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153
Operating System (OS): Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit OEM - $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

TOTAL: $747.90USD

Good luck with your build.

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NOTES:
For only $10 more, you can get a better PC Case:
COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

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How does User Chat Work on the Computer with Turtle Beach PX3's?

Q. I already have a pair of X41s for my Xbox and am amazed with their quality. Now I am looking at getting the PX3s to use for my computer gaming. I was wondering if the chat with friends was wireless or if it had to be plugged in via a headphone jack connecting to the headset similar to how the X41 has a chat wire going from the controller to the headset.

A. It's wireless. Chat goes over the transmitter.

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What kind of computer would you recommend to play high quality games?

Q. I am looking for a good gaming computer that games like microsoft flight sim x and the new train sim x will run on. I am not looking to spend a whole lot of money but any suggestions would be great.. Thanks!

A. Hi

Because Train Sim 2 is not due out until next year, I don't know what the requirements will be.

Flight Sim X, on the other hand, has the following minimum system requirements:
* Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista
* Processor: 1.0 Ghz
* RAM: Windows XP SP2 - 256MB, Windows Vista � 512MB
* Hard Drive: 14GB
* Video Card: 32MB DirectX 9 compatible
* Other: DX9 hardware compatibility and audio board with speakers and/or headphones
* Online/Multiplayer Requirements: 56.6 kbps or better for online play

I suggest you aim to get a computer that has a decent graphics card, and at least 2GB of RAM, to ensure you enjoy playable frame rates.

HTH,

Deep

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What skills should I have to become a computer game developer?

Q. I have a BS degree in physics, but am thinking of changing my career direction to computer game development. I have basic knowledge about programming (C, java), then nothing else related to software development. What skills should I have to get ready for this kind of jobs? Thanks a lot!

A. Your assignment now is to graduate from programming to software engineering. This means you must learn about object oriented design, which means classes inheritance templates polymorphism and design patterns. Software engineering covers the process and best practices of structured development in a professional environment. It covers requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and agile development processes.

So while you learn this stuff you have two routes, basically you need work experience. You can apply for software development internships outside the game industry, or game testing within the industry. To go straight to game programming from a physics degree, I doubt you'll be that lucky.

In the interview they'll specifically ask questions about software engineering and object oriented programming to weed out the flakes. They will likely ask you:
1. What is the difference between overriding and overloading?
2. What is inheritance and why is it useful?
3. Do you have any experience in unit testing?

I recommend learning to test code as you write it early, this is a VERY IMPRESSIVE and VERY ATTRACTIVE trait in the industry. JUnit is a good way for a java guy to get into it. Another feather you can have in your hat is your certified education, if you can convince your interviewers you have the chops to do nitty gritty work on physics engines and optics, i don't see how that can hurt.

If you're a real self-starter you could try making a game of your own and putting it online for a hell of a resume bullet-point. Worst case, you dont get hired and you end up freelancing and being your own boss.

Another thing that came to me is to Know Your Environment! Are there game companies in commuting distance? What do they do? Who do they need?

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What kind of disks would I need to copy a computer game onto another disk?

Q. What kind of disks whould I need to copy a computer game onto another disk? I want to back-up my sims 2 nightlife and university disks but what kind of disk whould I need to do that?How many GB or MB would the disk have to have?
Oh and I already have a program that copys game disks onto other disks

A. You could stick them both easily onto a DVD, with lots of space left. But it's not as simple as dragging and dropping. You'll need special software. Just google "CD Backup Tool".

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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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What wii games are most interesting to play and what games are the most physically active to play?

Q. Please offer 2 answers:
MITP: (most interesting to play) Rate: (use scale 1=worst and 10=best to rate how much you like the game)
MPA: (mosy physically active) Rate: (use scale 1=worst and 10=best to rate how much you like the game)
Tie breaker: Describe the game you wold like to see most on the wii.

A. the game i like is Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games its like wii sports(game that comes withthe wii) and is in this coming up olympics and Endless Ocean u can be a subca diver and explore the ocean and Battalion Wars 2 a war game

Super Mario Galaxy - Best Game Out For The Wii Right Now. Its Fun, Enjoyable, Takes A While To Get Old And There Is Something New Around Every Corner.

Zelda: Twilight Princess - A Good Game If You Can Be A Person To Make A commitment To A Long And Super Fun Game. Good Story, Artwork And Weapons To Boot

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - Same With Zelda as With Metroid, You Just Fight Aliens Instead Of Goblins.

