Computer for gaming.?

Q. I have about 1200$. What type of computer can I get that will run new games like BIOSHOCK or Orange Box smoothly? I know I want at least 3 gigs of ram, or else enough money to spare to upgrade it.
Thanks

A. I think $1200 is not enough. I recommend you build your own.

High End Gaming Computer
$75 Case: ATX Mid Tower
$110 Power supply 650 watt or larger, SLI certified a plus
$180 Motherboard ATX; LGA 775 ; 2 PCI express x16 slots
$280 Core 2 Quad Q6600
$140 4 GB Dual Channel 800Mhz RAM
$249 Nvidia 8800GTS (1 ea,)
$35 CD/DVD 20x Burner
$120 500 GB SATA II Hard Drive
$180 Vista Ultimate OEM
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$1369 USD Prices per new egg.com

Substitute Core 2 Duo E6550 2333 MHz $157 for Core 2 Quad Q6600 $280
$280-$157 =$123

$1369-$123 = $1246

Substitute 8600GTS for 8800GTS
$270-$133= $137

$1246 - $137 = $1109

Optional:
Prices per new egg.com
$45 Logitech MX518 or Logitech G5
$58 Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
$270 SAMSUNG 226BW Black 22" 2 ms
Widescreen LCD Monitor

$90 Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speaker
http://www.google.com/products?q=Logitech+THX+Z-5300e&scoring=p
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My opinion for a new computer processor to run Vista:
For non gaming a Rendering Time of 1:59 or less
For gaming a Rendering Time of 1:33 or less (1.20 or less preferred)
Refer to:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
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Rendering time, lower number is faster per
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
Core 2 Duo E4300 1800 MHz $129.99
Rendering time = 1:54
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Processor 6000+ $159.99
Rendering time = 1:27
Core 2 Duo E6550 2333 MHz $157.39
Rendering time = 1:27
Core 2 Duo E6750 2666 MHz $175.39
Rendering time = 1:17
Core 2 Duo E6850 3000 MHz $279.99
Rendering time = 1:09
Core 2 Quad Q6600 $279.99
Rendering time = 0:47
Core 2 Extreme QX6850 $1034.99
Rendering time = 0:39

Prices per newegg.com
I recommend you use a Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad CPU
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Motherboard
ATX (not ATX micro)
775 socket will take Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core2 Extreme
Maximum RAM 8GB or more
1000 MHz or faster FSB
2PCI express X16 slots
(careful some cheap ones are only X8 internally)
8 channel audio
5 star rating and at least 10 reviews.

this leaves 3 choices
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200280+1070509908+1073607588+1075707618+1074007596&Configurator=&Subcategory=280&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=
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My opinion for a new video card:
For playing the latest advanced games a FRAPS (frames per second) of 50 or higher (80 or higher ideal)
For moderate games a FRAPS of 30 or more.
For simple games or no games a FRAPS of 18 or more
Refer to:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
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FRAPS (frames per second); higher is better per
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html

NVIDIA 8600GTS ($133) FRAPS= 53.6
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=256-P2-N761-AR&pwindow=specs&family=23
400 Watt Minimum; 22 Amps minimum @ 12V rail

ATI Radeon HD 2900 PRO($280) FRAPS= 88.1 estimated
http://download.hightech.com.hk/manual/HD2900/radeon_hd2900_users_guide_2nded_137-41328-20.pdf
A 550 Watt or better power supply with two 2�3-pin PCIe� power connectors.

NVIDIA 8800GTS ($269) FRAPS=102.2
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=640-P2-N825-AR&family=23
400 Watt Minimum; 26 Amps minimum @ 12V rail .

ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT ($375) FRAPS = 108.6
http://download.hightech.com.hk/manual/HD2900/radeon_hd2900_users_guide_2nded_137-41328-20.pdf
A 550 Watt or better power supply with two 2�3-pin PCIe� power connectors.

NVIDIA 8800Ultra ($549) FRAPS=116.9
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=768-P2-N888-AR&family=23
500 Watt Minimum; 34 Amps minimum @ 12V rail .
Two available 6-pin Molex hard drive power dongles.

All support DirectX 10

Prices per
http://www.newegg.com
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Graphics card gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=399&type=expert&pid=1
http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1595&Itemid=40&limit=1&limitstart=2
Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
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CPU gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html

CPU Benchmarks
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/index.php
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Higher performance video cards require more current from the 12 volt leg of the power supply that supplies the video card. This may require changing to a more powerful power supply. Determine the amps at 12 Volts the video card recommends and compare it to your existing power supply.

