Sabtu, 26 Oktober 2013

How will removing old programs improve my computer's performance?

Q. Please be specific. I don't know a lot about computers when it comes down to the nitty gritty and I am trying to improve my computer's performance for games as much as possible before I end up buying a whole new computer. Will I get memory back? Will it help speed things up?

A. Generally it will not.

Old programmes (ones you do not use) take up disc space. Not memory. If you do not run it, it never get loaded into memory. Freeing up disc space is nice though. And deep searches (of the disc drives) will of course be quicker.

You do not mention which OS you have. I assume you are running Linux.

There is no need to "de-frag" a disc in Linux, because the file systems do not fragment.


How can I improve Gaming Graphics speed on a laptop?
Q. Hi, I'm a YouTuber and I am running off a laptop. The lag on games really gets on my nerves and I was wondering if there is a way to improve gaming graphics (3D business and gaming graphics performance) on a laptop, and do NOT suggest that I buy a new computer because gaming desktops are out of my price range. Windows Experience Index says my Gaming Graphics are rated 3.3 and Graphics in general are rated 2.2. Thanks in advance, HmanWP.

A. Nothing you can do, since video cards on laptops are part of the motherboard and can not be replaced, and there are no slots to fit a second card to.





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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


What to do with a really long living room?
Q. OK this is hard to describe, but let's just say that it's 30 by 13 and the picture window ends up right opposite the entry way from the kitchen- so that the couch can't be placed there...
It's like, OK, here's the door that we don't use... here's the only place for the TV, right across from te long couch, and the recliner ends up on the same wall.
Yikes!
I hate this house.

A. I can't really picture the room and it wouldn't help you anyway.

What you usually do with long narrow rooms is break up the space and use it for different things.

With a room that narrow, bring the furniture away from the walls to make what is called a conversational cluster around the TV with seating. Put the sofa at a 45 deg angle from any wall, facing the TV then put a tall table behind it...then allow a way into the seating group with a shorter piece to finish out the V. Does this make sense?

Then use other pieces, totally outside that grouping to make other arrangements. You might have 2 chairs with a table in between right in front of the pic window, if it offers a nice view.

These might be little isolated groupings, and against the walls but NOT in a row...kind of stagger anything like this, one across and down from the other, or whatever. You don't want to line them up trailer house style (with everything on one side and a passageway to everything on the other side).

You might place a bookshelf and one chair and table, make it a cozy reading area.

You might define a corner as a toy area.

You can use the area closest to the door as a launching pad...with a storage bench to hold mittens, backpacks, etc, sit down to put on and remove shoes, and a coat tree and a mirror for out the door. You do say you don't use this door, my question would be why not? This might enable you to MAKE use of the door, bring traffic into that space, and make it more user friendly.

You might have a small writing desk or a computer station.

You might be able to put a dinette set in there. Make the length of the table follow the length of the room so it doesn't obstruct traffic.

An alternative, might be able to put a card table in somewhere, with folding chairs and slipcovers to make it look nice...and set up a checker or chess board, etc. Keep a small shelf or cabinet nearby to keep games in. Make sure there is adequate lighting. Put the table at an angle for visual interest.

Use floor coverings to define spaces too. You can hold any of these arrangements together by using area rugs. And each area can have a slightly different color scheme than the others. You can also play with the color scheme in each area to define different spaces. If you have four colors through the whole space, use a different dominant color in each area, and round out with the other three to keep the space cohesive but slightly different.

Boy I hope I am making sense.

Do keep traffic patterns clean so you don't have to squiggle through the room to get from one end to the other. You don't want a completely straight line but you don't want an obstacle course either. Just a gentle, natural walkway.





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How much would it cost to build a decent gaming computer in 2011?

Q. I've been really wanting to build a gaming computer, but I'm not the most tech-savvy person on earth. I know I can probably do it for $1k, but I'd also like to know what components I should buy in the first place to build a pretty good gaming computer.
I already have a pretty good monitor, mouse, speakers, keyboard, etc. All I have to worry about is the tower.