Wario Ware: Smooth Moves - Funniest Game Out On The Market Right Now. Let Me Tell You, This Game Is Unpredictable And Super Hilarious

Guitar Hero 3 - If You Thank You Can Handle The Guitar And At Least Play It Decent And You Love Music, Get This One.

Everyone seems to have Twiligh princess the legend of Zelda, its actually really fun and very popular game no game collection is a collection without Zelda Lol. It helps you learn all the controles of the wii.

2- MySims in this game you got to help bring this town to life and help out your follow citizans people will ask if they can move in your town you can let them or you can decide not to. So you get to build the house however you like and well how you want it to look. The main goal in this game is to ask your town members and talk to them they will ask you if you can build them lets says a chair. Then you agree and you have to find what you need to make the stuff. Anyways im probably making it sound complicated -- but honestly its a fun game. And you can find a lot of revues on youtube.

The Sims 2 - Castaway: So i like sims games let me point out these games arn't just for girls I mean my brothers 18 and enjoys playing this game when he wants something fun yet not as intence. So you have a crew of sims you creat them and your stuck on a deserted Iland and have no food. No phone. Nothing. So its your job to make shelters and find food. You can even train the chimps/Monkeys to help you gather food. The goal is to escape the Island.

Wario Ware smooth moves- Okay this games a little bit faster basically you will have to solve puzzles by using the wii remote some are pretty though and you got a certain amount of time you do a lot of moving.

Cooking Mama- this you really use the wii remote you got to cook food and says your pilling a patato you got to do the same motion and it will appear on the screen its a neat game and i absolutely love it.

Red Steel Or Resident evil four: I'm assuming you will like racing car games if so Red Steel is the way to go... and resident evil thats a great game for shooting you've probably played this before on computer/PS3 or something. If not im sure you would like it all my relatives that are guy teenagers just love it. Its challenging!

Wii Play/Wii Sports/Mario and sonic at the olympics: So this is basically a lot of sport games you can play on the wii Wii play and wii sports you can have two players and go against eachother there great to have when you got people over and plus the wii play gots an extra remote so thats always good.

Trauma Center is a good game where you get to operate on people and your the doctor you get to operate on them basically tons of blood. Yet you get used to it and it gets really interesting/fun! xD

Super Mario galaxy I hear that one is fun and populare at the moment so you can give it a shot if you like !

Wii fit is coming soon sometime this year hopefully in Febuary this is for people who need to lose a little calories and get in shape well playing a video game so its got to be great its one of my must haves maybe you can try that one?

DDR hottest party well thats dancing and you lose a lot of calories while doing this one or you can try dancing with the stars this once dancing also you actually dance with this mat thing you can buy in stores its a lot of fun!

Just to give you a couple ideas
best of luck!

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What is the escape game when you start out in a room with a chair and takes forever to solve?

Q. I remember playing it years ago...you start in a room with a locked door and a chair, maybe a lamp. Later on in the game, you end up having to align something near or on a staircase, and something about colored wheels, and also this strange pattern on a computer screen. I know, this is really vague and not helpful but PLEASE help me find this! I think it's one word, probably has a long name that's Japanese or something. it has fairly good graphics.

A. Myst? just a guess

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Things to keep in mind when building a gaming computer?

Q. Hello, I was wonder what are some key things/hardware to keep in mind when building a gaming computer. My gaming category ranges from MMORPG's to FPS to RTS games. I usually play newer games, meaning a lot better/advanced graphics most of the time.


If you could please list a couple of things(such as hardware) to keep in mind that would be great. You can also state some good/reputable company names when listing the important hardware. Any reputable custom computer (gaming) websites as well?

Thanks in advance.

A. the most important but overlooked thing when buying a gaming pc is cooling for the graphics card and the power supply. make sure you buy cooling fans or watercooling systems, and also a good psu with atleast 750w also it needs atleast 4 pcie power cables for new graphics cards

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Whats a website that I can send a computer in and get it upgraded ?

Q. Well, I bought a computer last year and I want to upgrade it because ive gotten into computer gaming.

Whats a website that i can send it in, Buy parts from the same website and have them install all of it, too?

A. Well, why don't you check out some mom and pop computer stores in your city? Barring that, call the GeekSquad from Bestbuy if you just don't want to do it yourself.

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What is required to open a gaming parlor for kids?

Q. I have space in a good locality, want to open computer gaming place for kids,
what are the requirements such as 1.licence, 2.capital, 3.manager 4.equipment (xbox-ps2-3 computers etc) shall appreciate full requirement what is the total investment and returns, break even period etc. what are the points i hav to monitor and pay good attention to get good returns.
shall appreciate guidance, response showing me the right way.

