Gaming computers websites?

Q. I want to buy a gaming PC and I was told to make one but I don't really want to what are some websites with cheap PC?

Answer
Well friend, gaming computer and cheap are not actually synonymous =P

The "cheapest" decent gaming PC that you can have is at least around $700 - $800 that could run all games on mid settings and some on high settings, that is if you build it yourself, BUT if your going to buy a prebuilt one then the prices are a bit higher.

I'll give you 2 good links that have prebuilt PC's that are good and a bit reasonably priced and not as overpriced as Alienware (ripoff PC's).:

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006550%2050012046%2040000010&IsNodeId=1&SubCategory=10&Manufactory=12046&SpeTabStoreType=3

Okay, just browse their selection and choose whats best for your budget =P

Any FUN COMPUTER GAMES??? WEBSITES?

Q. I want a games that you don't have to down load on my computer..
Please don't say addictinggames.com imvu.com neopets.com or games2win.com

Answer
Quit computer games before they consume your soul. I have.

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Building a gaming computer?

Q. This is my first time building a computer so some help would be appreciated. My budget is under
$1000 and I already have an Asus monitor picked out for $180. I'm going to be playing games like Diablo 3 and civilization 5 on max graphics. So what parts am I'm going need? And I'm mostly shopping on New Egg. Also I would like to save as much money as possible with cutting quality or performance.

Answer
I'd recommend going with an i5 setup, a solid motherboard, and a case that will allow you to upgrade in the future.

Most people won't say anything about choosing a good motherboard, or a good case, because they want to tell you what they think is obvious... get the best processor and video card possible and skimp on everything else.

This is a terrible idea. You want to build for now AND for the future. So, get a quality motherboard and a case that will give you a lot of options in the future.

With you budget, take a look at this build on PC Part Picker:

http://pcpartpicker.com/b/xPo

To get closer to your price range, drop the SSD (you can add one later), and change the video card to a 7850 or 7750 (both should be plenty good enough to run the games you want to run on max settings, and if you ever want to play more graphically intense games, your video card can be your first upgrade.)

And, if you don't plan on overclocking go with the i5-3570 (no "k").

By making these changes, you should be close to your budget and come away with a gaming computer that will more than meet your needs.

Best of luck to you!

What to look for in a gaming computer.?

Z-Reda

Im looking to buy a regular computer and maybe upgrade it to a gaming if thats possible. What do i need to look for when doing that? GB, hard drive or what?

Answer
BUILDING A GAMING PC.
do you have what it takes to build your own pc?
it's not as hard as most people will try to tell you it is and with a little research and a few hours of reading you will be able to gain the knowledge of how the whole process works.
there are alot of good sites around that have great articles and videos that will help to show you how to put a system together step by step.
for a better understanding of what a gaming pc is and what specs/parts you should aim to use,
try these keywords in a google search "building a gaming pc" & "budget gaming pc" and read
some of the articles that show up, but to help you save some time i have also included a few
of the links that i found to be very help full.

link 1.
this site was packed with loads of good info but involves a lot of reading but as a result
when you have read as much as you can then you will have a better understanding of what it is that you are trying to build.


http://www.build-gaming-computers.com/index.html

link2.
this link will take you to a great set of videos on youtube that show all the steps of building a computer, there is seven separate movie that show you a few steps at a time.
i would also suggest downloading realplayer 11 if you don't already have it so you can download and save these movies to your computer for future reference.

http://au.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7D3AC490264241EA

to download realplayer:
http://www.download.com/RealPlayer/3000-2646_4-10073040.html?tag=mncol

the next 3 are a bit less reading intensive and you will quickly find there suggested parts list.

link 3.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/The-500-Gaming-Machine,1147-9.html

link 4.
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2270998,00.asp

link 5.
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Feature/111990,building-a-1500-gaming-pc.aspx

MY BUILD LIST..........
the most recent system i built aimed towards every day use with an outlook towards gaming
with a budget set at $2500 consisted of these parts.
( mid December 2008)

motherboard - Asus M3N78-VM AMD Mainboard - 4x DDR2 / 5x Sata Raid / 1x IDE / Gigabit Lan / On board VGA/DVI/HD MI $141.90

processor - AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 7750 2.7GHz (AM2+) - Black Edition $143.00

ram - Corsair DDR2 4GB PC-8500/1066 (2x XMS2 2GB) TWIN2X4096-8500C5 Ram $159.50

graphics card - XFX 9600GT 1GB, DDR3, 256bit, PCIE, Dual DVI, HDTV HD CP, SLI (PV-T96G-ZHF4) $256.10

hard drive - Western Digital Caviar SE 750GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA 3Gbs x2 $170.50 (each)

optical drive - Pioneer DVR 213LS Light scribe DVD Re-Writer (20x - Black) $50.60

power supply - Corsair HX-1000 1000W ATX Modular Power Supply $371.80

case - Antec Nine Hundred Black Ultimate Gamer Case (No PSU) $198.00

o/s - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit DVD - OEM $188.10

monitor - Samsung 24" 2443BW BLACK LCD - 5MS / WUXGA 1920X1200 / D-SUB / DVI $457.60

keyboard and mouse - Logitech Cordless 1500Rechargeable Desktop USB (OEM) $96.80

total cost $2406.40

(note all prices stated in my build list are in australian dollars)

and if after reading all the above you are not you are still a bit uncertain about taking on a build yourself you can always
talk to friends that may have done it before and ask for there help,
or take a parts list into a few computer shops in your local area and see what prices they can give you for building the
system that meets your needs, also searching the keywords "good computer shops in (add your home town here )" in Google and
look through some of the forums to see what people are saying about the computer stores in your local area to see which ones
may be the best to go to by the comments that others have left.

i hope that the above information will help you in achieving your goal.

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Is this a good gaming computer?

Q. I am looking for a good gaming computer that is capable of running games at a good pace, while graphically looking good. I hate 17 inch screens on laptops, so I am going for a 15.4 inch. I have narrowed it down to this computer. It is a Dell XPS 1530 and I will list the specs below. It doesnt have to be an ultra gaming machine, just good enough to play some of your average to higher end games on pretty good specs. This computer is also for school and some work. Please let me know if this is a good choice or if I need to continue shopping.

DELL XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.5GHz/800MHzFSB, 6M L2 Cache)
Tuxedo Black Casing XPS M1530
4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm, for XPS M1530
15.4 inch Full Hi Definition Wide Screen WUXGA TrueLife LCD (1920 x 1200) with Camera for XPS M1530
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
250G 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive

Thanx for any assistance :-)

Answer
although dell isint the best brand. that laptop is fine for gaming with a 8600GT it will be able to run tha games you want fine.

What are good parts for gaming computer?

Q. I want to build a gaming computer but i dont know what to get for all the parts like the internal parts. a list of the parts and a website where i can find the parts would be great.

Answer
The gaming computer you need depends on what games you will be playing. The capacity of a computer to play games is determined by its RAM Drive and the Graphics Card which can both be very expensive if you are going to be playing HD or 3D games. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Arma 2, Civilization 5, Grand Theft Auto V, Diablo III, and many other popular games are able to play on simple systems that today would cost 800$ and up. Many games such as the ones listed above will not run on a Mac so stick to brands such as Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Acer, and even Alienware if you want to go on the more pricey side. Desktop Computers that i reccomend for common gaming are the Dell XPS 8500, Alienware M11x, and the Hewlett-Packard H8-1250 which i own and play mainly Minecraft and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on. If you need information on certain graphics cards and what games they can run, there are websites that will show you exactly what games can be run on a specific graphics card.

