Best gaming computer?

Q. Hello, I'm looking for a very good computer to buy to better my online gaming experiance....(I play WoW)

Lets say price is not a problem....whats the...top 3?

(NO MACS! CUZ MACS SUCK!)

ty^^
What i want:
I want the fastest load times...a computer that can load a large ammount of gaming data fast (internet connection rocks)
-I never want to lag due to my computer
-I wnat the best graphics WoW can dish out

....thats pretty much it lol

A. My company, Zero 3 Computers offer great computers a even better deals....check this out:

z500
2.4GHz Core 2 Quad
MSI NVIDIA nForce 680i ATX Intel Motherboard (SLI READY)
Max Memory Supported: 8GB
PCI Express x16: 4
PCI Express x1: 1
4GB DDR2 240 Pin Memory
500GB Hard Drive
20X DVD±R
16X DVD-ROM
2x 512MB 256bit nVidia GeForce 8800GT (SLI READY)
22" Widescreen LCD
550W Black Raidmax Sagitta 2 Gaming Case
External 5.25" Drives: 5
External 3.25" Drives: 2
Internal 3.25" Drives: 3
Logitech Gaming Controls (mouse and Keyboard)
2.0 Speakers
XP Home / Vista Home Basic 32-Bit (see above to choose)
$2200.00
http://www.zero3computers.com/z500.htm

With dual 8800GT video cards, quad core technology, a 4GB or ram....you will pretty much be on top of your game for a long time to come. Dont get suckered into buying a $5000.00 computer from DELL / Alienware (basically same company now) or Falcon NW.....that is outrageous for a computer considering it probably cost less for them then it does for me to build....but my price is half of theirs with same parts and quality.

Spending $5000.00 doesnt make you a hard core gamer....my $2200.00 system can keep up with theirs with no problems. So dont go for these way overpriced computers when you can spend half as much and walk with more.

Check us out:
http://www.zero3computers.com

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What is a good gaming computer?

Q. I am currently looking for a good gaming computer that isn't too expensive.

A. The only way to get a good gaming computer "cheap" is the DIY build, IMO.

If you have $800 to spend, you can get a solid computer. The monitor, speakers, keyboard, and mouse are additional costs to this $800.

You'll need the following:

Case
Power Supply
Motherboard
RAM
Video Card(s)
Hard Drive(s)
DVD-R/RW Drive (and/or Blu-Ray)
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
Speakers
Operating System

Go with an AMD CPU and you'll keep your costs down. The motherboard should support DDR3 RAM, and your video card budget should be as high as you can go. If you can get 2 cards (must be supported by your mainboard), you will rock.

Get some kick ass 7.1 Surround sound speakers.

What exactly are you looking to spend? I will do a write-up on a build that will fit your budget. Please let me know if you need speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard as well. I recommend a gaming keyboard and mouse for gaming purposes, obviously.

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Where to buy a gaming computer?

Q. I want to buy a Gaming PC but i don't know where to get it and i wont to know trusted places because some of them don't look professional. The reason i don't wont to build one is because i don't wont to mess it up and be out the money and still not have a PC. ( Not Alien ware because they are a little over priced)

A. A gaming computer is something you build, you don't just buy one from a store, really.
It is not at all hard to build a gaming PC, even a 13 year old kid can do it, and I've seen lots of them here that did just that.
Very detailed instructions are available if you Google on the subject, even Newegg.com has video tutorials on building a PC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPIXAtNGGCw&feature=player_embedded
Buy all your parts from Newegg.com or Amazon.com, they are the cheapest

All branded computers sold in stores (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Sony, Acer, Asus and such) are not 100% fitted for gaming, as the manufacturers will always try to use the cheapest hardware they can find and sell for the highest profit possible.
Even if one such computer has a good processor and graphics card, it will most likely have a cheap motherboard, with an older model chipset. Also all branded computers are setup by the manufacturers not to allow for any overclocking, as it will mean a loss for them to fix or replace damaged hardware while in warranty.

Here is a complete list of components to buy for a very good to best gaming PC build:

All prices are in $USD, from newegg.com, and current as of April 2012.

