What is the best gaming computer in 2011?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good luck!

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Is there a way to make DOSBox full screen on a Mac computer?

Q. I am using BOSBox to play some old Windows computer games. I am fine with it not being full screen, but if it can be full screen please let me know each step on how to make it full screen.

A. You should be able to switch to fullscreen mode by press the Option key and Enter.

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I want to buy a windows computer mainly for gaming which one should I buy?

Q. I want to save up and buy a windows computer system mainly for the purpose of gaming, Which one should I buy, that's not extremely expensive, but not crappy?

A. Difficult to say w/o knowing your actual budget, this is a decent entry-level game rig

iBUYPOWER Gamer Power 908 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227134
$680

C2Q 8300 (2.5Ghz) w/ "tornado" high-performance HSF
4GB DDR2 800
Foxconn G31 motherboard
500GB SATAII
GeForce 9800GT 512MB
22X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Raidmax mid-tower w/ window / fan side panel
NZXT 600W power supply
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit


Considering the price this is not so bad. That CPU fan should allow near 4Ghz clocks on the CPU should it feel "slow" over the next few years and the power supply should handle a GPU upgrade with ease.


cheers

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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's the best gaming computer for the money?

Q. I am looking for a good gaming computer but don't really have a thousand dollars to spend on it. I think that my max price would be from 300-500. Does anyone know any good ones? And I would like for it to be strong enough to play arma 2 and project reality. Thanks.

A. To be honest with your price range your options are limited. There is a budget build here: http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-amd-copper-build-2/ But it does not include the monitor, mouse, ect. But that all depends on if you want to build your own computer. Also Alien Ware tends to be more expensive than building it yourself, but you will not have to assemble it yourself.

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What kind of computer brand would be best for me?

Q. I originally have a mac but i have had it for years and it is super slow! I'm looking to buy a new desktop computer that goes really fast, that can handle online games, that is really good for school work, and that has a lot of memory. But it has to be under at least $600. Any suggestions? Thanks! =)

A. go best buy or any loco store with good price, (sells rep will answer and help)

ask for RAM memory 2 or more

rest of spects will do to same for student good luck

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Does the server on a network see what am I doing on the computer?

Q. Our school computer are connected on a network and is connected to the internet through a desktop computer that acts like a server and most sites are being blocked. Does the server see if I am installing a program or going to some website or playing games?

A. They might have some monitoring stuff installed on the PC you use, which CAN track keylogs, what you did, and etc. Well if they have them installed, they can see.

The server can see what you do on the internet if they have the right stuff installed. They can know like what websites the computer you use has visited, but not what you install, and stuff that doesent have to do anything with internet.

Tracking softwares need to be installed on the computer thats getting used. Maybe some geekheads employed at the school will check what students did with their computers. As long as the school don't write down who was sitting at the computer at what time, they wont know who did the stuff on the computer, unless they have some kind of CCTV in the room where computers are situated.

Unless they have this tracking software installed on all the computers, they wont know who did what , you can never know if theres a tracking software working or not, its hidden and can't be spotted easily.

But they can still see what students do with the internet

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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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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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How can I hook up older game systems to an LCD computer monitor?

Q. Long story short, I'm going to be upgrading my computer setup soon. The monitor I'll likely be going with is 24" 1900x1200 and will have one DVI port and one HDMI port. How can I connect older game systems (systems with composite and component cables) and have them be displayed at a decent resolution?

Thanks to anyone who can help out.

A. You want a scaler. But they don't come cheap. Here's one from Amazon to give you an idea, http://www.amazon.com/Component-composite-s-vid-Scaler-converter/dp/B00083Y712 . That would allow you best customize how the image is being output to the monitor. You can also get ones for HDMI like this, http://www.hdtvsupply.com/svideo-to-hdmi.html

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How do you get a local network game to work through a router with computers?

Q. Specifically the game warcraft III.

A. You need to have the software on each computer.

You need to add the software to your firewall's exceptions list.

One computer on your LAN will need to be the "Host"

There are some ports that need to be configured as well.

Here's some links that should help...

http://www.overclock.net/faqs/44566-how-host-games-warcraft-3-a.html

http://www.overclock.net/pc-games/448118-guide-how-host-games-warcraft-iii.html

Some videos on it as well...

http://www.google.com/search?q=game+warcraft+3+host+setup&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:*&prmd=vdf&source=univ&tbs=vid:1&tbo=u&ei=BARaTIC5Mc2MnQeb2rzvCA&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CDEQqwQwAw

www.microscriber.com

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What is the best computer for video editing and playing games that under $700 I want a desktop! Thanks?