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Best ATX Case UNDER $100?

Q. I am going to be making a new gaming computer and im on a budget so i need to find a case under a hundred that will fit all of my components, have a good airflow for cooling and that is study enough to last me awhile.

It will need to be able to hold:

1 gtx 480 Nvidia graphics card
1 Corsair h100 liquid cooler
1 Asus p8z77-v pro motherboard
1 Corsair 850w 80 plus bronze
1 blu ray drive
1 fan monitor (2 slots)
1 Seagate 2tb hdd
At least 4 fan spaces (any size fans)

Answer
just got this one its great and has awesome airflow 4 fans and an optional one it should hold your stuff but double check just in case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Which gaming computer case?

Alright, I am finally down to deciding on my computer case, and there are apparently a lot of really good ones. I want to spend ~$100, can be a little higher if necessary. I will have:

ATI HD 5870
AMD 965 3.4 ghz processor
ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X
4 Gig G.Skill Ripjaws RAM

I will be going probably with a mid tower case. I have pretty much narrowed it down to the Antec 900, the CM690 II Advance, LIAN LI Lancool PC-K62 or the Cooler Master HAF 922.

Any pros and cons for each would be appreciated, and any other case recommendations are welcome. Also, and idea of how much heat my system will produce and how many fans are needed to cool it well is appreciated, as this is my first real build with anything that really produces heat, lol.

I am personally leaning towards the CM690 II due to its fan potential though I really like the completely tooless design of the lancool case, and I do not understand all the hype over the Antec 900. I personally do not care overly much for a clear side door and much prefer a mesh one, if one is there at all.

So, let the suggestions begin. Or not.

Answer
You mentioned the HAF 922 - I own it's big brother, the 932, and I have to say it is the best I've ever seen.

The HAFs have insanely good cooling, due to a combination of well-planned airflow, cable management, and a crapload of big, custom fans. I actually have a very very similar set up to yours:

On top of that, the HAF just looks awesome. I'm sure you've seen the pictures; a serious, intimidating design - looks like some govt supercomputer built in an underground lab or something.

ATI HD 4890
Phenom II X4 955 3.2GHz (overclocked to 3.5)
Asus M4A78 Pro
8GB DDR2-800 RAM

Like I said, I have an overclocked processor, and I'm able to keep it under a constant 100% load with the HAF at around 50 degrees C, often lower. When it's under a more normal load it often hovers underneath 30 degrees.

Some cautions though: I'm able to get those great temps partially because I upgraded from the stock CPU cooler, so even though the HAF plays a huge role it's not entirely responsible. Also, because the frame is made of steel the HAFs are HEAVY!!! My entire rig weighs just over 50 pounds. But again, I have the bigger, full tower case.

As for how many fans you'll need: the fans built into the HAF will be plenty for you. It has a lower number of fans than most cases, but they are gigantic and often end up having a bigger total square inches of fan space, thus they cool better. On my personal rig I replaced the side panel fan with four blue-lit 120mm fans, but that was purely for aesthetic reasons, not for cooling reasons.

One of the keys is that on the HAFs they give you a ton of space behind your rear panel to route all your cables through, so that they aren't cluttering up the main space and obstructing your airflow.

So.... yeah. I recommend the HAF.

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Im using my 32 inch flat screen as the monitor for my comp but will not display games like SC2? why?

Q. This is true for most games i have tried to play with the exception of WoW

Answer
Flat screen what?

Most TVs will have difficulty meeting the resolutions needed for many up-to-date games, and this includes flat screen TVs too.

monitor not working properly?

Q. i just finnaly got my my 32 inch lcd tv to work as my computer monitor so i was pretty pumped. it works fine when im on the desktop and going on the internet, things like that, but when i try to play a full screen game like Left 4 Dead (the only one ive tried so far) the screen blacks out and it tells me that there is no signal. then once i exit out of the game and go back to the desktop the signal comes back.....any ideas
yeah...my graphics cards can definitely handle it...im running two gtx 260 in sli...good try though

Answer
You need to change the in-game resolution to match the 32inch TV's resolution (Do this with your monitor then switch to the LCD)

Edit:

Don't listen to the other dude, your graphics card is probably fine lolz

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Monitor settings help please?!?!?

Q. I bought a game on steam, and when I try to play it, it tells me to change my monitor settings. When I do, and I go to try and open it, it changes the "mode" its in automatically and tells me to change my settings again. I have no clue what to do. I have tried different monitors as well. Anyone know what the problem could be?

Answer
Game is ?
Game's suggested resolution/refresh rate is ?
Monitor native res is ?
OS is ?
Video card is ?
Connection type to monitor is ?
Video driver version is ?
Your problem is all the "?" above.

My monitor brightness settings wont effect my computer game?

CW23CW

HI, I recently installed a game on my computer. When I started playing it I noticed that it was WAY to dark. So I attempted to adjust the brightness settings using the controls on the monitor. This failed because the settings were all ready at the max. I know this because my desktop and browser are clear and bright. But for some reason it doesn't effect the game window. So I tried to go directly into the card video settings. I turned the brightness up to the max to my eyes discomfort. The screen was so bright that i could barely see anything. Yet as soon as i pulled the game back up, it was still the same very dark shade. Someone please help me as this is very annoying and is frustrating me.
The game is Sim city 4. And it does not have any game settings as far as brightness is concerned. And even if there was, logically if the graphics card brightened the whole screen, why doesn't it effect the game? I don't understand. Its like the game is purposely lowering its own brightness settings. Yet there is no option to adjust the settings.

Answer
Games usually have graphics settings within themselves. Go to options in the game, see if it has brightness. Just curious what game this is happening with?

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What is the best valued LCD monitor for gaming.?

MasterGunn

I am willing to spend at most $500 including tax and shipping, but would prefer to keep it around $400. I currently have a 21" CRT Monitor that is too heavy for my new desk. I would like to get a 20+ inch LCD monitor but have no clue on what to get. Any tips?

Answer
This viewsonic looks good, in australia it retails at around 310 USD.


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20" LCD,1400x1050,8ms,500:1,300nits,DVI/D-SUB,SPKS-BLACK

VG2021m
20" Multimedia LCD Display Elite multimedia display.
ViewSonic's VG2021m 20" sleek two-tone LCD is your top performance choice in multimedia displays. Class-leading features like ClearMotiv" 8ms gray-to-gray broadcast quality video response DELIVER SUPERIOR CLARITY AND PERFECT FOCUS WHEN VIEWING MOVING IMAGES. You will experience full multimedia performance with the bezel-integrated speakers while the multiple digital/analog INPUTS OFFER FLEXIBLE MULTIMEDIA CONNECTIVITY. Crystal-clear pictures featuring 300-nit brightness (typ) along with ergonomic adjustments enhance productivity in graphic production, medical and financial fields. For those professionals who demand high performance, elegant design, and great value choose the ViewSonic VG2021m LCD display.

FeaturesClearMotiv 8ms video response time
Ultra-fast 8ms video response enables digital HD broadcast-quality full motion video.

