Sabtu, 03 Mei 2014

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.


Whats the best gaming computer on the market....under $1500?
Q. Hey i'm looking to buy a gaming computer under $1500 to play games like call of duty 4 or Hellgate. Would ya'll say like alienware or somthing like that?

Thanks =]

A. That's a hard one. Obviously, you are going to need to pay heavily for a good graphics card and a nice amount of memory, which you will need to play games like Crysis and Call of Duty 4. I would recommend a computer from Velocity Micro (desktop, laptops are way too expensive for a gaming computer in your price range). They are pretty well priced and look great.

Alienware computers are popular, but overpriced-not saying you can't find one in your price range, but they are a rip-off. I love Falcon Northwest, but once again, they are overpriced. Dell, Gateway, and other "standard" companies may have good deals, but they won't give you great recommendations for gaming.

If you have some time on your hands, I would recommend building your own. You can buy parts from newegg or a nearby store with a BYOC center. Despite what people say, it is not hard or expensive to build your own, just time-consuming. Find a guide online or someone at the store to help you, since buying a computer without all of the parts you need would not help at all.

No matter what, spend more on the Graphics Card and Volatile Memory (RAM). Upgrade those before anything else. Any dual core CPU at or above 2.4ghz should be fine. Spend the least on the case-if you need a cheap computer, go with a cheep case. After all, better to have a crappy looking powerhouse then an awesome looking paperweight.





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My computer can run games fine but cant run applications very well. How does fix?

Q. On my computer, I can run games such as:Skyrim, Amnesia, Left 4 Dead, and Minecraft fine but when I run programs such as Finale 2012, Ableton, Autodesk Maya, Photoshop, and FL Studio my computer runs like a chimp with a prolapsed anus. Do I need to get more RAM to make the programs faster? A new processor perhaps? This is what I know about my computers hardware:

3.00 GB RAM
Windows 7 Home Premium (x64)
AMD C-50 Processor 1.00 GHz
Toshiba Satellite C655D
285 GB Hard Drive

A. Autodesk programs use ALLOT of processor. I would say that the games are mostly using ram and video and less processor so they are running better but those programs that are very processor heavy are bogging down your system. The only thing you can do is get a second computer with a much bigger processor just for working on your autodesk and adobe programs. 3ds max uses my entire quad core 2.83 GHz. That program sometimes crashes for me so i even need a bigger processor. The ram and operating system are fine. Photoshop will lag but should run ok if you close all other unnecessary programs when you run it and take your time with it.


Good gaming computer?
Q. Does anyone any good gaming computers in ireland, i really want to play arma 2 but my computer cant play it and i want a new one

A. The best value is building one or having a local shop build one for you.

Here's a nice pre-built system:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Systems/Gaming+Range/Cyclone/Gladiator+CYCLONE+Vortex+MKIV+Intel+3.50GHz+Gaming+PC+?productId=50324

However you have to add £72 for a copy of Windows 7 ot be pre-installed.

Or you can buy a custom gaming rig from Cyberpower PC. I recommend starting with this:
http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/system/weekly_sales_II/

Then choose the following upgrades:
Graphics card - Radeon HD 7850 or 7870
Power supply- Corsair 650W (NOT Cooler Master)
Operating System - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit


Arma II performance:

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2012/03/05/amd-radeon-hd-7850-2gb/3

If you just wanted to play on high settings instead of ultra, this would do fine:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Systems/Gaming+Range/Cyclone/Gladiator+CYCLONE+Decimator+MKIV+Intel+3.30GHz+Gaming+PC+?productId=50323

Of course you'd still need to add £72 for Windows.





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Best place to buy a good gaming computer UK? need help!?

Q. looking for a good all round pc just for gaming, rough specs 8gb ram 3ghz quad processor 1gb video card etc etc

i have never brought a gaming pc before so i have little knowledge of good makes or models, any advise is much appreciated.

budget is max £450-£500 but i would like to spend as little as poss preferably around £350 bur doubt thats possible

thanks

A. Since you live in the UK as do I there should be a couple of decent computers in currys/pc world.
This computer is £530 but if you look up the name on youtube there's a video of someone unboxing it and a video of them using it to play battlefield 3.
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/advent-dt2410-desktop-pc-17291826-pdt.html


Jobs with computer games?
Q. I'd like to learn more about potential careers in the gaming industry. I'd be interested in career paths, job titles, requirements for jobs, and the like. I'm interested more in the coding side of things than in the art aspect. Just brainstorming for my future cause I enjoy computer programming and love games. Let me know

A. This will really depend on the company you apply for.

Generally, coders will be split between the 'Engine' team and the 'Gameplay' team, where engine deal with with console specific issues (PS3 / XBOX integration etc), and maybe the audio system, physics, that sort of thing. They probably won't be working on a single game though.

The Gameplay team will be writing code specifically for the game in production. Ideally the code they write will be platform independent (it's the engine teams job to make sure that code works across all necessary consoles). They'll be talking to artists and designers a lot, and trying to make stuff 'fun'.

In smaller companies where you might only have a couple of programmers, these roles will be less well defined - you'll probably be doing bits of engine and gameplay.

The gameplay team may be split up further into sections (either formally or not) such as A.I., Audio, Physics, etc (though, any of these might be Engine! It all depends).

Career progression wise, you might start off as a Graduate programmer or Junior. Then Programmer, Senior programmer, and finally Lead programmer. Some places may have an 'Architect' (this guy will design the codebase initially, maybe choosing various coding paradigms and standards that the gamplay team should adhere to). There will also probably be a Technical Director of some sort, who probably won't be doing much programming anymore - just making sure all the tech teams are running smoothly.

You probably don't need to worry about what kind of programmer you want to be just yet - just get your foot in the door, and then try and get onto different teams and see what you like.

EDIT:

Requirements for job:

If you're going in as a graduate / junior with no experience, a demo is useful (but not necessary!)
A relatively good degree is often requested in computer science, A.I, physics or math, or something similar.
You'll almost certainly be given some sort of technical test, C++ probably, and maybe some maths or general problem solving.
They'll ask you about games! (And about their games). What have you played recently, what did you like / dislike? Try and view games from a professional angle - appreciate good / bad design.

Datascope has some good advice:
http://www.datascope.co.uk/graduate_advice_programmer.html





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gaming desktop advice.?