Q. Ok i want a computer for X-mas and i want it to edit video and play games, it has to be under $700 and it needs to have lots of space Thanks and ill pick a best answer.

A. Build your own, check out the AMD Phenom II X3 720 for about $120. It's a 2.8GHz tri-core processor that can easily be overclocked due to the unlocked multiplier.
Get 4GB of DDR3 RAM, you shouldn't really need any more than that.
Look for any motherboard really, you don't need anything fancy and can save some money here. Look at reliable brands like Asus, Gigabyte, ASRock, and anything with a really high user rating.
Get an HD4870 for about $150, it'll max out anything you could possibly want at 1680x1050 and run everything near-perfect at 1920x1080.
Finally, make sure to get a 550-600 watt power supply to run all this, preferably from somebody like Corsair or Antec to get the best quality/price deal (although OCZ is a good brand too, look for high ratings that aren't Rosewill or Sunbeam).
If you already have a monitor to hold you over for a while, wait for a bit on that to save money (critical here, otherwise your computer won't be as good).
If you're lucky, you'll also have a hard drive and an OS (check if it's retail or OEM, go to Control Panel-System and see if it says OEM under who it's registered to or if it has a bunch of numbers, OEM means you can't reuse it on a new motherboard).
If you have to get a new hard drive, go for 1TB, it'll last forever and give you the best bang for your buck.
If you need to get a new OS, it'll cost a bit more for the whole thing than $700, but it'll be worth it in the end (kick in some of your own money to help pay for it).

I have attached a Newegg.com wishlist (shop there) for a good build for you. It does not include an OS or a monitor. It's $630 before taxes and mail-in rebates, and $605 before taxes but after the rebates. If you want to upgrade due to the extra price room, simply change the processor to the AMD Phenom II X4 955 for an extra $45. When you eventually do buy a monitor, make sure it is 1920x1080 compatible, you can get them for $150 and they are about 22 inches.

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=13042386

If the link doesn't work for some reason, here's a list of the items:
ASUS M4A77TD Pro AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

HIS H487Q1GH Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail

AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX - Retail

Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PVS34G1333LLK - Retail

HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000.B HD31000 IDK/7K (0S00163) 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Retail


Hope this helps, good luck!

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What type of gaming computer do i need?

Q. What type of gaming computer do i need to be able to play all the counter strike games and arma 2 and all those types of games on highest settings? Also what will the price be and what parts i need because i am planing on building a cheap gaming computer under 700 - 800 dollars?

A. I built my computer for $800 (including monitor) and can run anything at max.

Quad-core Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II x4 P69 Processor 3.40 GHZ
Graphics Card: NVidia 560gtx (560ti have a better rep for close prices)

if you have no clue how to build a computer, I will send you my list I ordered from newegg.

send a message to pixellooter@gmail.com

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What is the best gaming computer under $500 dollars?

Q. I am looking for a computer that I can play games on, run editing software such as Adobe premiere, Adobe after effects, and twixtor. Also I want to be able to run games smoothly such as startcraft 2, Minecraft, and WoW. I was looking at the Asus CM1745-US007S but I don't know how good AMD processors are for what I want.

A. For under $500 dollars, you are automatically looking at amd processors or a cheap i3 processor from intel. Amd processors get the job done, but people prefer intel more because it's faster.
Since this is such a tight budget, i recommend building a computer yourself compared to places that sell computers, like Bestbuy are no good. All of their computers in the hundreds price are mainly for browsing and storage.

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What is the best desktop for the money?

Q. Under 500 dollars? I am fed up with this school computer. I want to pack it up into a box and forget it exists. It would be nice to be able to use proxies, gaming, email, and facebook again too. I only need a tower, I will use my school's monitor, but this tower is humming and driving me insane. Running slower than ever and has school blocks on it.
NEVER AGAIN.

