where could i get a good gaming computer online?

Q. I'm looking for a good gaming computer that can run games like Arma 2, Just cause 2, Sleeping dogs, and Saints row the third all at minimum 30 fps with fraps on. I would like to build my own but if not that's fine. My top dollar would be 800 to 900 dollars please get back to me as soon as possible thanks. Ps:I live in the us preferably online.

A. You either build your own with good quality parts after watching some youtube videos, making a paper build at http://pcpartpicker.com/
and then sharing it for comments, or try newegg.com.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227465
iBUYPOWER (Powered by ASUS Motherboard) Gamer Power NE280A Desktop PC (ASUS M5A97 Series Motherboard) AMD FX-Series FX-6100(3.3GHz) 8GB DDR3 1TB HDD Capacity AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit. Good motherboard supporting SATA III HDD, but only 1333 speed RAM. It is OK

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229394
A better power supply and slightly better CPU, but weaker motherboard only supporting sata II and again 1333 speed ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227441
Relly low end motherboard ruining a beautiful CPU and graphics card. Power supply is also a piece of crap.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229381
The specifications of this one are more reasonable quality, but it drops the Graphics to HD 7850.
The HD 7850 is a little lower and Sleeping Dogs for examlple probably misses ultra at 30fps.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html
CPU levels in gaming

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/548?vs=660
HD 7870 and GTX 660 are fairly comparable

You can model your own using the specs of above.
Use 1600 MHz ram for Intel core i5 and choose 1866 or 1600 for AMD FX builds.
Power supply consider a single rail (one +12V) 80 plus certified and all CPU, GPU, system fans and drives wattage plus 30% buffer, then divide by 12V and you have a target minimum amps on 12V.

Intel sample I put on paper
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Llfe

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Can you guys give me a computer part list under 800 dollars?

Q. Hello, I am thinking of building my own computer for perhaps, under 800 dollars. I will be using the computer for light gaming. Please include the case, fans, keyboard, and speaker in the part list, and make sure all the parts could be bought in stores like NCIX, CanadaComputers, and Tigerdirect. Thanks!
It would be best if it's your own computer. I want to be 100% sure the parts are compatiable. Sorry for the trouble!

A. AMD FX-6300 Vishera 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Six-Core Desktop Processor FD6300WMHKBOX = 120$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286


SAPPHIRE 100355-1GOCL Radeon HD 7850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card OC Version = 155$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004


ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS = 80$ Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131872

CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028


RAIDMAX Tornado ATX-238WU Black / Blue SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case = 45$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156223


Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLS2KIT4G3D1609DS1S00 = 57$ RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544

Western Digital WD Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM = 60$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769


COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+ = 35$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

Logitech K400 (920-003070) Black USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126264

Logitech X-140 5 watts 2.0 Speakers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121002

I took the time to find the cheapest parts, next time why don't you find them yourself?

Enjoy!

-Elian

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What kind of games are you looking forward to see on the Wii an year after it's release??

Q. Personally, I want to see more first shooters. I look forward to playing Red Steel--it should be awsome.

Other than that, I would have wanted the Wii to provide us with fun interactive games for all ages... I would have loved it if I'd have got my mother and my granny to use modern technology to do something other than cook, bake and cleaning the house all the time. I mean it's hard enough to get them to do something on the computers. So maybe the Wii will have fun games for everyone. Possibly family games! (For all ages and for non-gamers just like they promissed!!!)

Well that's the sort of thing I look forward on the Wii. How about you?? Games?? Ideas??? Tell me!

A. Zelda looks fun. I'll get it for the GC first but I'll eventually get it on the Wii. Metroid is going to play like a dream. Personally, I loved Trauma Center on the DS so I can't wait for Trauma Center on the Wii.

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How much is it to build a Non-Gaming Computer?

Q. Hello i am 14 freshman in high school and always wanted to try to build my own computer. It has always interested me. But how much would it be? I don't really care about running games such as Battle Field 3 And Skyrim. I just want it to run internet pretty fast. So can anyone tell me the price in USD. Plus it would be my first time that i would build one. I just want it to save money and so my family can use it for internet.

A. You can build a nice pc for around 300$.
You can build a nice gaming pc for 800$+.
Note that you can upgrade as you go. Chances are, a year from now, your pc will be built for gaming. Most gamers buy new parts every couple months.

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

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

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

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

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Is a usb computer gaming headset compatible with the usb on a PS3?

Q. I am a bout to purchase a computer gaming usb compatible headset for my PS3, and I am wondering if it will work. I know there are usb headsets designed for the PS3, but this one has an audio to usb converter with it. Will it work?

A. ANY usb headset can be used on the PS3. I used my old one until I got bluetooth. You just need to make sure you activate it on the PS3 options.

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Is this a good gaming computer?

Q. Tell me what to change getting this from ironside
Gold Series
AMD FX-6300
Case - NZXT Phantom 410 Black w/ White Trim (Mid Tower) [Level 2 Iron Tundra Ready](10% off)
Custom Airbrush Logos & Emblems - Skyrim Logo & Dragon
Custom Airbrushed Gamertags - None
Additional Case Fans - None
Internal Lighting - None
AMD Processor - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz (Six Core)
CPU Cooling - Asetek 550LC High Performance Liquid Cooling
PC Liquid Coolant - CLEAR (1 quart 1000mL)
Liquid Cooling Tubing Color - Clear / None
AMD Motherboard - ASUS M5A97 [Graphics Card Req.] SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 {4 DDR3 Slots}
Overclocking Processor - [FREE] Overclock Processor up to 10%
Memory - 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz
Memory Cooling - None
Primary Hard Drive - Crucial M4 128GB SSD Read: 500MB/s Write: 175MB/s [Ironside Recommended]
Hard Drive Cooling - None
Secondary Hard Drive - 2TB 7200 RPM
Secondary Hard Drive Cooling - None
1st Optical Drive - Blu-Ray Reader / DVD Writer
2nd Optical Drive - None
Graphics Card - AMD Radeon 7970 3GB (Min. 650 Watt Power Supply)
Liquid Cool Graphics Card - None
[SLI / X-fire] Second Video Card - None
[SLI / X-fire] Liquid Cool Graphics card - None
Power Supply - Corsair Enthusiast Series TX850 850 Watt 80 Plus Bronze
Operating System - Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Networking - Standard Onboard Ethernet
Fan Controller - None
Media Card Readers - None
Sound Card - Integrated HD Audio
PC Games - None
TV Tuners - None
Office Software - Microsoft Office Home & Student
Antivirus Software - Kaspersky Antivirus 2012
Monitor - None
Second Monitor - None
Mouse - None
Keyboard - None
Speakers & Headsets - None
Packaging - [FREE] Advanced Packaging System - Custom foam to protect and secure internal components from shipping abuse
Wiring - [FREE] Professional Wiring - Cables will be organized to achieve maximum airflow
Technical Support - Life-time U.S. based technical support and customer service by our own in-house technicians
Rush Service - [Standard] Shipped Out in 2 - 10 Business Days
Video Demonstration - None
Warranty - Standard 3 Years Parts and 3 Years Labor

A. Not much to change. Its a top notch system. If you wanna save some money you don't need a 6 core processor for gaming. 4 is plenty (FX-4100). I have one and I love it.