Q. Which one is the best for playing the new sim city and other simulation games such as cities xl 2012, cities in motion, 18 wheels of steel on high setting
1)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009I9MX5Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1378014638&sr=8-9&pi=SL75

2)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A14ZV9A/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1378014638&sr=8-7&pi=SL75

3) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BYN7BWM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1378015207&sr=8-3&pi=SL75

A. They are all priced higher than the best deals available.
The middle one (2) is the highest gaming performance of the 3 you show.
http://www.game-debate.com/gpu/index.php?gid=1413&gid2=678&compare=radeon-hd-6670-sapphire-1gb-ddr3-vs-radeon-hd-7570
#2 and 3 are almost identical in gaming performance, where #2 has the better computer case and power supply and #3 has more ram, though misbalanced at 10GB of 2 and 4 GB sticks and the bigger HDD and slightly better CPU.

#1 is imposible to upgrade and mediocre performance and not worth your attention.

I don't have the time to sort through everything that is better than those three.
http://www.digitalstormonline.com/vanquish.asp
High quality build at $700 shown at the bottom.

Lower quality that most have better performance or a lower price at similar performance to the high quality done at Digital Storm. The fact that the i3 is adequate as is an FX-4100, all of the CPUs are enough to play, and the key is getting the system with the best graphics card, or sacrificing a bit on performance for a system that is stable and will last a long time without issues.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=10&Description=&Type=&N=100019096&IsNodeId=1&IsPowerSearch=1&srchInDesc=&MinPrice=500&MaxPrice=750&Manufactory=81232&Manufactory=11210&Manufactory=12046&PropertyCodeValue=1436%3A302714&PropertyCodeValue=1436%3A312190&PropertyCodeValue=1436%3A347429&PropertyCodeValue=1436%3A391066&PropertyCodeValue=1436%3A348223&PropertyCodeValue=1436%3A340851&PropertyCodeValue=1436%3A278949&PropertyCodeValue=1436%3A410214&PropertyCodeValue=1436%3A279175

I reviewed about graphics card upgrade here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=As3_bG9s1FBTBnMCpx0UZebty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20130816021720AAgXVjJ
The same information helps in choosing a system with a graphics card.
The anandtech and game debate sites show relative performance of graphics cards and gaming performance in CAN I RUN.

You can browse through good systems that I referenced here and re-select a couple and e-mail me.
I don't know how much you value quality and whether saving some money is important to you, or if you are in the USA able to buy from the places I show or are importing overseas from Amazon.

So, #2 is slightly better than #3, and all 3 cost too much for their performance and quality levels.


RECOMMENED GAMING DESKTOPS?
Q. Searching a good desktop computer mostly for games like League of Legends and Black Ops 2. Something nice that you could find at the more common stores like Future shop or Best Buy

A. This is the one I am using right now. I have black ops 2 and Assassins creed 3 both games run like magic.

Its even on best buy.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/CyberPowerPC+-+Gamer+Xtreme+Desktop+-+8GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/6898006.p?id=1218811221206&skuId=6898006&st=Thanksgiving_Day_Sale_2012_Computers_70568&cp=1&lp=7





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Help! Husband and son addicted to computer game!?

Q. My husband and 12-year-old son are completely addicted to an online computer game. They play it from the moment they get home until well past my son's bedtime - literally 4-5 hours a night, and much longer on weekends. The only thing they'll stop playing for is if my son has baseball or soccer. This game has totally consumed their lives.

Now, my son is doing fine in school, is in great physical shape, and has tons of friends (who also play this stupid game, although not nearly as much). But I still feel this is very unhealthy! But my husband insists there's nothing wrong with it - it's their way of relaxing, bonding and spending "quality time" together. And he points out that he spends a lot more time with our son than most fathers do - which is probably true.

My argument is: wouldn't it be better to spend some of that "quality time" doing something else? Going fishing, building a doghouse, making model airplanes? Even some good old-fashioned TV watching?? But my husband counters with: how is any of that better? What's it matter what we're doing, as long as we're together having fun?

I don't know how to reply to that! Does he have a point? Is it really okay to spend 10 hours straight on a Saturday playing a computer game? I just can't see how that's healthy - but I can't come up with anything else to prove my point!

HELP!!

A. Some computer games are extremely addicting and can seriously ruin peoples lives if not taken care of. Some games even clearly warn you about possible addiction on the back. Let me tell you a little about my personal experiences with games like this.

It all started four years ago when i bought a game called World of Warcraft. The most addicting game that exists. There are millions of people around the world that play this famouse game and get addicted to it and sad to say i was one of them. Me and my friends would play this game every singal possible moment we could. Though i wasnt as addicted as my friends i still would play the game well over ten hours if i could. My friends would skip school to stay home and play the game, they would stay up days playing it for days! After 4 years i finally realised that what i was doing was wrong and if i keept going on like that i would seriously mess up my life. I found the power to quit that stupid game after 4 years! Sadly i cant say the same for a lot of my close friends who to this day are still addicted. They hardly ever leave their house! It is really hard to get over the addiction if your really get into it, it has been described worst than drugs. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/3338422/Video-game-addiction-'like-being-on-drugs'.html
http://www.ggl.com/?controller=News&id=3675&method=article

This has not just happend to myself and my friends, this game has been on the news sevral times for causing deaths and putting people in the ER. Some kid stayed awake for 3 days playing the game without eating or anything and ended up in ER because of a computer game!

Just visit these links to see the true storys and what games like this can do to people.
http://www.blackentertainmentblog.com/2008/11/world-of-warcraft-or-dad-cause-of-boys.html

http://www.networkliquidators.com/article-world-of-warcraft-could-it-be-killing-our-teens.asp

http://news.softpedia.com/news/World-of-Warcraft-Reason-for-Divorce-78896.shtml

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8hfK3RQs2g

Wish you best of luck, please dont let the situation get out of control.


What is the Best Gaming Computer?
Q. What is the Best Gaming Computer? Price is not an issue.

A. The best gaming computers available are the Falcon Northwest Computers, which will run you $4000.00-$10,000.00. Specifically, the Falcon Northwest Mach V computer. The Mach V starts at $8000.00, but can go up. A review of this computer can be found here:
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/falcon-northwest-mach-v/4505-3118_7-33370265.html

To quote: "Fastest all-around desktop we've tested to date; first PC to hit 60 frames per second on our high-resolution Crysis test; pristine build quality."

Full specs can be found here:
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/falcon-northwest-mach-v/4507-3118_7-33370265.html?tag=mncol;psum

The main website is here:
http://www.falcon-nw.com/





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Kamis, 01 Mei 2014

Can My Computer Play Games?