A. Well the requirements where I live are going to be different than the requirements where you live.

Go down to the city counsel, or whoever is responsible for making decisions about buildings in your area, and ask them

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How can I play my wii on the computer monitor?

Q. I want to record gameplay on my computer monitor, which is a Sansui. Does anyone have any instructions on what to do so that i can record what is played on screen. any programs, any software? any step-by-step

A. First find your nearest Best Buy. Ask for a tv card/tunner for your computer or for a device that would let you play games on you laptop. Hook up the cables and turn the wii on. Breath and take deep breaths because the Wii is super slow hooked up to a monater. Buy a new computer after you broke the screen from playing wii sports xD.

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Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard to buy ?

Q. Hi guys this is chintan.
I am going to setting up a game zone at my cuber cafe.
I need help.
Which is the cheapest gaming motherboard that i should buy for my 10 PCs ?

A. It depends on what processors they have in them. More specifically it depends which processor socket they have. AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, LGA 775, LGA 1156, LGA 1366, LGA 1155?

Scout around on different websites and look for deals, read reviews to make sure they aren't junk, and compare prices.

Try Newegg.com, Amazon.com, TigerDirect.com, Frys.com, Overstock.com, Buy.com. eBay.com, or do some searches online.

I'm going to say it again - on any cheap or discount computer item READ REVIEWS.

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Can I find a cheap computer that I can work on and play video games with?

Q. I can no longer use my e machines computer for gaming due to my motherboard shorting out. Plus my xbox360 recently shorted out as well. So I figure that I should just get a cheap long lasting computer. Something that has a lot of hard drive space and a long lasting motherboard. And it doesn't need a good video card, since I already have the one I am using.

A. Your best bet would be to build your own. You get exactly what you want that way, and it's usually a lot cheaper than buying an HP/Dell/whatever, and you get higher quality components.

If you would like, you can add me on MSN and I can help you price together a computer.

skylarky@hotmail.com if you're interested

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Can someone help me build a gaming computer?

Q. Yeah I know this is the time because Starcraft 2 is coming out and my laptop video card sucks cock. So can someone help me build a gaming computer that will cost me under $500. Give me like wat kind of motherboard should i get, video card, blah blah blah you know what i mean. I know $500 is kinda low but im on budget rite now i just want starcraft 2 to run fine.

A. haha dude your funny, man i wish but if you want a gaming computer with no lag and stuff that plays games like call of duty , u lookin at $1000-$2000 easy. why not just get a console for like $250......
i used to be a computer gamer but now a console gamer cause it has more games and less exspensive
Source(s):
sadly computer games are coming to an end, but consoles are better :)

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What are some decent acoustic guitars less than 500 dollars?

Q. What are some decent acoustic guitars that cost less than 500 dollars? I'm looking to buy one for my best friend that recently has been robbed. Our group of friends are all chipping in as a surprise. I've already bought him a brand new iPod shuffle because he lost his old one in the robbery, along with many other items like games, computers, TVs, etc.

A. Take a look at this Fender Acoustic guitar here is a nice one that has got a cutaway and built in preamp. Not to mention a lot of high end features for well under your limit.It is a great acoustic guitar

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How do i check if my computer will be good enough for guild wars 2?

Q. i am no tech savy. i have windows 7, and know where to find some specs and where to find the gw2 system requirements thus far. i'm just confused on ..idek what. lol i just want to be sure. idk what anything is. lol what's the most important thing in computer gaming, a good CPU or high graphics card?

A. Here are the minimum GW2 specs:
- Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or better
- Intel® Core� 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, Core i3, AMD Athlon� 64 X2 or better
- NVIDIA GeForce 7800, ATI Radeon X1800, Intel HD 3000 or better (257MB of video RAM and shader model 3.0 or better)
- 25 GB available HDD space
- Broadband Internet connection
- Keyboard and mouse

Keep in mind that these are MINIMUM, meaning that a computer of these specs would run the game, but is not guaranteed to run smoothly.

To check your computer specs, try downloading a program such as Belarc (www.belarc.com/free_download.html) or Speccy (www.piriform.com/speccy).

Hope this helps.

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How do I check my specs and hardware capability on a Vista laptop?

Q. I've been having trouble running a computer game, and so I'd like to know whether my new laptop meets the requirements for the game. Unfortunately, I don't know what my specs are, nor do I know how to find out what they are.