OptiSync? digital/analog inputs expand your connectivity
Multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals for ultimate compatibility and configuration flexibility.

Multimedia enhanced
Save workspace and enjoy rich, stereo sound with two bezel-integrated stereo speakers.

Ultra-high 300 nit brightness (typ) and 500:1 contrast ratio (typ) for rich, detailed images
OnView? controls for superior screen adjustability
Screen adjustments are precisely made via an easy-to-use on-screen menu.

VESA? 100mm wall mount interface and Kensington security port
1400x1050 resolution
PC and Mac? compatible
TCO'03 and ENERGY STAR? qualified

SpecificationsLCD Panel Type 20" color TFT active matrix SXGA+ LCD
Display Area 16.1" horizontal x 12.1" vertical; 20.1" diagonal
Optimum Resolution 1400x1050
Contrast Ratio 500:1 (typ)
Viewing Angle 170? horizontal, 155? vertical @ contrast ratio > 5:1
Response Time 8ms (typ)
Panel Surface Anti-glare
Brightness 300 cd/m2 (typ)
Light Source Long life, 50,000 hrs. (typ)
VIDEO INPUT Analog/Digital RGB analog (75 ohms, 0.7 Vp-p)/DVI-D
Frequency Fh: 30~82kHz, Fv: 56~76Hz
Sync H/V separated (TTL)
COMPATIBILITY PC VGA up to 1400x1050 non-interlaced
Mac? Power Mac? G3/G4/G5 up to 1400x1050
(*Adapter may be required. Analog adapter available from ViewSonic)
CONNECTOR Analog/Digital 15-pin mini D-sub/DVI-D
Power 3-pin AC plug
Audio In Stereo mini audio line in
AUDIO Speakers 2x1.5-watt
Amplifier 3-watt @ THD < 8%
POWER Voltage AC 100-240V (universal)
Consumption 55W (typ)
CONTROLS Basic Power, 1, down, up, 2, mute, volume +/-
OnView? Auto image adjust, brightness, contrast, input selection, ViewMatch? color adjust (sRGB, 9300K, 6800K, 6500K), information (mode, model number, serial number), audio (volume, mute), manual image adjust (H. position, V. position, fine tune, sharpness), setup menu (language, resolution notice), OSD position, OSD timeout, OSD background, memory recall
POWER MANAGEMENT Meets TCO'03 and ENERGY STAR? standards
REGULATIONS UL, cUL, FCC-B, ICES-003, CB, CE, ENERGY STAR?, NOM, TUV/GS, Argentina TUV-S, TUV/ERGO (covers ISO13406-2 & MPR II), TCO 03, GOST-R, SASO, PCBC, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, MIC, PSB, C-TICK, ROHS
DIMENSIONS
(WxHxD) Physical (mm) 458mm x 465mm x 205mm
Physical (in.) 18.0" x 18.3" x 8.1"
OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature 41-95?F (3-35?C)
Humidity 20-80% (non-condensing)
WEIGHT Net 18.5 lb. (8.4 kg)
Gross 24.0 lb. (10.9 kg)
PACKAGE CONTENTS LCD display, VGA cable, DVI cable, power cable, audio cable, Quick Start Guide, ViewSonic Wizard CD
WARRANTY Three-year limited warranty

Looking for a monitor for gaming?

Hey guys, I am currently looking for a monitor that is good for gaming. Prefably 24" but I wouldn't mind any reccommendations for 26". My budget is up to AUD$800 (I live in Australia) so its around USD$700. I would like them to have a DVI connection and a good panel with good response time etc (whatever thats good for gaming)

I would just like a simple high performance monitor without any built in rubbsih like speakers or webcam because I already have them. And no touchscreen monitors pls.

Thank you!

If you're not sure about the price but know of a great monitor please list them nonetheless. Thank you!

Answer
Since it's for gaming your LCD monitor should have no ghosting effects whatsoever, so I would suggest a Viewsonic VX2835wm.

Bacon be with you.

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WS Monitors vs Regular Monitors?

Q. This is my desktop: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1jeIV
And I've been looking at this monitor: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/747880-REG/ASUS_VE248H_VE248H_24_LED_Backlit.html

I am mainly playing games on my desktop, I will be playing games like Skyrim, Rome: Total War, Arma, just some games like those if that changes anything. So thanks for any opinions y'all can give me on helping me decide.
I've heard Samsung makes the best monitors, but I haven't actually looked too deeply into monitors. I just recently created my first PC so I don't have much money right now either so I'm looking for something around $200 and below.

Answer
The difference between Widescreen (16:9 or 16:10) and Non-Widescreen (4:3) monitors is what resolutions they can support. A list of resolutions they could support is here http://www.ngohq.com/peripheral-equipment/13167-4-3-and-widescreen-resolutions-list.html . Be aware though that your monitor may not support all of the listed resolutions.

Good Desktop for gaming?

Tim

Ok, since Christmas's coming up I want a new desktop. I have a laptop now and can't really run any games on it. So I made a desktop on the dell site.
PROCESSOR Intel®Pentium® dual-core processor E2160 (1MB L2,1.80GHz,800 FSB)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
MONITOR 17 inch SE178WFP Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
MEMORY 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs
HARD DRIVE 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cacheâ¢
OPTICAL DRIVE 48X CDRW/DVD Combo Drive edit
VIDEO CARD 256MB ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO edit
SOUND Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
KEYBOARD & MOUSE Dell USB Keyboard and Dell Optical USB Mouse
FLOPPY & MEDIA READER No Floppy Drive Included
MODEM & WIRELESS 56K PCI Data Fax Modem

So do you think I'll be able to handle a few games? (Ex.-Call of Duty 4, World in Conflict)

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It will do ok for gaming. I don't like widescreen monitors for gaming as some games have no settings for them so you'd had a very small display on games that don't have widescreen settings, especially with a 17inch monitor.
I suggest that, if you're building it for gaming, you go with Vista Premium as XP and DirectX 9 are yesterdays news as far as gaming goes. People who play games like Bioshock in DX10 on my Vista gaming rig are awed by the graphics. I'd try for an E6600 cpu also as the 1.8 is on the weak side and is the minimum required for COD4.

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Will getting a HD monitor improve graphics on a PC game?

barronn30

If you can play a game like counter strike on the highest settings,
would the graphics be better if you were playing it on a HD monitor?
Does the game have to be able to support HD for it to benefit? or any game played on a HD monitor would have better graphics?

Answer
It would only make your games look better. The only way to improve graphics is to either upgrade your hardware(including the graphics card, and upgrade in whatever way necessary). If the both the HD monitor and the graphics card have HDMI ports, then you can just get the cable for it.

Gaming with a PC monitor?

atvz1094

So basically I can decide whether to play my XBOX360 on my regular TV or my PC monitor? My TV is fairly old so it doesn't have any HDMI support or 1080p or anything like that so the graphics are fairly mediocre compared to a TV with HD support, but will my PC monitor be able to show my games in HD when I purchase the VGA cable to play with my xbox on it? Its a Dell monitor that came with my Dell Dimension e510 i bought roughly 3-4 years ago. is gaming with a PC monitor better or worse? pros and cons?

Answer
You'll definitely want to use your PC monitor. "HD" is really just a marketing term that defines any content rendering at resolution of 720p (1280x720) or greater as "high-definition" content.