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Would this PC be good and worthwhile?

Q. Configuration #: 1E1EB9

Configuration URL: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1E1EB9

Product Name: CyberPower Gamer Infinity 8800 Pro SE

Price: $1,693.00

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*BASE_PRICE:[+1739]

BLUETOOTH:None

CAS:Thermaltake Commander Mid-Tower Gaming Case [-92] (White Color [+10])

CASUPGRADE:None

CD:Sony 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive [-37] (BLACK COLOR)

CD2:None

COOLANT:Standard Coolant

CPU:Intel® Core™ i7-3820 Quad-Core 3.60 GHz 10MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011

CS_FAN:Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+9]

ENGRAVING:None

ENGRAVING_MSG:

FA_HDD:None

FAN:Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Single Standard 120MM Fan)

FLASHMEDIA:None

GLASSES:None

HDD:1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [-45] (Single Drive)

HDD2:None

HEADSET1:Tt eSports Shock Gaming Headset Bass Enhancement, Foldable Design, In-Line Control Box Noise Cancelling Mic & Gold Plated 3.5mm Plug (White Color) [+48]

IEEE_CARD:None

IUSB:Built-in USB 2.0 Ports

KEYBOARD:Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard w/ LCD Display [+170]

MEMORY:8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1333MHz Quad Channel Memory [-64] (Corsair or Major Brand)

MONITOR:24" Widescreen 1920x1080 Asus VS247H-P LCD [+157]

MONITOR2:None

MONITOR3:None

MOTHERBOARD:(3-Way SLI Support) ASRock X79 Extreme 4 Intel X79 Chipset Quad Channel DDR3 ATX w/ UEFI bios, XFast LAN, Charger, & USB Technology, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, SATA-III RAID, 3 Gen3 PCIe X16, 2 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI [-20]

MOUSE:Thermaltake eSports Black Gaming Mouse [+34]

NETWORK:Onboard Gigabit LAN Network

OS:Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)

OVERCLOCK:No Overclocking

POWERSUPPLY:1,000 Watts - Standard Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready [+26]

RUSH:NO; READY TO SHIP IN 10~15 BUSINESS DAYS

SERVICE:STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SOFT1:Microsoft® Office® 2010 Home and Student (Word, Excel, PowerPoint + OneNote) [+105]

SOUND:HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

SPEAKERS:600Watts PMPO Subwoofer Stereo Speakers [+15]

TEMP:None

TUNING:None

TVRC:None

USB:None

USBFLASH:None

USBHD:None

USBX:NZXT Internal USB 6-PORT Expansion Module [+19]

VIDEO:AMD Radeon HD 7770 1GB GDDR5 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card [-420] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)

VIDEO2:None

VIDEO3:None

WNC:802.11b/g/n 300 Mbps Wireless Card + External 2.4G 7 Dbi Omni-Directional Wireless Antenna [+39]

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Is this PC good? I dont know much about computers so I had to make it in CyberPower but is it good for games/mmo's and some work? The price cannot go higher and even should be about $50 less but it's an OK price. Is there anything I should change?
I plan to mostly play games, do some writing, and occasionally do some animating/composing/producing. Would this computer work well for that?

Thanks a ton

A. You can build your own that is easily better for somewhat less, and Cyberpower's build quality is suspect

You could build an i5 2500K rig with a top of the line AMD Radeon 7950/7970 for a bit less. Going with the expensive Sandy Bridge extreme line which is what that is is a waste of money unless you are getting a hexacore processor. It really offers no other advantage except for more PCI lanes which are useless unless you are using 3 video cards or more

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How to copy a computer game cd on a laptop?

Q. I want to make a copy of a computer game cd i have but only have a laptop on hand. How can i do so?

A. Built to order computers
Martin K

It really depends on the game, Mainly, It depends on the format of the game.

Now to be clear, to you want to copy a computer game CD to a laptop
(Meaning do you want to transfer the entire game from CD to Hard Drive)

or do you want to just make a copy of the Disc from your laptop.

if you want to just copy the disc, Generally your best option is nero
and you select the Copy Disc option, This will create an exact duplicate of the Disc

Of course this only works, Assuming that your laptop has a Burner.

The other factor to consider is Copyright,... Meaning that for example if it's a Playstation 2 Game, Burning is Easy, Playstation 3, much more difficult.

Soi once again, i need to know what game it is. and i can give you a better answer.

contact me on bto4u@optusnet.com.au

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What high school classes should a kid take to get accepted into college for computer game design?

Q. My son is a sophomore in high school and wants to become a computer game designer. what kind of classes should he take while still in high school to make have the best chance at getting accepted into college for computer game design? Also, should he be doing anything extra-curricular?

A. The best course of action in high school is always to take the most challenging classes you can that your school offers. It's very important to have a base of core classes. Encourage him to take electives that he's interested in and relate to computer science and/or graphic design.
Also, extracurriculars are very important. Your son should try to develop well-rounded interests. Volunteer work is very important. As far as computer game designing goes, try to get him into some kind of computer club at his school or in your community. This will expose him to what he'll be studying in college.

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What is a word to practically say Being whoever you want with no consequences?

Q. I am doing a research paper on the online computer game World of Warcraft, and iam looking for a word that will say-- Being whoever you want without consequences

A. Carefree, maybe?
Unfettered - that would work too

You could also say something like "moral anonymity"

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How to turn World of Warcraft into a religion?

Q. I'm doing a project!!! If you would like the details, message me. The project is to make my own religion. I decided to create a religion base around the computer game World of Warcraft. HALP.

A. make it like: Whether you are Horde or Alliance, you will receive all praise and respect. No matter what race, class or class spec! So come and let at fight the Burning Legion, the Scourge and the forces of Illidan Stormrage together. And don't forget - Leeeeeroyyyyy Jenkinnnnssssss!!!!!!!!!

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How are video games possible?

Q. I love video video games, but I honestly don't know much about them. How is it possible to create a gigantic world like say, skyrim, and then fit it on to a little disc with virtually no problems whilst playing!!! I just can't put it through my mind.