A. For 500$ you could get a almost heavy duty gaming machine! IF you build one yourself, dont be scared its not hard at all.If you dont want to build one, just go to IBUYPOWER.com or CYBERPOWERPC.com. they're both great

PC BUILD:
AMD a-10 5800K @ 3.8 GHz (4.2Gz Turbo Boost) quad core *comes with Radeon HD 7660D* CPU
Radeon HD 6670 to crossfire with the 7660D above (graphics card)
ASRock FM2A75M-DGS FM2 AMD A75 (Motherboard)
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 (ram)
Seagate Barrucuda 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower case
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS.
well, thats pretty much all you need for anything, you could play Battlefield 3 almost maxed out with this monster budget machine.
total (from newegg only) is only 464$!!! you could add a few Super-quiet additions to it if you want the PC running very quiet too, though ive hear the AMD APU's run quiet by themselves, well I hope this helped you!!!>: remember if you DONT wanna build, go to IBuyPower.com or CyberPowerPC.com, they're both great (the pc build is MUCH better for the money though ;)

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How much would a good gaming computer cost to build?

Q. I'm not asking for a monster gaming computer that would cost around $3000. I'm talking about a suitable one that can get atleast 45 fps on first person shooters with max graphics. I've seen some good ones for $600, but I'm willing to spend $1000 - $1500.

A. When doing perfect shopping, using Newegg for Avatar, CyberpowerPC, iBuypower brands and willing to change out the power supply, the savings versus build your own is often very small, especially for the ones they cut in price because of customer dissatisfaction about what they bought.

In building your own, I believe it is best to use the addage, plan twice and cut once. It should take a lot more time to figure out what to get, then the mechanical processes of ordering and assembling and install and test. You should be willing to learn about each component available, and that also allows future upgrade and repair and issue resolving to be much easier, and avoiding those future potentials.

You have the ability to decide your goals.
- Highest gaming performance per dollar spent
- Aiming performance towards particular games and function needs. Some need strong CPUs and Crysis-3 seems to use hyperthreading and all the cores(even 8 core) where most other use only 4 cores or less. Video editing takes a strong CPU+RAM and a solid state drive. Internet speed takes an SSD to improve it by the cache storage.
- Quality, stability, reliability
- Upgradability - ease of upgrade - (It costs more for a proper 2 PCIe x 16 motherboard and better power supply than you need up-front and the better air flow of a good case, but it allows a simple add of a second graphics card in crossfire/SLI). CPU sets the motherboard options, setting up the CPU upgrade options.
- Appearance, aesthetics inside and out

You need to hone down exactly what you want to spend within about $50, and if you want more help from hardware guys like me, you will have to name particular games more than a category. Are you ONLY interested in first person shooter games, or might you expand to others.
General use cpu benchmarking:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
Gaming CPU hierarchy:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html
Graphics scores of GPUs
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_list.php
Comparing GPUs
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/548?vs=647
http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index.php?gid=1544&gid2=930&compare=geforce-gtx-660-ti-sli-vs-radeon-hd-7870-gigabyte-oc-edition
And, the very important shopping and compatibility:
http://pcpartpicker.com/
Graphics card power supply auxiliary connectors and a minimum wattage of high quality PSU
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm
Understanding power supply selection basics, which is the least focused and one of the most important choices:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aigzi8eFQTFGu0SOGArME8vty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20130607111644AAfBajN
Pre-built PCs often use the cheapest power supplies and motherboards, and your advantage in building your own is choosing better parts that won't cause issues.
You can get a great gaming PC probably about GTX 770 and intel core i5 overclocked with a good motherboard and SSD towards the top end of your price that would be a tier one gaming pc with ultra play. The monitor/display is very key also. Is that included in your price, and keyboard and mouse and speakers, headset, etc. You need to list what is included.
Parts compatibility and optimizing is key. In PCPARTPICKER you can share a link to a part list and ask for improvements with a price in mind. They have sample builds, so I'll skip that minor task here for now. I preferred to give you the meat of the process. Watch youtube videos about the construction and take digital photos of an inside of an existing pc to be able to duplicate it.
Adding: Are you near a Microcenter for their in-store specials?
http://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/default.aspx

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What is the least I could expect to pay when building a computer able to run skyrim relatively comfortably?

Q. Hi, I've decided to build a decent computer, capable of running new games like skyrim, and have very little money to work with. I don't know much about computers but I'm trying to learn. I'll make this four questions: what is the least I might expect to pay, which parts should I look for, does newegg free shipping apply to uk and can someone send me a link to a site explaining hardware jargon, what it means physically and how it affects performance.

