Relatively inexpensive gaming laptop?

Xquardoff

I'm going to college in the fall, but I'll need a computer. I want to be able to game really well, but won't be able to lug a desktop all over the place. I'm looking for something decently priced, but I don't care about size or weight, so long as it is smaller than a desktop tower. What amazing gaming laptops would you recommend?

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innexpensive/amazing gaming laptop + 2012 USA economy = nearly impossible

innexpensive/decent gaming laptop = 2012 USA economy = doable

Try looking at your local stores, best buy has some really great deals sometimes, if you catch it at the right time, it might even be under 500-600 bucks.

Dell/Toshiba (if you have the money, alienware) but one of the main things with gaming computers are RAM and Graghics card. If you want a good laptop look for one with atleast 2-4 GB of RAM and a RADEON 6000 series or up or a GFORCE 400 series and up. Find a computer with those specs for the right price and youll be set for college, beer, books, and call of duty is the life if you think about it. (dont forget the hot chicks)

Building a gaming computer? Will this be good?

thatkidthi

OK so im looking into building a gaming computer and money is tight. I saw on this website that i could build one for 400 dollars(not including monitor,keyboard,mice,or operating system).I will be doing most of my gaming over steam,i don't know if that makes a difference or not.So here are the components,if anything in this is bad and yo have a better suggestion on what i can replace it with then please let me know.her is the components and website.

PartsLinksPrice (USD)
-Case:
APEX TX-381-C Black Steel Micro ATX Tower Computer Case
30$
-Motherboard:
BIOSTAR A780L3B AM3 AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
45$
-Optical Drive:
ASUS 24X DVD Burner
20$
-Power Supply (PSU):
APEX AL-D500EXP 500W ATX12V Power Supply
45$
-Processor:
AMD Athlon II X3 455 Rana 3.3GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Desktop Processor
80$
-RAM:
G.SKILL Value Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9S-4GBNT
20$
-Storage:
Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
70$
-Video Card:
PowerColor AX6570 Radeon HD 6570 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 Video Card
60$
-Subtotal:
370$



Link:http://www.informatics-tech.com/build-a-cheap-400-dollar-gaming-computer-2012.html

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I would get a bigger hard-drive espescially if it's going to be a gaming computer, maybe a 500GB or even a 1TB.

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Journey to Build a Gaming Computer!?

Mike

Hello everyone! I'm a Noob when it comes to gaming computer so I would like some opinions!

What Desktop would you use? I was thinking about an XPS 8300, but if it were you, what desktop would you use! Any cheaper desktops, but as effective as an XPS 8300, or even better?

What video/sound cards would you use??

What Monitor Size would you buy?

Please post comments on everything that you would include (or have already included) in your gaming computer! I'm trying to build a computer that will allow me to play video games like Call of Duty, or Left 4 dead! and all those High Requiring Video games, but as I previously stated, I am a noob when it comes to building computers..

Please! Once again! POST YOUR COMMENTS! :D and try to share with me your computer specs!

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You really should avoid buying pre-built and go custom. Places like Dell and Alienware (same company) are very overpriced. When I built my first gaming PC back in 2007, Alienware wanted £1400 for a machine I built for just over £600, and I had a bigger hard drive as well :) On top of this, some peoples Alienwares and Cyberpower systems i've looked at inside are very shoddily put together, i've seen one before with only 1 case standoff for the motherboard, when they're should be 4-6!

Custom building is easier to do than you initially think. There are loads of tutorials on Youtube in particular. Once you've done it once though, it becomes second nature. Just like driving a car or riding a bicycle.

As for those games, COD and Left4Dead, will not take much to run. Decent hardware made 3yrs ago wouldn't really have a problem running those games. However if you have a look at the games being released on pc within the next year or so, you'll probably want hardware good enough to run those games as well.

So, set yourself a budget and go and find the best quality/performing hardware for your money :) Heres a brief rundown below:

Processors: Right now the recommended processors are Intels new 2nd Generation i5 processors (2500k), or for AMD go for a Phenom II x4. There are some 6 core processors on the market, but no game exists yet that would take advantage of 2 extra cores over a Quad.

Motherboard: You just need a compatible motherboard that matches with the processors. Every motherboard is compatible with one socket. For AMD processors, you need a motherboard supports AM3. For intels new processors you need a board that supports LGA1155. All motherboards have onboard sound. Nowadays these are so good, you don't need a separate sound card unless you have some high end speaker setup or your onboard audio stops working.