A. teams of people are assembled for entertainment purposes


Game development is the generally involved and lengthy process of creating a video game. Development is undertaken by a game developer, which may range from a single person to a large business. Mainstream games are normally funded by a publisher and take several years to develop. Indie games can take less time and can be produced cheaply by individuals and small developers. The indie game industry has seen a rise in recent years with the growth of new online distribution systems and the mobile game market.
The first video games were developed in 1960s, but required mainframe computers and were not available to general public. Commercial game development began in 1970s with the advent of first generation video game consoles and home computers. Due to low costs and low capabilities of computers, a lone programmer could develop a full game. However, approaching the 21st century, ever-increasing computer processing power and heightened consumer expectations made it impossible for a single developer to produce a mainstream game. The average price of game production slowly rose from US$1M–4M in 2000 to over 5M in 2006 to over 20M in 2010.
Mainstream games are generally developed in phases. First, in pre-production, pitches, prototypes, and game design documents are written. If the idea is approved and the developer receives funding, a full-scale development begins. This usually involves a 20–100 man team of various responsibilities, such as designers, artists, programmers, testers, etc. The games go through development, alpha, and beta stages until finally being released. Modern games are advertised, marketed, and showcased at trade show demos. Even so, many games do not turn a profit.

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What is a great computer game that includes strategy and sci-fi that isn't complicated and/or expensive?

Q. I'm looking for a great computer game that is simple, fun, and not very expensive.

A. Try

Sins of a solar empire

Star wars empire at war

Star trek armada

Star trek armada 2

Starcraft

Starcraft 2 (comming out in 2010)

I would look gameplay videos online to see these games first then buy to see if you like them.

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What's a good computer for pc gaming/editing videos?

Q. I want to try PC gaming and I like to edit videos. So I need a computer that can handle high graphics but I also need a lot of memory for photos and music.

What's a good computer?
---Links are okay. I don't know much about computers so I'll buy whatever you think is best. Hopefully it's the best.

A. This is a beast Commodore 64

http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Commodore_64_540x359.jpg

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How can I make my computer run faster to play PC games?

Q. I have an HP Touchsmart 300 and I can't really afford a new computer, but whenever I play PC games on my computer, everything gets all laggy and I can't even see my character run. All I would like to know is how I could possibly get my computer to run extremely fast with little to no lag when I game. Please feel free to post any option as if money wasn't a problem. Thanks in advance!

A. You can't upgrade a Touchsmart. The video chip is integrated

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What is the best desktop computer for gaming?

Q. Okay, I need a desktop computer with a large screen, an excellent graphics card, and a lot of space. But I can't spend a lot of money. What would you say is a good gaming desktop that doesn't cost too much money?
(My budget would be no more than $800.)

A. Try this computer in the link below. It's pretty good for the money, includes Windows 7 unlike some recommended setups you may see here. You can upgrade video card and it will be a perfect gaming machine. Considering that Phenom X4 overclocks like crazy/

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What is a good gaming desktop on a budget?

Q. I'm looking for a desktop computer to buy. Does anyone know any good gaming desktops? ( exact models) I am on a budget though. I want to spend no more than 600 but if its worth it ill go over please help! would appreciate if you could send links or provide detailed info on each model. I am not very tech savy so i just need to know how good the computer is and how the graphic card would work if i was playing WoW or guild wars 2. thanks!

A. If you don't want to build it yourself then this is a huge prebuilt bang for your gaming buck, I would sell the GeForce GTX 550 Ti and buy a GTX660Ti when it comes out, this is the best deal I can find that will be a future proofing solution for many years to come.

enjoy,

CyberpowerPC Gamer Xtreme 1330 Desktop PC Intel Core i7 3820(3.60GHz) 8GB DDR3 1TB HDD Capacity NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit

Was: $1,129.99

Now: $768.99

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How many watts of power will I need for my gaming computer?

Q. This summer I plan on building my own gaming PC and assembling it at home because it is cheaper and I like to customize things myself. It is an 850 dollar computer but the specs are exceptional. For the motherboard and processor, I am following a YouTube tutorial. In the YouTube video it says only 500 watts of power are needed, but in the comment section somebody (who was picked for best answer) claims that you actually need at least 630. I am planning on getting a 750 watt battery anyways, but if I don't need to, I'll try and get something cheaper. So how much power will I need based on this setup:

Processor:
Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core Processor 3.2 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53470 – ($188.79)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087EVHVW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0087EVHVW&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Graphics Card:
Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 Graphics Card (2GB) – ($194.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-mini-Displayport-PCI-Express-Graphic-GV-R785OC-2GD/dp/B007PJTNYS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365971519&sr=1-1&keywords=amd+radeon+hd+2+gigabyte

Motherboard:
MSI LGA1155/Intel B75/DDR3/SATA3 USB 3.0/A&GbE/MicroATX Motherboard B75MA-P45 – ($64.99)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S8WA18/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008S8WA18&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Ram:
Corsair Vengeance 8 GB (2 x 4 GB ) – ($59.98)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004CRSM4I&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Hard Drive:
500GB Western Digital Caviar Blue Hard Drive – ($59.99)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00461G3MS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00461G3MS&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20




Power Supply:
Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply (750W) – ($88.24)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML0MY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0092ML0MY&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Optical Drive:
Asus 24xDVD-RW Serial ATA Internal OEM Drive DRW-24B1ST (Black) – ($20.04)
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-24xDVD-RW-Serial-Internal-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365953829&sr=1-2&keywords=optical+drive

Tower:
NZXT Technologies SOURCE 220 CA-SO220-01 Matt Steel Mesh Front Mid Tower Case with USB 3.0 – ($68.98)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066130AO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0066130AO&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

Operating System:
Windows 7 System Builder – ($95.88)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094NY3R0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0094NY3R0&linkCode=as2&tag=c09_11-20

(Monitor:)
ASUS VS197D-P 18.5-Inch HD LCD Monitor – ($89.24)
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VS197D-P-18-5-Inch-LCD-Monitor/dp/B005PAIVII/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1365972998&sr=8-3&keywords=Cheap+Computer+Monitors+Under+100

A. 500W (or greater) power supply with one 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connector recommended

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/7000/7850/Pages/radeon-7850.aspx#2

Thus, for a system with a single HD7850, a good branded 600W PSU is the ideal one to get and since your mobo does not support crossfire, then that 750W is too much for that build since Xfire is already not possible.

BTW, for Xfire, amd recommends 600W minimum, thus 700W is the ideal one to have (just an added info).

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Does the Alienware X51 work on a regular computer moniter?