A. if you know how to and where to get the parts, you could even pay around $500.00 or less, but otherwise you will be looking at paying a good amount of money. i dont know what os skyrim needs, but xp is still best for gaming (most new games have less errors when using it than vista and 7 have) Look for barebone kits instead of getting everything seperate, some things you get in them may need to be upgraded, but it can still be cheaper than buying every part seperate. Last year i built what was (at the time) a top of the line gaming computer for $300-$400. I could have spent less considering i have multiple old computers with all their parts, but they are all old. So that means i had a keyboard,speakers (bought a headset $20.00 used), mouse, and monitor. The CPU fan was the only bad part which i didn't know until a few days ago..... a good CPU fan is below (the one i am getting to replace the terrible one i have).

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What type of gaming computer do i need?

Q. What type of gaming computer do i need to be able to play all the counter strike games and arma 2 and all those types of games on highest settings? Also what will the price be and what parts i need because i am planing on building a cheap gaming computer under 700 - 800 dollars?

A. I built my computer for $800 (including monitor) and can run anything at max.

Quad-core Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II x4 P69 Processor 3.40 GHZ
Graphics Card: NVidia 560gtx (560ti have a better rep for close prices)

if you have no clue how to build a computer, I will send you my list I ordered from newegg.

send a message to pixellooter@gmail.com

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What are some good parts for a gaming computer?

Q. I would like to build a gaming computer that is perfect for WoW and Guild Wars 2. I have 600-700 dollars to spend on the computer. I would like a desktop. I'm browsing NewEgg.com for all the parts that I need, I just can't decide on what to buy.

A. The Hard Drive like the SATA 7500 rpm is the best component and the most important as this is the slowest moving part in any computer. You need 1 gig of ram at the least and a very good video card for graphics.

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can you guys list on what you have inside your gaming computer?

Q. i want to see what is the most popular product on the market now because i was thinking about making a gaming computer.
opps i forgot to put the amount of money to spend ...im spending about $1,200 should be enough because i want to get the core i7 because i know a lot about computer s i just want to see whats in side other peoples rig.

A. When you want a gaming computer you really don't have to look any farther than the i5 2500K. We would be better prepared with other offerings if we knew your budget for the tower. I have the Cooler Master V8 cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103055, Cooler Master RS 550 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171038&Tpk=Cooler%20Master%20RS%20550 and upgrading soon to the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139022 because I will be going SLI or crossfire and i have the the Azza 2000R Full Tower Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517011&Tpk=azza%202000R keeping everything cool. You really do want a spacious case to allow for proper airflow. With a total of 13 fans including my PSU,CPU and GPU I have that thoroughly covered.


EDIT: My computer is currently a total of about $800. If I go for 2 x http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000048&IsNodeId=1&Description=6870&bop=And&Order=RATING&PageSize=20 I will be under $1200 including a crossfire setup. If I go for 2 x http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150523 I will be slightly under $1300. When you consider the GAMING performance of an i7 and a i5 2500K there isn't a reason to go with the 2600K. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/288?vs=287 shows you there is a 3FPS difference between the two processors. The i5 even eclipsed the i7 in one test. If this was for grphic design and video editing then I would suggest the i7 because of the hyper-thread support. There would be no doubt in my mind that the i7 would be the obvious choice in that scenario. However in respect o your plans the i7 is a waste at ~$100 more. Go from 70 or even 100FPS and then to 73 or 103 for $100??????

Operating System
MS Windows XP Media Center Edition Professional 32-bit SP3 Upgrading to Win 7 Pro 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 2500K @ 3.30GHz28 °C
Sandy Bridge 32nm Technology
RAM
8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-25)
Motherboard
MSI P67A-G43 (MS-7673) (SOCKET 0)32 °C
Graphics
DELL 1704FPV (1024x768@60Hz)
512MB ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series (Diamond)41 °C Upgrading to the GTX 570 or HD 6970...
Hard Drives
977GB Seagate ST31000528AS (SATA)30 °C
Optical Drives
ASUS DRW-22B2S b
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

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Temperature24 °C
Thread 1
APIC ID0
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Core Speed3592.0 MHz
Multiplierx 16.0
Bus Speed99.8 MHz
Temperature28 °C
Thread 1
APIC ID2
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Core Speed3592.0 MHz
Multiplierx 16.0
Bus Speed99.8 MHz
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APIC ID4
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Core Speed3592.0 MHz
Multiplierx 16.0
Bus Speed99.8 MHz
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APIC ID6

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What is a reasonable price for a high end computer?