A. I would say around $800 - $1000.
You can get an AMD Phenom Quad Core for around $150. You can get a Hexa core processor, if you want to be really upgrade proof. But that usually costs a lot more than the quad.
Motherboards typically cost $150 - 200. (Be sure to get a mobo that is compatible with the processor)
A decent video card that will run current games will cost you $150 - 200. I recommend the NVIDIA GTX 560.
RAM (depending on how much you want) will typically cost you $60 - 120. 6GB DDR3 is recommended.
Power Supplies will be around $60 - 100. I recommend Corsair Power Supplies, they also have a Gaming Series for gaming computers.
Case would be around $50 - 80.
Windows will cost you $100 or more.
A Hard Drive will be around $100. 7200rpm recommended. You can go for a solid state hard drive just for backups, they are around $120.
So yeah, around $900.
In the end, you will be saving LOTS of money instead of buying an Alienware.


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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is this cpu and motherboard good for a gaming computer?

Q. i need to make a good gaming computer. money is not a factor. i was looking at this:http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3854632&csid=ITD&body=MAIN#detailspecs . is it good. or can someone find me anything better? it has to be from tigerdirect.ca . thanks.

A. Yes, that is an amazing combo, if you wanted to go more extreme you could get the 3.33GHz version of that cpu, which can only be beaten by the faster quad cores. You don't need to buy the 790i unless you really want the ddr3 and stuff. either way the computer you are building will be a extremely fast computer.


How can I make a Gaming Computer look like a PC computer?
Q. I want a gaming computer, my parents have the money but they just dont like the fact that sometimes i want to play games.. So how can i trick my dad into thinking a gaming computer is good for my studies??

A. Gaming computer is not much different from regular computer, most of the times only video card is much better, but some components may be different too but hard to see that from the first sight. For example motherboards are more advanced, RAM is faster, PSU is bigger, there may be an aftermarket cooler and so on. Computer case for gaming computer not only looks cool it also provides much better cooling required for all that heat generated, case - is what can give away gaming PC to your parents.
Just pick any computer you like with good video card, if parents ask why you need say video card helps video processing/converting (it's true) and so you can do some video projects. You need case with good cooling for that too, that's why it looks so awesome :-)
Check this one:





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Suggestions for a desktop configuration meant for photo editing.?

Q. I have a budget of US$ 400 for motherboard and processor. I need the computer for photo editing and processing. The system will run SuSE linux and Windows XP Pro and I need 4GB or higher RAM for the photo editing. No gaming is intended. I need suggestions for this.

A. Mine seems to work pretty well. I'm using a Dell Inspiration 530
Dual Core at about 2.8. Works fine for everything I do but I don't think you can get this for $400. You can order it with up to 4gm of Ram.


What would be the best murchandise to purchase if i was to build a mid-range pc for photo editing and cd burns
Q. I have been hired to reseach products for a new computer. The buyer is interested in probably a upper-mid-range system that would be good for photos, videos, editing, and minor gaming. They don't want anything really high end. I know what to look for in the high-end range, so i need a little help finding something mid-range. Any suggestions?

A. a PC with a foxconn g33m mother board , at least 2.4 ghz core 2 duo processor with supported fsb rate for the mother board , a 2 gb 667 kingston ram , a sony dvd writer , a 17 " viewsonic va1716w wide screen lcd , viewsonic or creative 5.1 speaker system , a dual hd sound card is onboard , and a vga is on board and a network port is onboard , buy a a4 tech key board and a optical mouse ... if u dont wanna use onboard vga try a nvidia 8500 gt 512 mb pci express graphic card which is cheap ... buy at least 80 gb hd with 7200 rpm ... a mid tower casing ...

if u create a machine out of these specs its the best for those work u have mentioned above ... by the way try windows vista ultimate 32 bit for maximum fun and tools ...





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Jumat, 25 Oktober 2013

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.


With a $1500 budget what parts should I use to make my own desktop?
Q. I just wanted to see other peoples opinions of what they would do with 1500 dollars. The computer I want to build will be mostly for gaming.

A. I always recommend that your first PC build use an established design from
a professional. There are many cost/performance trade offs & you're
unlikely to come up w/a better design on your own. I've provided 2 links
below: the 1st is a how-to article on building a PC from scratch & the 2nd
has 3 gaming builds for different budgets.





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Computer makes a noise in full screen games?

Q. Whenever i'm running a computer game in full screen (higher graphics games) i hear this weird noise in my computer and i'm unable to determine where it's coming from. I've tried maxing out my graphics card fan to see if it is because the fan is being made louder but that doesn't sound anything like it. What could it be, could my hard drive be making it possibly?

A. offcenter fan in one of:

PSU
GPU
case fan
or mobo fan(s)

high hard disk activity?


now would be a great time to determine if your case is overheating on load.

there is ZERO RECOVERY from heat damage.


