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
| Blogs > leadphyc |
|
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 | ||
|
ThePurist
Canada686 Posts
| ||
|
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. | ||
|
leadphyc
United States99 Posts
| ||
|
qdenser
Canada133 Posts
| ||
|
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. | ||
|
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. | ||
|
Shauni
4077 Posts
But seriously, play BW instead... | ||
|
Cofo
United States1388 Posts
| ||
|
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. | ||
|
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. | ||
|
leadphyc
United States99 Posts
 . this is why i post here and not other fourms. | ||
|
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. | ||
|
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... | ||
|
awu25
United States2003 Posts
| ||
|
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. | ||
|
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. | ||
|
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. | ||
|
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. | ||
|
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. | ||
|
Froadac
United States6733 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:28 twoxmachine wrote: 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. All your guesses are right. To be serious though, one can get an old computer for very very cheap. | ||
|
awu25
United States2003 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:29 newvsoldschool wrote: So am I, but I have a computer that does whatever I want with it. I bought out of my own pocket, as well. How much is your tuition that you're paying? Maybe this guy wants to minimize student loans and debt | ||
|
Enervate
United States1769 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:29 newvsoldschool wrote: So am I, but I have a computer that does whatever I want with it. I bought out of my own pocket, as well. Well congratulations. Truly a marvelous achievement. | ||
|
newvsoldschool
428 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:34 awu25 wrote: How much is your tuition that you're paying? Maybe this guy wants to minimize student loans and debt I don't pay for the tuition. My parents pay for all college expenses, but I'm on my own when it comes to food, electronics, travel expenses (minus the car), etc. I make money from internet marketing, and some weird stuff like writing essays for lazy people on campus, and helping people with their homework on Skype and Teamviewer. | ||
|
T.O.P.
Hong Kong4685 Posts
On March 10 2011 09:43 leadphyc wrote: wish i could sell stuff but my fiancee would be pissed. :/ Perhaps that's the problem? On March 10 2011 10:31 leadphyc wrote: exactly :/ got a job delivering pizzas but gas is so expensive its killer and the company doesn't know how to pay good mileage. Get another job? | ||
|
101toss
3232 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:31 Aquafresh wrote: Pretty easy way to make money on the side as a college student in a big(ish) city is to participate in paid clinical studies and drug trials. Give blood to a research lab for 50 dollars, join a paid non-invasive study, etc. MIT paid me $90 to push buttons on a computer when I saw certain shapes while they took pictures of my brain for 3 hours. Drug studies pay even better considering the hours you put in. I've personally never been too comfortable with that, but whatever. They're supposed to be safe, and this is for e-sports for fuck sake. 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. Some of us don't go to MIT  Hopefully I'll get in when I hear back 3/14. | ||
|
koreasilver
9109 Posts
| ||
|
newvsoldschool
428 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:37 Enervate wrote: Well congratulations. Truly a marvelous achievement. http://i.imgur.com/5cZCG.jpg | ||
|
Loser777
1931 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:55 101toss wrote: Some of us don't go to MIT Hopefully I'll get in when I hear back 3/14. @OP getting a computer for cheap can be done fairly easily if you know your way around stuff--I would suggest hopping on craigslist and checking out the free section--might be some parts you can salvage from old computers toward a new build. 3/14 9:26PM is not going to be fun | ||
|
Aquafresh
United States824 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:55 101toss wrote: Some of us don't go to MIT Hopefully I'll get in when I hear back 3/14. Oh I didn't go to MIT. Actually went to school across the river from there. They're just one of many Universities in Boston that have active medical research departments and will pay for volunteers. Psych departments are the best because they will pay you a decent chunk of cash to record you doing normal stuff. Good luck getting in though! | ||
|
awu25