PROCESSOR: Best budget processor: Intel Core i3-2130 ($150) - best budget 4 threads, dual core processor.
Best value and performance processor: Intel Core i5-2500K quad core ($220)
Best in class, price accessible processor: Intel Core i7-2600K quad core ($320)
CPU COOLER: Get a good after market processor heat sink and 120mm fan. The stock Intel CPU cooler is crap.
Either a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO or Sunbeam Twister 120 - Cost $35 to $50
Or you can get a water cooler, like Corsair H60 or H80 ($70 or $105)
MOTHERBOARD: For any processor above, get a motherboard with socket LGA1155 and chipset Z68, at least this $120 GIGABYTE GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128495
MEMORY (RAM): Both the processor and the motherboard feature fast dual channel memory, so only buy RAM in identical pairs, to enable dual channel memory operation.
Get an 8GB dual kit (two x 4GB) DDR3 1600 G.Skill Ripjaws X Series or Corsair Vengeance ($50)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428 (8GB two x 4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345 (8GB two x 4GB)
GRAPHICS CARD: at least a GeForce GTX460 Fermi or AMD/ATI Radeon HD 6790 (or better), choose any with a 2200 score or higher from this benchmark list:
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html
The best graphics card would be GeForce GTX680 or GTX580
HARD DRIVE (HDD): 1TB Seagate Barracuda or Samsung Spinpoint SATA III (6.0Gb/s) 7200rpm, 64MB Cache hard drive ($115)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840
PSU: A good power supply, 600 watts or bigger (depends on the graphics card you choose), 80 plus certified form Thermaltake, Enermax, Cooler Master, Antech, Corsair or OCZ.
PC CASE: Any PC Case (full or mid tower), with bottom mount for the power supply, either ATX or μATX (micro ATX) size.
I recommend either any of the Sentey Series (Sentey Extreme Division Arvina is what I got) or Cooler Master HAF ($60 to $150)
http://www.newegg.com/Store/Brand.aspx?Brand=13670&name=The-Sentey-at-Newegg&Tpk=Sentey
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=haf&x=0&y=0
OPTICAL DRIVE: any cheap $15 to $25 DVD multi writer drive
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM for your operating system ($100):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Cost: From $800 on up to over $1500, depending on processor, graphics card, power supply and case you choose.

A good, full HD 1080p (1920x1080), LED backlit 27inch monitor will cost you around $260 to over $300.
Any cheap USB mouse and keyboard for about $30 to $50, or spend more for expensive gaming style ones.

Good luck.

The only other viable solution would be to custom order a gaming PC from places like AVADirect, iBuyPower, CyberPowerPC and such. They will build a gaming PC with almost all specs of your choice but you will pay considerably more as if you build that yourself.
DO NOT buy Alienware, they are Dell crap and also way overpriced.

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Computer gaming informative speech?

Q. Giving a 7 minute informative speech on computer gaming. Any ideas of topics I can cover?

So far I have:
Types of games (MMO, RPG, tons of different kinds)
Tips to speed up your computer
Parts you can use to build a gaming computer
Gaming leagues/Competitive gaming
3D Gaming

Any other ideas? Please and thank you!

A. Are you in computer programming? You can put this in. It is about gaming teaching kids to think, not school...

High Score Education

Games, not school, are teaching kids to think.

By James Paul Gee


The US spends almost $50 billion each year on education, so why aren't kids learning? Forty percent of students lack basic reading skills, and their academic performance is dismal compared with that of their foreign counterparts. In response to this crisis, schools are skilling-and-drilling their way "back to basics," moving toward mechanical instruction methods that rely on line-by-line scripting for teachers and endless multiple-choice testing. Consequently, kids aren't learning how to think anymore - they're learning how to memorize. This might be an ideal recipe for the future Babbitts of the world, but it won't produce the kind of agile, analytical minds that will lead the high tech global age. Fortunately, we've got Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Deus X for that.

After school, kids are devouring new information, concepts, and skills every day, and, like it or not, they're doing it controller in hand, plastered to the TV. The fact is, when kids play videogames they can experience a much more powerful form of learning than when they're in the classroom. Learning isn't about memorizing isolated facts. It's about connecting and manipulating them. Doubt it? Just ask anyone who's beaten Legend of Zelda or solved Morrowind.

The phenomenon of the videogame as an agent of mental training is largely unstudied; more often, games are denigrated for being violent or they're just plain ignored. They shouldn't be. Young gamers today aren't training to be gun-toting carjackers. They're learning how to learn. In Pikmin, children manage an army of plantlike aliens and strategize to solve problems. In Metal Gear Solid 2, players move stealthily through virtual environments and carry out intricate missions. Even in the notorious Vice City, players craft a persona, build a history, and shape a virtual world. In strategy games like WarCraft III and Age of Mythology, they learn to micromanage an array of elements while simultaneously balancing short- and long-term goals. That sounds like something for their r�sum�s.

The secret of a videogame as a teaching machine isn't its immersive 3-D graphics, but its underlying architecture. Each level dances around the outer limits of the player's abilities, seeking at every point to be hard enough to be just doable. In cognitive science, this is referred to as the regime of competence principle, which results in a feeling of simultaneous pleasure and frustration - a sensation as familiar to gamers as sore thumbs. Cognitive scientist Andy diSessa has argued that the best instruction hovers at the boundary of a student's competence. Most schools, however, seek to avoid invoking feelings of both pleasure and frustration, blind to the fact that these emotions can be extremely useful when it comes to teaching kids.

