EPTOn August 27 2012 06:26 skyR wrote:
Lowest for a gaming computer is more like $400 or less...
Lowest for a gaming computer is more like $400 or less...
You should have read his whole post, where he explicitly says he needs a monitor and os...
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iTzSnypah
United States1738 Posts
You should have read his whole post, where he explicitly says he needs a monitor and os... | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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MooseSC
United States2 Posts
Monitor: I need one and don't really know anything about monitors. Use: Gaming and streaming. Mostly non-graphically demanding games (SC2, TF2 and such) but it would be nice to play games like Skyrim, Assassin's Creed and DayZ on High. I'm willing to sacrifice a little in this department though. Upgrade Cycle: I'd like to keep this computer running as long as possible. Timing: This week Overclocking: I want to take streaming seriously so I guess yes? Advice in this department would also be appreciated. OS: Need one. 2nd GPU: Not sure. Purchase location: Newegg or online somewhere. No Microcenter nearby  .Hello, this is my first build. I was originally planning on buying a notebook for school to replace my old notebook that just died, but decided that I could get away a desktop and my sister's old netbook (lol). Anyway, I've done a bit of research but I'm not sure what would meet my needs exactly. Streaming and SC2 are my biggest priorities. I don't play too many graphically intense games but I like being able to have decent graphics when I do play more graphically intensive games. From this I know I need a very good processor and not as good of a graphics card but I don't want my graphics card to get out dated too quickly. I don't know much about the other features of the computer. An SSD would be nice. First real post, sorry for the mass confusion and redundancy. Any advice would be appreciated. If anything doesn't make sense or I left anything out, just let me know and I'll edit it or post with the new info. Thanks in advance  . | ||
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Absurd Bunny
168 Posts
On August 27 2012 08:05 skyR wrote: I guess I got confused on the part where he doesn't need anything except the parts and he doesn't need Windows 8.. By I don't need parts I meant that I didn't need recommendations on what parts to get and that I didn't need Windows 8 if it's more expensive than windows 7... sorry for the confusion | ||
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Slic
United States22 Posts
Budget: $200 Resolution: 1920x1080 Current card: Nvidia GT 240 1GB Motherboard: Gigabyte Z68A-D3H-B3 CPU: Intel i5 2500 RAM: GSkill 8GB ddr3 Primary use: Mostly gaming. Wanting to get ready for Planetside 2. I prefer Nvida. Any other info I need to post? Thanks for any help. | ||
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Rollin
Australia1552 Posts
On August 27 2012 15:29 Slic wrote: Hello. I want to get a new video card, and I'm looking for some recommendations. Budget: $200 Resolution: 1920x1080 Current card: Nvidia GT 240 1GB Motherboard: Gigabyte Z68A-D3H-B3 CPU: Intel i5 2500 RAM: GSkill 8GB ddr3 Primary use: Mostly gaming. Wanting to get ready for Planetside 2. I prefer Nvida. Any other info I need to post? Thanks for any help. 560ti is an older generation video card avaliable at that pricepoint, as the 600 series doesn't cover it yet (maybe 660 OEM?). The 7850 is almost identically priced, and is significantly better, but if marketing means more than more performance and reduced power consumption to you, stick with the 560ti. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127594 <- 560ti http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102998 <- 7850 Relevant benchmarks: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/547?vs=549 | ||
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NaMa
Finland8 Posts
4gb ram, GTX 560, i5 2500k, P67, 560W power. Does it sound good? I think everything should work fine when we put it together. The comp is mainly for Sc2 but if there is something what could improve the gaming experience without much higher cost feel free to share Thanks in advance. | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
Also that PSU, what is it? If its generic and cheap you are asking for trouble. You dont even need that much wattage anyway. 4gb is still fine but you may want to go up to 8. We are starting to get to the edge of 4gb lifetime, and RAM is cheap. | ||
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NaMa
Finland8 Posts
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Ata
Canada356 Posts
Crucial M4 Micron C400 SSD 256GB @ $170 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=60446&promoid=1146 | ||
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invzergtroll
Canada2 Posts