Q. I've been looking to start saving for the Alienware X51 as a gaming pc and there's a bunch of stuff everywhere about using it in your living room. Can you just use it on a regular computer monitor like you would with an Acer computer or something? If not, what are some other gaming pc's that can run CoD and BF games. Or, what are some pc's that you recommend more than the X51. I would not want to go much over the $1000 US dollar range, so keep it around there. Also, I want to run dual monitors, one for gaming and one for web browsing and stuff. Thanks to any answers :D
Also, if you suggest something else, I would want an i7 processor, a good Nividia graphics card, and a really good amount of memory so I never have to worry about running out. Thanks again to anyone who answers :D

A. You can connect it to anything which has a compatible connection. Does the laptop have HDMI? then you can connect to an HDMI tv or monitor. The same for DVI, Analog, or Display Port.

However, if you want your machine sooner than later and would prefer not to over pay, please read on:
Take a look at these rankings:
http://blog.laptopmag.com/best-worst-notebook-brands-2013/3

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/landing_pages/ideapad/gaming-pcs
http://www.asus.com/us/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/Gaming_Products/

Lenovo, Asus, HP, and Samsung are the top 4 laptop brands. I wouldn't consider any other brands.

Dell makes Alienware and they are not worth the money charged.
Acer makes Gateway. You'd have to pay me to use one of their machines.
Sony hardware has generally been good, but they are notorious for putting huge amounts of crapware/bloatware on machines and gathering information on their consumers without their knowledge or permission.
Toshiba has bottomed the rankings. Personally, I have used them and never had a problem, but that does not appear to be the case any more.

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How much should it cost to build a basic computer?

Q. Now I don't do any gaming, video editing, or anything that would require a lot of power. Mainly I would be just converting video files to DVD and burning them, surfing the web, and downloading music. Of course I can just buy a pre-built computer that can do all of this without a problem, but I want to have some kind of computer building experience just for fun. How much do you think I should spend on building a simple rig?

A. I chose some good PC Hardware from Newegg.com for you

ASUS M2N68-AM AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
$55.99

Hanns·G HB-175APB Black 17" 8ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
$129.99 -$40.00 Instant save = $89.99

XION II XON-103 Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply
$69.99

ASUS (Dual Panels) IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E818A3 - $19.99

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor 2.0GHz Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor
$35.99

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop
$34.99
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Total = $306.94 w. flatscreen

Total = $216.95 w/o flatscreen



These are much better quality hardwares than you can get from any low price prebuilt system like Emachines and whatnot.

You can basically just upgrade the processor to something more powerful should your needs grow. Anything else is solid

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is this a good computer for game capturing and video editing?

Q. 1.) Is this a good pc for game capturing and video editing

2.) this pc has no operating system so how will i install one?

A. First off, I cannot tell if "this" computer is good or not for game recording and video editing since you didn't tell me what PC you have. You should be looking for a gaming computer obviously with a sufficient CPU, GPU, and plenty of RAM.

If the PC you have does not have an operating system, you need to go buy one. Or pirate it... whatever floats your boat.

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What is the reason behind 3D TV flickering?

Q. I have a 3d TV, It works very fine while playing 2d content and in 3d it starts flickering. Explain please.

A. My cousin had the same issue. He advised me not to buy 3d tv because of flickering, but I searched on my own and I found out about LGs flicker-free Cinema 3D TVs. I looked into this the LM7600 and read a lot of positive reviews. I bought this tv earlier this year and never experienced flickering at all. In fact I always play 3d games on my tv now instead of on my computer. Flickering arises due to shutter system in active 3d and since the LG Cinema 3D uses passive technology, the is no flickering

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Anyone know how to properly set 3D on your Tv for gaming?

Q. I just bought a 3D LG Tv that came with two glasses... (Non-battery) like the ones u get from 3D movies.. Anyway I was trying to play black ops 2 but wasn't sure how to use the function on my TV.
Someone told me xbox cannot do this.
I don't agree because why would they give the game 3D capability of Xbox can't do it. Anyway when I enable 3D on black ops it just messes with the red and makes it blurry ish even with glasses. Is there something I am doing wrong anyone know how to properly set 3D!

A. There are three kinds of 3D for most TVs:
--anaglyph or red/blue lines and red/blue filters on glasses. This is the cheapest form of 3D show.
--alternate frame TV display (left eye frame, then right eye frame) at 60 or 120Hz, and glasses that have LCD shutters with a wire or wireless link to the TV.
--there is one more type for movie theaters--left/right polarized projectors and movie frames.
From your description, you have an LG 3D TV that comes with polarized glasses. That is for the third type ONLY.
http://www.3dtested.com/3d-xbox-360-games-list/ has a list of games in 3D for Xbox360 and Call of Duty: Black Ops is on it (10/25/12)
http://www.callofduty.com/blackops/3d says:
"1. WHICH PLATFORMS SUPPORT CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS IN 3D?
Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC only.
2. DO I NEED TO BUY A SPECIAL VERSION OF THE GAME IN ORDER TO PLAY IN 3D?
No. The Xbox 360, PS3, and PC versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops are capable of displaying the game in active-shutter stereoscopic 3D.
3. HOW DO I TURN ON 3D?
For consoles, toggling between traditional and 3D is performed through the Options Screen accessed directly from the Main Menu. On PCs where Nvidia 3D Vision™ is detected, 3D display is automatic, but users have the option of disabling 3D.
4. DO I NEED A SPECIAL TELEVISION OR COMPUTER MONITOR TO PLAY THE GAME IN 3D?
Yes. Call of Duty: Black Ops can output 3D signals for televisions that implement an active-shutter stereoscopic 3D technology. Xbox 360 users need a television that supports a “side by side” 3D mode.
NOTE: Call of Duty: Black Ops is not compatible with other 3D technologies and/or modes such as anaglyph, polarized, ChromaDepth, or ColorCode 3D technologies. Active shutter televisions that support only a “checkerboard” 3D mode are also not compatible."

My opinion is either you have the wrong game or the wrong 3D type of TV. Good luck!

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How do i learn and become a computer / video game programmer?

Q. I am a junior in high school and love video games. I am very precise and work well alone. For all these reasons i am interested in possibly pursuing a career in computer / video game programming. But first i need to learn how? I would love any suggestions on maybe a good online class i can take to get me started. Then ideas on how to make it my career. What would be the best way to get a job as a programmer? and how?