A. Try Sandra, it will tell you loads of things about your computer.

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What are the components I need to build a gaming computer?

Q. I have about 2000 dollars saved up for a new gaming rig, the only problem is that I have no clue what parts are the best for that kind of budget. THANKS!

A. With $2000 you have MORE than enough.

Either Go with a Tier 7 Mainstream build:
http://www.hardware-revolution.com/best-mainstream-gaming-pc-may-2012-geforce-gtx-670/

Or the Tier 8 Green build:
http://www.hardware-revolution.com/best-high-end-gaming-pc-june-2012/

You've got plenty of leeway to tinker. For example the GTX 680 really isn't worth the minimal boost over the GTX 670. Why buy a $250 motherboard when a $150 model works just as well? There's no reason to exceed 8GB of RAM for a gaming rig. And you can easily save money by choosing a smaller SSD or less fancy case. Personally I'd just go with a Cooler Master HAF 912 or Corsair 300R and put more money into the GPU solution.

A lot of people may suggest higher bang/buck configurations... anyway, if you're not too familiar with hardware just target one of the higher-end mainstream builds and upgrade a few things.

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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 can I learn about video game graphic design?

Q. I am a sophomore at The Ohio State University, whose major is Computer Science and Information, and I was wondering if I could get any information on becoming a game designer. Since I was young, I have always wanted to make video games, but I didn't know where to even start. I would consider myself a good artist but I was hoping that I could improve on it this summer. If you could give me some information on summer classes and seminars for game and graphic design I would greatly appreciate it.

A. Video games have become big business. We're talking about a multi-billion dollar industry that has now outgrown many other industries in a very short period of time. Video games are no longer looked upon as kids only entertainment. Walk into any video games outlet, and you will see 20-30 year olds checking out the latest versions of Mass Effect, God of War, or Madden NFL. With the releases of the Xbox 360, the PS3 and the Nintendo Wii, producing games will be harder and a lot more involved. Video game designer teams producing these games have ballooned in size to meet the demand of a next gen experience.

i have found some good resources for you, hope it will helps you.

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What major would video game design and computer graphic design be listed under?

Q. Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this, but I don't know a better place. What would that major be considered? I want to get into video game design, animation, and computer graphic design, but I'm not sure what the proper term for that is called. Can someone please help me out? Thanks!

A. Along with everyone else - it's random. Depending on where you go - it is different things.
For what you want look at colleges like Fullsail in Florida, some of the Art Institutes, and Art Center in California. Make sure they have 3D modeling and programming.
Be careful with programs that are just "digital design" and stuff like that. These programs can be so random in what they teach you that you won't learn enough to get into game design. (I know this from being at University of Cincinnati with Digital Design majors who have not gotten enough 3D modeling to do what they were told they would be able to.)
Start looking at portfolios of some game companies you like and see what they require for an entry level position. Usually they are crazy high - but you may be able to find out what you need and choose a program from there.
Fullsail really is great for game design - it's what they are all about - I suggest you look there.

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Would these parts work for my gaming computer and or any suggestions?

Q. Im trying to make my first gaming computer for under 800 dollars. If you have any other suggestions please make them. Fill out a cart and post the link here that would be much appreciated.
this is the cart i have made http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?Submit=view

A. A power supply (PSU). 6-700 watts, probably. Antec is a good brand.
A case. I like Cooler Masters, I have an Elite 430. Could go with anything though.
A motherboard. ASUS is a good brand. Get a couple of PCI-e slots and UEFI BIOS, will make your life easier.
Some RAM. I like Corsair-probably 1600mhz, 8 gigs should be enough.
A CPU. I like AMDs-Intels are really pricey. Go all-out, get an FX-8350.
A CPU cooler-Cooler Master 212 is considered the budget king.
A hard drive. You could get a solid state, they are fast. At least 7200 rpm.
Graphics card. nVidias are much longer lasting and lower temp then ATIs, in my experience.
An operating system. Windows 7 will cost about $100. You could crack it if you want and not pay-illegal software piracy though.
Thermal paste for the CPU. This stuff is cheap-get some Arctic Silver 5.

Pricewise, you are looking at (within your budget)
A $50 PSU.
A $50 case.
A $150 motherboard.
$50 worth of RAM. Go to 16gig if you want.
A $200 CPU.
$30 for a CPU cooler.
$150 for a graphics card.
$50 for a hard drive.
$100 for Windows.
$10 of thermal paste.