How to minimize a computer game window from full screen?
Q. Is there some way to play a computer game without it filling up the whole screen? I have a Mac, so dont say how to do it on a Windows comp. Any help is appreciated :) And btw, the game is Sims 3
i found out how to do it, and none of you said the right answer :P You have to press Command + Return (Enter, for mac). But i found out how to do it because of the answer of one person, so i'll give him/her best answer

A. http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=frgbld&gs_nf=1&cp=18&gs_id=2o&xhr=t&q=run+sims+3+in+windowed+mode&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=run+sims+3+in+wind&aq=0&aqi=g2g-j1&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=f5f10ba442e5ddd8&biw=1040&bih=650





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what is the best free video game recording software for pc?

Q. Except fraps. I am looking for video game recording software for my computer which has a decent frame rate and recors sound. I would also like software which doesnt take up too much hard drive space on my computer.

A. fraps is the most popular, but no the best one :)
Game Camcorder works faster for me. It is not free, but it worth the price. Tried several free programs, but they are not user-friendly and requires some magic to work


What is a really good, cheap game recording software for Mac?
Q. I just want some easy to use, decent quality recording software I can use on my Macbook Pro to record computer games I play (Like Diablo, Minecraft, etc.)
I'd also like to be able to record outside voice using some kind of chat software. Any suggestions on like, Skype recording software for Mac?
Thanks for the suggestions!

A. lmfao holding a camera up to a computer screen... the quality would probably be horrible...

http://mac.appstorm.net/roundups/utilities-roundups/10-screen-recording-tools-for-mac/ check that out :) hope it helps.





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Kamis, 24 Oktober 2013

I want to combine a desktop with a monitor or tv screen?

Q. Hi, I want to buy a desktop also for playing games. But that's not my problem. I'm wondering if I should buy a monitor or tv screen. I want to watch tv (in time with 3D), play computer games and also ps3 games.
I think that i need a tv screen because ? Can I use the tv screen than also as a monitor for my desktop?
Or is it also possible to watch tv with a monitor? If so, what should you recommend to buy, a monitor or a tv screen?
Thanks.

A. Actually there are already many people using a TV instead of using a computer monitor, especially people who likes to play games on a big screen.

I also have a 55" TV connected to my desktop. I use it as a regular computer monitor such as web surfing, computer games, and watching downloaded videos. I also have my satellite cable connected to my TV, so I can watch TV programs in my room. I can watch TV by simply changing the input device from Input1 to a TV, then change to another to watch bluray movies or to play my wii games.

It's really easy and convenient to use as a computer monitor. You only need to connect your computer and TV via correct wires/cables. I like to use the TV screen better than using a computer monitor because it's cheaper for the size and I can utilize it in many ways.

My recommendation for a computer monitor TV is LG 47LW5600 or 55LW6500. I read many reviews complimenting those two models and they are very affordable for what they can do. It also has 3D feature and internet connectivity so you can play any 3D games or watch anything in 3D on your computer.


can I play 3d games and 3d movies using ATI Radeon 4870 x2?
Q. Hello everybody.
I'm planning to buy a 3D TV -Samsung PS-51D550
but before I do so, I need to make sure If I have to change my computer display card. Currently I have ATI Radeon HD 4870 x2 installed.
Will it help me playing 3d games and movies on my new TV?

A. The main platform for 3D is only for nvidia cards, 9000 series and up. The only way to get 3d with an ati card now is to get an IZ3D monitor. I'd definitely go with an nvidia card over a new monitor. A 4870x2 is the equivalent of a 5870, so if you got a 560ti you'll get pretty much the same performance with much less noise, heat, and power consumption. Your next step up would be a gtx 570 which would be about 20% better than what you have now.





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How can i run a 64-bit game on a 32-bit system?

Q. I got a computer game but i can't run the setup. It just says that this is not a valid win32 application. How could i make it work?

A. Use IIS


How can I fix problems with my Hidden and Dangerous PC game operating really slow?
Q. I have the computer game "Hidden and Dangerous" and every time I try to play it goes really slow and my mouse is very hard to control. I tried to cange the resoulution on the setup, but I just cant get it to work. Can anyone help me? - Thanks.
Im sure I have the right specifications, because I have played this on a much older computer before and it worked fine. And my new computer is much better than my old one. ??? Does that change anything?

A. Stop some of the running programs to free up memory





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Where can I see the Hunger games online?