Q. Im Wonder If My Computer Can Play Games Like Call Of Duty And Stuff Like That. Here Info On My Computer!

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.101209-1647)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire M1202
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor LE-1640, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.7GHz
Memory: 1792MB RAM
Page File: 769MB used, 7870MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

Card name: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics (0x9610)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9610&SUBSYS_014E1025&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: HP vs19 flat panel monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7230 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 11/27/2011 15:44:41, 304128 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 11/27/2011 15:46:48, 7206400 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-D550-11CF-AB6F-4421A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x9610
SubSys ID: 0x014E1025
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D

A. Low settings if you're lucky... If you want to game on your PC then you really need to upgrade.


Is this a good gaming computer?
Q. Im pretty sure this is the best i can get for its price
1 x Case ( Apex EL 660 Gaming Case - Black )
0 x Case Lighting ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion ( None )
1 x Processor ( Intel® Core� i7 3820 Processor (4x 3.60GHz/10MB L3 Cache) - Intel Core i7 3820 )
0 x iBUYPOWER PowerDrive ( None )
1 x Processor Cooling ( Liquid CPU Cooling System [SOCKET-2011] - ARC Dual Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade (Push-Pull Airflow) )
1 x Memory ( 8 GB [2 GB X4] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand )
1 x Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 - 2GB - Single Card )
1 x Video Card Brand ( Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA )
1 x Free Stuff ( [Free Game Download] - Mass Effect 3 - with purchase of Intel X79 chipset based systems, or with Intel Core i7 3770K )
1 x Motherboard ( ASUS P9X79 -- 4x USB 3.0 )
1 x Power Supply ( 700 Watt - Standard )
1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 2 TB HARD DRIVE -- 64M Cache, 7200rpm, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive )
0 x Data Hard Drive ( None )
1 x Optical Drive ( 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black )
0 x 2nd Optical Drive ( None )
0 x Flash Media Reader / Writer ( None )
0 x Meter Display ( None )
0 x USB Expansion ( None )
1 x Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
1 x Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
1 x Operating System ( None- Pre-formatted Hard Drive Only )
1 x Keyboard ( iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard )
1 x Mouse ( iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse )
0 x Monitor ( None )
0 x 2nd Monitor ( None )
0 x Speaker System ( None )
0 x Video Camera ( None )
0 x Case Engraving Service ( None )
1 x Warranty ( 3 Year Standard Warranty Service )
1 x Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )
and 50 dollars for a 20 inch monitor
if this isnt the best can you guys tell me where i could get a better deal with a customizer
sorry its 1269 forgot to mention price
The problem with cyberpower is i HATE the cases. I only really like simple cases with no lighting which is why i picked the one i picked.
kk i changed my comp build for this and only 1k :D
Intel Z77 Core i5/i7 Configurator
1 x Case ( Apex EL 660 Gaming Case - Black )
0 x Case Lighting ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion ( None )
1 x Processor ( Intel® Core� i5-3450 Processor (4x 3.10GHz/6MB L3 Cache) )
0 x iBUYPOWER PowerDrive ( None )
1 x Processor Cooling ( Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink )
1 x Memory ( 8 GB [2 GB X4] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand )
1 x Video Card ( AMD Radeon HD 7850 - 2GB - Single Card )
1 x Video Card Brand ( Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA )
1 x Free Stuff ( [Free Game Download] - Total War: Shogun 2 - Free with purchase of AMD video card )
1 x Free Stuff ( [Free Game Download] - DiRT Showdown - Free with purchase of AMD Radeon video card )
1 x Motherboard ( ASUS P8Z77-V LX )
0 x Intel Smart Response Technology ( None )
1 x Power Supply ( 650 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2 - Free Upgrade to 750 Watt Corsair CMPSU-750TXV
Intel Z77 Core i5/i7 Configurator
1 x Case ( Apex EL 660 Gaming Case - Black )
0 x Case Lighting ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction ( None )
0 x iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion ( None )
1 x Processor ( Intel® Core� i5-3450 Processor (4x 3.10GHz/6MB L3 Cache) )
0 x iBUYPOWER PowerDrive ( None )
1 x Processor Cooling ( Certified CPU Fan and Heatsink )
1 x Memory ( 8 GB [2 GB X4] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand )
1 x Video Card ( AMD Radeon HD 7850 - 2GB - Single Card )
1 x Video Card Brand ( Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA )
1 x Free Stuff ( [Free Game Download] - Total War: Shogun 2 - Free with purchase of AMD video card )
1 x Free Stuff ( [Free Game Download] - DiRT Showdown - Free with purchase of AMD Radeon video card )
1 x Motherboard ( ASUS P8Z77-V LX )
0 x Intel Smart Response Technology ( None )
1 x Power Supply ( 650 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2 - Free Upgrade to 750 Watt Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2 ($20 Savings) )
1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 2 TB HAR
0 x Data Hard Drive ( None )
1 x Optical Drive ( 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black )
0 x 2nd Optical Drive ( None )
0 x Flash Media Reader / Writer ( None )
0 x Meter Display ( None )
0 x USB Expansion ( None )
1 x Sound Card ( 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard )
1 x Network Card ( Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) )
1 x Operating System ( None- Pre-formatted Hard Drive Only )
1 x Keyboard ( iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard )
1 x Mouse ( iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse )
0 x Monitor ( None )
0 x 2nd Monitor ( None )
0 x Speaker System ( None )
0 x Video Camera ( None )
0 x Case Engraving Service ( None )
1 x Warranty ( 3 Year Standard Warranty Service )
1 x Rush Service ( Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days )
i dont think ssd is worth it because its like 150
1k comp

A. Every single thing about this computer is just not a good choice for gaming....

1. case is terrible
2. cpu is a workstation cpu
3. motherbaord is a workstation motherbaord.
4. seems like you are adding a cpu cooler when you dont even have a K model processor to overclock, which is pretty pointless, and its for the 2011 workstation socket.
5. video card is weak for thsi high dollar amount of a build. Should get an amd 7850 or better.
6. PSU is utter garbage... you are buying a $10 power supply for a $1000 computer.... enjoy your fried motherboard or exploded psu... (or both)
7. HDD i dont think you will need more then 1TB.
8. You are spending $1200+ and have no SSD... should have atleast a 30GB boot drive (or 60GB of you want windows + a few games on it).
9. a $50 monitor, its likely 1366x768 resolution.... i would actually suggest buying a monitor from elsewhere, as ibuypower is likely going to overcharge.