Also, good videogames incorporate the principle of expertise. They tend to encourage players to achieve total mastery of one level, only to challenge and undo that mastery in the next, forcing kids to adapt and evolve. This carefully choreographed dialectic has been identified by learning theorists as the best way to achieve expertise in any field. This doesn't happen much in our routine-driven schools, where "good" students are often just good at "doing school."

How did videogames become such successful models of effective learning? Game coders aren't trained as cognitive scientists. It's a simple case of free-market economics: If a title doesn't teach players how to play it well, it won't sell well. Game companies don't rake in $6.9 billion a year by dumbing down the material - aficionados condemn short and easy games like Half Life: Blue Shift and Devil May Cry 2. Designers respond by making harder and more complex games that require mastery of sophisticated worlds and as many as 50 to 100 hours to complete. Schools, meanwhile, respond with more tests, more drills, and more rigidity. They're in the cognitive-science dark ages.

We don't often think about videogames as relevant to education reform, but maybe we should. Game designers don't often think of themselves as learning theorists. Maybe they should. Kids often say it doesn't feel like learning when they're gaming - they're much too focused on playing. If kids were to say that about a science lesson, our country's education problems would be solved.

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Gaming Computer Homebuilt for $200 to $300 ?

Q. Hey, im looking to build a gaming computer on a budget as im only 15 and don't have an incredible amount of income so i want to build a computer myself. Im really looking for something that isnt incredibly fast, maybe good for some World or Warcraft and surfing the internet. Im not especially tech savvy so i need some help! i was also thinking of using this case--http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3438627&CatId=1520

Thanks!!! :]
Also i dont need a monitor, keyboard, etc.
Maybe up to $500 actually
found the barebones with the sme case that seems reasonable what do you guys think?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4360082&CatId=332

it still needs hard drive and dvd burner and os but i was thinking of downloading ubuntu anyways

A. If you want a gaming computer on a $300 budget, that case is out of the budget.. buy a barebones kit.. dual core AMD Athalon, as fast as you can afford, then a 256 MB graphics card ( WOW isn't THAT demandiing, but you'll appreciate the extra rather than a later upgrade )... barebones from Tiger you will still have to build, but it gives you most of the parts cheap... should be able to come out $250-300


I have a powerhouse computer, Athalon X2 6000 ( dual 3.1 GHZ ) built for gaming, but I still use a cheap basic black case that is nice to build in and work in. I added a XION LCD fan controller for the eye candy, and my computer still ran $500

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Cheap Gaming Computer?

Q. Ok well here it is, my budget Id rather get it as cheap as i can while still being lag free on my games, the games I plan on paying are - possibilites, Guild wars 2, World of Warcraft, Lord of the rings online, Rift. I don't need to play these games on max settings. i also have NO experience in graphics cards or any of that stuff, i don't have much knowledge on computers. not possible for me to "build" 1 because i assume that's more expensive and - no knowledge of computers or equipment i would even have to buy. i know Alienware is a company that makes gaming computers, but im not sure on a decision. My budget is questionable but i would like to keep it between the $300-600 range

A. Building your own gaming computer is actually much much cheaper than buying a pre assembled unit. I'm in the process of building a 1400 dollar system that would cost 2k plus from a retailer. If building one or having an experienced friend build one wouldnt work, look online at www.newegg.com. They have some decent pre assembled gaming computers. Graphics cards in gaming computers are as important if not more, than the cpu speed.whether you choose ATI or NVIDIA graphics cards is a matter of personal preference. I've always favored nvidia, but ive seen good results from using ATI cards as well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006736%20600030537&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=100

any of these would meet your needs perfectly fine, and would continue to do so for a few years.

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Computer monitor and Video games?

Q. Ok i have a very nice computer monitor and dont really feel the need to buy a tv, i have hd cable box so i can watch tv on it, and i can play ps3 and xbox 360 on it. The problem is i cant play any other game systems on it. Is there a cheep device out there that will allow me to play nes,snes,sega,nintendo 64, gamecube, etc.. on my computer monitor. Dont know if it will help but this is my monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254048&Tpk=hanns%20g%2025%20inches

A. First off, stay away from the simple passive cables that have VGA or HDMI on one end and a yellow composite video jack or green/blue/red component video jacks on the other, those cables do NOT convert the video signal to one that your monitor can use, and are marketed as scams to trick consumers (they will often use words like "adapter" or "converter" to trick or confuse buyers).

You need some type of device that converts the video signal to one that your monitor can use, either a digital DVI/HDMI signal or an analog RGBHV signal.