Q. I wanted to se the Hunger games and i found a website but it got stuck every minute so I couldn't finish it because it erased so I wanted to know if any of you know where I can see it.

A. if i were you i would not even try to go to any website that lets you watch the hunger games online because the hunger games has not even come out on DVD or even netflix so any website that lets you watch the hunger games is lying especially if it's telling you to download something it's not gonna let you watch the movie still you have to download a billion downloads. But the good thing is that the hunger games will come out in august 18 2012 so if you want to you can still pre order the hunger games and not watch online with a crappy website that lyes to you. hey and like you said it got stuck everytime at like one part and you can't even watch it. See it will always get stuck. my friend really wanted to see the hunger games online because she could not even go to the movie theatre so it her like a year just to find a website that you dont have to pay to watch the hunger games online and right when she found a website that you dont have to pay to watch online she downloaded everything and all she got was not the movie but she got a virus on her computer it was not only slow and wont load it shuts down once it turns on and it was so messed up that it messed with mouse and keyboard her keyboard and mouse was not wireless so she kept unplugging it and plugging in both keyboard and mouse. And then eventually her computer was all messed up and she payed all of her money for the computer it was $800.99 that was all the money she had! and her computer went bye bye. so really dont try to even go to a website that lets you watch a movie. unless you want that to happen to you go to a website that lets you watch a movie. but i went to hulu.com and nothing happens. here is the link : http://www.hulu.com i hope this helped! and please rate five star everyone!


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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What is a good notebook computer for the money?

Q. I want to get my 9 year old son a notebook computer for the holidays. I would like to spend between $200-$300 ( a bit more if it's worth it) Any suggestions on what to get? Or WHAT TO STAY AWAY FROM? I don't know much about these and any help would be much appreciated.

A. What will use be? gaming takes different setup than schoolwork and browsing. higher ram computer can do more at once. higher processor or multiple processors does it faster. memory higher is better. gaming also have to look at video and graphics cards. usb ports more better. cd dvd player burner good for snme. HP and Dell good computers for everday. i have a 7 yr old hp touchpad i got on ebay for 75 bucks. has 1.7 processor 1gb ram and 60gb hard drive. means does most things ok just slowly. wife has 3 yr old hp desktop that is 2.3 quad core 8gb ram and 500gb memory. each core is a processor so it does a lot more a lot faster. Is like a car you can have basic smart car or fast vette. all in what you want to pay.


What is the normal amount of money u pay down for a notebook computer or wat did u pay for ur notebook?
Q. Wat did u pay down for ur notebook computer and how much a month?? Im trying to get a notebook that costs $2,479.00 and as low as $75 a month. But i dont know how much i will be putting down.

A. Well for a gaming computer the price your paying is reasonable, i got a Gateway P FX 173XL for 1,800 with tax included.. (i had to fight to lower the price by 400) if your a DJ or a scientist i guess you would need a pretty pricey computer.

if its just a regular computer for surfing interent your paying WAY too much get a HP they have great ones for 900$





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Buying a computer on a budget, what specs are good for a gaming computer now or in the near future?

Q. My budget is $750-$1000. What specs should I look for in a decent gaming computer, that will run most(if not all) of today's games smoothly?

A. The most important component of a gaming computer is the graphics card- that's where to splurge. You get more bang for your buck by spending an extra $50 on your GPU, instead of your CPU.

For future-proofing the best route is Core i7, but that's not really the budget route since the CPUs and RAM are more expensive.

For most games right now, a high-clockspeed dual-core CPU performs better than a lower-clockspeed quad-core. They're also better on your budget because they cost less. And those savings translate into a better graphics card or more RAM.

Where the quad-cores really shine are in movie editing, 3D modeling and rendering apps and really heavy multitasking- not so much for games. Their performance boost is minimal compared to what you'd gain from other upgrades.

A Core 2 Duo E8400 combined with a GTX 260/Radeon 4870 is very doable within your budget. Also consider going with an AM3 socket system instead of Intel socket 775.

Here are the $650 and $1250 gaming builds from Tom's Hardware- since you're smack in the middle, I'd suggest using either as a baseline and then upgrading/downgrading. Right now a pair of Radeon 4770 cards in Crossfire are undisputed performance kings of the $220 price point.


What are some good affordable gaming computers?
Q. I am looking to get a gaming computer. I am currently on a computer that doesn't support the games I play very well. I'm looking to upgrade to a pretty decent gaming computer but I don't want to spend a lot of money on it. The games that I play are mainly Team Fortress 2, Minecraft (which I run a bunch of mods on) and games like that. I also run video editing software. I need to know what type of gaming computers will run these games very well without any lag. I want a good computer but don't want to spend upwards amounts of money. Please let me know what type of gaming computers I could get.

