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The Metamorphosing Leon
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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Reply #15 on:
December 20, 2008, 09:30:47 PM »
Eh, last Christmas I was going to build my own PC, but shopping around I found for $549.99 a Gateway machine with a quad core processor, 2 gigs of RAM, 250g HD, DVD Burner, free printer, and all that good stuff.
I then bought an extra two gigs of RAM, an "overclocked" 8600 GTS Nvidia card, and a 500 watt power supply. Also picked up a 19" monitor. In the end I spent about $700 for the machine and $150 for the monitor. It runs current games just fine on max settings (I did overheat the card playing Crysis on Very High for like four hours, and of course GTA IV is shitty like it is for everyone) and blows Source games out of the water.
I would at least look around for deals before you start with the hassle of building your own, even though it isn't THAT much of a hassle.
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Feechy
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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Reply #16 on:
December 20, 2008, 09:44:19 PM »
Quote from: logical123 on December 20, 2008, 09:19:28 PM
Okay, some sites:
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.tigerdirect.com
http://www.geeks.com
http://www.keenzo.com
http://www.directron.com
There are more, but those are the good ones. The problem is, you kinda are... well...
knowledgeable
on the subject of computer building, so you will need to do a bit of reading so that you don't fuck up and ruin a perfectly good part. OR... (
) you could always pay me $45 or so and I'd build it for you.
Second option mon ami. And we can always just steal my sisters video card while we're at it.
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jackttt
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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Reply #17 on:
December 20, 2008, 10:29:18 PM »
Get a 8800gt its still good and cheap and also get a duo core you dont need quad core.Reuse all the part you can from your old pc like harddisk
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Feechy
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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December 20, 2008, 10:44:41 PM »
Um jackttt, I really wouldn't be able to reuse much because my computer is from the 90's. So I would think I'm better off buying new parts. But thanks for the advice.
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logical123
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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December 20, 2008, 10:48:03 PM »
Quote from: Feechy on December 20, 2008, 09:44:19 PM
Quote from: logical123 on December 20, 2008, 09:19:28 PM
Okay, some sites:
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.tigerdirect.com
http://www.geeks.com
http://www.keenzo.com
http://www.directron.com
There are more, but those are the good ones. The problem is, you kinda are... well...
knowledgeable
on the subject of computer building, so you will need to do a bit of reading so that you don't fuck up and ruin a perfectly good part. OR... (
) you could always pay me $45 or so and I'd build it for you.
Second option mon ami. And we can always just steal my sisters video card while we're at it.
Um, no again. That video card is probably the last gen of the video card slot, so it would just be a waste putting it in.
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Feechy
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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December 20, 2008, 10:54:12 PM »
But it's just sitting there and it's a nice thing!
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Feechy
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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December 21, 2008, 01:04:04 AM »
Ok, I just disemboweled my old computer for it's case... And now, I wait.
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<Alfador> stop trying to rain on my parade
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The Metamorphosing Leon
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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Reply #22 on:
December 21, 2008, 01:08:57 AM »
I picture you sitting in the dark cradling an empty computer case.
Chortle.
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Feechy
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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December 21, 2008, 01:14:48 AM »
Chortle indeed. Chortle indeed Mr. Leon. And that's only partially true!
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Tan
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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December 21, 2008, 05:14:53 AM »
Quote from: Feechy on December 21, 2008, 01:04:04 AM
Ok, I just disemboweled my old computer for it's case... And now, I wait.
I hope for your sake you realize that there are different form factors for cases. If you've just gutted a 90's computer it's probably an AT case which doesn't conform to new mobos. You'll need an ATX case or BTX, a Micro ATX may work as well but that'll be up to the motherboard you choose.
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jackttt
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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December 21, 2008, 05:45:52 AM »
Quote from: Tan on December 21, 2008, 05:14:53 AM
Quote from: Feechy on December 21, 2008, 01:04:04 AM
Ok, I just disemboweled my old computer for it's case... And now, I wait.
I hope for your sake you realize that there are different form factors for cases. If you've just gutted a 90's computer it's probably an AT case which doesn't conform to new mobos. You'll need an ATX case or BTX, a Micro ATX may work as well but that'll be up to the motherboard you choose.
Very true indeed.Freechy,just get a new case you can get one really cheap nowadays unless you plan to be hardcore gamer and wants really good airflow.
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Sirgin
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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December 21, 2008, 08:17:17 AM »
PC's are terrible when you aren't an absolute expert on the subject but are great when you are.
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jackttt
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December 21, 2008, 09:15:06 AM »
Quote from: Sirgin on December 21, 2008, 08:17:17 AM
PC's are terrible when you aren't an absolute expert on the subject but are great when you are.
i agree.Building a good pc needs alot of reserch so you wont regret when you buy it later.
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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December 21, 2008, 09:41:04 AM »
Quote from: Feechy on December 21, 2008, 01:04:04 AM
Ok, I just disemboweled my old computer for it's case... And now, I wait.
No dude, just no. The power supply in that case is a DECADE old. A DECADE. Don't be silly. I gave that computer to you, and you CANNOT reuse any of those parts. They're all just too darn old...
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Re: Good Gaming Computers?
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December 21, 2008, 10:03:33 AM »
Quote from: Sirgin on December 21, 2008, 08:17:17 AM
PC's are terrible when you aren't an absolute expert on the subject but are great when you are.
True, but I learnt a lot about PCs by building one. Before, I just thought there was a Pentium 4 with different speeds, or Core 2 Duos with different speeds. Then I learnt about the difference with the cache and FSB etc. Then there are all the differences in the memory, like speed and CAS latency.
Having built my own PC, I know what components are in it and I'm a lot more confident with upgrading or fixing it. There's no need for me to take it to PCWorld for them to charge me £60 just to look at it, then another £30 to plug a loose cable back in.
You can get cheap prebuilt systems but they're usually cheap because they use low quality components. If there's a cheap quad core PC, it's most likely because they cut back on the graphics card and used a low end one. So people see quad core and think it's a powerful PC when it's actually no good for gaming. They also often use the lowest rated PSU they can get away with, so upgrades become a bit difficult.
As Leon said, he had to buy quite a few new components.
Quote from: logical123 on December 21, 2008, 09:41:04 AM
Quote from: Feechy on December 21, 2008, 01:04:04 AM
Ok, I just disemboweled my old computer for it's case... And now, I wait.
No dude, just no. The power supply in that case is a DECADE old. A DECADE. Don't be silly. I gave that computer to you, and you CANNOT reuse any of those parts. They're all just too darn old...
Who said he was using the PSU? A good budget case is the Akasa Zen. I have a black one. It looks nice and works well. It doesn't have the features of the high end ones but it's very good for under £30.
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