The fact is that PC monitors have been running in "HD" for years. A common native resolution supported by many mainstream 19-20 inch LCD's is 1280x1024, which is actually greater than 720p in spite of having a 5:4 aspect ratio.

16:9 or 16:10 "widescreen" PC monitors use even higher resolutions like 1680x1050 or 1920x1200. 30" PC monitors run at the insane resolution of 2560x1600 (WQXGA). Most 24 inch LCD monitors run at 1920x1200, which is slightly better than a 1080p (1920x1080) HDTV. 30 inch LCD monitors that run at 2560x1600 (1600p) blow any 1080p HDTV out of the water with the right source material.

Anyway, use the 360's VGA cable and your PC monitor. You should be able to set the resolution to 1280x1024 or better, depending on the native resolution of your monitor. This will be MUCH better than your old SDTV.

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PC Monitor vs TV for gaming?

Q. Basically I'm looking for a screen I can use for gaming on a Xbox and for watching films etc. I originally looked for a TV but all the decent TVs nowadays have all this smart wifi rubbish and you can't really get a decent small non smart TV with a refresh rate good enough for gaming. So I was wondering if I would get better value for money by getting a PC monitor instead. If so any good models you suggest?

Answer
A lot of pro gamers use computer monitors for gaming instead of TVs. the reason for this is the response time, sometimes the TV's cause lag, but Computer Monitors don't that is why pros use the monitor. Plus some people don't like big TVs because you gotta keep turning your head. I you want to use a computer monitor i would go with a good one that isn't to cheap but isn't to expensive, and make sure you get a size that you are comfortable with.

This website explains the lag and game mode purposes on TVs.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57558145-221/what-is-game-mode/

PC Monitor vs TV for gaming?

Q. Which is a higher quality picture, a pc monitor or tv for a ps3?
(About a 24' to 28' tv/monitor)
Also is there any benefits from one or the other besides image quality?

Answer
TV is better for gaming. Nowadays smart TV's are specially made for gaming and the sound effect is better in TV.

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Curved Monitors for PC Gaming?

Q. Anyone believe if this is the future for gaming? For PC anyways...

They cost an absurd amount now, but wonder if it will ever make it main stream.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/673219-REG/Ostendo_Technologies_CDM43_CRVD_43_Curved_Display.html

http://gizmodo.com/341413/alienware-curved-monitor-looks-like-its-from-another-planet

Answer
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=889

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ple5bWtIY_A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0IPlpRhNCI

http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=18784

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ5ah67mAss&feature=related


and...you get the point. im sure that costs less than $6500 but will cost at least $4000

so when the curved monitor is <a multi-monitor gaming setup, then it will go mainstream. simple.

Multi-Display PC Games?

Zero X

Where can I find an updated list of PC Games that support multi-head (3 or more monitors)?
I have X2, but it isn't compatible with Windows 7.... :(

Answer
I found a very small list at the multi-monitor wiki page. The few notable ones are World of Warcraft, Team Fortress 2, and X2.

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What parts should I buy for my gaming computer?

Q. I want to make my own gaming computer, but I would also like to save some money. The most I would want to pay for a computer would be $800. The point is, can anyone give me a good price and performance build for a desktop gaming computer? I plan to use my current monitor, keyboard, and mouse to save some more money. If the parts you suggest are incompatible with certain keyboards, monitors, or mouses please tell me. (I wouldn't know why) I also posted this for the second time because my first post didn't receive a particularly dazzling answer. :P

Answer
If you want a pre-built computer, I would look at this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=ibuypower&x=0&y=0

I know that "iBUYPOWER" sounds like a cheap name, but honestly, I really like them. I bought my current gaming computer from them last February, and I couldn't be happier with it.


If you want to be brave and build it yourself, I would get 1. A motherboard. (You could get a crossfire or SLI capable one, but those are more expensive, not to mention the cost of an extra graphics card.) 2. A processor, personally I prefer AMD, because the price to performance ratio is, in my opinion, much better than Intel. (Make sure the motherboard you buy supports AMD processors, not Intel!) 3. A graphics card. I actually bought an EVGA GTX 570 for $300 about a week ago, excellent performance. High end AMD processors (I would get a quad core, as most applications don't even utilize the extra 2 cores that a 6 core has) usually cost <$200. I would also get some RAM. I would say, for a gaming computer, around 4GB. If you can get more, great.

So here is a summary:

Graphics Card - I would suggest the GTX 570, which is around $300. Or, the AMD 5770, which is what I previously had, that only runs you about $100, and the price/performance ratio is outstanding.

Processor - I would suggest the AMD Phenom II X4 980, it is a quad core with 3.7GHz. That hovers around the $170 price point.

Motherboard - There are so many choices for this, but if you want to go simple without SLI/Crossfire support (If you don't know, SLI means 2 or more NVIDIA cards, and Crossfire means 2 or more AMD cards.), You can get a good motherboard for around 100 bucks, I would just search Newegg or Amazon for one.

RAM - I have heard that Corsair has great RAM, 4GB of theirs will run you around $30.

I'm not sure if you need a hard drive(s), optical drive(s), or a computer case (If you need to buy a case, make sure it is big enough to support all of this, graphics cards can be very large.) but with just those components listed above, you are looking at about $600 for the GTX 570 setup, or $400 for the 5770.

These are just my suggestions, but please, don't go on my word alone, I would do some research to find a computer that works for you.

I hope I helped somewhat, and good luck to you!

What gaming computer should I buy?

Q. Right now I have a little business microtower that is great for simple tasks. It does exactly what it's meant to do, but not any more than that.

It's getting old and I want something new. Preferably a gaming computer that can max out games and not stutter when I have every Adobe product open at once.

I'm a graphic designer and a gamer, so I need a monster of a computer. I'm sick of lag and not being able to play a basic game on the minimal settings. I wanna be able to play games like Skyrim.

Anyways, I have some questions:
What gaming computers can max out games like Skyrim?
Are any of these computers around the $1000 range?
Is there a cheaper way to achieve incredible speed and efficiency without buying a whole new computer?

Any other information would be appreciated. I'm more of a software kind of guy... I never ventured into the territory of hardware.

Thank you!
Thanks Matt. In case you feel like editing your post...

My computer is an hp dc5800. It came loaded with vista, so I suppose it's not super old.

Is it possible to add the newest hardware into this or is it just not new enough?

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Don't "buy" a gaming computer, you'll get ripped off. Do a little research on building computers and put your own together, I've spent £1250 on building my own and it has better specs than these so called "gaming computers" that cost £3500+

A little research goes a long way and will save you a lot of money :) you could probably upgrade your own assuming it's not too old.

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Good 27-inch gaming monitors?

D. Banks

I currently have a Nvidia GeForce 660 GPU but am planning to get a second one and SLI. I want a display, no smaller than 27" that I can run ultra settings on. My price range is around $500. What are some good options? I would really prefer under 5ms response time and the highest resolution possible for that price.

Answer
Try benq

Whats the BenQ E2200HD 21.5 monitor like for gaming?

Q. I have been considering buying a hdmi compatible full hd monitor to play my x-box 360 on via hdmi cable and have found a good deal on this monitor. How ever i dont know much about these monitors so your help would be much appreciated.

Answer
The brightness and contrast are not the best, but for a monitor of that price, its a pretty good deal. The response rate is rated at 5ms, again not the best, but decent as you are considering using this on an xbox. Its on the lower end, but it seems like a decent product for the budget minded consumer.

