Author Topic: Gaming computer, any Ideas? (Read 1045 times)

mxh24 · « **on:** 09-06-2011 »

Okay, I read through the few posts and I dident see a topic about gaming computers... Or I just missed it.

Well anyways, I am working over the summer and so far this laptop is a pain in the ass... Can't even play gmod on medium graphics, and went to fix it like 4 times so far. I am looking for a cheap (Around $500-$900) Gaming computer and/or laptop. Not a super one that can play crysis or the best graphical game on extremely high, just one so I can play the latest games like skyrim and gta IV on high.... Any suggestions would be great.... Now don't forget I am working so I will get money, but not a lot.

Thanks,
Mxh24

Turkey · « **Reply #1 on:** 09-06-2011 »

I am currently using a commodore 64,

j/k j/k

my brother uses this http://www.amazon.com/Alienware-AAR2-1222CSB-2-80GHz-Capacity-Windows/dp/B0044XU3B0

i gotta check my specs when i get home

mxh24 · « **Reply #2 on:** 09-06-2011 »

Quote from: Turkey on 09-06-2011

I am currently using a commodore 64,

j/k j/k

my brother uses this http://www.amazon.com/Alienware-AAR2-1222CSB-2-80GHz-Capacity-Windows/dp/B0044XU3B0

i gotta check my specs when i get home

$1,500.... I said between 500-900 lol... Oh well thanks anyways. I would defiantly get it though If I could...

Paintcheck · « **Reply #3 on:** 10-06-2011 »

Build it yourself.

Or do you need a laptop?

mxh24 · « **Reply #4 on:** 10-06-2011 »

Quote from: Paintcheck on 10-06-2011

Build it yourself.

Or do you need a laptop?

I need anything... just the cheapest...
Believe me, I have tried building one, doesn't work out.

Buffalo Wings · « **Reply #5 on:** 11-06-2011 »

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=10&name=Desktop-PCs

mxh24 · « **Reply #6 on:** 11-06-2011 »

Quote from: Buffalo Wings on 11-06-2011

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=10&name=Desktop-PCs

Which one am I exactly looking at?
I saw http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227314 Is that any good? for 500 bucks I would get it.... I dunno...

R3BooT · « **Reply #7 on:** 11-06-2011 »

Quote from: mxh24 on 11-06-2011

Quote from: Buffalo Wings on 11-06-2011
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=10&name=Desktop-PCs

Which one am I exactly looking at?
I saw http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227314 Is that any good? for 500 bucks I would get it.... I dunno...

You can run gmod with that PC. And probably skyrim.

Ralazo · « **Reply #8 on:** 11-06-2011 »

Yeah, you can.
But it's beter if you select your parts yourself however.

Nerosis · « **Reply #9 on:** 12-06-2011 »

Try certain companys that make custom computers.

Paintcheck · « **Reply #10 on:** 12-06-2011 »

Quote from: Nerosis on 12-06-2011

Try certain companys that make custom computers.

His budget is already on the low side and you are telling him to look at the most expensive companies out there? (assuming you are talking about Falcon Northwest or Alienware or similar).

mxh24 · « **Reply #11 on:** 12-06-2011 »

Quote from: Paintcheck on 12-06-2011

Quote from: Nerosis on 12-06-2011
Try certain companys that make custom computers.

His budget is already on the low side and you are telling him to look at the most expensive companies out there? (assuming you are talking about Falcon Northwest or Alienware or similar).

Yeah... Alienware is not one of my choices, all too high... I am paying rent AND trying to get a pretty good gaming computer...

mxh24 · « **Reply #12 on:** 12-06-2011 »

Quote from: R3BooT on 11-06-2011

Quote from: mxh24 on 11-06-2011
Quote from: Buffalo Wings on 11-06-2011
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=10&name=Desktop-PCs

Which one am I exactly looking at?
I saw http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227314 Is that any good? for 500 bucks I would get it.... I dunno...

You can run gmod with that PC. And probably skyrim.