If you have the extra cash, get a solid state drive. Or skimp a little on other parts and get one-not to much though.
$100 for a solid state drive. That will get you about 100 gigabytes. I would recommend OCZ, I have had some good experiences with those.
You could numbers I gave, or drop the SSD. Don't go to only a SSD-they are pretty small.

Now-compatibility.
The PSU needs to support the system. Here is a PSU calculator. http://www.thermaltake.outervision.com/
The case needs to support the motherboard form factor.
The motherboard needs to have the same CPU socket as the CPU, the same DDR level and frequency as the RAM.
The CPU cooler must support the CPU socket.


You could get some new fans-the Elite 430 I mentioned comes with some. Noctua and Scythe are both very quiet. Noctua is expensive though.
That's it-hope this helps.


ender

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What is the best laptop for my budget?

Q. I currently have a gateway desktop computer and I'm thoroughly unimpressed with how crappy it is. Basically I want a good gaming computer, (doesn't have to be amazing but I'd like to be able to run a decent amount of games). My budget is anything under $1000, but I'd prefer to go under 800. I prefer Dell and Toshiba computers but if there are better computers for a reasonable price please name them. Links would be greatly appreciated.

A. My recommendation for the best cost:performance in a notebook for gaming is ASUS. I agree with sinister's selection as to the model ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220566 ) with the GT240M. It's the best GPU you can get in a laptop without taking a gun to your budget.Additionally, Newegg.com is an excellent vendor.

I've owned an Asus for 17-18 months, it's a fantastic value and they are solid as anything you could ask for. I also paid about $1000 and even today I've yet to find anything it cannot run from Crysis to GTAIV or Supreme Commander. And that was a year ago.

Since they're your preferences: Toshiba Laptops are also excellent, most are not suited well to gaming. However, Dell laptops, especially those spec'd to gaming on the XPS line, have a tendency to overheat without an additional cooling solution.

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How do I play a computer game on a mac?

Q. I have a computer game that i would like to play on my mac. When I put it in the slot it showed up on the desktop but when I click on it all this stuff comes up. Which one do I click on and which application do I open it with?

A. Is it a game for Windows? That's the only reason that I can think of why it would do this..... Check the box for information/ system requirements. If it is for Mac, then I will explain how to install it. You entered the explorer window. You are basically browsing through all the files burned on the disk. If you are looking in the root menu (beginning menu) when you are browsing the disk, there will be an "install" icon of sorts. Click on that. If it doesn't work, then there will be another icon that looks like a notepad, it will say "autoplay" click on that and it will install.

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Any idea on the computer requirements for The Elder Scrolls Online?

Q. Does anyone have an idea on what the computer requirements would be for The Elder Scrolls Online? Perhaps less than Tribes: Ascend, Smite, or Hawken? Those are the games I can play (Tribes and Hawken at lowest settings). I really want to play it at a good frame rate so just throw me your ideas.

Thanks ahead of time!

A. Nothing is really known yet, this is just a guestimate.

http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=3734&game=The%20Elder%20Scrolls%20Online

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Can I use a gaming mouse for web surfing?

Q. I am looking to buy a mouse for my computer. I found a gaming mouse and i want to know if i can use it for web browsing.

A. Absolutely. I have a Microsoft gaming mouse and I use it for everything I do on the computer.

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How do you run dual monitors separately?

Q. I am running dual monitors, when one of my monitors is in full screen mode and i click on the other one it minimizes the other.. how do i stop this? is it possible? another reason i want to stop this is because when im playing a computer game my mouse pointer gets stuck in the monitor playing the game.. i want to be able to leave either monitor freely and not interrupt the other.

A. This problem you can solve with Actual Multiple Monitors. Read article http://www.actualtools.com/articles/detail.php?ID=1250

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Feedback and suggestions for my computer build?

Q. Hey, all! Just finished putting this fantastic machine together on newegg! Let me know of your thoughts.
It'll be used for EXTREMELY high quality streaming of games, networking, and various other tasks.