EDIT: ill agree with the link above, http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_III/ is probably a good place to start.

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(everything will be in order of page)

extra case fan: max fans or led fans up to you

cpu: change to i5-3450

cpu cooler: keep the h60 for $20, or drop to stock cooling (since you arnt going to be overclocking, you dont need a cooler, and if you want a cooler, you can get good air cooling for like $20-30) i would say get the 212+ cooler, but im actually not sure if it will fit in this case with a side fan installed XD

motherboard: asus p8z77-v lx (worth it as an upgrade for only like $6)

Graphics: amd 7850

power supply: 750W corsair (its a free upgrade from a 650W corsair, and they are the same price so lol)

primary hard drive: corsair force series 60GB SSD

data had drive: 1TB 7200rpm 32mb cache drive

(on 3rd page) operating system: windows 7 home 64bit

Total: $1268

This is a MUCH better computer for $1 cheaper lol (and you didnt even get a windows operating system on other build, and if you dont want it, well then it saves you $105 lol)


If you want a monitor, speakers, and/or better keyboard/mouse, go to http://newegg.com


For gaming you want a 1920x1080 monitor,a nd want one with a 5ms or lower response time (lower the better)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236059&cm_sp=Cat_Monitors-_-Weekly_Deal-_-24-236-059 is pretty good, and only has a 2ms response time, and if you buy in the next 5days, you get $20 off with the promo code listed. (even has some built in 2W speakers XD)

If you want good speakers, you will have to spend probably $50+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836116048
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121033
(both 5W/speaker 15W subwoofer, just different manufacturers, about the best you can get until you get closer to $100)

o, and if you went with a stock cooler, and want a aftermarket cooler, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064 would be guaranteed to fit, unlike the 120mm one, which i really just dont think it would fit w/o bending the case or removing the side fan)





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How can computer games help?

Q. How can computer games can help and Individual?

A. Computer games can help people learn new skills or hone skills they already have. For example, my kids play lots of games on the computer that help them in Math, or my younger child learns how to arrange things in groups of the same color or from larges to smallest etc. Sometimes computer (and console) games can help improve fine motor skills by improving hand/eye coordination. There are many computer games which are puzzle type games that improve logic and deductive reasoning skills.
Some of these dance games that connect to the console players allow people to lose weight and improve cardiovascular circulation because of their aerobic nature.


Building A gaming computer?
Q. Hey I'm mark and I want to make a gaming computer, I have NO idea on where to start but my step brother is going to help me out once I got all the parts I need. Now I only have a budget of $600 or so to make a good gaming computer from scratch. I need to know, What to get, Where to get it, And if it can run on windows 7 64-bit. And also could I take my current computers hard drive and move it into my new computer, it has 500gb of memory max.

A. My first gaming computer cost about $920, and it can still run just about everything on max settings. With hardware prices coming down so far, you could probably build an ok system for near $600, you just need to know where to get your parts. Having the hard drive already helps a lot. newegg.com has never done me wrong. Great prices and very well organized site with a trustworthy rating system. Click "shop all stores" and go into "computer hardware", then find all of the individual parts that you need.

To build a gaming computer you need the following:
Motherboard
Processor + heatsync
Power Supply
RAM
Hard Drive
Disk Drive
Graphics Card
Case

-I've built computers in the past around processors. For a Gaming computer I recommend at least a 3 core processor at 2.8ghz+. The processor and the graphics card are the two parts you should spend the most on. A processor will almost always come with a heat sync, but if you want to overclock your processor you may want to add a custom cooling unit (I do not generally recommend this). If you wish to run either mac or Linux on your computer along with windows, I recommend an Intel processor, but if you only want to run windows, I recommend AMD. The only real benefit you would have in spending more on an Intel would be compatibility with Unix based OSs, which are useless for gaming.

-Next, I find a motherboard that has the appropriate processor socket that lists support for your processor Wattage and type. There are usually too many components to a motherboard to be too specific, but just make sure it's compatible with what you need and has a good rating for its price.

- You may find a motherboard you like and choose RAM to go with it, or find RAM and choose a motherboard that is compatible with your processor. The higher the number of the ram's DDR, the faster it'll go. Standard at this point is now DDR3, but some computer run as fast as DDR5 or more. For a gaming computer I recommend no less than 6GB of RAM, but for most games RAM requirement is not very high.

- The Graphics card is the most crucial bottleneck of your gaming computer. They're very complicated and have many specs. You will probably spend more on the card than on your processor. My graphics card is 1GB 256bit DDR3 NVidia with 700MHz core clock speed and I'm able to run most new games on max graphics settings. Normally you can trust the reviews of how good a card is, but you'll generally get what you pay for. Just make sure you have the right PCI port to run the card you choose. Also make sure you get one with the outputs you need, HDMI, VGA, or DVI.

- Power supplies can be complicated, but newegg has a great feature that calculates the wattage you'll need for your computer. It's under "Computer Hardware", the last option on the far right, "Power Supply Wattage Calculator". Fill out the info, get your wattage, find a high rated power supply with that wattage. easy-peasy

- Don't spend too much on a case, just make sure your stuff will fit. parts are usually the right size, you just need the right number of ports for hard drives and disk drives. If you have an existing case you want to use, go for it.

- Get a disk drive, a burner might be nice, not a big deal.

- As far as the hard drive goes, just format the drive to wipe all the data and it shouldn't give you too many problems. You might have to find a SATA cable to hook it up to a new motherboard if you don't have one.

- Most new hardware will just run 64 bit by default, but you'll want to verify that your processor will run it. If it's 3 cores or more, it probably will.

Good luck!





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Am I considered "Rich" (In America)?

Q. I live in a 8,800 Square foot, custom built house. It overlooks the Cascade Mts. and the Columbia river. It has a full sized basketball court (Indoor), and a tennis court (outdoor). 3 car garage. It has a trampoline, a pool, hot tube, and garden. It is situated on 4.2 acres of Scrubland for our purebred German Shepherds, and two Schnauzers. The house also has 3 flatscreen televisions. A 90" in the living room, a 62" in my parent's bedroom, and a 42" in my media room. There is a massive downstairs library, with over 10,000 books (My mom and I LOVE reading), with a grand piano (I play). Most of the furniture in our house is quite new, and all the couches and stuff are leather. The dining room tables and chairs are custom cherry wood. Our kitchen has a subzero fridge/freezer, twin ovens, and a $300 toaster oven, and just as expensive microwave. The kitchen wood is cheery. Our silverwear and china is actually silverwear and china.