What I use is a line doubler that's about 12 years old and was originally designed for CRT projectors when HDTV was in its infancy. It has composite, S-video, and component video inputs, and a RGBHV output, to which I connect a VGA cable to my monitor. I'd say picking up one of those units used would be your best bet. They were very expensive new, but there is little demand for them now, so occasionally on eBay you will find a good deal on one. Here's one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Twin-Vision-TV200-Video-VGA-Line-Doubler-/250740790748?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6150d5dc#ht_3329wt_953

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Gaming Computer or PS3: Can't Decide - What do you recommend?

Q. Alright so Christmas and my birthday is coming around. Now I've been thinking about this for quite some time. Gaming Computer or PS3? I have been wanting to get my own PS3 so I could get the games I want that aren't on the PC, and to play with friends in my neighborhood, and to play Persona 4 as well. But the other problem is that this PC is below the average gaming computer, and the computer is from 2002, so I need an update from this. Not to mention I have most of my games on the PC but some I'd like to/require have high performance, and the freedom of having your own PC is pretty sweet. So which should I get?
PS3 for:
-Games such as littleBIGPlanet 2, Ratchet & Clank, Black Ops, ScottPilgrim vs. the World, etc.
-Playing online with friends at school.

or a high-performance PC for:
-Much more of a variety of games to play.
-Less frustration on this piece of junk
-Freedom of having your own privacy

I honestly am okay with both. But I want to see what some other people think.

A. Gaming computer is better - it's not only for gaming! While PS3 is just for games and nothing else.
Gaming PCs look awesome too, you can upgrade them, change options in games, play on any monitor or TV. In many games consoles and PCs are separated on gaming servers because computer users own all console gamers.
Check this PC:

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What's a nice gaming computer?

Q. I'm wondering what's a nice gaming computer?

A. The best gaming computer has and always will be the one you build yourself. Even if you have no knowledge in computers it can be a good learning experience and you can get a machine far superior for cheaper than outright buying a "gaming pc".

Then you have to ask yourself the question, what kind of gaming is it that you want to do. The most crucial component in your gaming machine will be the video card and how beefed up the card will have to be will depend on the quality of your graphics and the intensity of your games. Take Tomb Raider for example you have various settings from low all the way to Ultra where the strands of hair on the main character are all independent for realistic effect.

Research on the components needed for your desired spec gaming machine can easily be found through google and various forums. Parts can be purchased through sites such as newegg.

Breaking this down further, regardless of the quality or intensity of the gaming you generally will never need anything more powerful than an i5 processor, with exception to the 6 core i7 i5 and 7 differ mostly in hyperthreading ability and caching ability. AMD can be good but performance will always be better with intel, don't let the clock rate full you.

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Looking For a cheap Fast Gaming computer?

Q. Well im not really into computer specs and alla that, i want to play WoW on this computer, and all those good games (: my budget is $400-$600, im 15 and thats all i got for my christmass money ! :[
So if you can help me out, Sending me a link to a fast cheap gaming computer then, thank you :)

A. Do you already have a monitor? Most gaming computers are sold as "not including monitor", so that's one way you can save some $s

Gaming computers are in the top two categories for expensive hardware (video editing is the other), so "Fast" and "cheap" are kind of tough to combine.

The main difference between gaming computers and mainstream computers is the video card. You need a separate, fairly high powered video card (ATI Radeon 4650/nVidia Geforce 9800 GT/GeForce 250 or better) and enough of a powersupply to drive it for good graphics. Don't buy a cheap system with integrated graphics, or you'll almost always have to upgrade BOTH the video card AND power supply to make it into a gaming system.

For the upper end of your price range, you can get a system that will play WoW pretty awesomely and any of the current games (some at mid to low settings). Spec out something with:
CPU: Dual Core (AMD Athlon� II X2 250 Dual-Core CPU )
RAM: 4 GB
OS: Windows 7 64 bit Home Premium
Power Supply: 450W (minimum)
Video card: (Radeon 4670 1GB)
At http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Configurators.aspx?mid=182 with the above specs will come up to $518, +shipping.

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will non-gaming computers be able to run the sims 3?

Q. My computer can just barely run the sims 2, do you think that non-gaming computers will be able to run the sims 3?

A. Depends what the spec requirements for Sims 3 is, it's not coming out for awhile. Take a gander at Sims 2 computer requirements - if your computer can't run Sims 2 it won't be able to run Sims 3.

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What are good computers for playing the sims 3 games?

Q. I wanna play the sims 3 on a computer, but not just the sims 3. I have almost every expansion pack and stuff pack and I plan on adding the Island Paradise to my collection to and I want to put all those games on ONE computer! What kind of computer or laptop is powerful enough to hold all these games, possibly more as EA stats to make new sims games, and also makes them run smoothly and perfectly?

A. What type of computer? You need to be more specific than that.

But, for starters I wouldn't get a laptop. With a computer you can always upgrade it little by little whenever you feel like it and you won't have that luxury with a laptop.

I don't recommend going to a retail store like Best Buy as they over charge.