The main things to look for in an LCD monitor are:
Response Rate: This is described in ms, or Milliseconds. Lower is better, less blur with motion. 2ms is best.
Contrast Ratio: This is a ratio that describes the darkness of the black vs the brightness of the white. Higher is better. 10,000:1 is good, anything above is even better.
Brightness: This is the power of the back light, higher is better. 300 is average.

Hope this helps you out.

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Tv vs lcd monitor for gaming?

Q. I was recently wondering What is better for gaming and less delay. Ussually delay is not noticed by regular day to day gamers but it is crutial when playing a first person shooter.
I was wondering what a typical response time is for a xbox 360 hooked to a lcd tv vs a game consle hooked up to a lcd computer monitor. I am a hardcore gamer and I want to have the least delay possible.I really want a bigger screen size but I will sacrifice screen size over performance by buying a monitor if necessary. I have heard of the newer tv's with a (game mode) but I am skeptical if it is the m/s response time of a monitor. If anyone can help me ty.

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I have a big deal for you, Panasonic TC-L32X2 LCD HDTV 32 inches for just $329 or Panasonic TC-L37X2 LCD HDTV 37 inches for just $459 with game mode feature available in both of them the dark images in video games are more clear, besides it offers a wide viewing angle 178° so you can view the full image even if you' re not facing the screen. You'll enjoy playing video games using Panasonic HDTV.
My large experience in TVs lets me tell you do not miss this purchase if you look for gaming TV.
visit my blog to know more about it
http://buy-electronics.blogspot.com/2010/10/panasonic-tc-l32x2-32-inch-720p-lcd.html

Monitor vs Television for gaming?

Q. So I'm about to purchase a monitor, or a television on Newegg and was wondering; would there be much of a difference in comparison between a television and monitor, in 1080p/720p is hooked up by an HDMI cord? I can save nearly $100 if I go with the monitor, so I would like to know if there would be. Thanks for any help, if I get some.

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Nope, not if they're both HD and have HDMI inputs (and any other inputs you want/need). The main difference will be that a monitor doesn't have a tuner in it and a few other features that come with modern day TVs such as built-in wireless, apps, cable and satellite functions and setups, etc.

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How can i make my own custom gaming pc?

DB

i just lost my desktop and i figured y not make my own personal gaming desktop. im just wondering what are the main factors i should be looking for and what parts should i purchase and how should i put them together. if some1 could tell me how to or recommend a website that tells me how, that would be great.

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This is great! Well, the first thing you need to figure is the types of games you want to run on the system. Strategy games like Star Wars Empire at War, Command & Conquer Red Alert 3, and Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars, shooters like Crysys, and simulators like The Sims 3 will require some medium-to-high-end graphics (512MB-1GB memory video card from ATI or nVidia). 4GB to 16GB of DDR3 or higher RAM (memory) is good. A 2.4 GHz or higher AMD Phenom Quad-Core, or 2.4 GHz Intel Core2Quad/i7/or Xeon processor is ideal for the CPU. At least a 160GB hard drive running at least 7200rpm on a SATA connection is decent. More drive space and a faster rpm (rotations per minute) on the hard drive will increase performance. Additionally, a SoundBlaster card will assist in taking away sound and audio processing duties from the processor chip and will allocate this function to a discrete audio card, freeing up some memory and processor cycles. Some other things to consider is the chassis (metal/plastic framework of the system) and the peripherals. The peripherals are the monitor, mouse and keyboard. It is also a good idea for a dedicated gaming computer to look at any additional game controller devices as well. My favorite is actually the wired XBox360 controller, but there are others as well. These make playing the shooter games and flight simulators considerably easier.

A good comparison to make is that while you are building your own system, check the components you think you want in the system from manufactured systems from Dell's XPS and Precision brands, Velocity Micro, Alienware (Dell), Hewlett Packard's Blackbird and Voodoo brands, and even Apple's MacPro towers. These systems are considered to be gaming and graphics systems from the major manufacturers. Apple's MacPro would need to use Boot-Camp and a user-install of a full version of WindowsXP or Vista for Windows gaming, but is still considered along with these others as a gaming and graphics rig. Take a note of what HP, Dell, Apple and Velocity Micro put into these systems and in the way of audio, video, memory, hard drive, and processor and use this to create your own checklist of items for purchase. One last thing to consider is the chassis of the system, and what size of motherboard will fit in that chassis. Make sure that the chassis you get comes with at least a 500-watt power supply for a single video card system, or a 700-watt power supply for a dual/triple (Cross-Fire or SLI) video card system. This is because these power supplies will have extra 6-pin power connectors for high-end gaming video cards.

My particular home-built computer setup is using an Intel Xeon 2.4 GHz processor with 16GB of DDR3 memory, a 1GB RAM nVidia GeForce 9800 video card, a SoundBlaster XFi Audigy sound card, and a 10k rpm Quantum hard drive, and a Pioneer Blu-Ray ROM with DVD & CD burning drive. Since the chassis is in a small box/large shuttle micro-ATX form, and I am only using a single video card, and I am not overclocking either the processor or video card or memory, I am using a 550-watt power supply. But if you intend to add more than one video card or to add even more components in a larger chassis than this, you should opt for a 700-watt power supply.

One last thing to consider is using Windows Vista Ultimate. This may sound silly considering all of the complaints about Vista at this time, but Vista Ultimate in either it's 32 or 64 bit versions will offer good backwards compatibility on a high-end gaming system. It also has DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.0 included in the installation. XP right now only supports DirectX 9, but may have OpenGL 3 support. Additionally, using Vista Ultimate, and I mean ULTIMATE, not the Home Basic or Home Premium versions of Vista also has better security support and better multi-processor and single multicore processor support as well over the lower versions of Vista and XP.

What do any of you recommend for a 20" lcd monitor?

Ahimsa

I've been looking at Planar and ViewSonic. Each of them has a model I like, but I don't want to overlook something else really good. There are so many choices out there and I've done enough searching and reading reviews to know I'd like some opinions about my specific needs.

I need height adjustable. I think I should be able to get 8ms response, 800:1 contrast and 600+ (?) brightness in the monitor I buy without too much trouble.

My eyes tire easily and I need a larger screen to help with that. I do mostly office-type work. I expect to be doing a little more photo or video in the near future - not professional. I'm not a gamer, but I need really good graphics to help my eyes. I want LCD, also, to reduce my radiation exposure.

I'm also interested in any opinions about buy at a store, or buy online.

Thanks for the help.

Answer
i dont really have a suggestion but i know a site that gives reviews, ratings and online store pricing comparisons just click the link below

http://flat-panels-lcd.monitors.computers.merchanthound.com/

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When i play certain games my pc monitor turns to standby?

Q. If I play cerrtain games it happens and when I press a button nothing happens but the pc is still on. Does it have something to do with refresh rate or resolution?

Answer
you could go to desktop properties and change the monitor which is probably 75 hz to 60 instead

Which is better? Hp mx703 CRT Monitor or Hp 1502 LCD Monitor?