A. In a medium price range ($400 - $700), you can easily get a HP or Gateway/Acer desktop with a quad core processor (both AMD and Intel i5 or stronger), 4GB to 8GB of RAM, 250 to 1TB hard drive and a medium graphics card of 1GB memory.
Laptops are always more expensive than desktops so a laptop with aforementioned specs should cost about $600 - $750.
You should check BestBuy's or NewEgg's sites, they have a lot of different models. Or you can choose to buy a refurbished desktop (BestBuy available) which is about $100 cheaper than a new one.





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What is a Good Gaming Computer for around $500?

Q. I'm looking for a good gaming desktop computer for around $500. I would like it to be able to play BattleField 3 (can be on lowest graphics. I don't care). Please don't say build your own because I have looked into that and I don't have the patience to do so.

A. The previous poster is correct, buy a cheap computer and install a better graphics card.

For example, take this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+Inspiron+Desktop+-+6GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/5611456.p?id=1218672937187&skuId=5611456

Then add this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131441

And you could play on medium or low settings, depending upon your monitor resolution


What parts do i need to make a moderate gaming computer for around 500$?
Q. what parts do i need? if im going to make a computer for around 500$

any suggestions will help...

been looking on black fridays for deals but nothing good yet...

i want a gaming computer.... one good enough to play cod 6

thnks

A. If you're going to build your own that would save you money.
Just make sure you have:

1. Dual Core processor at least 2.7 Ghz
2. Motherboard that supports SLI (in case you want to add another videocard)
3. Nvidia Geforce GTS 250 / ATI HD4830 or higher (If you want to play crysis at max, better invest in HD4870 or GTX 260)
4. at least 2GB memory
5. at least 160GB SATA harddrive

All those would cost less than 400$





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What could be the cheapest and best gaming computer?

Q. I play World of Warcraft all the time and just recently my desktop stopped working and kept rebooting with the same words "intel graphics driver needs to be updated." I don't deal in gaming computers, and i don't have any money, but if i were to upgrade my graphics or just get a new computer that could handle that, (WoW is the only online game i play) what would be my best bet for the CHEAPEST upgrade possible, but still have enough power to run the game perfectly?

A. If you where to get a graphics card i would get this:
Radon 6770: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102940
It's really good for the price.


Cheers.


Does the ATI Radeon HD 3450 graphics card work well with World of Warcraft?
Q. I am looking to buy a good gaming computer for the game World of Warcraft. The computer I am currently looking at comes with an ATI Radeon HD 3450 card with 256MB graphics memory. Does this graphics card work well with this game?

A. Do not buy the ati 3450 it's a piece of junk, if you want a graphics card that will max out WoW(which is pretty easy these days), you should consider a graphics card in the $100-150 range to be safe and if you decide you want to play a game other than WoW. I suggest Something such as the ATI 3850, Nvidia 9600 gt, Nvidia 8800gt/9800gt, or if you got around 200 bucks for a video card get the 9800gtx(this is a high end one, will max out games like far cry 2, check it out if you haven't). Make sure you have 2 gigs of 800mhz ram, 2.4ghz dual core cpu, and a 500 watt power supply (possibly 550-600 if you get a 9800gtx), motherboard with a pci express x16/2.0 slot.





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Rabu, 23 Oktober 2013

What's a great computer game that teaches you about business transactions and corporations?

Q. I would like to buy a computer game that could teach me information about corporations and how they work. A game that has to deal with entrepreneurship would be great. Something that is very detailed and fun at the same time.

A. Years ago, before the days of Windows, there was a game called Lemonade that we played on our Commodore VIC-20 computer. Am extremely simple, text based game. But our kids absolutely LOVED it! I

In each round, the computer gave you the weather forecast, the daily cost of lemons and sugar, and allowed you to place your order for your lemonade stand. It then reported how the weather actually turned out, and how much lemonade you sold. And too, of course, your profits.

Doesn't teach about corporations, but what a fun way to learn about small business!


Whats the difference between all the grand theft autos computer games?
Q. i was thinking of buying the computer game for my mac, so i was wondering, which one should i get? There are so many! Well actually, how many are there? Which one is the best? Which one is the newest one?
And whats the difference between all of them?