Q. I am contemplating building my own computer. For about $1300 I could build a computer with a 1.5 TB hard drive, 8 GB of ram, a 3.06 GH processor and a 320 bit video card, not to mention an ASUS motherboard to put it all on (I already own a box I could put it in). I am wondering if it would be cheaper to buy all this online, or if I should just upgrade a PC from Best Buy.

A. Building your own always comes out to be cheaper. Usually you save $100. You use higher quality parts and have better warranties. You have the satisfaction of building it yourself.
Let me know if you need help finding parts
$1300 is pretty much ideal to play games at 1080p while still being very upgradable

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What kind of computer brand would be best for me?

Q. I originally have a mac but i have had it for years and it is super slow! I'm looking to buy a new desktop computer that goes really fast, that can handle online games, that is really good for school work, and that has a lot of memory. But it has to be under at least $600. Any suggestions? Thanks! =)

A. go best buy or any loco store with good price, (sells rep will answer and help)

ask for RAM memory 2 or more

rest of spects will do to same for student good luck

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Does the server on a network see what am I doing on the computer?

Q. Our school computer are connected on a network and is connected to the internet through a desktop computer that acts like a server and most sites are being blocked. Does the server see if I am installing a program or going to some website or playing games?

A. They might have some monitoring stuff installed on the PC you use, which CAN track keylogs, what you did, and etc. Well if they have them installed, they can see.

The server can see what you do on the internet if they have the right stuff installed. They can know like what websites the computer you use has visited, but not what you install, and stuff that doesent have to do anything with internet.

Tracking softwares need to be installed on the computer thats getting used. Maybe some geekheads employed at the school will check what students did with their computers. As long as the school don't write down who was sitting at the computer at what time, they wont know who did the stuff on the computer, unless they have some kind of CCTV in the room where computers are situated.

Unless they have this tracking software installed on all the computers, they wont know who did what , you can never know if theres a tracking software working or not, its hidden and can't be spotted easily.

But they can still see what students do with the internet

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What are some computer games like World of Warcraft?

Q. I have played World of Warcraft for about a year now, and I recently began playing Rift. They're very interesting computer games, and I was wondering are there more like those? I would like to have a free trial at the beginning so I don't waste money on a game I don't like, and free games all the time would be nice as well! Or at least very cheap. Any ideas?

A. Fiesta Online is similar to WoW, and I have played it before.

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Where can I download this old game for my computer?

Q. It's called Chasm:The Rift

It looks really good for how old it is and I would like to try and download it and play it.

A. http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/26182/Chasm+-+The+Rift.html

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How to access pc games saved on flash drives?

Q. My dad recently took everything off my computer and saved it all to some huge flash drive called "My Passport." Before this, on my computer i had the pc game "Black and White 2" installed. It is now saved to the flash drive. Now, everytime i open "My Passport" and try to access "Black and White 2" nothing happens.

Can anyone PLEEAASEE tell me how to access and play "Black and White 2" off of the flash drive?

A. You most likely only saved the .EXE file to the flash drive.
.EXE files tell the computer how to run stuff, but don't actually hold any game files on them.

Sorry, but if you deleted everything, it would mean you deleted all the game files for Black and White 2 aswell.

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What makes a PC game run smooth and well without lag?

Q. Im getting into pc gaming but my computer is pretty laggy and slow when it comes to playing them. What part of the computer is it that makes the game run so flawlessly and smooth? Im not playing online games, so its not a connection issue. I can play games like The Walking Dead and Portal, but not games like Sniper Elite etc.

Im Considering getting a new computer but its a very small budget and I wont buy anything that doesnt run (non-connection based) games flawlessly. If you have any suggestions, please do.

A. Get a good CPU and GPU
when you're playing games try to close all the processes you are running that you dont need like internet tabs so you get more FPS out of your system.

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Politicians and the media have blamed the Connecticut shooting on computer games; is anyone surprised?

Q. http://www.politico.com/story/2012/12/hill-eyes-video-game-use-by-shooter-85255.html?hp=l8

Well, that didn't take long.

What is it that makes computer games a culturally acceptable scapegoat for incidents of violence? As a gamer, I've never felt a computer game give me an urge to go out and murder some innocent children. In a game, I can shoot my friend's avatar (or he can shoot mine) and we can both laugh about it afterwards; in the sense that it's an in-game action, I regard it more akin to moving a piece on a chessboard, or hitting a ping-pong ball, than to murdering someone in real life.