I am building a computer from scratch for the first time and I really can't make a clear choice. The only parts I already have is my mouse, keyboard and headphones. I don't think I will need a webcam but I will need a microphone. (I think nowadays they all come with one right?) I don't mind running around stores to get pieces and I will be able to assemble it myself if needed. I don't want a laptop. I will be stocking a lot of music on it but I have an external device I can stock them on. What is your budget? 1 000$ What is your resolution? This is where I start to need help. I'll tell you what I can tell. I will be playing on high graphics games such as starcraft and I don't want to lag during my gaming experience. I will also be watching videos and movies on it. I want a screen of at least 18 inches wide, more if it is not overpriced. What are you using it for? Playing games, streaming and recording occasionally (unless it breaks the budget), working (Microsoft office and such) and listening to music and movies. What is your upgrade cycle? Whenever a part breaks or become obselete, I don't know... between one and two years I guess When do you plan on building it? In the next week or so. Do you plan on overclocking? I play a lot and sometimes I reach streak or 8 consecutive hours. Operating system? Basic windows 7 that has word excel and powerpoint. Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? I don't know, but what I know is that I want to be able to be able to play starcraft2 high graphics and I don't want to lag. I need to be able to run the game I am playing, iTunes, a browser with alot of open pages, some of them will be videos. I will be multitasking a lot. I want to be doing all that without lagging heavily. A little bit of slow is acceptable but as I said i want to be able to watch videos, play, browse fast enough without having to close applications all the time . Where are you buying your parts from? I live in Montreal so there is surely those stores near. I'd rather have to buy from internet as less as I can due to some bad service I've had in the past. Don't mind cutting a little bit where it would really cost too much or I could change the budget if I really need more. Thanks! | ||
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JazzJackrabbit
Canada1272 Posts
OS: Windows 7 64-Bit Resolution: 1920x1080 Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.50 GHz RAM: 8 GB Current video card: ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 series Again, I just want to upgrade the graphics card. I realize this is a Dell we're talking about and my options could be limited but I just want some low, mid, and high end options I could go with. My budget is pretty flexible. Thanks! | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On August 28 2012 07:36 invzergtroll wrote:+ Show Spoiler + Hello, I am building a computer from scratch for the first time and I really can't make a clear choice. The only parts I already have is my mouse, keyboard and headphones. I don't think I will need a webcam but I will need a microphone. (I think nowadays they all come with one right?) I don't mind running around stores to get pieces and I will be able to assemble it myself if needed. I don't want a laptop. I will be stocking a lot of music on it but I have an external device I can stock them on. What is your budget? 1 000$ What is your resolution? This is where I start to need help. I'll tell you what I can tell. I will be playing on high graphics games such as starcraft and I don't want to lag during my gaming experience. I will also be watching videos and movies on it. I want a screen of at least 18 inches wide, more if it is not overpriced. What are you using it for? Playing games, streaming and recording occasionally (unless it breaks the budget), working (Microsoft office and such) and listening to music and movies. What is your upgrade cycle? Whenever a part breaks or become obselete, I don't know... between one and two years I guess When do you plan on building it? In the next week or so. Do you plan on overclocking? I play a lot and sometimes I reach streak or 8 consecutive hours. Operating system? Basic windows 7 that has word excel and powerpoint. Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? I don't know, but what I know is that I want to be able to be able to play starcraft2 high graphics and I don't want to lag. I need to be able to run the game I am playing, iTunes, a browser with alot of open pages, some of them will be videos. I will be multitasking a lot. I want to be doing all that without lagging heavily. A little bit of slow is acceptable but as I said i want to be able to watch videos, play, browse fast enough without having to close applications all the time . Where are you buying your parts from? I live in Montreal so there is surely those stores near. I'd rather have to buy from internet as less as I can due to some bad service I've had in the past. Don't mind cutting a little bit where it would really cost too much or I could change the budget if I really