A. For one, I recommend AGAINST Eli's advice. You will not learn game programming by using the "Easy Routes". If you want to be able to make memory efficient, fast, satisfying games you should look into other methods. (If you ever want to be anything but a hobbyist programmer you HAVE to learn actual programming. Good luck getting a job if your resume only includes "Unity3D" ;D)

My Recommendation:
1: Learn a programming language (C and/or C++)
2: Learn the Windows API (Mainly for tools creation, but minimally for game programming)
3: Learn a Graphics API (DirectX and/or OpenGL)
4: Make EASY games until you are comfortable with the languages/APIs and how they work together (This will teach you the fundamentals of your programming language and graphics API of choice, how they work together, and teach you game related devices required for larger projects such as handling the game loop. This will also make learning to write proper code easier to learn because the scale of the game will be smaller, and therefore easier to manage)
5: Keep creating programs and/or games that are of your skill level, with a few newly added features. Introduce yourself to new topics slowly. Successfully creating a Pong clone is going to aid you a LOT more than failing to create a successful MMORPG.
6: If you enjoy programming, enroll in a college for Software Engineering/Computer Science. Make sure they have classes for Object Oriented Programming and things like that. If you learned a language already in High School, you will have a head start on college, so either way it will be beneficial to start now.

Also, you must work well as a team as well as alone. If you join a game company you will be working with a team and most likely working on code you did not even initially create. Blizzard didn't create World of Warcraft by paying only one man, you know! If you want to be a one man team you will need to expand your knowledge incredibly. You will need to learn how to create, rig, animate, texture models... how to create sound effects, background music... how to program the game (which seems to be what you are after)... and MUCH more. (Nothing is impossible, but as a one man team you will need to rely on releasing Indie games and hope they do well. If they do, you could be a rich, rich human being! If they don't, you might want to sign up for food stamps!)

Good luck! It's actually a lot of fun aside from chasing bugs and memory leaks, but you will not care when you have a finished project. It's just so satisfying ;D Just never forget, technology is swiftly evolving, and Game Programming is like playing a musical instrument. You are never "Finished learning".

PS-
Look into C++ Primer Plus Fifth Edition. It's a great book to learn C++.
As for IDE's to start developing with? It is completely your decision but I recommend Visual Studio 2010 Express Edition OR Bloodshed Dev-C++. You only need one, and Visual Studio is far superior, but Dev-C++ is sufficient until you get into programming graphics (Learning C++ initially will be Console Window based, and therefore a bare-bones IDE will suffice)

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How can i own my computer/video game company when i grow up just like cyber connect?

Q. My asian friend and I want to own our own computer/video game company when we grow up. We are both years old and we are 10th graders in highschool. We both like to work with computers and playing video games. We want to make video games for naruto and dbz. We take honor classes.
how can we read this goal?
we are trying our best in school.

A. Just work for Nintendo, idiot. Owning a business isn't easy.

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How to build a decent gaming computer for under 900$?

Q. I've never built a computer before so any information websites or anything would be awesome. I want to build a computer that's good for gaming and doing just normal stuff on it too.

A. First, I would recommend visiting NCIX on Youtube; they literally teach you everything there is to know about a computer. Their host Linus Sebastian is a very funny guy; I like him and I`m pretty sure you will like him too.

Go on Youtube and search for NCIX or Linus Tech Tips.

They have a website that you can go on to buy computers, and they literally have all different kinds of flavours in many different price ranges. They`re fantastic.

You could research yourself and try to find parts and put them together. Here`s a list of what you would need for a Gaming computer:

-Processor (Intel or AMD)
-Motherboard( Make sure the motherboard`s socket corresponds to the processor)
-Graphics Card (if you want a gaming computer then this should be a big priority)
-RAM (4GB of RAM is perfect for gaming, but I would get more if I multitask a lot too)
-Power Supply (Don`t cheap out on this component. This can damage a lot of things if it was built very poorly. Power supplies can also catch on fire in rare cases if they are poorly made).
Hard Drive (I would get two of them; one dedicated for the Operating system and one dedicated for storage.)
-CD-DVD ROM Drive
-A computer case
-all the accessories, such as mouse, keyboard, case fans etc.

Good Luck

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What is the best possible gaming rig you can think of?

Q. I want to build my first computer but I don't really have a clue on what I should have in it. So far I know I want to use AMD Phenom II processor. I will be using it for Bluray movies, games, and some school work occasionally. I will also install Windows 7 Ultimate. Please list the different part you would have in your gaming rig for under $900 and each of it's prices. THANKS IN ADVANCE!

A. build it yourself!

Antec 300 Case
MSI 880GMA E45 Motherboard
4GB Corsair DDR3 1333 2 x 2GB RAM
AMD Phenom II X2 555BE 3.2GHZ core unlocked also overclocked @ 3.5GHZ
XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB Graphics Card
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA2 HDD
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=graphics+card&x=0&y=0&tag=klnprk-20

Also check out at Ebay
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=klnprk&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dAMD%2bPhenom%2bX4%2b9850%26_sacat%3d0%26_odkw%3dAMD%2bAthlon%26_osacat%3d0%26_trksid%3dp3286.c0.m270.l1313

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Should i have two video cards in my comp at the same time?

Q. I have a Radeon 9800 SE card (in my AGP slot) and a Radeon 9250 (in one of the PCI slots).
My friend says I shouldn't have both of these in the same time, but i really don't think it doesnt cause that much trouble.
Whos right?
but just for one computer
im not looking for extra monitors

A. It's not going to hurt your computer, but it's not really helping anything either. Typically if you have two video cards your looking for increase in performance or multi monitor setups. Since you're not looking for multi monitors having two boards will not benefit you greatly. Putting an AGP board in a computer next to a PCI board is only going to really be useful if your main video card dies on you; because you will have a backup.

If you're looking to do some serious gaming and want two boards you'll need to look into some newer hardware that can take advantage of having two vid cards.
http://www.slizone.com/page/home.html
is a good place to start doing some research on multi video card systems.

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Should I overclock my cpu and\or my video card?

Q. I am going to build my own computer soon and want to know if I will need to overclocky cpu or video card. I plan on buying them both top of the line. I am looking at ATI for the vid card and intel for the processor. I will be gaming on 2 different monitors with a different game on each. Any tips appreciated because this will be my first time building a comp

A. The amount of performance from 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen PCs makes overclocking obsolete. Seriously if you need to overclock these days, there is something wrong with your computer setup or your just crazy performance hungry for an extra < 1% gain. You see, they have made the CPU so powerful, it bottlenecks in other areas such as the motherboard and components. They therefore had to redesign the motherboard to support it - CPU has direct access to memory and graphics card, plus does some of the processing within itself resulting in 60-70% overall performance gain (compared to a 1st Gen PC).

If your CPU is Sandy Bridge, you still can get an Ivy Bridge Motherboard as it is backwards compatible. If you do overclock get the Sandy Bridge as the Ivy will heat up like crazy under overclocking, the Sandy would be able to outperform it. Ivy however has later technology (recommended but don't overclock).