How to Buy a Power Supply
http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Power-Supply
Nvidia SLI Certified Power Supplies
http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html
EVGA Approved Power Supplies
http://www.evga.com/articles/286.asp
ATI Radeon Crossfire Certified Power Supplies
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/buildyourown2.html
Diamond Video Cards Certified Power Supplies
http://www.diamondmm.com/certified.php
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RAM
Changing from 800 MHz Dual Channel RAM to 1244 MHz Dual Channel Ram only increased performance 2%.
A 50+% increase in RAM speed only increased performance 2%.
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/06/15/hardcore_ddr2_ram_by_corsair/page16.html

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Gaming computers?

Q. what is a good gaming computer that i can buy for less than 750$ that will run crysis and assasins creed, rainbow six vegas and the advanced games?? thanks in advance

A. build your own, tigerdirect.com
I have 3 gig processor, 2 gig memory, Nvidea 8600 vid card, surround sound card, and 250 gig HD, new tower and 550 watt power supply, for less than $500
It runs all i want to play with no problems, no lock ups or black outs.
Get out of the habit of "buying" what you want, and start looking to build, dell wanted over $1000 for the same thing I built!!!
knowledge is money~

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Help building gaming computer for $500 or less?

Q. So basically, all I need is a new video card, cpu, and I need more RAM memory and a bigger hard drive. If it matters, i'd like to play games like Doom 3, Left 4 Dead, Fable, Mass Effect, Oblivion, and probably Skyrim and Battlefield. How much would those pieces cost? I don't want the "ultimate" setup, I just want those games listed to look and play better than their console counterparts. I'm on a $500-$600 budget.
Damn, I feel like an idiot now. But, i've got a stock HP pavilion a6683w. Everything on it is stock, not sure if that helps...
k623dnowman Would all of that stuff be compatible with my hp a6683w?

A. For $500-600 I can't guarantee you'll be able to play Oblivion, Skyrim or Battlefield at settings high enough to make them play better than they do on console.

You mentioned needing all but the three most defining parts of a computer: the case, the motherboard, and the power supply (PSU). These three are what will determine what RAM, CPU, harddrive, and video card you can put in your computer...particularly your PSU and motherboard.

Even assuming that your PSU is capable of outputting enough wattage to support your system regardless of what parts go into it, I can't recommend you any parts until I know what motherboard you have. Because you can't just mount any CPU on any motherboard, and the same goes for RAM and graphics cards (though to a lesser extent).

EDIT**
HP, huh? Well without looking at it personally, I can't say for sure, but chances are they jipped you on either the case, the motherboard, or the power supply. What most brand names like Dell and HP don't mention behind the typical specs like RAM and CPU speed is that they often use the cheapest motherboard and lowest wattage PSU they can get away with. After all, why should they future proof your system for you? They'd rather you just bought another computer from them when it comes time to upgrade.

Again, I can't say all this for sure since I don't know what the inside of your computer looks like. But if you're willing to build a computer, you're better off raising your budget by another $100-200 and just starting from the ground up. You'll probably encounter less obstacles that way.

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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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Help me build a good gaming computer! What is the best I can create for 650 or less?

Q. Alright guys, so I am looking to build a gaming computer in the 500 to 650 dollar range. what is the absolute best I can get in this pricerange. I do not need a wireless router/modem, mouse, keyboard, speakers, or moniter. Long story short, can you please help me build the best gaming computer possible for around 650 dollars or less? I'd like to be able to run games like skyrim on max if i could. I have someone who can help me create the computer already, so I dont need to worry about that. Thanks a ton!

A. Since you don't need peripherals then here are good parts to get for that price range:

1. FX4300
2. cheapest Asus AM3+ mobo -around $60 more or less
3. 500 gb HDD
4. 8 gb DDR3 1333 MHZ ram\
5. GTX 650ti boost
6. 500W LEPA PSU at newegg - $37
7. thermaltake V3 blk edition casing
8. dvd writer
9. windows 7 home premium 64 bit

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What are some good gaming computers that can handle pretty much any game?

Q. I want to get a gaming computer that can handle lots of games, have plenty of memory space and is super fast when just internet browsing or playing a fast paced fps. I know alienware makes some pretty sick computers but i wouldn't know which one to get, im not really a tech guy. I play games like star wars the old republic and combat arms and they got some serious lag on them and i hate it. What are some good gaming computer models that can handle these games?

A. Let me help you pick a computer! Alienware does have nice computers, no doubt. Although, their computers are famous for being overpriced for what you get. Let me give you some pointers when you are looking for your computer! I will also suggest a few computers for you to look in to.

