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decafchicken
United States20166 Posts
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zekie
Canada380 Posts
On August 20 2010 03:33 deconduo wrote: Yes you would need to buy windows for it. If you are a student you can get it for $30 though. As for that system; The 512MB graphics card means nothing, I'd need to know what make it is to know anything about it. Same with the CPU. Seems a bit overpriced though for something second hand. what should be looking for in the graphics card if i do look into this? | ||
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R04R
United States1631 Posts
CPU is something like Intel Core 2 Duo E5500. | ||
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mav451
United States1596 Posts
On August 20 2010 02:53 zekie wrote: hi, i'm 100% new to building custom computers. I'm looking for something as cheap as possible that can run SC2 at low-medium settings. I was looking at Deconduo's post above mine and it seems like a good deal. But I was wondering if after I buy all the parts and put it all together do I still have to buy Windows for it? also does anybody know a good website that i can order from in Canada? I live in Kamloops BC. thanks EDIT- I also just found this computer on sale used and was wondering if its worth it since I'm clueless about computers. its $575 Canadian and is being sold because the internet cafe shut down. 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4 GB RAM 512 MB Video Card 250 GB Hard Drive DVD-RW Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers Windows 7 Home Premium theres also this laptop for $650 (not sure if a laptop is worth it since I'm not sure if it could be upgraded if needed) Intel Core i3 330 CPU 4 GB DDR3 RAM 640 GB 7200rpm HDD Radeon Mobility HD 5650 1 GB DDR3 (is this a 1GB video card?) 15.6″ LED LCD 802.11n Wireless internet 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium also would it possibly be worth my time to buy a cheap computer (like $100) and just add ram and a video card? or would the motherboard have to be upgraded too? Yeah I'll second dec's comment. We really need to know the model number of the Video Card. It will pretty much make/break the deal. IMO, a Core2 system in 2010 should be bargain-priced. Try to get the motherboard, case, and PSU information as well. But again, really seems like blatant omissions on their part...and it is very suspicious why they would do that. | ||
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Fiendish
United States210 Posts
am I retarded? it's a Cooler Master G lite case ugh | ||
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deconduo
Ireland4122 Posts
On August 20 2010 07:11 Fiendish wrote: ok i've come pretty far, but it seems that my gts 250 doesn't fit in my case am I retarded? it's a Cooler Master G lite case ugh What exactly is the problem? Have you made sure to remove the placeholder expansion bracket in the slot where the graphics card is going in to? Can you be more specific on exactly what case you have? Seems to be a mATX case which means it could be a bit tight spacewise, but you still should be able to get a graphics card in it. | ||
XaI)CyRiC
United States4471 Posts
I know that a desktop would allow for a better bang-to-buck ratio, but it really needs to be a laptop because he will also be using it to do work outside of his home from time to time. Neither of us have any clue as to what we should be getting, but I know there's a fount of knowledge on TL.net regarding what is needed to play SC2 well and the best way to get it. Any advice and/or recommendations would be very much appreciated. Thank you. | ||
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Fiendish
United States210 Posts
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FragKrag
United States11566 Posts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220745 will run at low http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834101230 is probably the best choice. | ||
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Humbug
United States264 Posts
(Do you need to know anything else about my computer? My system currently has an FSP 450W. I'm also using an HD4850 + looking to add an extra hard drive) | ||
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R04R
United States1631 Posts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256061 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371015 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007 | ||
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XaI)CyRiC
United States4471 Posts
On August 20 2010 10:21 FragKrag wrote: Xal)CyRiC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220745 will run at low http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834101230 is probably the best choice. Thanks for the recommendations  | ||
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NeverNight
Canada33 Posts
I am looking to build a computer that can run Starcraft 2 on High (1440x900) at the very least. I am also going to be using it for Photoshop and for video editing and rendering. I will be using Newegg.ca for the parts. My upgrade cycle is probably going to be around 3-4 years but I wont be using it for anything much more intensive than what is specified. It will probably be built in around 6months. So deals right now wont matter as much. :/ I will need Windows 7 either Professional or Ultimate. I don't know what you guys recommend. I don't plan on getting SLI or Crossfire. BUDGET: $1500ish. (so within $100) Thanks in advance for your help. | ||
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JackRipper
79 Posts
To put that in a list of most importance to lowest: 1) Can play SC2 at ultra with decent fps, doesn't matter at what resolution 2) Fits within the price range (600-800 CAD) 3) Reliable, won't need a lot of maintenance 4) High performance (GTX 460 and i5 750) Thanks | ||
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zekie
Canada380 Posts
I can't afford to buy a computer right now (even a $500 one) but I was just browsing around anyway for fun to see what is out there and I saw that you can go on a payment plan from Dell. I was wondering how good Dell computers are and if which one of these would be the best to get if it is a good idea. http://www1.dell.com/ca/p/desktop-deals also would it just be better to get a Performance computer right off the bat? I wouldn't mind having a laptop but how quick would they go obsolete? http://www1.dell.com/ca/p/performance-laptop-deals (performance laptop deals) http://www1.dell.com/ca/p/performance-desktop-deals (desktop deals) i noticed that it didn't say anything about video cards in the desktop deals either. i also dont really need a monitor (but if they're really good i wouldn't mind one) also dont need the blue ray player but I wouldn't mind your guys' advise on that too. | ||
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lethal111
Canada460 Posts
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R04R
United States1631 Posts
CPU: Intel Core i7-870 Lynnfield 2.93GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D-E Pro LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.465980 $452 Heatsink Fan: Thermaltake Frio Five 8mm Heatpipes http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106150 $57 Graphics Card: GIGABYTE GV-N460OC-1GI GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125333 $240 Case: Antec P183 Black Aluminum / Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129061 $150 RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231190 $87 Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095 $84 Hard Drive: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185 $80 Optical Drive: SAMSUNG 24x DVD Burner LightScribe Support http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151216 $24 Subtotal: $1172.92 | ||
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R04R
United States1631 Posts
CPU: Intel Core i3-540 Clarkdale 3.06GHz Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-H55-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI USB 3.0 ATX http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.460304 $235 Graphics Card: GIGABYTE GV-N460OC-768I GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125334 $206 RAM: A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211364 $86 Power Supply: SILVERSTONE ST50F-ES 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256061 $63 Case: SILVERSTONE PS05-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Tool-less Installation Design http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163168 $45 Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218 $50 after $20 Promo Code CEMCYWZW37 ends 8/24 Optical Drive: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 $20 Subtotal: $703.93 (after Promo Code) T_T 1 Post accounts demanding so much from me. ------------------------ @zekie you can do payment plans on newegg.ca, you just need a verified decent credit score, which is probably the same as Dell's procedure. Not sure about ncix but probably also. | ||
monk
United States8477 Posts
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R04R
United States1631 Posts
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