If there's anything I should know, please let me know~
Without further adieu:
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Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

ASUS GTXTITAN-6GD5 GeForce GTX TITAN 6GB 384-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card

EVGA 04G-P4-2690-KR GeForce GTX 690 4GB 512-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

SILVERSTONE ZM1350 1350W ATX 12V 2.3 & EPS 12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Full Modular Active PFC

Corsair Vengeance K70 CH-9000019-NA Silver USB Wired Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

Corsair Vengeance M65 White 8 Buttons USB Wired Laser Gaming Mouse

Sennheiser RS 180 Circumaural Wireless Headphone w/ Transmitter

Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound AS5-3.5G - OEM

G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 64GB (8 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-19200CL10Q2-64GBZHD

steelseries 9HD Gaming Pad

ASUS Rampage IV Extreme LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell 3.5GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I74770K

Swiftech H220 Water Cooler

Plextor M5P Xtreme Series PX-256M5Pro 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Atdec Telehook Series TH-1026-VF Black 15" - 26" Flat Screen Wall Mount

Coboc CY-CAT6-20-PK 20 ft. Cat 6 Pink Color 550Mhz UTP Network Cable

Rosewill THOR V2-White Edition, THOR V2-W Gaming ATX Full Tower Computer Case, support up to E-ATX / XL-ATX, come with Four ...

ASUS VG248QE Black 24" 144Hz 1ms (GTG) HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight LCD 3D Monitor

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Recording Interface w/ Scarlett Plug-In Suite

Podium Pro Tabletop Boom Microphone Stand Mic EZ Clip Adjustable DJ Drum Stand MS4MC2

Electro Voice Re20 Broadcast Dynamic Microphone

A. You can't run two different GPU's in sli. They must be identical.
An i5 is better for gaming because the GPU finds it easier to run of a 4 core CPU rather than a 4 core CPU with hyper-threading. Hyper-threading makes the system recognize the I7 CPU as 8 cores.
If you are doing a lot of editing an i7 would be better for that but an i5 will work fine aswel.
Also you don't need a psu that powerful.

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What is the best laptop?

Q. I have been wanting a laptop and had been debating what laptop I should get. I would play games and browse the Internet. I would prefer one that would be fast and would not get laggy while playing games but I do not care to much. I do not care about graphics but I do care about price so tell me how much it would cost. I would prefer a macbook but I would get any computer.

A. Great little netbook at an affordable price. Specs are pretty standard for a 2010/2011 netbook: 1G RAM, 250Gb HD, 3 USB ports, basic video camera, separate Mic & headphone jacks, sd card slot, vga output and a very useful 8h battery life......

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What are the digital readers in front of a deskop computer's tower called?

Q. Alright, so I go to one of those computer gaming stores where you can play loads of games online.
Apparently, all the stuff they have there is top of the line equipment.
So I look at the towers of their computers and there were these digital readers that I caught a slight glimpse of, which told the computer's temperature and other information..

Now, what is that digital reader called?
THANKS!!!!

A. 5.25" Black Lian Li Bezel Guage 7-Backlight Illuminated Thermometer / Fan Bus
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1349/cpa-41/525_Black_Lian_Li_Bezel_Guage_7-Backlight_Illuminated_Thermometer_Fan_Bus.html?tl=g34c137s292

I believe the ones you are asking about are built into the case.

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What could i sell at a yard Sale?

Q. I am having a yard sale and what time should i start it. Also what is some stuff that people would buy. I am selling
CD's
Book's
DVD's
Skim Board
Board Games.
Computer Mouse
Computer Games
Portable CD players
Exercise Equipment (ab swing, bike)
Head Phones
Toy Cars
Oh and can you sell a broken ipod and i have an mp3 player that doesnt work but has some songs on it could i also sell that? If you could give me some prices that i should sell those items for that would be a great.

A. you asked yesterday i gave you prices.thats what people are going to offer you i am a yard sale person i have them every summer i will be having one this summer.

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What is the best desk top for gaming?

Q. I am looking to purchase a desk top computer for my 17 year old son who enjoys playing games on his computer as well as using it for homework, internet, etc. What is a good choice, what are the important components to support gaming, any specific site recommendations or brands/sites to avoid? I am a single mom on a budget (hoping for under $1500.00) so value is important to me as well as warranty but I want to get a computer that will last, he will use it for college next year. Thank you!

A. The Best one i suggest is the dell xps dimension with dual xeon processor check out it if you litlle out of budget then you may buy AMD BASED XFX SYSTEM

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What is the best processor, mother board, video card, and etc.for computer gaming desktop?

Q. Im planning to put a computer gaming shop business. Please give me advice on whats the most affordable but best set up of computer I can assemble.please be specific.im really not a tech person.