Q. I have a Hp mx703 CRT Monitor and Hp 1502 LCD Monitor and I want to know which one is better in gaming and everyday use. Thanks in replies

Answer
As I mentioned in your other question, that monitor can do up to 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz. It can also multisync to 1152x864 @ 75 Hz, or 1024x768 @ 60, 75 or 85 Hz.
The LCD has a native resolution of 1024x768 @ 60 Hz.
The CRT has a larger screen than that 15" LCD as well.
The LCD is a slightly older model, and as such probably has a response time, viewing angle, and contrast that is lower than that of newer LCDs. CRT monitors have excellent response time and very deep contrast as well as great color fidelity, better than any LCD.
CRTs are popular among gamers because of their very fast response times: no motion blur or lag. They are also very popular among video editors and the printing industry because of their great contrast and color.

Go with the CRT.

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Samsung Syncmaster Monitor problems?

Q. So I have a syncMaster 2233sw and everytime I open a blizzard game such as starcraft or warcraft, the monitor displays the error, "not optimum mode, recommended mode: 1920x1080, 60 hz" then after like 20 seconds the screen goes black.

Please help
Thanks,
Stephen G.

Answer
Select your monitor's resolution to 1920x1080, 60 hz (if ur monitor supports that) and also run the game by configuring the game's display settings to 1920x1080, 60 hz..it'll work fine

Note: First check if ur monitor does have t1920x1080, 60 hz compatibility

hope this helps

cheers!

120hz vs 60 hz monitor?

snoop

is there really that much difference? Primary use would be gaming and I have 2 60hz monitors already that I never noticed when movie watching or playing any games any screen lagging or errors. So I was wondering if dishing out another couple hundred dollars or so would even be worth it for twice the hz

Answer
It depends on the game and the individual watching it. You can put together a demonstration that will highlight the difference, but it won't be apparent for most games or players.

I'd spend the extra money on a better video card. That almost always does make a significant difference on the high end games.

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Computer build compatibility question HTPC & Multi Monitor Gaming?

Scotty Pan

Hello there, this is a difficult question, but I'll try to make it simple. I use my computer for an assortment of programs & store files externally, but mainly I use it for 3 things:

1. HTPC (7.1 channel surround sound to external tv and speakers)
2. Multiple Monitor setup (up to 6 monitors using Eyefinity Technology via AMD Catalyst Control Center Radeon video card)
3. Computer Gaming

I have run into difficulty with bringing these key components together, one being that the almighty Windows 7 doesn't use more than ONE playback device at a time & 2.. my current video card doesn't support more than 2 monitors. The Auzentech Sound card I just bought is awesome and solves a lot of problems where 7.1 surround sound is concerned.

But the reason I'm on here is because everyone on AVSforums.com says that sandy bridge is the way to go. But I don't know what... of my existing components will work and what will not? Also I'm really hoping someone can just give me a computer build wishlist that is like the "ideal computer build" for my needs USING MY already purchased & installed components.

See Here: http://www.pcworld.com/article/217828/build_a_3d_home_theater_pc_with_sandy_bridge.html

Here are the key elements of my current build:

COMPATIBILITY
Chipset: Northbridge Intel H55
Processer / CPU: LGA 1156, Core i7 / i5
Memory: DDR3, Dual Channel, 2 x 240 pin, 2 x 8gb
Video: PCI Express 2.1 x 16

OS: Windows 7 32 bit SP1
Case: RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WB Black/Silver 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX
Power Supply (PSU): CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7
CPU: Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80605I5760
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2V LGA 1156 Intel H55 Micro ATX Intel
Memory: Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
Internal HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
DVD / CD Burner: Hitachi/LG GH24LS50 24x DVD±RW DL SATA Drive w/LightScribe
Video Card: SAPPHIRE 100292DDR3L Radeon HD 5450 1GB 64-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready
Sound Card: Auzentech AZT-XFHTHD X-Fi HomeTheater HD Sound Card
Monitors: ViewSonic VX2450 w/wm LED | Dynex 32" Class / 720p / 60Hz
Main Screen Resolution: 1360 x 768 - 1080P - 60Hz
HTPC Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR609 7.2 Channel Network THX Certified A/V Receiver
HTPC Speakers: Klipsch HD 300 Compact 5.1 High Definition Theater system (Set of Six, Black)

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I want to buy this video card for multiple monitors using DisplayPort Eyefinity technology:
XFX ATI Radeon HD 5870 1 GB DDR5 PCI-Express Card HD587AZNF9

I want to buy this processor:
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 3000 BX80623I72600K

I also now need Windows 7 64-bit from what I've read. Sucks. I think I might need a new motherboard, any suggestions of a model? What else what I need to get to fit this configuration that I don't already have?
Oh one more thing, I want a new motherboard with 4 slots (4 x 8gb) RAM memory, instead of the 2 that I have.

Answer
To drive six !!!! monitors you're probably going to need three video cards. And they're going to have to be powerful, especially for that 30-inch display.

Every year Maximum PC magazine builds the hottest machine they can and the 2011 model can probably do what you want. They dropped over $12,000 on it, but a lot of the stuff you aleady have or don't need. For example, they spent $6900 on three monitors, but you already have that. And who needs a $120 mouse? Anyway, here's the article; I'm sure it will give you plenty of ideas.

where can i find a list of games that support multi display multi monitor .,.,.,.,.whatever?

dustin w

Answer
List of games that can span the game image over multiple monitors using ATI's Eyefinity technology on their new HD5000-series of video cards: http://support.amd.com/us/eyefinity/Pages/eyefinity-software.aspx

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Best monitor for Xbox 360 gaming?

Q. Hello i would like to buy a monitor to have in my room connected to my xbox 360 but i don't know which monitor i should choose? i want the best monitor with best video quality and great sound! Is the Dell U2410 IPS monitor good for console gaming? or is the benq XL2410T better? or which monitor can you guys recommend? i can pay up to 750$ for a good console gaming monitor! I play shooting games, but also other games to so i want good fps and good sharpness etc

I´already have a tv and i feel like its better with a monitor in my room + it's more easy to have with me when im traveling.

Answer
Grab a 120hz screen if you find you have problems with ghosting.

Otherwise a Dell U2311H will do the trick. It's a lot less expensive. you won't use the 2560x1440 resolution on the Dell 24" and it doesn't score as well in reviews.

there's also a 23" samsung 2333T pVA panel for $200. 178/178 viewing angles.

That's the benefits of pVA , IPS panels, better viewing angles, higher chance of ghosting.

120hz TN's pretty much no ghosting, but 170/160 viewing angles. If you are sitting generally straight on, then grab a 120hz.

Best (smoothest mainly) monitor for movies and gaming?

DAVID M

Hello,
I am in the market for a new monitor,
I want either 23 or 27 sort of size, mainly i want to get smooth video but will use it for flightsim, occasional xbox 360 etc as well as internet.
I am not bothered about 3d but i know that to get 120hz it will have to be 3d,
so my question is
what is the best in terms of smooth video playback and general good alrounder 120hz monitor out there? ( don't care about the 3d and certainly would not want to pay more for the 3d glasses )

In addition to that my graphics card a Radeon HD 5670 with Dual DVI-I capability will be suitable for 120hz?
If a monitor says dual DVI-D connection is it suitable for a dual DVI-I graphics card such as mine?

Thanks in advance, hope it makes sense.

