Gaming computer for $1,000-1,200?

Q. I have a pretty small budget, but do you know of a gaming computer that is around $1,000-$1,200 primarily? The most I'll go is $1,400 if I must. I don't play a lot of games, so HD space doesn't need to be extravagant; honestly, I'll probably only play WoW and miscellaneous games such as Borderlands or something. I won't play BC3 or anything that runs graphics extremely high, but I do definitely want to play WoW on ultra graphics with 40+ FPS. Do you have any recommendations? I don't really have any limitations as long as it fits in my budget frame. Thank you in advance!
Sorry, I forgot to add that I do not know how to build my own computer. If you can recommend parts, that would be great to know, but I can't build my own computer with just parts, I would have to have someone build it for me.

A. You can find a pre-built system which will accomplish that for under $1000.

Take this:
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_III/

The default configuration is good enough, but I suggest choosing a slightly better graphics card. Upgrade from the default Radeon HD 7750 to a Radeon HD 6850 for just $31 more. Then choose 64-bit Windows 7 as your operating system. Your cost before taxes/shipping is $954.

Or you could buy this pre-built system, which is even faster in WoW and costs less:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229297

But the absolute best value/dollar (short of having someone build from scratch) is having someone perform a couple of upgrades for you.

Buy this starting computer.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Desktop+-+8GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/3155928.p?id=1218380518359&skuId=3155928&st=gateway%20desktop&cp=1&lp=2

Then replace the included graphics card and power supply with these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017

That's a total of $805 and you've got a system equivalent to the $954 CyberpowerPC unit, without having to pay $80 for shipping either! That really is the best bang/buck. If you're not comfortable replacing the graphics card and power supply yourself, spend $20 on pizza and invite a techy friend over to help you out ;) Or in the worst case, have a local computer shop do it for you- they shouldn't charge more than $50.

Anyway, that system will get you about 57-60fps in WoW on ultra settings at 1920x1080.

The Radeon HD 6770 (a renamed 5770) and GeForce GTX 550 Ti get about 40fps:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GT_520/18.html

And the Radeon HD 6850 is quite a bit more powerful. If you wanted to spend $25 more for a Radeon HD 6870, you'd get about 70fps in WoW.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/Radeon_HD_6870/22.html

Good luck!

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What is a good gaming computer for less than $1,000?

Q. I'm looking for a new computer to play games, and my budget is $0 - $1,000...

A. You could build a good one for that much if you have the know how. If you dont look at dell under the XPS systems. They start at $899.99 and if you upgrade the ram to 4gigs and upgrade the video card to the Radeon HD4670 it should put you right about $1,000.

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What is the best gaming computer under $1,000?

Q. I WANT THE BEST COMUTER, not a decent THE BEST (around $1,000). PLZ DONT SAY JUST BUILD ONE OR MAKE A CUSTOM BUILT, CUZ I WANT A PREMADE COMPUTER. I don't care if its a laptop or a desktop just give me the one with the most space, graphics, and less lag. I PLAY GAMES LIKE SIMS 3 (WITH SOME EXPANSIONS PACK), MINECRAFT (I DO MOD), AND ELDERSCROLLS. plz reply i will rate the one i like the most 5 stars. srry if my caps bug u. P.S. I don't kno much about computers. thts why im asking u guys.Srry for crappy english and pz dont say to go to a website to check, i just want to know a list of good computers like this
READ ALL PLZ

A. a desktop has a huge advantage vs a laptop because it can be upgraded later (a laptop can't except the ram and hard drive).

in order to play these games a $600 computer would do, but you said "the best", here it is
computer: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229270
monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009317
speakers: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121034
total $910

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Gaming Computer around $ 1,000?

Q. So it's new computer time for me again. When my tax return comes, I'll have about $1,000 - $1,300 to spend on the computer.

For the amount I need a computer that's going to be able to handle Final Fantasy 14, Warframe, and possibly Guild Wars 2 and Runescape 3.

I also need a 2 year warranty.
If it's a desktop then I already have a monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

For a laptop, I was looking at the newest model for the Lenovo Ideapad Y510P.

Intel Core i7 4700MQ (2.40GHz)
8GB Memory 1TB + 8GB SSHD HDD
Dual NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M SLI
1920 x 1080
Windows 8.1

From what I've seen that should work for me. I just want to make sure I get the right computer, and I havn't really shopped for desktops before so I was wondering if there is a desktop in that price range that would give more for the money.