A. Not much of a difference.





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How much memory does my mac have?

Q. I want to buy hoyle card games 2010 and it says I need at least 3 GB Hard Disk Space. When I look under memory on my computer, it says 1 GB. I do not believe that I only have 1 GB left because I hardly have anything on my computer, is hard disk space something else? Answer quick please.

A. These are 2 different memories you are talking about.
Your RAM which stands for Random Access Memory is different from your HDD which is how much memory in Gb you have for storing things. Your computer has 1 Gb of RAM, but you definitely have room on your HDD for 3 Gb. If you ever got dangerously low, your Mac would tell you.


How do you add another base game to the Sims 3 launcher?
Q. I downloaded my Sims 3 game in 2010, and now I'm trying to download The Sims 3 World Adventures to the launcher but it won't let me. Whenever I put the disk in the computer nothing pops up!

A. Uhm, well, the first thing you need to check is, does the game work. If you can't play the sims 3, then simply reinstall it. If you can, then it is a matter of checking your computer settings. Is autoplay activated? Do you have the memory? Do you have the graphics? Ect, ect.

If you place the disk in the drive and check 'My Computer' is should be there, nothing has to come up automatically. If it doesn't show in my computer, then it is a fault with the disk or the drive (try cleaning it before you attempt to take it back).

The Sims 3: World Adventures isn't another base game, it is an expansion pack, therefore there really should be no issues as to installing it, other than the ones I have already stated.





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What college would i go to if I wanted to make my own game?

Q. I wanted to make a computer game, like diablo, wow, runescape. Ive been lookin for game design colleges in utah and ive seen curses for graphic design and such but I want a class that shows you how to make your own game, how to start scripting, coding, mapping, creating a base to your first game. Anyone know what the exact name for this course would be? Thanks.

A. That's not a course, that's about at least 3 different courses, and if you wanted it to be 3D, you're looking at minimum 10 courses. (I'm not kdding).

Your best start would be a programming class, and choosing a language to program in. Next, you would have to choose a platform. (PC, mobile, web, Flash) and focus on learning the commands for the programming language it uses. If you want it to have graphics, you'll need some sort of art class, or at the least, a class that teaches you Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator. If you wanted it in 3D, you'd need to take classes in 3D modeling and 3D animation. If you wanted spell effects, you'd take a digital effects and compositing course. Then of course you'd need to learn how to incorporate all those things into the game and have it recognize commands (more programming classes).

The amount of work that goes into creating a game is enormous, and you simply can't learn it all in one class. My source page has information on the importance of college in the game industry, and if you want to learn all that, you'll probably want to go to college (Major in computer science, minor in art).


Do you think I can get into game design with a Studio Art & Graphic Design degree?
Q. I have all these great ideas for computer games (competitive online game style games with themes) but when I look up things about "Graphic Design" I see it being more about people making advertisements and labels.

I'd hate to think I am wasting my time by getting this degree.

A. yes





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Computer makes a noise in full screen games?

Q. Whenever i'm running a computer game in full screen (higher graphics games) i hear this weird noise in my computer and i'm unable to determine where it's coming from. I've tried maxing out my graphics card fan to see if it is because the fan is being made louder but that doesn't sound anything like it. What could it be, could my hard drive be making it possibly?

A. offcenter fan in one of:

PSU
GPU
case fan
or mobo fan(s)

high hard disk activity?


now would be a great time to determine if your case is overheating on load.

there is ZERO RECOVERY from heat damage.


How to minimize a computer game window from full screen?
Q. Is there some way to play a computer game without it filling up the whole screen? I have a Mac, so dont say how to do it on a Windows comp. Any help is appreciated :) And btw, the game is Sims 3
i found out how to do it, and none of you said the right answer :P You have to press Command + Return (Enter, for mac). But i found out how to do it because of the answer of one person, so i'll give him/her best answer

A. http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=frgbld&gs_nf=1&cp=18&gs_id=2o&xhr=t&q=run+sims+3+in+windowed+mode&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=run+sims+3+in+wind&aq=0&aqi=g2g-j1&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=f5f10ba442e5ddd8&biw=1040&bih=650





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Senin, 21 Oktober 2013

Does washing your eyes after visual activities damage your eyesight?

Q. For example, playing computer games/watching TV/reading books for hours then taking a bath immediately afterwards. Will it damage my eyesight?

A. Despite what your parents tell you, playing computer games, watching TV, and reading books will not cause permanent damage to your eyes.