First rule: Windows 7 is a must. Macs and older versions of windows are simply obsolete for gaming. I will give a Mac OS credit in certain aspects over Windows OS, although gaming is simply not Macs strong point.

Second: Processor / Video Card/ RAM - The 3 most important things when picking a computer.
You will want to make sure your PROCESSOR is a 64 bit capable processor with at least 4 cores (Quad core). If you want to take it to the next level, look into 6-8 core processors (if price is not a concern..)
For a video card, I would highly suggest a GeForce (Nvidia) and one of the newer models. I use the Nvidia 550 gtx ti. It's a great card, last I checked the nvidia series with geforce goes at high as the 590gtx. So at least make sure your video card is an Nvidia GTX 500 series.
RAM (Random Access Memory) - The reason a 64 bit processor is so important, is RAM. 64 bit processors allow you to use a great deal of random access memory which will significantly increase computer speed while web browsing and multitasking. It also plays a fairly large roll in the gaming world second to video cards. I would suggest no less than 8 Gigabytes of RAM.

Third: System cooling - this is usually more of a concern if you build your own PC. Lots of people get the best hardware imaginable and don't understand just how much heat that puts out. Although, if you order a computer from a professional website or company, they understand the importance of cooling.

Fourth - Power supply! One of the most overlooked parts of a computer is the power supply. Think about it like this: If you're using the best parts, they demand lots of power (especially more-so than medium and low quality parts). Since I don't know exactly what parts you will use it would be difficult to recommend the perfect power supply. But for a gaming computer, make sure your power supply has at least 750 Watts, preferably more if you are buying a high end machine.

Good machines to look into with a higher budget:
IBuyPower LVL 10: http://www.ibuypower.com/info/Level10.aspx Just a strong overall computer that will undoubtedly take you through any game. Very expensive though. The cheaper models will run you about $2,000 not including shipping costs.

Black Pearl by CyberPower. http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/CyberPower_Black_Pearl/
Will run you ~$1,150

If you want cheaper option, Alienware does offer a fair deal on a nice computer that will run SWToR and Combat Arms with no problems, here is a link to their x51.
http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-x51/pd - This will probably run you around $800 if you make any upgrades or get a monitor. It could cost as low as ~$725 with shipping otherwise.

Last off, if you want to build your own (perhaps if you have a friend or a local business that will hook it all up for a price) look into Tigerdirect.com or Newegg.com for parts.

Hopefully this helps!

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What would it cost to build a gaming computer?

Q. All I want in a gaming computer is super fast internet, amazing graphics, doesn't lag on games, and I can carry lots of memory. Please guys someone answer. I will give best answer to the best answer.

A. Well a gaming computer depends on your budget , as long as you pay more as you get better performance . Unfortunately you didn't mention your budget so i cant give you a specific build . The lowest gaming PC that can play games on Max / High settings on resolution of 1920 x 1080 is for at least 800$ . The gaming PCs are mostly depend on strong graphics card not the processor so you make sure to buy a High end card (( not less than 250$ )) and for the CPU any core i3 or AMD FX-4300 will do the purpose . About the fast internet you just need to have ADSL contract with a good company and choose the speed you want to have .

I will give you a random rig for 800$ :

CPU : FX-4300 (( 120$ )) / FX-6300 (( 130 $ ))
Motherboard : ASRock 970 extreme 3 (( 120 $ )) / 970 pro 3 (( 75$ ))
Ram : 8GB (( 2 x 4GB )) 1600 Mhz (( 70$ )) i recommend G-skill or Corsair
Vga card :Evga GTX 770 (( 410 $ )) / / Sapphire Vapor X 7950 (( 380$ )) / Evga GTX 760 (( 260$ ))
Power supply : http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
For the high storage you need like 1 or 2 TB depends on your need and 1TB HDD is for 75$ so if you add more then double the price .
Any thing else like DVD player or Led light will be cheap and u can handle that yourself they won't exceed 30 $ .

I strongly recommend that you stick with Sapphire Vapor X 7950 due to its special cooling which will keep your card cool , silent and highly overclock-able . Many will say that you go for AMD FX-6300 as it has 6 cores and in the same price . In fact FX-4300 cores are stronger and most games use 4 cores not 6 so FX-4300 will be better , check this site for further knowledge http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/293/AMD_FX-Series_FX-4300_vs_AMD_FX-Series_FX-6100.html

Also if you don't like AMD for a processor then your only chance is to go for Core i3 which will give nearly the same performance of FX-4300 and with the same price , Unless you have a higher budget that afford a Core i5 (( 180$ and above )) , but in this case i would recommend to invest more in graphics card so you get something like GTX 780 (( 660 $ )) or HD 7970 (( 500 $ )) . If you need any help send me an email . Hope i helped

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What would be the best and cheapest parts for a gaming desktop?

