EPTanyone got any ideas how i can get a computer to play sc2 not laggy for under 100 bucks? and before anyone says it i have my settings on low already
to poor to play sc2 with fun
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leadphyc
United States99 Posts
anyone got any ideas how i can get a computer to play sc2 not laggy for under 100 bucks? and before anyone says it i have my settings on low already | ||
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ThePurist
Canada686 Posts
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Froadac
United States6733 Posts
But most seriously, your best bet would be to get a junky desktop at a computer store, get a newer GPU, and just play it on low. | ||
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leadphyc
United States99 Posts
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qdenser
Canada133 Posts
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twoxmachine
United States50 Posts
I would look into replacing hardware parts, which is normally far less expensive. The requirements for Low Graphics Setting are pretty reasonable in today's standard. If you can, list your hardware specs in the Tech Support section and ask for some suggestions in that department. | ||
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Froadac
United States6733 Posts
On March 10 2011 09:45 twoxmachine wrote: A whole computer? I would look into replacing hardware parts, which is normally far less expensive. The requirements for Low Graphics Setting are pretty reasonable in today's standard. If you can, list your hardware specs in the Tech Support section and ask for some suggestions in that department. Alright. I'm going to create a build that will run it, but it will be well over your budget. By like double, I think. But still damn cheap. | ||
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Shauni
4077 Posts
But seriously, play BW instead... | ||
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Cofo
United States1388 Posts
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Froadac
United States6733 Posts
Case: Scavenge or ($20) CD Drive: Scavenge (or $10) Mobo: 45 2GB RAM (20) HD 5450 (30) HDD scavenge, or 30 (160GB) PSU Scavenge, or 20 (400W) If you were a pro, and were able to scavenge the rest it would be 100-150 bucks. If you ask around you should be able to get a lot of this from friends old computers. I think this will run it fine on low, albeit we are cutting corners. If you bought everything it would be 230. | ||
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Djagulingu
Germany3605 Posts
On March 10 2011 09:57 Cofo wrote: I'd say play BW. Pretty much ANY computer can run it, and if you're just going to play on private servers like ICCUP, you can get the game for free too. I can second this. There are calculators that can run BW without problems. | ||
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leadphyc
United States99 Posts
 . this is why i post here and not other fourms. | ||
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newvsoldschool
428 Posts
It sounds like you have more issues than having a crappy computer to play games with, which is in of a problem itself. | ||
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EtherealDeath
United States8366 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:04 newvsoldschool wrote: How about you get a job (or whatever method you can think of to make money), get a decent computer, and THEN play SC2 or whatever video game you want with leisure? It sounds like you have more issues than having a crappy computer to play games with, which is in of a problem itself. Maybe he does have a job but has other obligations... | ||
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awu25
United States2003 Posts
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twoxmachine
United States50 Posts
On March 10 2011 09:57 Froadac wrote: Dual core processor: 55 Case: Scavenge or ($20) CD Drive: Scavenge (or $10) Mobo: 45 2GB RAM (20) HD 5450 (30) HDD scavenge, or 30 (160GB) PSU Scavenge, or 20 (400W) If you were a pro, and were able to scavenge the rest it would be 100-150 bucks. If you ask around you should be able to get a lot of this from friends old computers. I think this will run it fine on low, albeit we are cutting corners. If you bought everything it would be 230. How does someone get these parts together? Any specific websites like Amazon, or Newegg or do people look for local computer hardware stores? I'm outta my depth here, but I'm guessing that the next trip to the nearest BestBuy isn't going to wield bargain-bin prices. | ||
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101toss
3232 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:04 newvsoldschool wrote: It sounds like you have more issues than having a crappy computer to play games with, which is in of a problem itself. He's a full time college student. | ||
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newvsoldschool
428 Posts
So am I, but I have a computer that does whatever I want with it. I bought out of my own pocket, as well. | ||
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Aquafresh
United States824 Posts
Heres something similar to what I did when I was an undergrad and needed some out of budget money for sporting events or whatever. http://mit.edu/kitmitmeg/subjects.html These are all over the place in cities with research Universities. Great way to pick up some quick cash for something you can't pay for working at your regular job. Raise a quick 300 bucks because someone wanted to test the effects of alcohol on right handed smokers from a split family or some shit and you've got yourself a serviceable computer to run SC2 on. | ||
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leadphyc
United States99 Posts
Maybe he does have a job but has other obligations...[/QUOTE] exactly :/ got a job delivering pizzas but gas is so expensive its killer and the company doesn't know how to pay good mileage. | ||
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