A. It is all very budget dependent. Here is a nice $1000 part set if putting it together yourself, and be sure to watch youtube videos and work on a non-static flat big surface and wear gloves or ground yourself and never force things together.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zWjz
CPU Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz 4 cores, 4 threads since gaming does not use hyperthreading nor more than 4 cores.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler - a good value for overclocking the CPU. It is tall, but very efficient and priced well.
Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard - supports overclocking, and has 2 slots of pciex16 to possibly add a second GPU in SLI at another time for crossfiring instead of replacing the graphics card as you would in a 1 slot system.
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 The right amount for gaming in the right speed for the CPU and is a good brand 1.5V with heat spreader in CAS 9
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - fairly reliable bulk storage in a good size of a terrabyte
Sandisk 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk - to hold Windows and a few games for fast load and top performance. Can use half in partition for Intel RST/SRT HDD acceleration if preferred.
Video Card Galaxy GeForce GTX 660 2GB - Highly rated solid performer. I did not look up its status for SLI vs crossfire
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/660?vs=548
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case - Nice looking case with good air flow and roomy. Starts with only 2 fans as adequate, but could add a top fan. There are many good choices of cases. Has USB 2 and 3 and audio ports.
Rosewill Green 630W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Decent enough as a single rail (one +12V as preferred) with a 6 and 6+2 pcie connector set and since GTX 660 needs only one, should be enough for crossfire one day without changing it. 50A (600 watts) on 12V to power GPU, CPU, fans and disk drives. There are better and worse PSUs but this is surely at least adequate and more.
Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer - any DVDRW
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
gamers prefer Win 7
Still need keyboard, mouse, audio output (speakers/headphones), and a display

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What are the laws on Computer game resale in Ohio?

Q. I have a couple old video games for my PC, and I want to donate them to Goodwill. Will this be a wise Idea?
In Michigan, I tried to take them to a gamestop, but they said it was illegal in Michigan to resell used computer games. Im in Ohio now, is there the same law? Will Goodwill have any problems with the computer games if I donate them?

A. It is against Federal law to take back opened computer games, the issue is that people can download the game on the system and keep it, then return it for full value. That is why bigger name games are setting it up so you have to keep the CD in the drive. As to donating it to Goodwill it wouldn't hurt to ask them. I'm not sure how the law would work for them.

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Were can if find, and what is the best program to make computer games?

Q. Im planning to make a computer game but I would like to find the best program to make it with. It can be for flash games, or not. I would rilly value imput on this. Thank You.
Im mainly looking for stuff to help me make an MMORPG

A. If you want to get into the "game making business", I suggest you start out a bit slower. You're already jumping ahead of yourself!

If you're really looking to get into the gaming industry (i.e. you're not just looking for a cheap program that will throw together some bad textures and pre-fabs) there's a couple things you should know.

First off, 99% of major games are not made with easily accessible "computer game making software". Major games are built off of physics and graphics engines, which are either developed specifically for the game, or licensed from a company such as Havok. Often times a game will use a modified engine from a previous title. For example, the recent title Prey was developed using a modified DOOM 3 engine. There is no chance that you will be able to develop a major title, let alone an MMORPG with Flash technology.

To make a true game you'll need a graphics engine, and for a MMORPG there will be even more requirements. You'd need a network code for other users, in addition to a dedicated server to run you game on. The total cost is far beyond the reach of an ametuer.

Now, I'm not shooting you down here! If you're serious about design games, start out by modding existing titles such as DOOM 3 or Half-Life 2. It would be best for you to try and join a team of modders; together a group of dedicated enthusiasts can create really unique stuff! (Counter-Strike was a mod for the original Half-Life).

If you manage to pull together some good modding work, you can earn the recognition of major development studios, and then you're well on your way to making the next Halo or Sims.

If you really want to make games, modding is a good start (also stay in school, taking computer programing classes, ect). You'll find out pretty quite whether or not you have the patience in youn to make a career out of game making. Good luck!

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can you help me build a laptop online?

Q. i want to buy a laptop on the dell website the laptop im interested in is the inspiron 1420 i want to customize it to run fast,to have alot of memory and thats about it can anyone help?

A. If you have the money, I'd go with the following configuration:

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (fastest front side bus)
4 GB RAM (hopefully it's at least PC5300 RAM with a 667mhz frontside bus)
160GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
DVD+/-RW with Dual Layer DVD+R write capacity
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini Card

Vista is a bit of a resource hog, so I'd definitely recommend upgrading the RAM or seeing if you can downgrade to XP. The faster hard drive will definitely help too, that's generally the slowest part of any computer system.

If you're a gamer, you'll want the Nvdia graphics card as well.

But....I must agree with some of the previous posts...Dell does have a tendency to suck for support.

1. If anything breaks, it could be difficult getting replacement parts since Dell generally doesn't deal with third party retailers.