Some more details to add;
System;
Phenom II x6 1100t black
Crosshair IV motherboard
8gb Corsair RAM
1tb Western digital hdd
700w OCZ power supply
ATI RADEON 5670

Have been looking at 23/24 120hz
thinking the Alienware AW2310
or the Acer GD245HQ - bit put off by the reported buzzing issue on white backgrounds at 120hz ?!?

but to be honest would rather have something a bit bigger 27 for watching films etc. but seems harder to find a 27 with good reviews, would appreciate feedback on a good 27 but if they are not as good the best 23" just want it to be smooth!

Answer
There are a few great monitors on sale right now at tiger direct and newegg one is a little pricey ips dell but also has the best picture quality and colors are excellent,there are many but the sales for jan are amazing and panels in general are getting cheaper and better all the time.Good luck and ck em out before you make a choice.

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Whats a good, inexpensive gaming monitor?

Q.

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Gaming monitors are not cheap but the BenQ Gaming Monitor RL2455HM (24-Inch LED) from amazon at $179.99 is a nice one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HSKSMI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007HSKSMI&linkCode=as2&tag=blogtipsmakem-20
But the cheapest decent monitor is this asus one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BZNDOO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005BZNDOO&linkCode=as2&tag=blogtipsmakem-20
I would recommend either one.

what makes a good gaming monitor?

M.S

i dont want to spend so much on the actual pc if the monitor isnt even going to display it so well what makes a good gaming monitor? i was thinking about a 27 inch dell ultrasharp its about 500 dollars. is that worth it or is there something cheaper that is the same or better? if there are can you name a few? they dont all have to be 27 inches. thanks.

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Gaming monitors you generally want the fastest response time. Anything that is 2ms-5ms should generally be just fine.

Beyond that, the contrast ratio and pixel pitch will govern how nice it looks. Really the best thing you can do is go to a local store (Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, etc) and find some nice looking monitors that you can afford and look good to your eye (this is important! it has to look good to you). Afterward, you can go online and fine a nicer price! =) Newegg.com and Amazon.com have great deals in comprison to local stores.

You can also read reviews on the monitor to see what gamers think, but again as long as it is 2ms-5ms you shouldn't have any problems with "ghosting" or the like.

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good gaming computer?

Q. PC Case: Gigabyte GZ-X6 Black - Included
Case Fan: 2 x 120mm Quiet Fans - Included
Case Fan Controller: Not Included
Power Supply: Xilence 580W 2 x PCI-E
Processor: AMD Phenom x4 955 Quad Core (3.20GHz, 8MB Cache)
Heatsink & CPU Fan: Standard Heatsink & CPU Fan - Included
Motherboard: Asus M4N68T-M, Max. 8GB Supported, Micro-ATX
Memory: 4GB Crucial PC6400 800MHz DDR2 - Included
PCI-E Graphics: Overclocked ATI HD5770 1GB - Included
Sound Card: Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio - Included
Primary Hard Drive: 500GB SATA II - Included
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit Version) -
Secondary Hard Drive: Not Included

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yeah good gaming computer but i would just change one thing if it was me
change the processor to the i Series one (i3, i5, i7)

would recomm i7 as i got one but then it goes how much u willing to spend but even the i3 is awesome

Whats a good computer case for gaming?

Q. I have an ATX board. Already have a PSU. So I would prefer the case not to have one. Now I dont really know what its called but I remember seeing cases where there wasn't a mess of wires. And all you had to to was slide a drive into a bay and its all set to go. I hope that makes sense..... I also dont really want to spend more than $100.

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If you're going with air cooling, any case with lots of airflow works pretty well. I have my gaming rig in an inexpensive Antec 300; with a pair of fans in front of the hard drives, an intake over the processor, and exhaust provided by a 120 mm, a 140 mm, and the 135 mm fan in my power supply, it keeps enough air flow while being relatively quiet where everything is within a reasonable operating temperature. Coolermaster cases (especially the Stacker series and the HAF932), Lian-Li cases, other Antec cases in the numbered series and the P series, and any number of Thermaltake cases are also good choices.

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I want a good gaming computer for around 500-600 dollars?

Peter

I would like a gaming computer that could run minecraft, Arma 2, and Guild Wars 2 with high graphics. Can anyone help me with specs that include a monitor recommendation?

Answer
this is a 540$hp, currently out of stock but you can find it in other stores, can cerntanly play low-mid end games such as minecraft armour 2 and others , thats the whole reason i bougth it,

check out game debate, there you can search up games requirments and you will see the desktop below beats them or is right below them but not by much and you can always upgrade the graphics card and maybe do crossfire and play games like skyrim gta5 saints row 3, not that you cant already with the below desktop just that you will probably have to sacrifice some graphics in order to play with decent game frames but i assume not by much


http://www.walmart.com/ip/HP-Pavilion-P7-1235-Desktop-PC-with-AMD-Quad-Core-A8-5500-Accelerated-Processor-8GB-Memory-1TB-Hard-Drive-and-Windows-7-Home-Premium-Monitor-Not-In/20977051 ,
AMD Radeon HD 7560D Discrete Graphics With up to 4059MB total available graphics memory it has way better graphics unit then a GeForce 310 by far and i mean it beats the crap out of the 310.

and it has AMD Quad-Core A8-5500 Accelerated processor 3.20GHz, 4MB L2 Cache which also beats the crap out of most i5 processors but some i5 processors are stil la bit better, depends on which,

even though it has no screens you can fijnd a pretty good one for $88 which would put you around for $630 in total ,
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dell-Exact-model-may-vary/21009304 , this is a very high deph screen and pretty decent size for $88, that is cheap compared to the others i researched , the 1280 x 1024 resolution is pretty mighty plus the dvi-d fits the desktop
heres some general info

AMD Quad-Core A8-5500 Accelerated processor
3.20GHz, 4MB L2 Cache

8GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 32GB)
Gives you the power to handle most power-hungry applications and tons of multimedia work

1TB SATA hard drive
Store 666,000 photos, 285,000 songs or 526 hours of HD video and more

SuperMulti DVD Burner
Watch movies, and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats

10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Connect to a broadband modem with wired Ethernet or wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi signal or hotspot with the 802.11b/g/n connection built into your PC

AMD Radeon HD 7560D Discrete Graphics
With up to 4059MB total available graphics memory


now if you dont beielve this one is better then the one mentioned by the other guy look the parts up here http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/ for the video cards, the one in this hp are in the high end and the geforce 310 are in medium- range, http://www.cpubenchmark.net/ , for hte cpu, there are a lot of i5 processors but only one a8-5500 , quick way to search them is clicking ctrl+ f then just type in the main namel ike a8-5500 and bam.

Good ALREADY BUILT gaming computer for around $550-600? Need help?

Piegoose

I have been looking for a good ALREADY BUILT gaming pc for a while, but haven't came up with anything to good. I want the computer to have a warranty and with and operating system to add up to $550-600. I want the operating system to be Windows 7. If any of you know where I can get a good gaming pc at this price, please help.
Thanks

Answer
What game titles do you want to be able to play?

In that price range you probably won't find a great prebuilt one. Most under $600 computers have either integrated graphics or low-end graphics cards like the Radeon HD 5450 and GeForce 210. Computers with good graphics cards sell for a LOT more, because those systems are configured with a bunch of higher-end options (which you don't need) like the most expensve CPUs, tons of RAM, huge hard drives, blu-ray burners etc. But major manufacturers aren't interested in hurting their own sales of those moneymakers by offering cheap gaming systems.