My mom drives a 2012 Lincoln Navigator, and my dad drives a 2008 Platinum Edition Toyota Tundra. He would drive a, (direct quote) "Porsche 911 Turbo", but he needed the truck to pull our boat. We have a 23' Yamaha Twin Jet engine luxury boat. After upgrades, it could sell for about $65,000.

I go to public school, as the only private school where we live is a religious one, and our entire family is atheist. (Please no religious hate) Otherwise I would go to a private one. I was home schooled for 5 years because I had trouble with social interactions. I wear designer clothes, i.e. Armani, Prada, Kenneth-Cole, Boss, Giorgio-Armani, Gucci, ect. ect. ect. For my fourteenth birthday, my parents bought me a 1998 Mercedes-Benz S600 with bulletproof windows, a v12, and 493 horsepower.
I have a 2007 Macbook Pro, and a custom gaming computer, I built it myself, worth about $4,500. I have a Wii, and an Xbox 360 Slim with Kinect. My phone is the Droid X2, although I will get the X3 the day it comes out. I snowboard for fun, and play tennis competitively. We spend about $1,500 on sports for myself. I mostly get straight A's, with the occasional A- or B+. I'm in a 10th grade math class, and a 10th grade science class. (I'm in 8th grade)

I have one sister, who is six, she was adopted from China. She, IMO is very, very spoiled. For her sixth birthday, we rented a limo, and she rented an entire theatre room at the local movie theatre. Her entire kindergarten class was invited, even people she didn't know. They ate at a local restaurant which has the cheapest lunch at $25. For Xmas received a set of diamond earrings, a diamond and white gold necklace, a 3DS, and over $700 worth of makeup. From my parents alone. She get's poor grades, and gets into a lot of trouble at school. She dances, and ice skates. My parents 'helped' her get into the advanced dance class. The school then got $10,000 worth of new lighting equipment.

I have a personal media room, and a small bedroom (I sleep in it and that's it, so I opted for a small one) with a walk-in closet, and a personal bathroom. There is a balcony on the media room.

My family is taking a vacation to Paris, France this summer. We went to Disney Land last year, and are planning to go to the Amazon jungle next year. We usually stay in a 5 or 4 star hotel, and we eat at $100 a meal restaurants.

I am asking a sincere question, and want a sincere answer. Please don't answer if you haven't read the whole thing. Also, this is my first Yahoo! question, so no hate. I would give ten points for best answer, but I'm not sure how to do that. So, you MIGHT get ten points for best, you might not. Sorry if this is in the wrong category, as I said, first question.

A. depends who your ask... ask bill gates and you are trash regardless of all your crap, ask anyone who lives in shitty neighborhood, you'd be a rich asshole who doesnt share the wealth

im my opinion, Riches are measured in happiness - face it brother, when you die, all the crap you own and all the rank you gain in the financial ladder dont mean squat if you dont have good quality people in your life

working the job i do, I respond to 911 calls in very nice neighborhoods in Temecula, CA, La Cresta near the Ortegas and similar areas... god i cant get over how nice some places look but when the person living takes their own life because of depression, abuse, lonliness, stress... the big house is ultimately just a mask...

stop wasting your time loathing in your luxury and find what being rich is truely about - love





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Gaming computer 600 dollars?

Q. I was thinking of buying a new computer that's suited for gaming. I have about 600-700 Canadian dollars that I can spend on this.
What I would like to have is:
1.Dual core processor
2.At least 2gb of ram
3.A good video/ graphics card.
Hard drive space doesn't matter that much.
Some of the games I plan to play: Vindictus and Mabinogi by Nexon, WoW.

A. u can buy this pc in $700
1)Processors:INTEL CORE i3 530 2.93Ghz
2)Mother Boards:ASUS (INTEL) P7H55 P55 2200FSB O.C
3)Ram:CORSAIR XMS3 DDR3 TWIN KIT 2X2048-1333
4)HARD DISK:WESTERN DIGITAL 500GB 3.5" HDD 7200RPM 32MB Cache
5)pc case:COOLER MASTER CHASSIS USP 100 BLACK
6)3dCARD:HIS 5770 ATI PCX 1GB (128-BITS) DDR5
7)power supply:COOLER MASTER 500 WATTS EXTREME POWER


Gaming computer......?
Q. I am looking for a gaming computer for under 700 dollars if possible. I don't know enough about computer to build one. please help

A. if you want a gaming computer for under 700 bucks look on newegg.com. matter of fact, here's a link to one i looked up real quick, it's actually 740 bucks, but you're not gonna pay tax online so its kinda the same! and yes, the dual core 6000 it comes with is a great processor. why's it always cheaper there? cause they sell in huge volume.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229003





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Rabu, 30 April 2014

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.


Gaming Computer Parts?
Q. Hey, I want to build a gaming computer with parts from newegg.com and I dont know what parts to get because this will be my first time building a computer. So if anyone could give me a list of parts to buy i would appreciate it. the games i play are: World of warcraft, league of legends, Mass effect games, Skyrim, maybe cod, dayz, Team fortess 2, minecraft, guild wars, and some other games, like maybe swtor. My budget is like the most i would want to pay is 700 dollars. Thanks.

A. First off, to get you going if you want to hardcore game, then you would need the following:

-at least 4gb of ram
-at least i5 processor
-at least 1 TB of memory (1000 gb)
-graphics card (nvidia geforce is a good one)
-probably a gaming keyboard and mouse

That there is gona cost at least 300 dollars, an you still need over half the computer plus a decent monitor and operating system. try saving at least 1100$ before you make a move.





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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.


Whats a good computer game.?
Q. I wont have much to do this summer and Im looking for a good computer game that is rated T or under. I have a 2.2 GHz processor. 1 GB of Ram and basicly unlimited hardrive space. My graphics card is an ATI Radeon Xpress 200, and my processor is AMD Athlon 64. I have XP Media Center.

A. A good computer game is the one which
1>works effeciently with the least requirements
2>gives good control to players
3>has got interesting missions if its an action one and loads of different startegies if its an startegic one.
4>gives u an option to play it with other human players<multiplayer>

to summarize all the points i'll give u suggestions of some superb games which u can play this summer

if ur an multiplayer gaming freak..go for CS:CZ or Source[action]
Age of empires[strategy]<voted game of the year >
UT_2004 and Quake III

if not a multiplayer gaming fan and dont have Internet connection then. gofor...Prince of persia two thrones,the godfather,half life II,Call of Duty II....