I'd go to cyberpowerpc.com and click on the tab/menu at the top that says intel computers or gaming computers. There's one there for $600-$700 I think. That would play the Sims 3 fine....of course that's "only" the PC (no monitor). You can choose to customize it and add a monitor if you needed...or even have them upgrade and add a better video card or processor or whatever. Of course each additional upgrade you put in raises the price depending on which video card you get or which processor your upgrade to. However, in this way you are getting exactly what you wanted which isn't really the case with PC's bought at a retail store.

I did buy a PC+20"monitor on ebay last week for $391 for my little girl. 6gb ram, 3.2ghz processor, 1 TB harddrive...and iwth a monitor?! hell of a deal. I had a spare video card since I upgraded mine not too long ago so I gave her the spare. Other than that I just had to buy a better powersupply ($50). So, for $440. I got a PC+Monitor which can play any game out there right now.

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Windows 8 Gaming Problems, Help?

Q. So, ever since i bought Windows 8 I have been getting many issues with the video games i download. I'm almost 100% sure that it is not the game, because when i had Windows 7 they would work fine. Games such as League of Legends, Crossfire, Age of Empire Online, etc. They would crash my computer or some would just stop working. My theory is that the games haven't updated to the Windows 8 software, but i'm not sure. Please tell me any information you have or can find about this problem, it really brings down Windows 8 customer satisfaction.

A. I also had issues after upgrading from Windows 7 to 8, especially with older games from Gametap, they stopped working or performed erratically. I decided to roll back to Windows 7 but that required a factory refresh using my computer's recovery partition. I had to restore my data and re-install all my applications afterwards.
If you decide to roll back, make sure to have the Windows 7 operating system, a data backup and application media or installation files ready.

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Preinstalled Wildtangent Games no longer working on Windows 8 computer?

Q. Me husband bought me a new Gateway computer in February, running Windows 8. It came with Wildtangent Games app preinstalled, which i loved, since i played a lot of the games on old computer.
No problems for a few weeks but then suddenly the app will not load. The icon appears in the task bar, i get "the swirl" telling me it's working on opening... then nothing. If i right-click the icon and close it out, then everything is ok but if i leave the app "open" then i cannot do anything ~ cannot open another window, etc. until I close it out.
Is there a fix for this? I have even tried uninstalling WTG but it seems super complicated. I know y'all will need more info than what i've provided so please let me know what else is needed to get help with this issue and i'll provide.
Thanks ahead of time!

A. Hey, I think I have a workaround for you. This is going to get a bit technical, so try to stick with me. The overall thing I think you need to do is to erase bad window placement settings for the app. The window placement settings are recorded in a settings.ini file located in your user data folders. Getting to those folders for someone without moderate knowledge about navigating system files can be tricky.
Ultimately you are trying to get to:
"C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\
WildTangent\WildTangent Games\App\Settings\"
(I'm sorry but I had to put that file path in two lines because Yahoo! kept truncating it)

Here is a way to get there:
Open File Explorer (I always use the shortcut keys: WinKey + E)

Go to your C: drive.

Go to the "Users" folder.

Go to the folder for the currently logged in user. If your username has spaces in it, I think it will only be the first word. (ie If your username is "John Doe" the user folder would be "John")

Go to the "AppData" folder. This is the trickier part. Windows by default hides this folder because if you go into there and mess with things too much you can potentially cause a lot of problems for yourself. You have to manually add "\AppData" to what is already in the "address bar" in the file exporer window. It should now read: "C:\Users\[YOUR USERNAME]\AppData"

Then go into the following folders "Roaming"->"WildTangent"->"WildTangent Games"->"App"->"Settings"

At this point you should be in the folder I mentioned near the beginning:
"C:\Users\[YOUR USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\
WildTangent\WildTangent Games\App\Settings\"
(Again I'm sorry but I had to put that file path in two lines because Yahoo! kept truncating it)

From here you can either delete the Settings.ini file completely or remove all the lines under "[Placement]". On my machine those lines look like this:
[Placement]
Length=44
Flags=0
ShowCmd=1
PtMinPosition=-1, -1
PtMaxPosition=-1, -1
RcNormalPosition=320, 20, 1600, 1020

Some of the numbers will be different on your computer, but you should have the same value names (ie "RcNormalPosition" etc...). Once you have removed the strings try starting the app again and the window should pop up. Hopefully this doesn't sound too scary, the app should recover from a missing settings file with no problem so if you tried just removing the strings and it seems like something is broken you can just remove the file altogether. As long as you only modify that one file nothing else should go wrong. You could help out the people working on the app by posting what values were stored in your settings.ini file when it wasn't working so they know what values caused it to get like that.

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reference:effect of computer games?

Q.