Your best option is buying a low-cost starting computer and upgrading the graphics card. Your upgrade options are limited because low-cost computers come standard with weak power supplies that cannot support midrange and higher gaming cards.

So this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+Inspiron+Desktop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i3+Processor+/+4GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/2677251.p?id=1218343867413&skuId=2677251

Plus this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150545

Is a good combo.

The Radeon HD 6670 is currently the best card available that doesn't require an external power connector- it works on most stock 300W power supplies.

So you don't have to build completely from scratch, but you'll have upgrade something. The best off-the-shelf prebuilt computers in that price range aren't as good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227329


Here's the unbeatable steal of the month:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229265

Just $400 for a new Core i3 2100 system with Windows 7?!? Replace the power supply and graphics card, and you're ready to rock!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150545
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150547

The Core i3 2100 matches or beats AMD's high-end processors (Phenom II X4 970 and X6 1100T) in most game titles.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083/the-sandy-bridge-review-intel-core-i7-2600k-i5-2500k-core-i3-2100-tested/20

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Can you build a really good computer for under $2000 dollars?

billy t

either from some manufacturers custimization (Dell, HP, etc) or build it your self buying individual parts from new egg? Im talking like a really good processor (i have a source where i can get a intel Xeon quad core for $200) and 6 gig ram and a really good graphics card. or is my price to low? basically whats the best configuration i can get realistically for 2000 or under?

Answer
Yes, you could buy a really good computer between $1500 and $2000. Top Dollar would be between $4000 and $6000. If you people would get off the Intel kick and try an AMD processor you would save yourself money on the processor that could be used other places. Almost everyone that trys an AMD processor never uses an Intel again.

Try comparison configurators for both Intel and AMD gaming PCs here
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com
http://www.ibuypower.com

Those to sites will give you an idea of what you can get for what you want to spend as well as a price comparison for identical PCs with different processors.

Best gaming computer buy for £2000?

Hassan I

Im having problems finding the best pc for its value around £2000 also i need it so it shipps to uk as its where i live, if anyone can suggest a good site for value or a place to go let me know i need to know what other people think and what they would get for £2000 used for gaming, video editing, photo editing.

Thanks
Hass
Oh and it also need 3 year warrenty + external hard drive + nice keyboard and mouse + 22" monitor LCD flat.

Answer
Try the Carbonfrost Defender Panther MOD. It is a beast. Plus they ship and service in the UK and they have 3 year standard warranty which is one of the best. The parts are the best along with service. The gaming cards are in SLI format and the monitor is 22".

It is over clocked but still under warranty.

http://store02.prostores.com/servlet/carbonfroststore/Detail?no=23

You can also look at their other models such as the MARK III, it is cheaper but is still a beast.


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A Good, Cheap Gaming Computer/Laptop?

Ying V

Hey, im not really an expert on computers/laptops.
I want to buy a new computer or laptop, but want to stay below $1000, if possible. The lower the better. =]

I dont need it to do much, other than play casual games, such as "Soldier Front", "Cabal Online", and "World Of Warcraft".
Well, thanks in advance. =)

Answer
you might consider ASUS N61JV-X2 16-Inch laptop
Intel Core i5-430M Processor 2.26 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz
4GB of DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM, 2 slots, 8GB Max
500GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM); Super Multi Optical Disk Drive; Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn
16-Inch HD LED LCD Display; 2.0MP Webcam; HDMI Port; NVidia GT325M Graphics Engine with 1GB DDR3 Dedicated VRAM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00352LQYO?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00352LQYO

Cheap Gaming Laptop/Computer?

xMagicTwin

Hello, I am looking for a really good gaming laptop for a cheap price. My highest budget is $500-$1000. I really want to get an Imac or Macbook pro but I wanted to see if there were anyother gaming laptops out there. I dont want to get an Alienware because those are way to pricy. I heard that toshiba was a good one to get but i dont know. I want to be able to download games and play them with out it lagging such as Slenderman, Teamfortress 2, CoD, BF3, etc. I want to be able to record me playing so it would need to run alot of stuff. I also get on the internet alot(such as youtube:channel----> CheyTownKiller09). It doesnt matter if its a desktop or Laptop.
I dont like bestbuy-alot of there stuff is referbished. For the past years anything we got from there is complete shit.

Answer
The best way to get one of the best/cheapest models of computers is ordering online on websites such as www.newegg.com

You need to know how to make the computer yourself, which might be its downside.

If you know anyone with experience with computers, it would be good if you can ask them to help build your computer.

if anything, id just like to say imacs/MacBook pros are not the best gaming computers.

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How do we get a list of all the categories and sub-categories?

Yarnlady_n

I mean where is the complete list without clicking on each one of those one after the other looking for the right category. Read the question "All the categories and sub categories", all in one list.
Do you would see the category for Senior Citizen on the left of the home page. It's not only not there, you have to click on two other places before you can actually find it.

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Well, first let me say "you did ask for it!".

Becasue it's L O N G.

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Which brand notebook/laptop would you buy?

QkoK

Between the brands listed below which would you purchase from Please list a reason why or why not you would buy a brand.


MSI, Lenovo, Asus, HP, Dell, Sony, Toshiba, Sager, Falcon Northwest, Acer, Ben Q, Medion, Averatec, Fujitsu, LG

If the laptops all cost the same price lets say $1000 which would you pick.


Only talk about brands listed do not changed the subject or try to get off topic by talking about another brand.

Answer
MSI - heard very little feed back good or bad.

Lenovo - owned by IBM and is a good computer over all.

Asus - depends on the model most of them are good and heard some negative feed back.

HP - certain models are good some are okay (stay away from Compaq & Compaq Presario they are
owned by HP.

Dell - depends on the country in Singapore & Australia its very good in USA its okay.
XPS is the one that I would get if it was Dell my recommendation Alienware which is owned
by Dell.

Sony - heard more bad things than good about their laptops as for their notebooks more of a mix.

Toshiba - most work good however the majority of the owners think they work great until they get
another brand of computer. Once they break they take a long time to repair and when
you try to resolve it, it gets to be annoying and frustrating, and always time consuming.

Sager - heard very little about it nothing good or bad.

Falcon Northwest - this brand is not one that I remember hearing before or reading about.

Acer - some models are okay some are good easy to work on.

Ben Q - Been to IT shows & stores not seen it in Singapore or American stores. If it is in America
it must be limited to certain states or very new to that country.

Medion - Been to IT shows & stores not seen it in Singapore or American stores. If it is in America
it must be limited to certain states or very new to that country.

Averatec - heard of it and the few that I had encountered did have some issues.

Fujitsu - Heard of their specs and that they are around so many years they do more than computers
they are better known for film.

LG - great for flat panel monitors especially in the states and not that way in Singapore. Depends
on the country you live in to how they are seen as good or bad. As for computers I know they
have them and seen them & they do look nice. No good or bad feedback on their computers.

Anyway... I have answered your questions maybe not the way you had wanted but very close to it. I would recommend either Alienware or MBP then again this is based on my needs. You did not state what you need the computer for. Is it for Education, Job, Gaming, or General Usage or is it for all of those things?

Went a little off topic, however did stick to most of what you requested. Because some of them own the other companies. Example Dell owns Alienware.

Remember to pick best answer, thanks!

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