I bet u wont be able to play all of them this summer if u get em.
HAVE FUN DUDE.
CHEERS





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gaming computer on a budget?

Q. i have 320 dollars, can i buy a prebuilt gaming computer or build my own for that much money, i dont need a crazy insane computer just a average gaming computer
all i need is the computer, i have everything else, i guess i should have said a have a couple of non running computers i can use parts from

A. Here is pretty much the best you can do for a cheap gaming computer

AMD Athlon dual core 3.4GHZ 70$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103953

Radeon 5570 1GB graphics card 55$ and eligible for 10$ rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131342

4GB DDR3 G.SKILL value ram 20$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231421

BIOSTAR N68S3+ Motherboard 40$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138293

SAMSUNG Black 16X DVD-ROM 14$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151250

SAMSUNG Spinpoint Hard drive 160GB 80$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152302

APEVIA X-Dreamer case with 420 watt power supply 35$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144123
I highly recommend buying another power supply rather than using the included one. I heard some bad things about the cheap power supplies that come with cases.

This comes out to 314$ but unfortunately does not include a windows license keyboard;Mouse or Monitor. You can use your current Monitor keyboard and mouse. As for windows, you will either need to get a copy of windows 7 home premium which will run you around 100$ but if you already have an install disc you may be able to use that unless it's an oem version which has already been used.

This is not an amazing gaming computer but you will be able to play allot of older games easily and quite allot of new games if you play them at low graphics settings.
I created this list with the cheapest but still decent parts so you can't really go any cheaper and still call it a gaming computer.

EDIT I see you said you have computers that you can use parts from. So, you may be able to use the hard drive and dvd drive if they are not dead and the hard drive has enough space and save yourself about 100$ and possibly get better components, or use it to buy a copy of windows 7.

Overall, spending such a small amount of money is not really a good idea for a gaming computer because for that price you cannot get a very good motherboard that can support future upgrades you may need such as dual video cards, More than 8 GB of ram dedicated sound and lan cards etc.
It might be best to just save up some more money. Maybe wait until you have about 500$ and start looking for parts then.


Building A gaming computer?
Q. Hey I'm mark and I want to make a gaming computer, I have NO idea on where to start but my step brother is going to help me out once I got all the parts I need. Now I only have a budget of $600 or so to make a good gaming computer from scratch. I need to know, What to get, Where to get it, And if it can run on windows 7 64-bit. And also could I take my current computers hard drive and move it into my new computer, it has 500gb of memory max.

A. My first gaming computer cost about $920, and it can still run just about everything on max settings. With hardware prices coming down so far, you could probably build an ok system for near $600, you just need to know where to get your parts. Having the hard drive already helps a lot. newegg.com has never done me wrong. Great prices and very well organized site with a trustworthy rating system. Click "shop all stores" and go into "computer hardware", then find all of the individual parts that you need.

To build a gaming computer you need the following:
Motherboard
Processor + heatsync
Power Supply
RAM
Hard Drive
Disk Drive
Graphics Card
Case

-I've built computers in the past around processors. For a Gaming computer I recommend at least a 3 core processor at 2.8ghz+. The processor and the graphics card are the two parts you should spend the most on. A processor will almost always come with a heat sync, but if you want to overclock your processor you may want to add a custom cooling unit (I do not generally recommend this). If you wish to run either mac or Linux on your computer along with windows, I recommend an Intel processor, but if you only want to run windows, I recommend AMD. The only real benefit you would have in spending more on an Intel would be compatibility with Unix based OSs, which are useless for gaming.

-Next, I find a motherboard that has the appropriate processor socket that lists support for your processor Wattage and type. There are usually too many components to a motherboard to be too specific, but just make sure it's compatible with what you need and has a good rating for its price.

- You may find a motherboard you like and choose RAM to go with it, or find RAM and choose a motherboard that is compatible with your processor. The higher the number of the ram's DDR, the faster it'll go. Standard at this point is now DDR3, but some computer run as fast as DDR5 or more. For a gaming computer I recommend no less than 6GB of RAM, but for most games RAM requirement is not very high.

- The Graphics card is the most crucial bottleneck of your gaming computer. They're very complicated and have many specs. You will probably spend more on the card than on your processor. My graphics card is 1GB 256bit DDR3 NVidia with 700MHz core clock speed and I'm able to run most new games on max graphics settings. Normally you can trust the reviews of how good a card is, but you'll generally get what you pay for. Just make sure you have the right PCI port to run the card you choose. Also make sure you get one with the outputs you need, HDMI, VGA, or DVI.

- Power supplies can be complicated, but newegg has a great feature that calculates the wattage you'll need for your computer. It's under "Computer Hardware", the last option on the far right, "Power Supply Wattage Calculator". Fill out the info, get your wattage, find a high rated power supply with that wattage. easy-peasy

- Don't spend too much on a case, just make sure your stuff will fit. parts are usually the right size, you just need the right number of ports for hard drives and disk drives. If you have an existing case you want to use, go for it.

- Get a disk drive, a burner might be nice, not a big deal.

- As far as the hard drive goes, just format the drive to wipe all the data and it shouldn't give you too many problems. You might have to find a SATA cable to hook it up to a new motherboard if you don't have one.

- Most new hardware will just run 64 bit by default, but you'll want to verify that your processor will run it. If it's 3 cores or more, it probably will.

Good luck!





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Senin, 28 April 2014

Graphics Card for 2012?

Q. I'm looking for a good graphics card for new games coming in the holiday season of 2012. I am mostly a console gamer and have very little knowledge about graphics cards. My specs are:

DXDIAG:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/29/2012, 20:28:35
Machine name: GARY-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.120401-1505)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 560
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4060MB RAM
Page File: 2747MB used, 5373MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) G45/G43 Express Chipset
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2E22&SUBSYS_04391028&REV_03
Display Memory: 1695 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1631 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: DELL IN1920
Monitor Id: DELF021
Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (59.790Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2202 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2202
DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/25/2010 20:36:02, 6547968 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6D62-11CF-027B-3324A3C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2E22
SubSys ID: 0x04391028
Revision ID: 0x0003
Driver Strong Name: oem29.inf:Intel.Mfg.NTamd64:iEGL0:8.15.10.2202:pci\ven_8086&dev_2e22
Rank Of Driver: 00E62001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_B ModeVC1_C
D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled

A. I don't wanna burst your bubble, but you have a cheap, low end specs computer.
Right now you DO NOT HAVE a graphics card, just onboard graphics, powered by your motherboard chipset (Intel G45/G43 Express Chipset).
Also, your computer has a low end processor, the Intel Pentium Dual-Core CPU E5800.