First check your CPU, for example if you got the: Intel Core i5 3570 3.4GHz Socket "1155".
The Motherboard needs to support the Socket "1155" LGA.

i5 is great for gaming purposes. If you have the money you could go i7 with hyperthreading, but most games won't make much performance gain using this, it would however improve multi-tasking and applications.

Recommend getting a Z77 Ivy Bridge Motherboard for future proofing. Also note that the motherboard layout is important for your PC build! Some suggestions...

If going with Gigabyte - suggest for gaming the Z77 G1 Sniper 3, due to it's layout and design, plus features - all designed around gaming purposes.

Asus Motherboards seem to be quite a leader in quality, speed and durablity.

Asus RoG Maximus V Gene is from the Asus Republic of Gamers (RoG) series, meaning it's all designed with the gamer in mind, it's a great beast tailered to what most gamers will need and want.

Else suggest the Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe for gaming purposes.

Or Asus Sabertooth Z77 is also told to be a good pick, if you wish for a cleaner dustfree system. That one is enclosured with extracting fans.

Note that for having PCI-e 3.0, only an Ivy Bridge CPU/Motherboard will support it as well as the graphic card or device used in that slot (for example the nVidia GTX 680 and Radeon HD 7870 is PCI-e 3.0 ready). This would give the graphic card more bandwidth than it actually will ever need unless SLIing multiple graphic cards together - therefore more future proofing and reducing bottlenecks.

For the graphics card, nVidia is currently in the lead, plus they continuously release newer drivers to improve performance in the latest games. nVidia GTX 690 is well overpriced (but like two GTX 680 glued together with better cooling), the GTX 680 is however more than enough performance to run all the latest games at max resolutions on duel monitors, using PCI-3.0, you can even SLI two of them together without too much performance degrade between them as they support it nicely.

For optimal gaming memory, use 1600MHz 8GB DDR3 CL7 or CL9 RAM. Any slower than this, there are bottlenecks in your memory, however any faster than this will only show less than a 1% performance increase in gaming so also not worth it. Sticking to 1600MHz is best -most motherboard happily support it as CL9 timing. A Sandy or Ivy Bridge will make the most of this speed. CL7 would be slightly faster, but normally way more expensive and may or may not be worth it. For gaming purposes 8GB is fine, as most games won't use over 4GB + 1-2GB for the OS (Operating System).

For the PSU, suggest these days to get one with detachable cables (to keep it clean and maximise the airflow around component rather than having a tangle of cables). What you really want to check with a PSU is the rails and how stable it is for all your devices, the wattage, then the clutter, then the noise volume, etc. For wattage around the 600-700W is fine for 90% of systems. I recommend something like the Coolmaster 700W Silent Pro. 700W will also cover future proofing if you go SLI (multi graphic cards) in the future. Another tip look for 80 Plus Gold to know your getting a quality rail, Bronze minimum, else carefully check the specs of each PSU and compare. A high quality 700 to 750 watt psu will have a +12 volt rail rated at 60 amps. Antec, Seasonic, and Corsair are said to be good PSU brands.

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Should I sell my laptop to save for a gaming computer?

Q. I have a dell vostro v13 and I was planning on selling it to get a 1500 dollar gaming computer by Christmas. I would be able to sell it for 400 on ebay. I travel from my mom to my dads house every week so the laptop was useful but I really need a gaming desktop. My dad doesn't want me to sell it but I think I should. My mom doesn't care if I sell it.

A. Almost every answer here is not relevant to the question :-) If you really want to play games you surely need gaming desktop, and not max or alienware - buy custom built one. You can actually buy cheaper computer that $1500 one and still will be able to play all games on max, today the best price point is around $1000-1200. Get Intel i5 based one, with 4+GB RAM and good video card like at least GTX 460 and it will be a perfect one. Check link below:

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How to turn my computer into a gaming computer?

Q. I was just given a Dell XPS 400 computer for free by a family member. I want to see if I can turn it into a gaming computer. I'm not sure about the processor. I need help! Haha. What can I do, if anything?

A. Yes you can, not a great one but it can get the job done. Most of these computer are built so that they only work with specific processors so there isnt much you can do about that. Make sure it has at least 2gigs of RAM. Most importantly is the video card, the stock ones are really bad and will need replacing, the better card the better it will perform, but no point in getting top of the line since the performance will just be bottle necked by other parts in your computer. However you can always transfer the video card in to a new computer if you upgrade later.

I actually had an XPS 410 that I started with, upgraded the Video card, then RAM, then motherboard and case, slowly upgrading piece by piece till it was a completely different computer. Its a good solution if you don't want to spend hundreds all at one time.

I will repeat DONT BUY A NEW PROCESSOR! mine came with a core 2 duo 2.3ghz and I bought a core 2 duo 3.1ghz and it couldn't supply the power requirements so I had to wait till I replaced the motherboard. Also while a video card can always be transfered to a new computer, the socket type of this computer means that you will be buying an outdated processor and if you go to upgrade you will have to throw it away.

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What is a good gaming computer for about $600-800?

Q. I am looking for a gaming computer that can play all the newer games such as black ops, homefront, crysis 2 etc... I can only spend about $600-800. I don't need a monitor or anything just the computer can anyone give me some options?

A. Titanium Gamer AM6020 would be a good choice for $669.99:
http://best-gaming-computers.blogspot.com/2011/03/66999-titanium-gamer-am6020-gaming.html

or

Systemax BlackOps PC for $749.99
http://best-gaming-computers.blogspot.com/2011/04/comparison-of-24-best-gaming-computers.html

I suggest building a custom gaming computer, you get better specs and save lots of money. It's not very hard if you know what are you doing.

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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.

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Where will you be watching the Old Firm game on Sunday ?

Q. FQ, What is this about a dog peeing on a computer chair i have been hearing on here lately ?

A. I'll probs have a wee long lie and watch it when i wake up :)

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How long does it take hair to grow back on the leg?

Q. Yeah im a gamer and i have a tendacy to sit on my legs while im gaming on the computer and with months of brushing my leg aagainst my leather chair while gaming the hair has decided to fall off. I know its because of that becaue the skin looks like its been brushed against something. I was just wondering if the hair will ever grow back. And if so how long will it take cause i grow hair back really fast.

A. Well if leg hair is removed , of course its gonna grow back. If you shaved off all the hair of your head wouldn't it start growing back ? The only way you can get hair permanently removed is by getting laser hair removal surgery or whatever its called but I know for sure that its some kind of hair surgery but you have to pay tons of money and you have to be a certain age to get it. Well anyways your leg hair would take about 1-2 week to grow back completely. But now that i think about it , its kinda weird that it would just fall off by your legs getting brushed against your leather chair but oh well.

Hoped I helped :)

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Why are we so enthusiastic with making our computers fast? Is there still a need to be enthusiastic about it ?

