Help me choose the best parts to build a computer build?

Q. Lately I have been thinking about building a computer rig. I decided to use a forum post to do so.


1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
Programming. - Visual Studio 2012, Microsoft Office 2012, Compiling, Graphics, Adobe Master's Collection ( Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks ). Very very little gaming will be done. This rig is not intended to be a gaming rig.

2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM / sellers? If not- why?
Yes

3. What is your MAX budget?
3000 dollars

4. Planning to overclock?
Maybe. I heard that overclocking on processors wear them down. Don't know if it's good to overclock.

5. Which OS are you planning to use?
Windows 7 Professional

6. How much hard drive space is needed?
2 TB

7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
If you already want have one and want to use it, mention its resolution and size.
Screen resolution: 2560 x 1440 WQHD, 27 inch

8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
8

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Done by an assembler

10. When are you planning to buy the system?
3 week

11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
No

12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
i3 and i5 processors

13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
USA and want to buy parts in the USA

A. $3000 is beyond overkill for such a machine. However, it sounds like this is a business machine and therefore I suggest you buy a business class workstation from a Tier 1 manufacturer because you don't want to be troubleshooting stuff by yourself while your money-making computer is down. you want to call someone and have them send the replacement part overnight.

If you insist on building, i'd suggest nix327's build from here

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/toms-hardware-bestconfigs-build-a-pc,3453-3.html

but replace the i3 with an i7-3770 (not the K version since you won't be overclocking) and upgrade the 64GB SSD to the 256GB Samsung 840 in the other build. You'll still be well below $1000 so invest in a nice monitor, maybe one of the 27" 1440p models since I know developers like their real estate space. The onboard GPU in the i7 is more than enough to power that resolution for software development and the occasional flash based game.

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What are good and cheap computers that play CoD: World at War and Team fortress 2 good?

Q. It can be up to 700 dollars.
A PC btw not a laptop

A. Laptop or PC?

To run all the modern games today you need intel i5 > 2.5 GHZ boost up to 3.0+ GHZ (Or AMD equivalent), and a graphic card > Nvidia 9600M-GT or AMD Radeon HD 6470M and above.
The 1 GIG or 2 GIG GT640M appears to be a decent mobile video card.
Oh and 6 GIG 1333MHZ/1600MHZ DDR3 RAM, although you can add this your self.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

US
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/B5Y73AV?HP-ENVY-dv6z-7200-Notebook-PC
http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/aspirev3

Also look at Asus and Sony.

Third Gen Intel i7 for laptops has just come out: 2.9 Ghz boost to 3.6 Ghz so worth a look if you can get one.

Intel® Core™ i7-3820QM Processor
(8M Cache, 2.7GHz boost up to 3.70 GHz)

Intel® Core™ i7-3720QM Processor
(6M Cache, 2.6 GHz boost up to 3.60 GHz)

Intel® Core™ i7-3520M Processor
(4M Cache, 2.9 boost up to 3.60 GHz)

Also:
AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M (3.2GHz/2.7GHz, 1MB L2 Cache )
http://ark.intel.com/products/family/65506/3rd-Generation-Intel-Core-i7-Processors/mobile
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For PC
Builds Under $500 http://www.gamingpcbuilds.com/build-a-gaming-pc-under-500-2012/
Builds Under $1000 http://www.gamingpcbuilds.com/build-a-custom-gaming-pc-1000/

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does this sounf like a good gaming computer to you or could i do better with my money?

Q. im looking for a low-mid cost gaming computer around 750 dollars and i came up with this one and wanted to know if i could do better
Operating systemGenuine Windows 7 Home Premium [64-bit]edit
ProcessorAMD FX-6100 six-core processor [3.3GHz, 6MB L2/8MB L3 Cache]edit
MemoryFREE UPGRADE to 6GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM [3 DIMMs] from 4GBedit
Hard drive1TB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard driveedit
Office softwareNo additional office softwareedit
Security softwareSAVE $30 on Norton Internet Security(TM) 2012 - 15 monthedit
Graphics cardNvidia Geforce GTX 550 Tiedit
Power Supply460W Power supplyedit
Primary optical driveSuperMulti DVD Burneredit
Secondary optical drive16x max. DVD ROM (player)edit
NetworkingIntegrated Ethernet port, No wireless LANedit
Productivity ports15-in-1 memory card reader, 4 USB 2.0 (front), audio, 2 USB (top rear-facing)edit
TV & entertainment experienceNo TV Tuneredit
Sound CardBeats Audio (tm) -- integrated studio quality soundedit
Keyboard and MousePremium HP keyboard and optical mouse
@David wont it need a power supply? and im new to this kind of thing so what tools and wires will i need?