Q. Apparently, I am not good with putting parts together, because the price for the things I've got listed is over 1000 dollars, and I have heard of people with amazing gaming desktops for less than 500.

I'm willing to spend between 600-1000. Under 600 or close to it would be optimal until I get a job.

What I have so far, is:

Monitor : LG - 24" Widescreen Flat-Panel LED Multifunction HDTV Monitor

Tower : Corsair - Obsidian Series 650D Mid-Tower Case

Power Supply : Corsair - Enthusiast Series 850-Watt ATX/EPS CPU Power Supply

CPU : Intel - Core™ i7-4770K 3.5GHz Processor

Ram : NVIDIA - GeForce GTX 650 Ti 2GB GDDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card

Fan : Corsair - Hydro Series H100i Dual 120mm Fan CPU Cooler



I don't know if that is all I need, but it turned out being extremely expensive.

My first question is, would this be a good gaming computer?


My second question is, is there a cheaper set up that would be just as good?

A. If your main purpose for your build is gaming, then I recommend getting the Intel 4670K instead of the 4770K, the reason why, is that there is almost no game on the market to date that totally takes advantage of Hyper-threading and in some cases it has been known that hyper-threading can actually drop your FPS in some games.

What I recommend doing with the extra $100 you would be spending on the 4770K and invest it in a better GPU, something on the lines of the GTX660ti or the GTX760. The GPU is were you will see the most improvement in gaming all together as games now a days are more GPU intense then they are CPU intense.

Other then that, very very nice build you have going. Also one other thing, if you want to throw a little more money towards a better GPU after saving the $100, you can get a PSU that has 600W and it will still be enough power to support everything you have. Now a days everything is about power saving not how much power you have like it was about 5 years ago. GPU's don't even use a ton of power like they use to.

Hope this helped you,

ericlee30

~Member Of The Intel Response squad~

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Can someone help me build a gaming computer?

Q. Yeah I know this is the time because Starcraft 2 is coming out and my laptop video card sucks cock. So can someone help me build a gaming computer that will cost me under $500. Give me like wat kind of motherboard should i get, video card, blah blah blah you know what i mean. I know $500 is kinda low but im on budget rite now i just want starcraft 2 to run fine.

A. haha dude your funny, man i wish but if you want a gaming computer with no lag and stuff that plays games like call of duty , u lookin at $1000-$2000 easy. why not just get a console for like $250......
i used to be a computer gamer but now a console gamer cause it has more games and less exspensive
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sadly computer games are coming to an end, but consoles are better :)

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What are some decent acoustic guitars less than 500 dollars?

Q. What are some decent acoustic guitars that cost less than 500 dollars? I'm looking to buy one for my best friend that recently has been robbed. Our group of friends are all chipping in as a surprise. I've already bought him a brand new iPod shuffle because he lost his old one in the robbery, along with many other items like games, computers, TVs, etc.

A. Take a look at this Fender Acoustic guitar here is a nice one that has got a cutaway and built in preamp. Not to mention a lot of high end features for well under your limit.It is a great acoustic guitar

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What is the best gaming computer for $500 or less?

Q. I am looking for a very good gaming computer for under $500. It can be already built or just components. I would like a desktop.

A. most average desktop pc's usually have a somewhat decent graphics card. alienware computers are really good on gaming pc's, and there should be a few computers for a little bit more or less than your 500 limit.

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Help me build a good gaming computer! What is the best I can create for 650 or less?

Q. Alright guys, so I am looking to build a gaming computer in the 500 to 650 dollar range. what is the absolute best I can get in this pricerange. I do not need a wireless router/modem, mouse, keyboard, speakers, or moniter. Long story short, can you please help me build the best gaming computer possible for around 650 dollars or less? I'd like to be able to run games like skyrim on max if i could. I have someone who can help me create the computer already, so I dont need to worry about that. Thanks a ton!

A. Since you don't need peripherals then here are good parts to get for that price range:

1. FX4300
2. cheapest Asus AM3+ mobo -around $60 more or less
3. 500 gb HDD
4. 8 gb DDR3 1333 MHZ ram\
5. GTX 650ti boost
6. 500W LEPA PSU at newegg - $37
7. thermaltake V3 blk edition casing
8. dvd writer
9. windows 7 home premium 64 bit

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