need more. Thanks! So you need a monitor, Windows 7, and Microsoft Office...? On August 28 2012 08:26 JazzJackrabbit wrote:+ Show Spoiler + Hi everyone! I have a Dell Inspiron 545 dekstop I got a couple of years ago and I just want to upgrade the video card. Specs: OS: Windows 7 64-Bit Resolution: 1920x1080 Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.50 GHz RAM: 8 GB Current video card: ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 series Again, I just want to upgrade the graphics card. I realize this is a Dell we're talking about and my options could be limited but I just want some low, mid, and high end options I could go with. My budget is pretty flexible. Thanks! For anything but low-end, you would need to get a new power supply. Low end would be 7750 or lower. Mid end would be 6850, GTX 560, 7850, GTX 660 Ti etc. Just build a new computer if you going to buy an high-end card. | ||
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Tamburlaine
Canada288 Posts
On August 28 2012 05:59 Ata wrote: Sick deal for canadians: Crucial M4 Micron C400 SSD 256GB @ $170 http://ncix.com/products/?sku=60446&promoid=1146 Argh. Just bought a 120gb SSD... | ||
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crowfm
New Zealand3 Posts
What is your budget? I'd say between $1300~$1500 NZD, which is equivalent to around $1000~$1200 USD. What is your resolution? I'm not quite sure about this; I have not owned a desktop and only played at netcafes where the resolution for SC2 was around 1600 x (?) or 1920 x (?). I'm unclear whether this is vastly relevant to the different parts of the build (Please tell me!) - I would like to play on medium-high definition with no lags or frame drops. (I have a 20 inch HP LCD monitor that I may use, if it this info is relevant). I am willing to purchase a monitor that matches the video card requirements What are you using it for? Gaming (SC2, DOTA2, GW2, possibly other medium requirement games), not intending to do any streaming. What is your upgrade cycle? Probably 2+ Years, I plan to stick with what I get initially unless there are problems with it. When do you plan on building it? In the next two weeks Do you plan on overclocking? No. Do you need an Operating System? Yes. Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? No plans for this. Where are you buying your parts from? www.pricespy.co.nz -It is a New Zealand based hardware website. Other Questions I've been reading through many articles, posts on TL and gained some knowledge. There are things that I want but still unsure about some stuff. I'm mostly concerned about the fps(?) and the smoothness of the games rather than the actual graphics (I dont need to play SC2 on extreme resolution, as long as it doesn't 'lag'). Which part determines this? which part needs more investment for this preference? For the casing, I would prefer something that is easy to set up (I heard some cases are easier to handle the cables and so on), as it is my first time building a computer. Also, something that looks decent :o For the PSU, is having a higher wattage always better, or is too much not good for your computer? Help me! | ||
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Proxie
United States90 Posts
On August 26 2012 14:01 Proxie wrote: OK i changed to this saves me a good $75 Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H Intel Z77 1155 Motherboard http://www.frys.com/product/7028791?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG $99 CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 V2 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply $61 This good? and could i take my cd drive from my old like 7 year old computer that saves me another $20 if i can Now that i saved some money i i was thinking of getting a 7950 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125414 would the 450-m still be enough? | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Proxie
United States90 Posts
On August 28 2012 11:12 skyR wrote: Yes it would still be plenty. Thanks for all the help skyR power consumption, volts, rails still confuse me. | ||
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invzergtroll
Canada2 Posts
So you need a monitor, Windows 7, and Microsoft Office...? I have absolutely nothing right now so I'll have to buy windows with office at the store and yes I need a monitor. Sorry if maybe i'm incoherent I have limited knowledge in the domain... | ||
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Infernal_dream
United States2359 Posts
On August 28 2012 11:41 invzergtroll wrote: I have absolutely nothing right now so I'll have to buy windows with office at the store and yes I need a monitor. Sorry if maybe i'm incoherent I have limited knowledge in the domain... He was asking if you needed that software/peripherals before he answers with components and such as to not give you some build 300 dollars more than you can afford. | ||
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