Taking a bath afterwards will also not hurt your eyes.

If you close your eyes and wash your face, that won't hurt anything.

If you're trying to wash your eyeballs, that isn't a good idea, no matter what you were doing before, unless you splashed a chemical into your eyes that needs to be rinsed out.


Do you think playing computer games helps depression or does it cause obsessiveness?
Q. An ad on tv said computer games can relieve stress. Do you agree or do you think it may lead to other problems?

A. Computer games can relieve stress for some people and cause stress for others.

They do not cause depression and do not cause obsessiveness, although they can become the target of obsessions. People who have depression will have it regardless of the games they play. People who are obsessive will have obsessions, if not a game, then something else.

Games can be either good or bad for a person, not because of any property intrinsic to the games, but because of what the player brings to the game.





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is this cpu and motherboard good for a gaming computer?

Q. i need to make a good gaming computer. money is not a factor. i was looking at this:http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3854632&csid=ITD&body=MAIN#detailspecs . is it good. or can someone find me anything better? it has to be from tigerdirect.ca . thanks.

A. Yes, that is an amazing combo, if you wanted to go more extreme you could get the 3.33GHz version of that cpu, which can only be beaten by the faster quad cores. You don't need to buy the 790i unless you really want the ddr3 and stuff. either way the computer you are building will be a extremely fast computer.


How can I make a Gaming Computer look like a PC computer?
Q. I want a gaming computer, my parents have the money but they just dont like the fact that sometimes i want to play games.. So how can i trick my dad into thinking a gaming computer is good for my studies??

A. Gaming computer is not much different from regular computer, most of the times only video card is much better, but some components may be different too but hard to see that from the first sight. For example motherboards are more advanced, RAM is faster, PSU is bigger, there may be an aftermarket cooler and so on. Computer case for gaming computer not only looks cool it also provides much better cooling required for all that heat generated, case - is what can give away gaming PC to your parents.
Just pick any computer you like with good video card, if parents ask why you need say video card helps video processing/converting (it's true) and so you can do some video projects. You need case with good cooling for that too, that's why it looks so awesome :-)
Check this one:





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Minggu, 20 Oktober 2013

does this sounf like a good gaming computer to you or could i do better with my money?

Q. im looking for a low-mid cost gaming computer around 750 dollars and i came up with this one and wanted to know if i could do better
Operating systemGenuine Windows 7 Home Premium [64-bit]edit
ProcessorAMD FX-6100 six-core processor [3.3GHz, 6MB L2/8MB L3 Cache]edit
MemoryFREE UPGRADE to 6GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM [3 DIMMs] from 4GBedit
Hard drive1TB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard driveedit
Office softwareNo additional office softwareedit
Security softwareSAVE $30 on Norton Internet Security(TM) 2012 - 15 monthedit
Graphics cardNvidia Geforce GTX 550 Tiedit
Power Supply460W Power supplyedit
Primary optical driveSuperMulti DVD Burneredit
Secondary optical drive16x max. DVD ROM (player)edit
NetworkingIntegrated Ethernet port, No wireless LANedit
Productivity ports15-in-1 memory card reader, 4 USB 2.0 (front), audio, 2 USB (top rear-facing)edit
TV & entertainment experienceNo TV Tuneredit
Sound CardBeats Audio (tm) -- integrated studio quality soundedit
Keyboard and MousePremium HP keyboard and optical mouse
@David wont it need a power supply? and im new to this kind of thing so what tools and wires will i need?

A. Hi there,

Here is a list of ideal parts that are not only good for gaming But also for your Budget, You could use this as a guide of some sort and just alter whatever parts you want based on your preference.


Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I32100 - $125


GIGABYTE GA-H61M-DS2 LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - $50


SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity - $150


CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - $70


G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL - $21


HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $80


COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower
Computer Case - $60


LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS-324-98B - $20


Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 920-002950 Black 8 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard and Mouse - $29


Acer S220HQLAbd Black 21.5" 5ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 ACM 100,000,000:1 (1000:1) - $130

OS - windows 7 home premium - $100


TOTAL : $835 - all came from newegg

Here is the best Budget decent gaming PC I can give you at that price range and I wouldn't recommend anything less bec for me "decent" means that you will be able to play ALL GAMES on high-max settings with the appropriate resolution.

What I have given you is the I3-2100(best budget gaming processor) and the HD 6850 (best budget GPU) that can let you play all games on high settings, some on max settings (depending on resolution and game requirements).