Thanks for the help.
I also will need to be able to run Skype voice chat and the game at the same time, which my current computer struggles with.

A. Desktop PCs will always give you more performance for the price paid and future upgrade ability. As far as Laptops go the Lenovo you have said is a favorite of mine as it gives very good gaming performance for an unbeatable price. That being said if you put the same amount of money into a desktop it will easily blow it away.

Depending on what kind of discounts you can get, Alienware is worth a look. I say this ONLY if you can get some good discounts as straight out the prices are a bit high.

I would also take a look at ibuypower just because the customization options are very flexible and digitalstorm PCs for their quality.

Newegg is also your friend as you can find most pre-built computers from these custom sites for sale at a great price.

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A gaming computer under 1,000?

Q. I have a acer aspire one but its horrible with games and it has no disk drive. So im looking for a desktop or a laptop for under $1,000. I would be playing games like garrys mod, counter strike source, battlefield 2, call of duty.

A. The*BEST gaming Laptop to get UNDER 1grand IS the DELL XPS. It plays games smoothly with NO lag what so ever and is one of the fastest things on the market under one grand. Its also ultra portable and stylish too. It runs vista and starts at $799.99

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Gaming Computer Help?

Q. hey
i want a gaming pc for 800 dollars
that can run lots of games full high settings
can u list parts and links for the newegg websites that all work together
u will get best answer :)
this is my first build and i am kind of lost so i need help
thnx

A. $800 isn't very much for a gaming computer these days, but a lot of it boils down to personal preference as well as parts you already have. Odds are that you already have a display that you can use, but even if you're looking to buy a new one, I can't tell you which one to buy because you may be willing to spend more money on a big screen than me.

The motherboard and processor are the most important things to look at. Right now Intel processors are the best for gaming, but a Core 2 Quad processor will cost you quite a bit and a Core i7 will cost even more. At the very least get a good Core 2 Duo. Whatever you choose, just make sure that your motherboard is made for your processor, or that your processor is made for your motherboard. For example, Core 2 Quads use an LGA 775 socket, so you would want to make sure that your motherboard also uses an LGA 775 socket. Your motherboard also needs to have an ATX form factor. Most desktop motherbaords are ATX though so don't worry about it too much. PCI-express is standard on most motherboards, but whether or not you care about having more than one PCI-express slot depends on whether or not you plan on having one or two graphics cards. A fast FSB (front-side bus) will help your processor perform better, but you need to balance its speed with your budget. For a gaming computer you'll probably want 4 slots. You'll probably only use one or two slots at first, but you may want to upgrade later.

If you buy a Core 2 Duo processor, you can probably get away with DDR2 memory, but if you buy a Core 2 Quad, make sure your motherboard supports DDR3 and that you buy DDR3 memory. You should have 2 GB at the minimum, but you could easily justify taking it up into the 4-8GB range.

SATA is standard in all computers now, so don't worry too much about checking for it on the motherboard, but do check to make sure that your hard drive supports SATA. The RPMs on your hard drive are also important. For a gaming computer make sure to get one that spins at 7200, but if you want even better performance, there are hard drives that spin at 10,000 or even 15,000 RPMs. 300 GB is more than I use right now, but hard drives easily go up above 1,000 GB (1 Terabyte) now, so choose a hard drive based on whether you plan on playing games or playing games and storing lots of DVDs on it.

Your graphics card is also extremely important, but can also be one of the most expensive parts. Lots of memory is good in a graphics card, but more important is the chipset it uses. Typically the higher number means a better card, but you may want to look it up for yourself because of how much of a difference it can make both in performance and in your wallet. The output of your graphics card is paramount. HDMI is great for some computer displays, especially because you can also use an HDTV with it, but maybe that's not important to you. DVI is pretty standard, but it's still something to check for if your display uses a DVI input. But maybe your display uses an older VGA connector. Check for it. If you plan on using two graphics cards, make sure it supports SLI for nVidia cards or Crossfire for ATI cards, and the two types are NOT compatible with each other.

A good DVD burner should be standard, and maybe you can cannibalize one from an older computer, but if feel like it's important, Blu-ray readers and even burners are available. Some Blu-ray readers are available for less than $100.

I've never gone super-extreme in building gaming computers, so for me a standard case and power supply is just fine, but make sure that your case is able to stay cool. Lots of fans don't necessarily mean that it'll keep your insides cool, and sometimes those fans just generate lots of extra noise. You'll also pay a premium for extreme designs. It's all up to you on what kind of case you want.