A. The effects of computer games can be physical, psychological, as well as social.

Physical is the easiest to observe. People who play a disproportionate amount of video games are likely to be out of shape since they live a sedentary lifestyle. Also, heavy gamers are at higher risk for repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. It should be noted that some video games require some athleticism to play the game. An example is the popular Dance Dance Revolution which requires the player to use his feet to play which helps offset the health risks of a sedentary liefstyle, but introduces risk of injuries associated with constant running and jumping.

Some research suggests that violent video games can foster aggression. It is believed to be reinforced more than television and movies due to the interactive nature of the games.

Also, there is the risk of video game addiction where a person will put the need to continue playing over their need to sleep or eat. Suicide or death by exhaustion have been know to result from addiction.

However, there are some good effects of video games too:
Hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, improving reading skills (read faster and/or better comprehension if the game is text intensive)

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Computer games?

Q. If all video games are developed in a computer, then why don't the developers just go right ahead and release them on the pc? It's already made on it, then how hard can it be to release it on the pc?

A. A lot of them DO. It's called 'downloadable games'. If you look up individual small developers you'll find that as soon as the game is done, you can download it and play it.

However, finishing a game and putting it on your website doesn't get you as many customers as putting it in a box and putting it in stores where people who don't already know the game exists might find it. And it takes time to get it there (and not everyone can get a retail deal)

Or do you mean, why are console games not immediately released on PC? Well, with older consoles at least, the television resolution was much worse than the computer monitor resolution, so the graphics have to be redone. Also the control schemes are different (most PCs don't have joysticks) and people playing PC games want to be able to save more often than console gamers. So the game has to be reworked some to make a good PC version. And not all companies bother making PC versions because there is so much piracy - they figure their work would be wasted because so many people steal.

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What software can be used to record games onto your computer?

Q. I have been wanting to record a walkthrough of a game I play on my ps2 for quite some time and I was wanting to know what the software is and where to get it because there apparently is software to put on your computer to do it and I want to know what it is and if I'll need any special cords and such. Thank you very much.
I'd also want it to mess with my wii and xbox360 walkthroughs.

A. I would say that Fraps can be used to record games onto your computer. Make sure to check if your computer is compatible with that software before use

Good luck!

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Computer game Recording.?

Q. So,I've been playing video games for a while and want to start taping my self playing them and put them on youtube.But my computer is a gaming computer and not very good with uploading the videos,it estimated over 300 Min's to upload a video 10 Min's long!I'm using hyper cam and was wondering if there was a better software to record my game playing and upload it on youtube quickly (or at least quicker) and with still pretty good graphic quality.

A. Have you tried Game Camcorder? It can compress video on the fly while recording
http://GameCamcorder.com

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Whats a good gaming computer for under 700?

Q. It needs to be able to run MODERN games like Call of Duty Black Ops and such. Crysis should be playable on MEDIUM settings.

I'm looking for a good prossesor and graphics card. I could care less about the brand though, AMD and Intel are both ok. Would prefer quad core but duel is okay.
MONITOR does NOT have to be included. So 700 and under just for the machine.

A. I have been researching this for a long time actually (read the source) so I already know the best deal on the market. Its a Dell computer. And BTW- how would you like a Hex-Core PC? :)
Your expectations to run Crysis at medium settings are gonna be humble- you are gonna be able to run it at a decent FPS at Max Settings.

EDIT ON COMPUTERNOOB ANSWER: The CPU is not that overpowered- and if it was- wouldnt that be better lol :)?. And like I said- the Radeon5450 is not top-of-the-line but is way more than adequate for his gaming needs. I dont understand this insane need in the gaming world to always have the best.

If he is looking for building his own computer, then you have a point- there would be no reason for not putting in a better GPU. And you need to know what you are doing to build your own computer. I don't recommend it for beginners.


The computer that I am recommending is the Dell Studio XPS 7100. Before I go into explaining this computer and why it is good, let me write the specs:

PRICE: 699.99 PLUS TAX
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
CPU/Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T
GPU/GRAPHICS: ATI Radeon HD 5450 1GB
RAM/MEMORY: 6GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - 4 DIMMS
HARD DRIVE: 1TB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
2 Year Basic Service Plan
McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months

The Processor is a Six-Core processor. This processor is super fast. However, the Intel equivalent of this processor is like a Core i7-930 processor which is very fast.
The Memory is the next point. It is 6 Gigs of DDR3 Ram which is more than you need. I actually think that 4 Gigs are just fine. The memory runs at a clock speed of 1333MHz- Again- very good and from my benchmarks- it is low latency.
The GPU/Graphics Card is not the best... however I dont think it will pose any issue for a user like you as you dont even want to play games at HD Resolutions&Max Settings. And again- it is still a mid-line dedicated GPU which will provide very crisp, fast graphics.
The HD is a Serial-ATA HD running at 7200RPM (Great again)

What is also great is that it comes with a 2 year warranty...