For good to excellent gaming performance you would need:

Processor (CPU): When it comes to gaming, AMD sucks. It is just a cheap replacement for people that don't really care about top gaming performance.
DO NOT BUY AMD.

Minimal (budget): Intel Core i3-2100 dual core or Intel Core i3-2130 dual core ($120 to $150)
Best: Intel Core i5-2500K or Intel Core i5-3570K ($220 to $240)
For either one of the processors above, the best would be a Z77 chipset motherboard, or at least a Z68. Best motherboards are ASRock and ASUS.

Graphics card (GPU):

Minimal (budget): 1GB nVidia GeForce GTX460 Fermi ($140)
Optimal: 1GB nVidia GeForce GTX560 Ti ($240)
Best: 2GB nVidia GeForce GTX680 ($500)
Best graphics cards are EVGA, ZOTAC and MSI FROZR II.

Memory (RAM):

Minimal (Budget): 4GB (two x 2GB) dual channel kit, DDR3 1600MHz
Optimal/Best: 8GB (two x 4GB) dual channel kit, DDR3 1600MHz
Anything over 8GB of RAM is overkill, as you will never need or use more, no matter what.
Best gaming RAM brands are G.Skill Ripjaws X Series and Corsair Vengeance

A fast Seagate Barracuda or Samsung Spinpoint, SATA III (6.0Gb/s), 7200rpm hard drive, at least 500GB or bigger.
A good quality, 80plus certified power supply unit (PSU), 600 Watts or bigger, and from a reliable brand name such as Thermaltake, Enermax, Cooler Master, Antech, OCZ, or Corsair.
Last but not least, it's always best to have a full ATX size PC case with bottom PSU mounting, for many reasons.
Top reasons being better air flow in the box and less vibrations and noise.

You can get all parts from Newegg.com and build the best gaming PC yourself. You will pay less and get a whole lot more.

TOTAL COST: From $750 to over $1,500, depending on which parts you choose.
The satisfaction of using a gaming computer you built: PRICELESS.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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





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Minggu, 27 April 2014

should i go for career in website development or computer games programming?

Q. i am on a college course at the minute that will lead to both careers (national diploma in computing level3 (equivelant to 3 A levels)) but im wondering which to take.

if i go the website route i can do it straight out of college. pros: job possibilties straight away, money is good, no university debt, easy to start own business working from home. cons: no university education.

if i go for games programming then i will have to do three years at a university but i will get to work in games for a living. pros: working in games, university education. cons: three more years of penniless learning, university debt, not sure what money it brings in.

your answer should depend on these few things: best pay?, best career prospects, better career, easiest to break into.

Anyhelp greatly appreciated as my life and career depend on my decision. J

A. Coming from a similar background, I'm afraid to say that I would go with neither of those options!

Firstly let's tack website development. The biggest problem is that there are LOTS of people already doing it! It's a very saturated market and so whilst it's easy to get into, actually earning a steady income is very difficult if you're just going it alone from a home business. Money may be good, but actually sourcing the work as a new player in the industry will be tough - you may well be better off getting a role in an already well established web-design company if web development is the option you want to take.

Secondly, games programming. I really hope that you have actually done some - because it is nowhere near as fun as it sounds! Once again this is a task that lots of people already have the skills to do, although it is not as saturated as the wed development market. If you do wish to proceed down this route you will need prior experience before you go to uni, as more and more people who like gaming are taking courses so you should strive to excel at it... so that you can get recognition and employment! Low level coding is not a big earner, you will need to demonstrate your abilities to do much more than that whilst you are at university to ensure you get a better position when you leave.

I currently work as a project manager for a very large retail company in their IT sector. The choice of career never even entered my mind when I was at university, however being here I have to admit it's the best role I've had. I had considered working (and I actually applied for) several games programming roles... however turned them all down once I got a chance to see what the job actually entailed!

Look at what your skills are - do you enjoy coding for hours and hours? If so then perhaps a programming role might suit you, but remember that this doesn't pay all that well. Are you more creative? Perhaps then something like games *design* is more up your street, rather than games programming. Or are you good with timescales and working with others? If so then a career as a project manager or software engineer might be just what you're after - both of which pay more than web design or games programming.

Before you narrow your choices down to just these two options, make sure you really do have a GOOD look at what careers are available to you - as you said it's your life that depends on the decisions you make now so try to be as well informed as possible and choose a role that you enjoy but also offers opportunities for the future.

Best of luck!


computer games?
Q. is there any computer games like final fantasy, chrono cross, even need for speed or rpg's that are free downloadable

A. First I'm going to tell you about the browser based MMORPGs, then I'll mention somewhere you can see the downloadable (all of the games play online). At the very end I'll tell you about RPGs you can play offline.
To play games in flash, there are Dragon Fable and Adventure Quest (In both you have to pay to have full access to the game, and notice that Dragon Fable is still under construction and that it's hard for non-members to login into AQ). There are also those community based flash games (that some people consider to be MMORPGs) that are becoming really popular: Gaia Online (that I already played and that is really cool), ClubPenguin, PuzzlePirates, and i think that Habbo goes the same way; in all of this games you create an avatar and play games like fishing to get money and personalize those avatars.
There�s also the pure browser based ones: Tibia is a fairly popular game, BiteFight and Knightfight are OK. Travian is a strategy MMOG, also pretty good. There�s also pokemon crater (but it has a lots of publicity) and, my personal favorite, FallenSword (it�s much like pokemoncrater, only that it doesn�t have lots of publicity, and has a guild system that stimulate interaction, not to mention the lottery and the auction system).
The downloadable... well, i think it's harder to speak about them. I'll also give you a link for the "List of free MMORPGs" on wikipedia, where you can see the downloadable games out there (in this list you can read about other browser based MMORPGs as well). Take a look at the websites and check the screenshots, maybe you'll find some that interest you. My favorites are MapleStory, Anarchy Online, Monsters and Me, Flyff and Silk Road. Seems like Rappelz is also pretty good.
There are also some really good free downloadable MMORPGs coming out: Sword of the new world (where you can control up to three characters at once - but you'll have to pay so that you can get over a certain level) and the global version of Lunia (it's still on closed beta, but will soon come out - keep an eye on it).
The last category of RPGs I'll refer to you is the one you can play offline. I mean, games made with RPGMaker, some are really good. I'll give you three links. Try "Three the hard way" and the games of "Legion Saga" (they are on the first two links). The last link is for a series of games called �The Way�.
Have fun.