United States2003 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:44 newvsoldschool wrote: I don't pay for the tuition. My parents pay for all college expenses, but I'm on my own when it comes to food, electronics, travel expenses (minus the car), etc. I make money from internet marketing, and some weird stuff like writing essays for lazy people on campus, and helping people with their homework on Skype and Teamviewer. It sounds like this guy is paying his own rent which is probably no less than $400 which is already more expensive than all your expenses. I'm not trying to insult you or anything but you shouldn't say he has other problems when you don't know his full financial situation but I agree he should be worrying about things other than a game | ||
|
101toss
3232 Posts
On March 10 2011 11:00 Loser777 wrote: @OP getting a computer for cheap can be done fairly easily if you know your way around stuff--I would suggest hopping on craigslist and checking out the free section--might be some parts you can salvage from old computers toward a new build. 3/14 9:26PM is not going to be fun Good luck to you too! I thought MIT kind of overdid the whole Pi aspect, but the wikileaks spoof was really neat. If you can't find salvagable parts via craigslist or what not, the place I'd try is micro center. They sell lots of parts that can be used to construct a computer. | ||
|
newvsoldschool
428 Posts
On March 10 2011 11:03 awu25 wrote: It sounds like this guy is paying his own rent which is probably no less than $400 which is already more expensive than all your expenses. I'm not trying to insult you or anything but you shouldn't say he has other problems when you don't know his full financial situation I don't want to sound like a jerk, but $400 is far less than the monthly dorm rent in-campus, and let alone other expenses. That, and I study at UCLA. | ||
|
101toss
3232 Posts
| ||
infinitestory
United States4053 Posts
On March 10 2011 11:21 101toss wrote: You could always install it on shared computers at the dorm. The University of Iowa and Stanford University have dorm computers that people play starcraft on (I think MIT does too). Chalk UNL up there too.  edit: also, you should definitely try BW. | ||
|
Bajadulce
United States322 Posts
My advice? Don't be putting much energy into a video game when there are much better things to do for a college student. Seems like there are plenty of other games out there that have a lot more substance than SC2. Games that you can play in your leisure time without having to connect to Bnet and have to endure some highschool dropout or whining crybaby teenager. Way too much of an investment of precious college time if you ask me. | ||
|
101toss
3232 Posts
On March 10 2011 11:29 Bajadulce wrote: The funny thing is that SC2 will cost more than $100 bucks by the time you buy all 3 planned parts. My advice? Don't be putting much energy into a video game when there are much better things to do for a college student. Seems like there are plenty of other games out there that have a lot more substance than SC2. Games that you can play in your leisure time without having to connect to Bnet and have to endure some highschool dropout or whining crybaby teenager. Way too much of an investment of precious college time if you ask me. A Gamecube+SSBM+4 controllers seems like a great time for <$100 in a college dorm. Of course, you can play Starcraft during lectures | ||
|
hifriend
China7935 Posts
are you for rela? | ||
|
goiflin
Canada1218 Posts
| ||
|
101toss
3232 Posts
That's a real gosu setup, although I don't see why you would need that for college | ||
|
apalemorning
Canada509 Posts
"I don't pay for the tuition. My parents pay for all college expenses, but I'm on my own when it comes to food, electronics, travel expenses (minus the car), etc." and he rubs it in that he has a gaming pc. wow. ridiculous. op message me and i'll send you my 9600gt card that i dont use anymore <3 | ||
|
awu25
United States2003 Posts
On March 10 2011 11:06 newvsoldschool wrote: I don't want to sound like a jerk, but $400 is far less than the monthly dorm rent in-campus, and let alone other expenses. That, and I study at UCLA. The monthly dorm rent that your parents pay for? Unless I'm mistaken, then I apologize. And I said $400 minimum, it's probably closer to 800-1000 range | ||
|
newvsoldschool
428 Posts
On March 10 2011 11:46 101toss wrote: That's a real gosu setup, although I don't see why you would need that for college um... I major in Computer Science and make money from computer geekery. I don't even play much video games anymore, other than little flash games I bump to on the internet every once in a while. | ||
|
leadphyc
United States99 Posts
On March 10 2011 10:34 awu25 wrote: How much is your tuition that you're paying? Maybe this guy wants to minimize student loans and debt Its around 3000 a semester but I'm moving in on campus i decided. girlfriends mad but at least ill have all the money i need. | ||
|
Arnstein
Norway3381 Posts
| ||
| ||