A. Hi there,

Here is a list of ideal parts that are not only good for gaming But also for your Budget, You could use this as a guide of some sort and just alter whatever parts you want based on your preference.


Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I32100 - $125


GIGABYTE GA-H61M-DS2 LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - $50


SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity - $150


CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - $70


G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9S-4GBRL - $21


HITACHI HDS721050CLA362 (0F10381) 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - $80


COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower
Computer Case - $60


LITE-ON 24X DVD Writer 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS-324-98B - $20


Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 920-002950 Black 8 Function Keys USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard and Mouse - $29


Acer S220HQLAbd Black 21.5" 5ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 ACM 100,000,000:1 (1000:1) - $130

OS - windows 7 home premium - $100


TOTAL : $835 - all came from newegg

Here is the best Budget decent gaming PC I can give you at that price range and I wouldn't recommend anything less bec for me "decent" means that you will be able to play ALL GAMES on high-max settings with the appropriate resolution.

What I have given you is the I3-2100(best budget gaming processor) and the HD 6850 (best budget GPU) that can let you play all games on high settings, some on max settings (depending on resolution and game requirements).

The HD 6850 is currently ranked #15 overall in benchmark, a step higher than the GTX 560 (ranked #16) yet significantly much cheaper =P

BTW, the monitor is 1080p

Glad to help =P

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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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What are good and cheap computers that play CoD: World at War and Team fortress 2 good?

Q. It can be up to 700 dollars.
A PC btw not a laptop

A. Laptop or PC?

To run all the modern games today you need intel i5 > 2.5 GHZ boost up to 3.0+ GHZ (Or AMD equivalent), and a graphic card > Nvidia 9600M-GT or AMD Radeon HD 6470M and above.
The 1 GIG or 2 GIG GT640M appears to be a decent mobile video card.
Oh and 6 GIG 1333MHZ/1600MHZ DDR3 RAM, although you can add this your self.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

US
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/B5Y73AV?HP-ENVY-dv6z-7200-Notebook-PC
http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/aspirev3

Also look at Asus and Sony.

Third Gen Intel i7 for laptops has just come out: 2.9 Ghz boost to 3.6 Ghz so worth a look if you can get one.

Intel® Core™ i7-3820QM Processor
(8M Cache, 2.7GHz boost up to 3.70 GHz)

Intel® Core™ i7-3720QM Processor
(6M Cache, 2.6 GHz boost up to 3.60 GHz)

Intel® Core™ i7-3520M Processor
(4M Cache, 2.9 boost up to 3.60 GHz)

Also:
AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M (3.2GHz/2.7GHz, 1MB L2 Cache )
http://ark.intel.com/products/family/65506/3rd-Generation-Intel-Core-i7-Processors/mobile
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For PC
Builds Under $500 http://www.gamingpcbuilds.com/build-a-gaming-pc-under-500-2012/
Builds Under $1000 http://www.gamingpcbuilds.com/build-a-custom-gaming-pc-1000/

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I need help building a computer?

Q. I have a budget of 1000 dollars but i will go over a little if i have to. I am looking for a gaming computer. Please use this site to build it http://pcpartpicker.com I will give best answer to a good computer. Also i would like everything on the list including the moniter

A. Part list permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4hHF
Part price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4hHF/by_merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda Green 1.5TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Video Card ($232.86 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec SONATA III 500 ATX Mid Tower Case w/500W Power Supply ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Apevia 900W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($98.25 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($27.97 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Samsung S22A300B 21.5" Monitor ($169.99 @ Best Buy)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cherry G83-6104 Wired Standard Keyboard ($29.99 @ Mac Mall)
Mouse: Gear Head LM6000U Wired Laser Mouse ($10.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1195.00
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-02-01 18:46 EST-0500)

You could probably get this under $1000 if you build it yourself... pc building companies always rip you off

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Best PC to buy under 1000 Australian dollar ?

Q. Hi guys .Thx for your quick respond on my last question.
I am looking to a great pç which can play 2012 games so can some one plz give me a some advice. Thx

A. i would suggest building you're own pc, you get the most for you're money!
but if you're not into that kind of thing, then go to a computer shop, as in a shop that sells computers only and get them to do a custom build for you and do a bit of research to make sure there not ripping you off, or just post the specs they said they could give you for the money on here, and say is this a good pc for the money. you would most likely get a quick reply to that sort of thing, good luck! :)

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Should I build a gaming computer? or Buy one pre Built?