2. Even getting accessories like spare power adapters and batteries is a giant pain in the arse. (And believe me I deal with this all the time, I work in a computer shop)

3. Customer support can be a pain as well, since many of their call centers are now located in India. Not that I have anything against that, but the reception can be spotty when calling overseas and this doesn't exactly create the best conditions for tech-support

So basically, if anything does go wrong, you have to deal directly with Dell.

Just get a Mac.

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Can someone build me a computer?

Q. Hi, i'm trying to build a computer for around 300-425 dollars that will run low end PC games like Combat arms on low-med settings at 60 fps, and WoW on low at 30-60 FPS, these are my only requirements and i dont need a big hard drive either, only 250-500gb HD, thank you all in advance.

A. $ 400 roughly translates into 21000/- Indian rupees.
For 21000/- Indian rupees, here in India we could get the following configuration:

AMD FX6100 processor with a biostar motherboard.
GSkill 4GB DDR3 ram.
AMD radeon 6450 1GB DDR3 graphics.
monitor , power supply , cabinet, hard disk all your choice!!!
Cheers&Good luck!!

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What is the best gaming computer you can get under 500$?

Q. i need a decent gaming computer under 500$ tell me a good one please. Thanks.

A. To get one for that price you will be better off building your own. And to build a decent gaming computer for under $500 may be a little difficult unless you have some components you may be reusing, such as power supply, case, etc... If you do have a power supply, you need to check the wattage, you need at least a 500w.

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Can someone please put together a list for a gaming computer?

Q. I want to build a gaming computer or laptop ($500-$600) that will play StarCraft II on ultra settings (max). If you know of a good laptop or computer that will do this and at this price that is a reliable computer, tell me please.Please! I find builds, but I want one that someone finds very recently and with parts on the market right now, not lists that are out of stock because they were posted 3 years ago. Please and thank you for your time!

A. Look into this part list:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=23292787
The i3 is good enough for gaming, and the 6770 can run SC2 at a comfortable framerate. Doesn't include OS or DVD drive. It'll last, because the new Ivy Bridge processors are going to use the same socket type as the one listed.
Subtotal: $597.93

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What processor would you recommend for intense gaming?

Q. I enjoy a fast computer and want a fast processor for gaming, video editing etc. I really like AMD processors but i would like a fast processor that is under around $175

A. It depends on how fast you want your processor to be and how demanding th game are that you want to be able to play. For $175 you wouldn't be able to get a fast processer but you could get a normal one. If you want a really fast processer for the most demanding games you would be looking at $500 +

Hope I helped :)
Happy new year! :D

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What makes a good gaming and video editing laptop?

Q. I am going to college in the fall, so I am in need of a good laptop. According to my parents, it is inevitable that I will be getting a PC around $1,000-1,500. I would prefer HP with Windows 7.

Anyways, I want a laptop that would not only run games well, but also run video editing software well. I want to play games like "Minecraft" and other Steam games on high settings without much lagging. I am going to get Adobe Premeire Pro for video editing.

I now that I need a good dedicated graphics card (ex: NVIDIA) for the games, but that's about it. So, what specifications do I need to look for in a good video gaming and video editing laptop?

Thanks!
@TheTurtleGuy: I'd like to have Alienware, but their laptops are WAY too expensive. And like I said, my parents can only give me a laptop around $1,000 to $1,500. Thanks for your answer, though.

A. Elements of both a good gaming and video editing laptop are quad core cpu, a decent amount of ram (8gb or 16gb recommended), a high end gpu (depending on resolution).

CPU - i7 intel (the mobile i5 cpus are dual core cpus with 2 additional threads)

GPU -
1366x768 resolution max settings - Radeon HD 7850m or Geforce GTX 660m or better (30-40fps+)

1920x1080 max settings - Radeon HD 7970 or Geforce GTX 680m or better (25+fps)

EDIT: Geforce GTX 650m is also good for 1366x768 if you don't mind scaling back some settings like antaliasing or play at 1080p and cut back on antialiasing and some details.

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Use this chart to help you pick.
(http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html)

Highlight the games you want to play and go from there.

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Btw, although Alienware is solid its very overpriced.

Edit: The dell costs $400 more than the cyberpc similar specs.
(http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-m14x-r2/pd.aspx)
(http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Xplorer_X6-7450_Gaming_Notebook/)

Heres a laptop that costs almost the same as Alienware but has a better gpu
(http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Xplorer_X6-9500_Gaming_Notebook/)

You can buy more ram or an ssd seperately and install it yourself.
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