Q. I need one. Price does not matter.
I don't mind building from scratch, can you name me some parts?
I don't mind building from scratch, can you name me some parts?
A. Build your own... pre-built computers use cheap parts claiming they are brand name parts when in reality they are not. And it will be much cheaper. I just built my second gaming rig and it can run any game possible at max settings (even crysis) for under 1500$.
I would suggest 8800gt from Evga or XFX. (I have XFX in one PC and sli-Evga in the other... I regret getting sli since one card could do the job as well.) Don't get a gts or gtx since the price is much higher ($200 more) for maybe a few (1-10) more fps. And I recommend an e6750 dual-core processor and then overcocking it to 3.2ghz+. (Zalman 9700 cooling or liquid... I use the zalman since it works almost as well as liquid.) For the PSU I have a PC power&cooling 610w silencer. The motherboard I highly recommend is the Abit IP-35 PRO if you want a single graphic card or the 680i evga motherboard for sli. As for the RAM and hard drive and such I chose Ballistix Tracer RAM and a WD raptor hard drive .
By the way, get Vista. I know it's not great but it has directx 10 and sooner or later you are going to have to switch anyways. Also be sure to get a good case with a lot of air flow. (antec 900 or a thermaltake armor case... I used the Antec 900 case for both my builds since I didn't use liquid cooling and I didn't really need all the extra space the Thermaltake armor provides.)
I would suggest 8800gt from Evga or XFX. (I have XFX in one PC and sli-Evga in the other... I regret getting sli since one card could do the job as well.) Don't get a gts or gtx since the price is much higher ($200 more) for maybe a few (1-10) more fps. And I recommend an e6750 dual-core processor and then overcocking it to 3.2ghz+. (Zalman 9700 cooling or liquid... I use the zalman since it works almost as well as liquid.) For the PSU I have a PC power&cooling 610w silencer. The motherboard I highly recommend is the Abit IP-35 PRO if you want a single graphic card or the 680i evga motherboard for sli. As for the RAM and hard drive and such I chose Ballistix Tracer RAM and a WD raptor hard drive .
By the way, get Vista. I know it's not great but it has directx 10 and sooner or later you are going to have to switch anyways. Also be sure to get a good case with a lot of air flow. (antec 900 or a thermaltake armor case... I used the Antec 900 case for both my builds since I didn't use liquid cooling and I didn't really need all the extra space the Thermaltake armor provides.)
Gaming computer help?
Q. I know I asked this before but I need help with choosing the right desktop or laptop for everyday use and gaming. I play a lot of simulation games such as the new simcity game and 18 wheels of steel. I don't need something outrageous.
A. If you need a laptop, don't go over an entry level gaming machine for what you describe. You won't need it. I don't believe the sim games will need the graphics power of something more powerful.
Personally, for the cost of a mid level gaming laptop, I would spend $600 for a really hot desktop and then pick up a $300-$350 laptop for mobility - something light with good battery - I have lugged heavy laptops on travel, and I would get choose something lighter anymore.
Take a look at these rankings:
http://blog.laptopmag.com/best-worst-notebook-brands-2013/3
You can look at some gaming machines here:
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/landing_pages/ideapad/gaming-pcs
http://www.asus.com/us/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/Gaming_Products/
Lenovo, Asus, HP, and Samsung are the top 4 laptop brands. I wouldn't consider any other brands.
Dell makes Alienware and they are not worth the money charged.
Acer makes Gateway. You'd have to pay me to use one of their machines.
Sony hardware has generally been good, but they are notorious for putting huge amounts of crapware/bloatware on machines and gathering information on their consumers without their knowledge or permission.
Toshiba has bottomed the rankings. Personally, I have used them and never had a problem, but that does not appear to be the case any more.
Personally, for the cost of a mid level gaming laptop, I would spend $600 for a really hot desktop and then pick up a $300-$350 laptop for mobility - something light with good battery - I have lugged heavy laptops on travel, and I would get choose something lighter anymore.
Take a look at these rankings:
http://blog.laptopmag.com/best-worst-notebook-brands-2013/3
You can look at some gaming machines here:
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/landing_pages/ideapad/gaming-pcs
http://www.asus.com/us/Notebooks_Ultrabooks/Gaming_Products/
Lenovo, Asus, HP, and Samsung are the top 4 laptop brands. I wouldn't consider any other brands.
Dell makes Alienware and they are not worth the money charged.
Acer makes Gateway. You'd have to pay me to use one of their machines.
Sony hardware has generally been good, but they are notorious for putting huge amounts of crapware/bloatware on machines and gathering information on their consumers without their knowledge or permission.
Toshiba has bottomed the rankings. Personally, I have used them and never had a problem, but that does not appear to be the case any more.
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