How do other gamers feel about this? Do you think it does a disservice to the victims to throw the blame around carelessly? What steps can (or should) we take to distigmatize our hobby in the eyes of society, and to make sure the real issues are not clouded?

A. Funny how it's always blamed on something that the blamers aren't big on doing.

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Any good computer games out there you would recommend?

Q. Just looking for a game that's virtual ~
Yes, it can be a downloadable game.
Or browser game.

A. If you like browser based RPG game, you can refer to this article: http://news.bbgsite.com/content/2012-07-03/top-10-browser-based-rpg-games_1.shtml

It's the top 10 browser based RPG games selected by BBGsite recently. Most of them are new game and are really fun.

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Would you be willing to install SecuROM to play computer games?

Q. I want to get into some of the new computer games with my brand new super pc, but I found out to play some of the newest games particularly from EA, you have to install SecuROM as well. I really don't want to do it.

What do you think?

A. When I purchased my computer (about 2 and1/2 weeks ago), I was determined to keep SecuROM of it... Then I found a game that was awesome and a great deal too (the Oblivion/Bioshock combo) and did not realize that it installed SecuROM. I would say go ahead with SecuROM because it is on a majority of games now-a-days and the games are definitely worth it. Besides... SecuROM GUARANTEES on their site that it will not harm your computer in anyway... so if it does (and you can prove it) then you can sue them for at the very least false advertising and get enough for a new (possibly better) computer and then since you have already purchased the games,you can download SecuROM cleaned versions (unless it is against the games EULA to make backup copies... but that is hardly ever the case). My computer is still working great and the games are still amazing, though, so I'd say SecuROM is definitely worth the possible (but GUARANTEED none) risk.

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What are some good cheap computer brands?

Q. Some that are like less than 1000 dollars but good enough grafics for the latest computer games? I mean laptop brands though.

A. I would say that dell is the cheapest computer brand, but they use cheap parts and don't last as long as hp.

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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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What are some ways math is used in video games or computer games?

Q. How does math help video/computer game designers do their job? Are they any math concepts that can be applied to help someone play better?

A. geometry for charactor modeling, various formulas for game physics.

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What is your favorite video or computer game?

Q. I am doing this just to see what other peoples favorite game is. Put only two down please. One video game and one computer game. If your favorite video game is my favorite video game is my favorite video game, then I will elect you best anser! If you pick my favorite computer game, then I will give you a thumbs up.

A. Fallout 3 for console and Battlefront 2 for PC

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For my gaming computer what should i spend the most money on?

Q. So im building a gaming computer and i want to save as much money as I can. I just want to know what I should spend the most money on. Should I buy and good video card and motherboard, or good motherboard and cpu, or cpu and memory, etc. Please help?

A. Graphics card. Always focus on CPU and GPU - make sure your CPU isn't bottlenecking your GPU.

Don't listen to that asshole below me. An unused RAM is a waste RAM. So don't waste your money on too many RAM like 16-32GB. It's ridiculous. Just get any 8GB (2x 4GB) 1600MHz CL9 memory will do.

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What parts should I buy for my gaming computer?

Q. I want to make my own gaming computer, but I would also like to save some money. The most I would want to pay for a computer would be $800. The point is, can anyone give me a good price and performance build for a desktop gaming computer? I plan to use my current monitor, keyboard, and mouse to save some more money. If the parts you suggest are incompatible with certain keyboards, monitors, or mouses please tell me. (I wouldn't know why)

A. Just look at Best Buy for a gaming computer for that price. Some of the deals are amazing.

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What's a good list of computer components for a budget gaming pc?

Q. I need help picking out parts for a desktop gaming computer that won't break the bank. Budget wise, I want to stay under 700 or 800 dollars. I kind of want to run graphically intense games like Skyrim on decent settings. I also want a fast processor to do all of this. If anyone who is an "expert or good" with this kind of stuff I would really appreciate tips about the subject. If possible could i have a list of parts/components to work with and instructions to build... thanks

A. This is what I could come up for you. What you could do initially is spend a bit more on the core specs of the system and temporarily use the integrated graphics (which really is not made for gaming) on the CPU then you could upgrade to a better graphics card later (That's what I did). So if you can wait longer to game on it then that would be your best bet.