Q. I always hear that building a gaming computer is cheaper and better, however I dont know a thing about how to build one and how to get all the parts to be compatible and I dont even know where I would began to start searching to find all the parts for the best price to me it just seems like building one would be easier. I'll just give you a little background on what I plan to play, I want to have a computer that can run BF3 on High settings and get around 60+ FPS, also be able to play minecraft on Far with 60+ FPS, Can someone assist me in what I should do, I have $1000 to spend towards this computer, If you are able to help me it would be greatly appreciated if you could tell me some of the main components to have on the computer so I at least know where to start. I have set aside $300 dollars for a monitor and already have a keyboard and mouse so I will not need to use the $1000 towards that. If Making a computer within my wanted specifications isn't possible please let me know.

A. YES, building your own gaming desktop computer is better, cheaper and also very rewarding.

Buying is not a good solution for a gaming PC, even custom ordering is not so good.
Manufacturers and PC builders want to get as much money from you for as less computer as they can trick you into buying...

Building a computer is very simple, and lots of tutorials, including video tutorials are available on the Internet.
I know 12-13 year old kids that built gaming computers....

For parts, the best selection and price you will find on Newegg.com (USA and Canad only), or use PC Parts Picker site for any location worldwide.
http://www.newegg.com/
http://pcpartpicker.com/

For $1000 to $1100 you can build a very good gaming computer, for $1300 you can build the best.

Yahoo answers will only allow up to 10 links, so I have to leave out the not so important components. Just copy paste in the search field on Newegg to find them, I will give the full name but no link for those.

BEST GAMING DESKTOP PC BUILD FOR THE MONEY (around $1,000.00USD for the tower only)
Monitor, keyboard and mouse can add from $175 to over $500, depending on size and model you want.
All prices are in $USD and in the USA, current as of December 2012 and they might be slightly different one way or the other by now.
Also, some shipping charges may apply to some of the items.
Add your state sales tax if you reside in NJ, CA or TN - that's where Newegg has warehouses.
Look for similar parts on Amazon, Tiger Direct, etc if you want to avoid paying Uncle Sam.

FACT: INTEL IS A MUCH BETTER PROCESSOR FOR GAMING THAN ANY AMD.

Processor: New 3rd generation Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor - $214.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - $94.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157297
After market CPU Cooler - Cooler Master V6 GT - $44.99 (Stock Intel cooler sucks and it's noisy too)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103089
It has dual 120mm fans in a push-pull setup, best.
Memory (RAM): G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1600MHz - $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
Graphics Card: EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-3662-KR GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130810
Hard Drive: 1TB Seagate Barracuda SATA III (6.0Gb/s), 7200rpm, 64MB Cache - $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840
Optical Drive: LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM - $17.99
Power Supply (PSU): CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
PC Case (Tower): COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $59.99
Operating System (OS): Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit OEM - $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

TOTAL PRICE: $1,012.90USD

Good luck with your build.

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NOTE:
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $49.99
That would lower your price by only $10, making it
TOTAL PRICE: $1,002.90USD

For best PC just replace the graphics card from GeForce GTX660 Ti to GTX680 ($470 for EVGA SuperClocked) and get a 750W power supply.

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Suggestions for A Solid Gaming Computer?

Q. As the title suggests I am looking for a computer mainly just the "tower" that can play pretty much whatever I throw at it relatively well. I am not talking like Crysis 2 on Max setting and what not but something that I know can play the majority of games and ones in the future well.By future I also mean to the sense that the system would be fairly easy for a novice with a screwdriver to learn and be able to upgrade graphics etc.

I also plan on taking the system off to college and eventually a apartment. So I need something lightweight and compact but also durable. I plan on using the system for awhile and it is going to be an investment as well. Which is why I do not plan on purchasing a gaming laptop. Most have gotten better with durability but they are expensive and still very fragile so I would rather stick with the time proven Tower model :D

I was originally looking at the Alienware X51 when it was on sale. The way I customized it came out to about $600+ or so of course but I missed the boat on that D:. If there is something similar on the market. I know a lot of people feel that alienware aren't great gaming systems anymore. Personally I am not very informed to the different systems, customizing etc.

But it won't be solely for the purpose of gaming. So I would have MS Word, PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator etc for working purposes etc. A gaming computer wouldn't have any problems with these programs but it's just for reference in case anyone has any suggestions on computer that may not be Gaming specialized but could still play them relatively well.

Price wise I would rather not go into thousands of dollars. I am a 17 year old making $7.50 a hour mind you :P (So a little more than $100 a week give or take a few hours extra pay).