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computer game?

Q. hello,i just got a new computer... the features on the box says it has
AMD senpron LE 1200 prossesser (2.1 GHz, 512KB)
1GB DDR2 dual channel memory
160 GB hard drive
NYIDIA GeForce 6100 integrated graphics
my husband bought the game command and conquer the first decade game that uses 10,28.00 MB (this is size shown under add/remove programs in controle panel) and the system requirements for the game are
CPU 800 MHz or faster
RAM 256 MB or more
Disc Drive 8x or faster DVD Drive
Hard Drive 9.8 GB if installing the entire DVD
Video DirectX 8.1 compatible video card
NVIDIA GeForce 2 (or greater) or ATI Radeon 7500 (or greater) chipset required
Sound DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
he also has several other star wars games he downloaded on here, each holding about 2,134.00 MB
now can these games cause our computer to crash? they are running ok right now, he's been playing them, but could it mess up the computer? please respond ONLY if you know fore sure..thanks!!!

A. No. 100% sure that game should not cause the computer to crash. What I would do though is re-install windows / format your computer. Sometimes windows just becomes unstable if it hasnt been maintained properly in a while.


Can I attach a gaming system to my computer?
Q. I have a dell xps one all-in-one and it has an a video input (I believe an s port) and I also have a converter from RCA to this input. It seems like I should just be able to plug in a gaming system like the original xbox and open it using windows media center, but I apparently don't know how to do it. Or if its even possible.

A. NO!! Computer systems were not created to have video game systems hooked up to them.





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Building A Good Gaming Computer For Less Than £500?

Q. Hello there, as we all know it's only 6 months until it's Christmas again, and i would like a fairly big present this year, a gaming computer, now.. i'm only 15 years of age and don't have a clue on how to build my own computer, i have heard it's possible to build a gaming computer that can run modern games on medium settings (Which i don't mind, seeing as i don't really see much difference) and i know it's A LOT cheaper than buying a pre made one and updating that. I am extremely intrested in the area too, i would love to fix/repair computers for a living when i am older, i just find the fascinating, so this may be a great way to start learning, but i could also screw up and loose the whole computer, so my first question is, is there anywhere in the UK that will build your computer if you bring them the parts and how much would it cost? My second question is where and what should i buy? what is the latest CPU, Graphics Card, Motherboard and other things, what cases are the best? room to have more Hard Drives? and is there a website that could give me a clear step by step guide into making my computer?
My budget is around £500, but my mum and dad may be willing to go a bit over, depends on how much of a difference the upgrade would make, so anywhere between £500-£700 would be great, I'm really interested in gaming and I'm always on Xbox/computer, but my current laptop can not run modern games, so I'm looking to upgrade, so basically ANY infomation would be great, and thank you in advance, :)

A. Hey, welcome to the faith!
Building your gaming PC is by far the best route to take.

For £500, you're quite limited but seeing as you only wanna run games on medium, you're sorted.

I reccomend this processor -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Intel-Core-2-Quad-Q6600-2-4GHz-Processor-/200618221813?pt=UK_Motherboards_CPUs&hash=item2eb5c720f5#ht_542wt_1139 -
old but still one of the best around.

This card -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Zotac-Amp-2-NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-260-216-cores-/290577103918?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item43a7bebc2e#ht_1232wt_1139

this processor cooler
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Arctic-Cooling-Freezer-7-Pro-Rev-2-AMD-Intel-CPU-Cooler-/160553263879?pt=Computing_ComputerComponents_Fans_Heatsinks_SR&hash=item2561b86307

a motherboard like this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gigabyte-GA-G41MT-S2-Motherboard-Intel-775-DDR3-Quality-/220780264543?pt=UK_Motherboards_CPUs&hash=item3367877c5f#ht_5756wt_905
- you can get much better - so look around - im just taking into account budget here.

and this ram
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-2x2-4-GB-DDR3-Kingston-Memory-1333MHz-PC3-10600-/230632449706?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_MemoryRAM_JN&hash=item35b2c3e6aa#ht_1827wt_905
- again - you can get better but that will do just fine.

Case is a matter of perferance so have a look around - i reccomend ebuyer.com for cases.

Hope this helps! you may be interested to know that the processor, graphics and cooler are whats in my own PC which is maxing all the games i play on it (just cause 2 GTA4, test drive unlimited 2, COD Black Ops). And I have slower, DDR2 ram! :P

Also, you'll need this for your processor:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Arctic-Silver-5-Premium-Thermal-Compound-3-5g-/330574808717?pt=Computing_ComputerComponents_Fans_Heatsinks_SR&hash=item4cf7cb468d#ht_1964wt_905
- by far the highest quality thermal paste.

Get in contact with me if you need other help.
Good Luck!


What is a good gaming computer for 500 dollars or less?
Q. I'm a little confussed at the quad vrs. dual core and also memory specs any help would be great.
Thinking of a desktop

A. You won't be getting a new gaming computer for 500 bucks, but you can quite feasibly get a very good machine for 800 if you build it yourself, use AMD parts, don't go for top-of-the-line, and are willing to perhaps not run this year's games at absolutely completely maxed out settings.

About dual core and quad core: the cores in a processor are basically little processors by themselves. Since having two processors in a separate package on the motherboard is a bit problematic (mainly due to performance reasons), manufacturers started putting both processors in the same part.

Current games, assuming they support multiple cores at all, usually support only two cores. Especially if you're going for a cheaper gaming machine having a quad core processor is simply a waste of money and electricity. The CPU isn't really all that important in todays games anyway (the graphics card is much more important), so you can skimp on that a bit.

Memory is quite easy, it's just that there are a lot of acronyms involved. There are basically two forms of memory (for desktops): DDR2 and DDR3. DDR2 is being phased out, but it's still used in very low end machines and laptops. DDR3 is faster.

Along with the type of memory, there's the speed, expressed in megahertz. Faster memory works on slower machines, it will simply slow down to match the speed of the rest of the system. Slower memory doesn't speed up; the rest of the system slows down to match the speed of the memory.

For example, lets say you get a stick of memory marked 2 GB DDR3/1333. This means that it's a stick of memory of the DDR3 type, it's designed to run at 1333 megahertz, and it's 2 GB in size.





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