I realize I haven't given you a straight answer for anything, but the hunt for parts can be half the fun in building your own gaming PC, and hopefully you now know enough to customize your computer to your liking.

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Gaming computer for $1,000-1,200?

Q. I have a pretty small budget, but do you know of a gaming computer that is around $1,000-$1,200 primarily? The most I'll go is $1,400 if I must. I don't play a lot of games, so HD space doesn't need to be extravagant; honestly, I'll probably only play WoW and miscellaneous games such as Borderlands or something. I won't play BC3 or anything that runs graphics extremely high, but I do definitely want to play WoW on ultra graphics with 40+ FPS. Do you have any recommendations? I don't really have any limitations as long as it fits in my budget frame. Thank you in advance!
Sorry, I forgot to add that I do not know how to build my own computer. If you can recommend parts, that would be great to know, but I can't build my own computer with just parts, I would have to have someone build it for me.

A. You can find a pre-built system which will accomplish that for under $1000.

Take this:
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Mega_Special_III/

The default configuration is good enough, but I suggest choosing a slightly better graphics card. Upgrade from the default Radeon HD 7750 to a Radeon HD 6850 for just $31 more. Then choose 64-bit Windows 7 as your operating system. Your cost before taxes/shipping is $954.

Or you could buy this pre-built system, which is even faster in WoW and costs less:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229297

But the absolute best value/dollar (short of having someone build from scratch) is having someone perform a couple of upgrades for you.

Buy this starting computer.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Gateway+-+Desktop+-+8GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/3155928.p?id=1218380518359&skuId=3155928&st=gateway%20desktop&cp=1&lp=2

Then replace the included graphics card and power supply with these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017

That's a total of $805 and you've got a system equivalent to the $954 CyberpowerPC unit, without having to pay $80 for shipping either! That really is the best bang/buck. If you're not comfortable replacing the graphics card and power supply yourself, spend $20 on pizza and invite a techy friend over to help you out ;) Or in the worst case, have a local computer shop do it for you- they shouldn't charge more than $50.

Anyway, that system will get you about 57-60fps in WoW on ultra settings at 1920x1080.

The Radeon HD 6770 (a renamed 5770) and GeForce GTX 550 Ti get about 40fps:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GT_520/18.html

And the Radeon HD 6850 is quite a bit more powerful. If you wanted to spend $25 more for a Radeon HD 6870, you'd get about 70fps in WoW.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/Radeon_HD_6870/22.html

Good luck!

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What is a good gaming computer for less than $1,000?

Q. I'm looking for a new computer to play games, and my budget is $0 - $1,000...

A. You could build a good one for that much if you have the know how. If you dont look at dell under the XPS systems. They start at $899.99 and if you upgrade the ram to 4gigs and upgrade the video card to the Radeon HD4670 it should put you right about $1,000.

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Is it good to get a standard power supply?

Q. I am getting a gaming computer and the recommended watts is 645 but I can only choose a 1,000 watt or higher power supply unit. The psu I would be getting is a standard supply unit, not a brand name. Is this ok?

A. Buying a decent power supply is extremely important, buying a cheap budget PSU that only matches the requirements of your PC is a big risk.
If your PSU blows then you could damage some of the components in your PC as well.

On this occasion you may be ok, considering your purchasing a 1000watt power supply unit and your max usage is 650watt, that gives you a lot to play with even with a standard unit.
I would say it would probably be safe to use, but check the max output on the 12v rail, if it is less than the max draw from your Graphics card then you need a better PSU.
One thing to remember is that if your not buying an 80+ certified PSU then it will not be power efficient, meaning it will draw more power from your wall unit and your electricity bills will be higher than if you had an 80+ PSU.
Power supplies lose a lot of their power through heat, the more the unit draws the more heat is exhausted and the more wattage is wasted - this is where the 80+ certification comes in, if the unit is drawing 50% of its maximum then it will be at least 80% efficient with only 20% being lost to heat.
A non 80+ certified PSU will have no such efficiency rating guarantee.
The choice is yours!

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We are planning on buying a gaming computer for my nephew.?

Q. What would be a good gaming computer for under $1,000? A couple of family members what to pitch in on the computer.

A. If you go on the dell website, you can see some really cool ones! please answer mine anyone!

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