The HD 6850 is currently ranked #15 overall in benchmark, a step higher than the GTX 560 (ranked #16) yet significantly much cheaper =P

BTW, the monitor is 1080p

Glad to help =P


Price and setup building a gaming computer?
Q. I've decided to build a computer for gaming though i don't want to customize it on some website,
there are many other posts about this kind of thing i realize
i just want one MORE RECENT (2012 february-march)
So the price cap is about 1000-1200 dollars,
i COULD go over that but it would take me a bit more time to get the money so i would have to be prepared for the computer to last longer to account for that time :)
So I'm looking for a comp that can run all the new games etc. etc. decent amount of ram, at least 6 gb
NOT Looking for the monitor, keyboard, mouse just the computer
sorry I'm dragging this on but i don't want to edit this post a million times :P
If it helps, i would be running 2 klipsch-thx speakers and a subwoofer, so i dunno if that has anything to do witht eh sound card...
So really I'm looking for a complete set up, like if someone out there could list all the different parts/specs of parts i should get but whats most important to me is SPECIFIC parts as i am not that great at rummaging to find compatible hardware

Thanks in advance!
EDIT: I already have Windows 7 Ultimate that i can put on another computer just a heads up:)
ALSO
I made an email for this
PLEase if anyone is willing to further help me as I'm sure i will run into problems
computersetupattempt@gmail.com

A. Case $159
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4146085&Sku=C283-1187
Motherboard $99
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=779339&CatId=7248
CPU $260
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1308191&Sku=A79-8150
RAM 12gb $100
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7025816&Sku=C13-5706
SSD 64gb for OS $79
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=365474&Sku=C19-8024
Graphics

Good $139
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=41125&Sku=E145-0550

Great $249
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7191453&Sku=E145-0562

PSU $100
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5309345&Sku=C283-1228

Now I put a solid state drive there for your boot drive and any main programs you will be running, any media I would put on a second drive that is a normal HDD like 1TB or more, they are pretty costly and your selection is limited still with things still being cleaned up in Thailand. expect to pay another hundred or so depending on the size, just read reviews and pick one. I'm not sure what you will be doing graphic wise but the first card should be more than sufficient, and if not its an easy upgrade. You could go the Intel route but I prefer AMD and that 8 core processor is nuts. You could also get an after market fan which is another $50 or so. but all in all those all solid top of the line products with all the latest technologies, you will be future proofed for a very long time and you have plenty of room for upgrading if a new processor comes out or something. also you will need a copy of windows unless you already have one which would set you back another $100. also in benchmarks the AMD effects blows away the I5s and anything in the price range.





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What is a cheap but good gaming computer?

Q. I don't have the money for alienware or apple computers, so could anyone please tell me good computers for gaming that are preferably under $650?

A. Here is a good $600 gaming configuration.
http://gamingrig.blogspot.com/2011/06/600-gaming-pc-june-2011.html

Spend $30 more and upgrade the GTX550Ti to a HD6850.


What is the average price to build your own gaming computer? Is it possible to do it for under $900?
Q. I'm really not looking for anything that close to the bleeding edge. I just want to know how the range I'll be in if I'm looking to build a computer that can run things like Dragon Age and WoW without much of a problem. All I'm looking for in my computer is decent gaming performance.

PS. I'm a first-timer at this so any helpful sites would be greatly appreciated.

A. $900 can get you a pretty powerful computer, one that can max out almost any game today.

Look at this $1000 PC ($900 without OS).
http://gamingrig.blogspot.com/2011/06/1000-gaming-pc-june-2011.html

That's good enough to max out any game for the next couple of years at least.

Here is a $800 build that would max out all of todays games.
http://gamingrig.blogspot.com/2011/06/750-gaming-pc-june-2011.html





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Do you need to go to college or univeristy to be a computer games playtester?

Q. I have a real passion for computer games and I would love to test them out, make them better and make sure there are no bugs. I read up about it on www.planitplus.net but it doesn't give clear information. It would be really appreciated if someone could help! Also I'm from the UK if that helps any..

tl;dr
Do you need to go to college or uni to be a computer games playtester?

A. nope

but it does help when talking with the designer's about the bugs/glitches you find while testing it

which is a huge plus for you


How can I download the new Doctor Who game in the US?
Q. BBC just put out a computer game called "City of the Daleks" that is free to anyone in the UK, but it has not been released in the US yet and will be charged for. Is there any way to get it now for free? Thanks!

A. google search





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