Q. What is the point of further increasing the processing speed of our computers. Is the intel core duo not enough? If it is not enough, who are benefiting from further increasing the processing speed of computers? From what I can observe only the computer game industries benefits from these. Are there more practical application in increasing processing speed?
How about focusing on increasing internet speed instead. I think it is more practical.

How about increasing the speed of the internet.

A. It fuels consumerism. Take my example. Am using P4 1.8 GHz. When I really think about it, the most wholesome computing I do can be done on this pc. I can watch movies, play music, use word processor, etc. And this is a rather old system, the processor i bought like 7 years ago, i changed the motherboard, the video card, added an extra hd and memory since then. The thing is, i seem to have replaced everything but the processor. But the debut of the core duo threatened the existence of my system. Now I can't but any spare when any of the parts fails. They change the lay out every six months so nothing fits and you're forced to buy a whole new system.

Non-gamers, non-video editors, people not onto extreme graphics, people not into using softwares like autocad and the like, you don't need the computing power of a core duo. If all you do is surf the net, opening not more than 4 windows; use a word processor, watch movie, play some mp3's, you don't. Heck, you can even do this on a Pentium 3 without missing any speed.

Innocent people are made to believe that if they use a super fast pc they can surf the net faster, type their five page document faster, watch movie better, hear music better. What a swindle. Your net experience depends on how your ISP which you pay every month for your internet connection throttle you bandwidth. They advertise speed like up to 1500 kbps. "Up to" means you get 1500 kbps when you are the only subscriber who is connected and all the rest shut down their pc's because they're tired of looking at the progress bar. You can type your 5 page even 50 page document on a Pentium 3 just fine, trust me. If you're not an audio video geek, (that is, you don't know what anti-aliasing means, what bitrate is) you won't missed a thing if you played your dvd on old faithful and super brand new over spec pc.

To sum it all, the hardware makers are wasting the kids time on the tube and wasting our (not so old) time waiting for web pages to finish loading.

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Why do people have such poor view of video games?

Q. I have noticed that whenever I try to mention that I play video games all these kinds of people will respond with is either: that I play something like Mario or that I play a facebook game. But for some reason people never seem to think of games like Starcraft, Civilizations, Total War series, Age of Empires, Myst, Deus Ex, and many other great games that to me I think can be quite challanging and educational. I don't know why that a lot of non gamers will hate on video games when they have never even played any of these games. Why do you think that is?

A. When most people think of video games, they think of CoD, Mass Effect, Assassins Creed and other similar popular games. The 'actual' popular games are mostly known through the gaming community itself (I.E. TF2, L4D2, Half life series) and so on. At least that's what I think makes people look down on us. That and we sit in front of a tv/computer wasting our times.

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

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

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

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

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

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Is it a good choice to let your child be a moshi member on moshi monsters?

Q. My child likes to play on this safe, educational and fun computer game called moshi monsters. I am wondering if I should let her be a moshi member, which is basically the same thing but you get more equipment and get to do cool things that you don't get to do when you aren't a member.

The only problem is that you have to pay.

Please help me!!

P.S. If you do you will get 10 points.

A. No you shouldnt waste your money.....

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What computer gaming monitor should i buy?

Q. Hello, i want to know whats a good gaming monitor that i could buy for no more than 300 pounds. The computer i have is an alienware aurora.
My alienware costed about 1k 500 pounds

A. You want something with a high contrast ratio like (>40000:1)
(dont worry too much about the contrast ratio, but dont go below 20k:1)
very low response time (2ms)

Then I'd get the largest size monitor that has those things, is within your price range and is a brand name you have heard of.

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What tv (32") should I use as a computer monitor?

Q. I'll try to be brief. Should I buy the 1080p and 120 hz or should I go for a cheaper option? I have found an Insignia brand from best buy with 1080p and 120HZ with a 6.5ms response rate at a reasonable price with good reviews. This will be used almost strictly as a computer gaming monitor. FYI Running crossfire with Radeon 4850's

A. well if you want the best quality i would say buy the 1080p tv and connect it using an
HDMI cable which are very good for the best quality and either way i would choose a hd tv!! hope this helps!!

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Where can I download full computer games?

Q. Not arcade games, actual games like sims and other full computer games. If you send the URL please let it be a website where you don't have to be a member or pay for anything.

A. I really liked the sites listed above until I discovered this site!!!THE BEST SITE FOR NEW GAMES!!!http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geu.Op_0hJUCYB2iVXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEzMW9obDRoBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMgRjb2xvA2FjMgR2dGlkA0gyMTZfMTMx/SIG=11ll3mrp0/EXP=1229607209/**http%3a//www.gamestorrents.com/eng/

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Could a system like Yahoo Answers be used to help fight global poverty?

Q. I would like to hear some thoughtful responses to this idea: I suggest an internet match-maker system, with a few tips borrowed from Yahoo Answers. Yahoo Answers (along with other similar systems) has proven that there are vast numbers of people in the world who would like to help other people. There are even more vast numbers who would enjoy helping others (or at least would not mind making some small effort to help) in exchange for some sense of accomplishment and possible public recognition in a points-scoring/game type of setting. (Computer games in general demonstrate that people enjoy advancing through levels of achievement, even if the "reward" of all of this effort is just points scored in a game.)

Since I have almost used up my 1000 word limit, I will continue outlining my idea in the additional details below.
So my basic idea is this: Make the elimination of poverty into a sort of internet computer game. Here is one possible way to do it: Some organization (with an internet presence, or at least ties to an internet company) would take upon themselves (perhaps with the help of income from ad revenues – more or less like free Yahoo services) to identify poor and/or suffering people all over the world who need help. They would gather some basic info about the person and verify that the person's suffer in is real. (This could involve simply sending a team of people to some impoverished area with cameras, etc. and randomly picking people who can be helped.) This information (with the permission of the person, of course) would be uploaded to a website that would work like a combination of a match-makers service and Yahoo Answers (which I will refer to as "YA").
The story of each suffering person would play roughly the role of a question on YA. The responses of people would play the role of the "answers" in YA. Only in this case the "answers" would be tangible forms of help. In most cases this would be a small donation of money (sent to the administering organization, which would then make sure that it is delivered to the suffering person), but in some cases it could involve some other means of help, such as offering the person a place to live, or thinking up other creative ways to help.

Once the suffering person receives the help (and engages in some sort of dialogue with the answerer through the help of the administering organization), some points are awarded to the "answerer", who then advances to higher levels in the system.
Ideally, people who might otherwise spend most of their time playing games that generally have no meaning beyond the immediate enjoyment of playing might become addicted to the joy of helping others.