Also alot of these have mail-in-rebates so you can save money as long as you buy them before they expire, and then there are promo codes but newegg will only allow 1 promo per order. With Windows 7 64-bit OEM it might be a bit over budget initially maybe as much as 20$ after promo minus the rebates if you catch those. If you decide to do this you need to download the PDF's for the rebates before then expire which can be found on the item page. here are the instructions...

#1 Click on where it says "after mail-in rebate card"
#2 Click "print rebate" (you need adobe acrobat reader)
#3 Either print (printer icon) ,and, or save (the floppy disk icon) the pdf file to your documents folder

ASUS P8H77-V LE LGA 1155 @134$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131826

Intel Core i5-3550 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz @210$:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116505

SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner @15$:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151244

NZXT M59 - 001BK Case @58$:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146058&Tpk=m59%20nzxt

Western Digital 500GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive @100$:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136697

CORSAIR XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600Mhz @47$:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136697

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX650 V2 650W PSU @90$:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus CPU Heatsink @30$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

3 Thermaltake AF0032 120mm Case Fans @24$:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106149

Rosewill RNX-N360PC 802.11b/g/n, PCI, Wireless-N300 Adapter @30$:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166067

TOTAL: about 823$ w/Windows 7 OEM, minus promo, and then also the mail-in-rebates. Excluding Thermal Paste

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What will be the ideal gaming desktop in the $800-$900 range?

Q. I'm looking for a new computer that will be able to run games like Fallout NV, Skyrim, and eventually planetside 2 pretty dang well. My current toshiba qosmio has done me good for 6 years but I think a new gaming computer is well overdue. I would just like some good suggestions! Please it needs to be in the 800-900 dollar range.

A. Microtel Computer AMTI9025 Gaming Computer

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I want to buy a really good gaming computer?

Q. I have 15 hundred bucks. I want a good assed gaming computer, but not extremely expensive. Good enough to keep me busy for a long time though. Where should i go and how should i do it? I want it to at least run arma 2 with amazing graphics. I don't know how to build it myself so if someone can help me figure that out, i'll try it. What website is good to get someone to help me?

A. Nice budget, if you aim into gaming - no reason for Intel i7, I5 would do even better. Add 8GB RAM and good video card - you are looking into GTX 670 and no less. You should have one - it's ridiculously fast for the money. The rest - Z77 board, you will also need reliable 600+W PSU. CPU cooler is a must - overclocking brings performance up around 20% and coolers help it a lot, plus less noise from bigger fans.
Check this one below - upgrade to GTX 670, keep the rest as is. Shipped free, 3y warranty, great service, you will like it!

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What is a good cheap gaming computer?

Q. I wanna buy a gaming computer for christmas that isn't thousands of dollars and is priced between 400 and 700 bucks. Any suggestions?

A. The typical budget build is this:
AMD Phenom II X4 955BE
Asus M5A97
HD 6850
G. Skill Ripjaws 2x2GB DDR3-1333 CL9
Antec Earthwatts 650W
NZXT Source 210
1TB HDD

Or for an intel build:
Intel Core i3-2120
Asrock U3S3
HD 6850
G. Skill Ripjaws 2x2GB DDR3-1333 CL9
Antec Earthwatts 650W
NZXT Source 210
1TB HDD

For $700, you can even opt to get an HD 6870 or GTX 560 if you wait for hard drive prices to go down.

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What are good computer specs for online gaming?

Q. Ok so I was wondering what are some good computer specs for a good online gaming experience? games such as mmorpg's etc.
Thanks

A. Mmorpgs need a good internet connection or else it would lag when your in places wheere there's alot of people. Also a good graphics card will tremendously help. AMD5770 if your on a budget Geforce 460 for the mid-enthusiast, and 580 if your just hardcore and are willing to spend 500$ for a single card. For the CPU get ATLEAST a duo core or higher that has a high speed than 2.5 preferably. Also 4 gigabytes of ram should be enough for all games. I think that's the most important specs for a gaming computer.

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How to reduce Adobe Flash memory usage in Chrome?

Q. For the past few months, I've been having a problem where the Adobe Flash plugin in Google Chrome will use almost 1 GB of memory. I am an online gamer, an example of a site I go on a lot is OMGPOP. I'll be in the middle of the game and then I'll notice a little bit of a lag, which is unusual because of my computer specs. Adobe Flash is always taking up too much memory, how do I make it so that it reduces?

A. how about a dif browser? chrome has flash preinstalled so remove and try for example firefox or opera? just a thought cos nver played games though these browsers especially ff are light and fast :)

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