I am also open to the idea of building my own PC. I heard it is cheaper to a degree. So if anyone has suggestions on parts, prices and building guides and suggestions I am open as well.
Just remember I am a novice after all :D

Thanks Everyone!

A. Hi, I think building your own desktop computer is definitely the way to go. If you are thinking about portability check out the Lanboy cases from Antec which have grips on the top and are sweet modular cases that will also be durable. You can customize the computer components to exactly the type of performance you are looking for and can upgrade if necessary. Like you said it is a good idea to get a machine that is slightly better than the standard requirements right now so that you don't have to upgrade soon. With a $1000 budget you can get a great machine, maybe using an Intel i5 or AMD FX-6200 processor and similar level components. Plus building your own machine helps you understand computers better and what is important. Most cases do not even require a screwdriver except maybe for the motherboard standoffs!

You can check out the following "bronze" or "silver" computer builds we put together for reference which would be great for what you are looking for:

http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-silver-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-amd-silver-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-bronze-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-amd-bronze-build/

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is a macbook really worth it?

Q. im planning to get a macbook air 2012 13 inch low spec model. i have exaclt 1200 dollars so i plan to get it from amazon, however i can get a better macbook pro level windows machine for 200 dollars less. all im going to do is we browse(facebook, email, youtube, watch streams) and light gaming(league of legends, starcraft 2(boot camp on macbook air) so now im wondering if a macbook air is really worth it. i dont really care about thiness and the samsung laptop im looking at is very temping for 1000 dollars(quad core i7 hd6750m 8gig ram) ia lready have a high end gaming desktop which i built so i dont need that much horse power, but i just want other people's inputs.

A. I'd go with the macbook hands down personally, but since you have some background in maintaining computers I'd say the PC. I have had many friends who have both and almost all macbooks have had at least one problem within a year and they had to claim on the warrantee. If you decide to buy the mac, the warrantee is work getting, the laptops break a lot. No matter which you choose I'd suggest using an external mouse and keyboard, the keys wear out on both. I've had two laptops and both had at least one key wear out over two years.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Mac: little to no virus problems, simplicity, powerful, low maintenance, high beginning cost, high rate of breakage (for laptops, desktops are better for Macs), generally do not require anti-virus software
PC: programmer friendly, buildable and customizable, low cost of building parts, high availability of parts, cheaper start cost

Cons:

Mac: not always programming friendly, if you want it as a programming machine... it is not going to be easy to work with but it can be done. Simplicity comes at the cost of lack of customization.
PC: high maintenance, high chance to viruses, can be costly to maintain, anti-virus protection needed

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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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Suggestions for A Solid Gaming Computer?

Q. As the title suggests I am looking for a computer mainly just the "tower" that can play pretty much whatever I throw at it relatively well. I am not talking like Crysis 2 on Max setting and what not but something that I know can play the majority of games and ones in the future well.By future I also mean to the sense that the system would be fairly easy for a novice with a screwdriver to learn and be able to upgrade graphics etc.

I also plan on taking the system off to college and eventually a apartment. So I need something lightweight and compact but also durable. I plan on using the system for awhile and it is going to be an investment as well. Which is why I do not plan on purchasing a gaming laptop. Most have gotten better with durability but they are expensive and still very fragile so I would rather stick with the time proven Tower model :D

I was originally looking at the Alienware X51 when it was on sale. The way I customized it came out to about $600+ or so of course but I missed the boat on that D:. If there is something similar on the market. I know a lot of people feel that alienware aren't great gaming systems anymore. Personally I am not very informed to the different systems, customizing etc.

But it won't be solely for the purpose of gaming. So I would have MS Word, PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator etc for working purposes etc. A gaming computer wouldn't have any problems with these programs but it's just for reference in case anyone has any suggestions on computer that may not be Gaming specialized but could still play them relatively well.

Price wise I would rather not go into thousands of dollars. I am a 17 year old making $7.50 a hour mind you :P (So a little more than $100 a week give or take a few hours extra pay).

I am also open to the idea of building my own PC. I heard it is cheaper to a degree. So if anyone has suggestions on parts, prices and building guides and suggestions I am open as well.
Just remember I am a novice after all :D

Thanks Everyone!