In his featured question, Muhammad Yunu asked "How can you help to create a poverty-free world?" Since my answer was number 3952, I don't expect that anyone will ever read it. So I basically turned my answer into this question. I would like to hear some thoughtful responses.
Reading the responses has led me to a new idea: Perhaps an on-line payment company (like PayPal) could team up with the administering organization so that monetary donations could be easily recorded. I would not expect the on-line payment system to be completely free, but the charges could be radically reduced (say, to 1/3 of the usual fee), then the difference could count as a corporate donation/tax write-off. So, for example, if the usual transaction fee is 3%, then normally a $100 contribution would make $3 profit for the bank, but in this case it would only make $1 profit, with $2 counting as a corporate donation for tax purposes. Thus the receiver would end up with $99. This is a far better percentage than most charitable organizations can achieve, and would probably be good business for the on-line payment company. I'm not sure how other creative forms of contribution would be recorded, but at least the monetary contributions could be handled by a very efficient system.
To "I'm gonna tell you": I agree to some extent. Ideally we want everyone to have a meaningful job (or at least a job of some sort) and we want everyone to be more charitable at heart (because there will always be circumstances that lead to human suffering, and people will need help). But the whole point of my suggestion is to find some way that people can indulge in some personal pleasure (like the sort of pleasure people get from Yahoo Answers or playing games) AND still end up helping people in some small way. The time and money that some people would normally spend on fun and games anyway could be channeled in some way that gives it a more socially productive twist. Perhaps my specific suggestions would not work, but maybe someone will come up with some variation on these ideas that might actually work! At least this is my hope.

A. I love your idea and let's make Yahoo a Charity place for everyone. Yahoo can do a matching fund such as I donate1 dollar then Yahoo match $2 . Yahoo can create a Charity Non -Profit and Use the money for our Poverty friends around the world. I am very very sure We can do. Yahoo will have her statement for the amount she receives and spends for poverty areas. If people see then they believe Yahoo Answer Poverty. As a result, your genius idea is working my friend, I really want to see how you look like. You are touching my heart and soul about giving to others. Thank you for making my day.

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What to do when your bored at home with a friend?

Q. Okay, so me and my friend are super super bored and we aren't sure what to do. Please don't say boring stuff like watch a movie or play computer games. Bring stuff to the table for 11-16 year olds.

A. I recommend reading the Bible. Not only is it inspired of God, but if we follow the advice therein, it will make us successful. (Psalm 1:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17)

I personally love reading about the exploits of David recorded at 2 and. 2 Samuel. It is so exciting, and so is the book of Esther. I also love the books of James and 1 and 2 Corinthians.

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How do you know if a graphics card is good for gaming?

Q. I am trying to find a good computer for gaming and i dont want to spend a lot. So alienware is obviously off the table. When i look to see the graphics cards, i dont understand which are better because i see nVidia GeForce 9400 or Intel Accelerated HD or Graphics Accelerated HD. I have tried like when searching to go under the gaming section for computers, and i look at their graphics cards. They all vary between nVidia, ATA, Accelerated graphics, and a few others.

A. If you're not that into upgrading and PC troubleshooting then you probably want to go for a popular brand and widely used type of graphics card, that way it will be easy to keep up to date with drivers and ensure the widest compatibility.

I would recommend going for an nVidia graphics card as there is a wide choice available and they are fairly reliable and cost effective.

On a budget, have a look at an NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT or a 9600GT with at least 512mb of ram, preferably 1gb. You won't be disappointed.

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What happens when you play games like Gta 4 on low graphic card?

Q. I have 3gb ram and core 2 duo processor, i played gta 4 and it was really slow, since gta 4 has many bugs i thought it could be because of that and since mafia 2 has been released i asked my friends and they said it wont work on my computer because i dont have the required graphics card, i mean why doesnt it play and does graphics card affect performance and how?

A. Yes a graphics card will greatly effect preformance of games like GTA 4 because you need a graphics card to output the correct number of pixels to display the image and if you dont have a high enough card it will blur, tear, or lag (slow down) the image and in some cases not allow it to be shown and crash.

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How can i make GTA 4 run really smooth.?

Q. My computer is running GTA 4 at custom low graphics, and it chops up sometimes. Game Spot said that our computer could run it on low graphics on low it chops up when u r changing your island and at random intervals.

A. Even in my xbox 360, gta doesn't run 100% smoothely. The specifications of this game say that your computer should have:

Minimum System Requirements:

OS: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / XP - Service Pack 3

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4Ghz

Memory: 1.5GB, 16GB Free Hard Drive Space

Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900

Recommended System Requirements:

OS: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / XP - Service Pack 3

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz, AMD Phenom X3 2.1Ghz

Memory: 2 GB (Windows XP) 2.5 GB (Windows Vista)

18 GB Free Hard Drive Space

Video Card: 512MB NVIDIA 8600 / 512MB ATI 3870


You should always get alot better than the recommended system specifications for the game to run smoothly if your pc at least meets the minimum requirements then you should be able to play the game on lowest graphic ability but even at that it may not run smoothly

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How can I split sound from one PC to two different speaker systems?

Q. I would like to be able to play a game on my computer and get the computer/game sounds on my computer speakers. And at the same time play a movie in Windows Media Player (or similar software) and get only the sound from the movie connected to the TV or an amplifier.

What do I need to make this possible? At the moment I have a computer with an integrated soundcard on my motherboard.

A. I would say buy a Jack splitter at any radio shack, it should be a couple of bucks and set one sound lower than the other.

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No sound from my computer speakers.I happened to lose sound the same time I upgraded quicktime audio program?

Q. I lost computer speaker sound.Connections are good. It happened around the same day I took up a window offering to upgrade quicktime, so I did and now nothing from my speakers.any similar experience by anyone else?

A. First make sure your speakers are plugged in and have power to them. Yeah yeah I know but do it anyway. Next check your device manager on your system to make sure that Quick-time did not change your sound card driver.

Right Click MyComputer go to manage then to the Device Manager. Check your sound and game controller there.

If that is good you should have some sound card utility that is installed on your computer make sure that it is set to your sound card as the preferred device.

If that fails then check to make sure your speakers did not go south and will not be coming back from the vacation they decided to go on.
(Plug in a different set into your sound card if you have a set of ear buds you can plug them in directly to the sound card)

If you do not have sound then as a last resort use system restore.

Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools then to System Restore. Try to pick a day that was before you lost sound.

OH and above all else turn the knob up just in case someone turned down the volume (turning the volume all the way up you should hear a hissing sound if they are working) OH and if you have a nice speaker setup sometimes they need to be reset unplug the woofer for 30 seconds.

I think I have covered all of the issues that may happen to speakers heres hoping your tunes come back in the next fifteen minutes

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