I would also recommend searching for coupons like free shipping from dell...

Go to the link below for the computer link... If it doesnt work, go to Dell.com and go to the Studio XPS 7100. Choose the standard package as that is what you need. The economy package is completely not adequate due to its mediocre Cpu and Gpu.

IF THE LINK BELOW DOES NOT WORK, CLICK ON THE SECOND LINK AND SELECT STANDARD OR FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ABOVE

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dxdwds2&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=studio-xps-7100

http://www.dell.com/us/p/studio-xps-7100/fs


If you have any more questions, please write additional details and I will edit my post to answer them... This is unbeatable price and performance though so I would get it without hesitation.

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dxdwds2&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=studio-xps-7100

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Gaming computer under $700?

Q. Looking to build my own rig, I have nearly everything besides the tower (Case included) just need the parts (motherboard, power supply, graphics card, processor etc. etc.) any suggestions?

A. hi cory, motherboard is your choice asus is easier to use but intel offers so much more so buy one that has a lot of power. because you will need the extra power in your chipset. now this is important stay away from quad I recommend this processor an intel i7 960. amd is a lot more complicated and to buy the right one is a pain. I believe in intel and a 960 is a good gaming processor not unless you want to go with a 980 or a 990 lot more money. now I subscribe to pcworld magazine and they claim that all pro gamers are going to two video cards they are intel 250 to 280 and a Nvidia GeForce 9800gtx proven to keep killer graphics plus keeping your computer cooler. this is important the high powered video cards will check you into crash and burn hotel and it's cold and lonely there. now the rest is your choice but here is something to remember buying your power supply from the same company is important and sony has the best hard drive. your dvd burners should also be from sony not unless you are going blue ray they are sharp but they are expensive and hard to fit in your case. now I know that you mentioned building your own computer and that is admirable but I recommend that you get a computer repairman to build it for you he gets his parts from a warehouse and not mail order his parts are a lot more dependable plus he can give you some more options that I don't have the room to mention. good luck I hope I was helpful to you

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gaming computer components?

Q. well. my laptop is compleatly F.U.B.A.R all my games slowly stopped working and now even diablo 1 doensn't work(and yes all my drivers and direct x are updated)
so its time to get a new computer. but i don't know what the best components are for running games that use the system recources required for .. i think 'gears of war' is one of the newest games. im currently looking at www.anandtech.com but i have no idea what is the best is.

i) whats the best video/sound card
ii) what type of RAM do i use (theres more than one apparently)
iii) what type of proccesor/motherboard do i use. i've heard centrino quad core's are bad for games but i don't know many other types.
iv) Cooling system. i've seen computers smoke and melt before from inadiquate cooling.

can't imagine it would matter what dvd or harddrive you use.

what have i missed?
unless theres a site that sells computers online specificaly for gaming. with the computers reguarly updated for todays game needs.

A. Building a gaming computer, or any computer for that matter, is a fun and enjoyable process... but it will cost you. As you probably already know, good computers are not cheap. I will try to tell you the right parts to build a computer that should keep the price under $1500.

1. Motherboard: Nvidia Nforce 680i SLI --- about $150
2. CPU (Central Processing Unit): Intel Q6600 Quad Core --- about $200
3. Graphics Card: Nvidia 8800 GTS 512 MB(Megabytes) --- about $240
4. Operating System: Windows XP Pro --- about $140
5. Power Supply: Apevia Iceberg 680 Watt --- about $120
6. Memory/RAM: Corsair Dual Channel TWINX 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz --- about $35 to $60
7. Cooling: A fan should come with the CPU and some fans should come with the computer case.
8. Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 250GB Hard Drive --- about $60
9. CD ROM Drive: LITE-ON Black CD-ROM Drive --- about $14
10. DVD Drive: Sony NEC Optiarc Black DVD-ROM Drive --- about $16
11. Computer Case: This one is mainly up to you for personal taste reasons but I chose one that most people would like:
NZXT Apollo Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB, Firewire and Audio Ports --- about $70

TOTAL: $1050

That might sound pretty expensive but that computer will last you a very long time for computer games and other heavy applications (i.e. photoshop and video editing software).

Here are some websites that are centered around building computers:

www.tigerdirect.com
www.newegg.com

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build a good gaming computer?