A. Hi, I think building your own desktop computer is definitely the way to go. If you are thinking about portability check out the Lanboy cases from Antec which have grips on the top and are sweet modular cases that will also be durable. You can customize the computer components to exactly the type of performance you are looking for and can upgrade if necessary. Like you said it is a good idea to get a machine that is slightly better than the standard requirements right now so that you don't have to upgrade soon. With a $1000 budget you can get a great machine, maybe using an Intel i5 or AMD FX-6200 processor and similar level components. Plus building your own machine helps you understand computers better and what is important. Most cases do not even require a screwdriver except maybe for the motherboard standoffs!

You can check out the following "bronze" or "silver" computer builds we put together for reference which would be great for what you are looking for:

http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-silver-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-amd-silver-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-bronze-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-amd-bronze-build/

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What are good and cheap computers that play CoD: World at War and Team fortress 2 good?

Q. It can be up to 700 dollars.
A PC btw not a laptop

A. Laptop or PC?

To run all the modern games today you need intel i5 > 2.5 GHZ boost up to 3.0+ GHZ (Or AMD equivalent), and a graphic card > Nvidia 9600M-GT or AMD Radeon HD 6470M and above.
The 1 GIG or 2 GIG GT640M appears to be a decent mobile video card.
Oh and 6 GIG 1333MHZ/1600MHZ DDR3 RAM, although you can add this your self.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

US
http://www.shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Laptops/HP-ENVY/B5Y73AV?HP-ENVY-dv6z-7200-Notebook-PC
http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/aspirev3

Also look at Asus and Sony.

Third Gen Intel i7 for laptops has just come out: 2.9 Ghz boost to 3.6 Ghz so worth a look if you can get one.

Intel® Core™ i7-3820QM Processor
(8M Cache, 2.7GHz boost up to 3.70 GHz)

Intel® Core™ i7-3720QM Processor
(6M Cache, 2.6 GHz boost up to 3.60 GHz)

Intel® Core™ i7-3520M Processor
(4M Cache, 2.9 boost up to 3.60 GHz)

Also:
AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M (3.2GHz/2.7GHz, 1MB L2 Cache )
http://ark.intel.com/products/family/65506/3rd-Generation-Intel-Core-i7-Processors/mobile
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For PC
Builds Under $500 http://www.gamingpcbuilds.com/build-a-gaming-pc-under-500-2012/
Builds Under $1000 http://www.gamingpcbuilds.com/build-a-custom-gaming-pc-1000/

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I need help building a computer?

Q. I have a budget of 1000 dollars but i will go over a little if i have to. I am looking for a gaming computer. Please use this site to build it http://pcpartpicker.com I will give best answer to a good computer. Also i would like everything on the list including the moniter

A. Part list permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4hHF
Part price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4hHF/by_merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda Green 1.5TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Video Card ($232.86 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec SONATA III 500 ATX Mid Tower Case w/500W Power Supply ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Apevia 900W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($98.25 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($27.97 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Samsung S22A300B 21.5" Monitor ($169.99 @ Best Buy)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cherry G83-6104 Wired Standard Keyboard ($29.99 @ Mac Mall)
Mouse: Gear Head LM6000U Wired Laser Mouse ($10.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1195.00
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-02-01 18:46 EST-0500)

You could probably get this under $1000 if you build it yourself... pc building companies always rip you off

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I need help building a computer?

Q. I have a budget of 1000 dollars but i will go over a little if i have to. I am looking for a gaming computer. Please use this site to build it http://pcpartpicker.com I will give best answer to a good computer. Also i would like everything on the list including the moniter

A. Part list permalink: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4hHF
Part price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4hHF/by_merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 PRO3 GEN3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda Green 1.5TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Video Card ($232.86 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec SONATA III 500 ATX Mid Tower Case w/500W Power Supply ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Apevia 900W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($98.25 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($27.97 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Samsung S22A300B 21.5" Monitor ($169.99 @ Best Buy)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cherry G83-6104 Wired Standard Keyboard ($29.99 @ Mac Mall)
Mouse: Gear Head LM6000U Wired Laser Mouse ($10.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1195.00
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-02-01 18:46 EST-0500)

You could probably get this under $1000 if you build it yourself... pc building companies always rip you off

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Best PC to buy under 1000 Australian dollar ?

Q. Hi guys .Thx for your quick respond on my last question.
I am looking to a great pç which can play 2012 games so can some one plz give me a some advice. Thx

A. i would suggest building you're own pc, you get the most for you're money!
but if you're not into that kind of thing, then go to a computer shop, as in a shop that sells computers only and get them to do a custom build for you and do a bit of research to make sure there not ripping you off, or just post the specs they said they could give you for the money on here, and say is this a good pc for the money. you would most likely get a quick reply to that sort of thing, good luck! :)

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