What about gta, and/or games like that? I've bought many games and I cannot play any of them... Like can it play fallout 3, magika and games like them? I know you wouldn't know. I personally don't know too much about computers...

PistolKid · « **Reply #13 on:** 12-06-2011 »

Pussies using prebuilts. You can get VERY good parts for $900.

mxh24 · « **Reply #14 on:** 13-06-2011 »

Quote from: PistolKid on 12-06-2011

Pussies using prebuilts. You can get VERY good parts for $900.

Sorry I am low on money, and I am not that into fucking put together a computer when I have no time...
Lol

Paintcheck · « **Reply #15 on:** 13-06-2011 »

Then don't complain when it doesn't run as well as it could.

And GTA 4 is horrendously optimized so it will probably run like shit regardless of your hardware. Just accept it and move on lol.

mxh24 · « **Reply #16 on:** 13-06-2011 »

Quote from: Paintcheck on 13-06-2011

Then don't complain when it doesn't run as well as it could.

And GTA 4 is horrendously optimized so it will probably run like shit regardless of your hardware. Just accept it and move on lol.

Then what do you, paintcheck, suppose I should do?
I am just in need of a medium/high powered gaming computer... To me 500 bucks is pretty good... I dunno
Right now I play on lowest graphics, textures, models, and lowest settings… I have a toshiba satellite laptop, will this gaming computer make a noticeable difference?

PistolKid · « **Reply #17 on:** 13-06-2011 »

I spent ~$740 on my parts minus monitor and case. It took me maybe an hour to put it together. I found that I can run ARMA 2 at very high settings at a solid FPS. It runs extremely fast.

Paintcheck · « **Reply #18 on:** 13-06-2011 »

Quote from: mxh24 on 13-06-2011

Quote from: Paintcheck on 13-06-2011
Then don't complain when it doesn't run as well as it could.

And GTA 4 is horrendously optimized so it will probably run like shit regardless of your hardware. Just accept it and move on lol.
Then what do you, paintcheck, suppose I should do?
I am just in need of a medium/high powered gaming computer... To me 500 bucks is pretty good... I dunno
Right now I play on lowest graphics, textures, models, and lowest settings… I have a toshiba satellite laptop, will this gaming computer make a noticeable difference?

Asus Mobo (pretty much any one with AM3 support) Phenom II X6 processor, AMD 6950, 6 gb of RAM would be what'd I do. Since you presumably need a case and monitor to go with all this I think $500 is just too low of a budget, though almost anything would be an improvement over a laptop but if you could get an even $1000 your options would open up immensely.

Nerosis · « **Reply #19 on:** 13-06-2011 »

Some custom gaming computers arnt that expensive you just have to look for the right company.

mxh24 · « **Reply #20 on:** 13-06-2011 »

I don't like building computers... and that one is the top rated computer on the website... and it's $500 I could do 1000 but I won't because I am not on the computer 24/7 and I have an xbox... I just like PC gaming more. A gaming computer for me is more like a side (I don't need it, but it would help me out and I would have more fun)... If anyone can find a better one than this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227314 or just tell me if that is a pretty good gaming computer... I do not need to play games like ARMA 2 on high graphics, I just want one to be able to play some of my favorite games. Thanks.

Paintcheck · « **Reply #21 on:** 13-06-2011 »

That's definitely not horrible but some ibuypower cases have been known to have air flow issues that cause them to overheat. And you'll also need a monitor which will be another $150-$200 on top of that unless you already have one.

mxh24 · « **Reply #22 on:** 13-06-2011 »

Quote from: Paintcheck on 13-06-2011

That's definitely not horrible but some ibuypower cases have been known to have air flow issues that cause them to overheat. And you'll also need a monitor which will be another $150-$200 on top of that unless you already have one.

I can get a new fan, and I have a 24 inch moniter....

Paintcheck · « **Reply #23 on:** 13-06-2011 »

mxh24 · « **Reply #24 on:** 13-06-2011 »

Thanks paint, This will work out.

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