Q. I want to build a good gaming computer. Don't want to spend a fortune on it cause i cannot (15 years old without job)

I want a cool looking case (full tower please) that is lite up

a 500GB-1TB HDD

512mb-1GB Video card

Good power supply to handle all the components

4GB+ Ram/Memory

Good motherboard

Good Disk drive

everything else that im missing.

i want a good,fast, gaming computer

(i already have a monitor,mouse, keyboard,speakers,printer)


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please put the total price of all of it at the end

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you can suggest extra things that i could get if i have extra money


i dont think you guys get what im asking. i want you to give me exact names of products i can buy (like give me names/links to products that suit my needs)

A. First gaming Pc needs good graphics and sound,.

So we will see something according to that,.then i am not gonna suggest u higher end cards and price list,.i will tell u,.a pc configuration which can handle games up to 2015,.
see don't go for more ram,.coz game never take more ram,..all it take more process than ram,.so 3 gb is enough coz,win xp and vista 32 supports only ram up to 3.5.,.64 bit os cant support most of the games,.but, u need a faster ram,.k,.then games don't support quad core pc,.so don't for for quad core processor,.most games don't support .,.then sli and crossfire is completely waste,.if u want to add 40 inch screen go for them..i am gonna suggest u hd lcd with top performance and clarity,.,will be under medium range.,.so.,,trust me.,.,i am choosing the best.,.,



Intel Core� 2 Duo E8600 3.33GHz processor.,.
,best for gaming than quad core.,.,which 95% games don't support.,.

"Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R motherboard"
which is latest and has no sli crossfire.,.,and on board audio card.,.,will save u lot of money but will give u killer gaming.,.,coz it supports ddr2 up to 1333 mhz.,.,don't go for ddr3 yet no processor which gives full performance with them.,.

"Gigabyte -GV-N98TOC-1GH- GeForce 9800 GT 1gb gddr3 card"
Is more than enough to drive 2 30 inch LCD over 2000+ resolution.,.,so for u its best choice it can drive and game in 100+ frames per second.,.

"Gigabyte SUMO 5115 metallic black gaming cabinet with ODIN GT 550W power unit from gigabyte"
i recommend u this coz it has a option that u can add a serious water cooling system in future,.and 550 w odin has a software control from internal usb bus,.so u can manage u r power well,.,its perfect for this setup,.

"Kingston HyperX 1 GB DDR2 RAM (KHX9600D2/1G) x 4 modules" so, u can get 4 gb dual channel capability 1200 mhz for serious gaming., i suggest u this ram,because if u wish u can overclock it to 1333 with good water cooling system,.

"Creative sound blaster X-FI Platinum Fatilty champion series"
there are few latest pci express cards but this is convenient coz u can connect headphones from front bay,.it has lot extra inputs and outputs for user.,.,its east and had tweaked only for gamers,.he he.,

"Creative inspire t6100 5.1 speakers"
Is best for gaming.,.and not too much like a giga works,.,spend in mid get in max.,.u can take u r games to serious 5.1,.,surround for realism,.,.

"Western Digital VelociRaptor 300gb 10000 rpm Sata Hdd x 3 units"
u will get 900 gb triple channeled 3gbps super fast 10000 rpm hard disk,.,.,u can use one hdd for windows and 1 for game drive.,,.if u use game drive software u don't need to load game dvd and cd.,.,for every time i will tell u later abt it.,.and u can make a better backup and virtual memory swap.,.,with this setup,.

"Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP 24-Inch Wide-Screen LCD monitor"
the best graphics gaming monitor reviewed as top 5 in most of sites like pc world,.

"Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro" is a combo of keys and mouse which will give u 10 m range with a laser sharp access,.over all u r moves in game,.u can even relax in u r sofa and game,.he he.,.

"Sony BWU-200S - 4X blu-ray writer" this is a bit costly piece.,.,but if u wanna be future proof go for it or go for regular Samsung
22 x dvd-rw sh223 series its award wining and cheap too,.

U NEED 2250$ to 2750$ APPROX TO BUY THESE.,.,BUT I AM SURE IF U HAVE THESE U WILL BE A GAME GOD TILL 2014 AT LEAST,.

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Xbox 360 Headset question?

Q. ok, i have a xbox 360 and i have the normal mic that plugs into the controller. i dont care about what people are saying im looking for super good sound qualtity to here people in cod4. like heering them come around a corner ect. i have a usb headset for my computer and i was wondering if i just plug that in and it works. if not can u tell me what to use plx thxxx :)

A. Turtle beach makes a top-of-the-line series of headsets that you can plug into the actual xbox, plug into the controller, or be completely wireless. All of them play sound through the headset from the game and the voice chatter as well. It is one of the ear cup mic things that surround your entire ear. So if you want to hear very well I recommend the Turtle Beach X series I believe it is.

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what headset should i buy?

Q. i want a headset, that has great sound and that will plug into a mp3 player, computer and an xbox. i know i can buy gamining headsets but a good headset will have much better for music. i want a good brand such as sennheiser or any other top brand
any other idea other than turtlebeaches because they are not good for music (i have used them for music)

A. check out razer electra or razer orca, they will serve as solid gaming headset or a great pair of headphones. and turtle beaches just suck people! anyone who thinks turtle beach makes a good headset has probably never used any other headset. its ok if you do though, its not your fault :)

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