RAM: One thing all prebuilts overkill on is the RAM. You don't need anymore than 4GB at the moment for a gaming machine. Any more than that simply doesn't get used.

Power Supply: There are hundreds out there. For a machine with one graphics card, go for a 450-550w Antec, Corsair, OCZ or Seasonic. Avoid any power supplies that are not these brands, as they're most likely not very good. Thermaltake are OK, but are quite varying in quality.

Case: A decent case will have several fans on it and plenty of room for cable management etc. Good cases for beginners and enthusiasts alike include the Antec 900, Coolermaster HAF 912 and Coolermaster CM690 II.

Graphics card: Essentally what makes a PC a gaming pc. There are two vendors: ATI (AMD) and Nvidia. ATI (AMD) cards offer better performance for the same price as an Nvidia card. Some games do prefer Nvidia cards but you shouldn't really have problems with either. Right now the absolute best card for its price is the ATI Raedon HD 5770. Outright best performing card goes to the Nvidia Geforce GTX 580.

Hard Drive/DVD drive. I recommend SATA drives, because the connection is thinner and easier to install than the older ATA (IDE) drives. For the Hard drive, the minimum i'd go nowadays is 500GB and you need a 3.5" desktop drive, not a 2.5" laptop drive. Western Digital drives are the most dependable, but go for Caviar Blue or Black. Not Green ;) DVD drive, any one will do as long as its for a desktop.

how to build a gaming desktop computer!?

Tim

ive been searching around for a gaming computer and havnt really found anything good. plus people are saying unless you build it yourself it wont be the best gaming computer..

i want to know if anyone can help me build a good desktop computer, tell me all the good stuff to put in it and a good graphics card.. im trying to play world of warcraft. so anyting that makes it good for that game to play! thnk you

also if you dont know how to build one, plz tell me where i can buy a good gaming desktop! and what kind to buy.

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Newegg.com has a 3-part video series on how to build a computer. Go to newegg.com > click on the computer hardware tab > should have the videos there.
Minimum u want in gaming pc

Intel dual-core (socket 1155) processor or AMD tri-core processor (socket AM3)
4gb (2x4gb) ddr3 1600mhz ram
Good branded motherboard to fit the socket type of your processor (ASUS OR Gigabyte)
GTX 550 ti graphics or Radeon HD 6790
Dvd drive
500gb hard drive 7200rpm with a 3gb/s interface
600w powersupply
Case with good airflow
Aftermarket cpu cooler

Recommended
Amd( socket AM3) or intel( socket 1155) quad-core processor
Good branded motherboard (ASUS or Gigabyte)
8gb (2x4gb) 1600mhz or 1866mhz ram
Radeon HD 6870 or GTX 560 (or the Radeon HD 6950 or the GTX 560 ti) graphics card
700w powersupply
Good case with good airflow
500gb - 1tb hard drive 7200rpm with a 6gb/s interface
Dvd or bluray drive
Aftermarket cpu cooler

You will also need an operating system Windows 7 64-Bit home premium ($100) or linux ($0)
Also make sure the powersupplies are at the minimum 80+ certified
You will also needa monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse.
Tower will cost $600 to $1000
The rest will cost $125-$400
All depends on what you buy

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What the cheapest gaming computer u bought already built in 2011/2012?

Cameron

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As you're probably noticing anything specifically labeled as a gaming computer tends to have a ridiculous price tag attached to it. Systems like Dell's Alienware are often going to be double what a traditional computer costs. The cheapest gaming computer I bought already built is one where I picked a very cheap model and had the hardware hand selected to meet my needs. Nearly all companies give you the option to select a computer and upgrade the processor etc. Always remember that a fancy case does not make a great gaming computer. In fact much of the time people are really paying for more of the case and the name than the actual hardware. This is why building a computer or selecting the parts and having one constructed for you is quite a bit less expensive.

Your next best option if you don't want to spend the time consulting someone on what specs are the best to have is to just shop for one of the new Ultrabooks. This is a new genre of computers that Intel hatched that are portable but meet a very strict set of specs which are much more performance based. Computers like the Macbook Air fall in this category which can handle gaming online very well but still are priced at around a grand or less.

The final option you may want to consider is a refurbished computer. Many start to cringe when they hear the word refurbished but the thing is that nearly every major manufacturer now offers the same warranty as a new computer. The discounts can be pretty substantial and with a solid 1 to 3 year warranty you can't go wrong. Just ideally stick with one of the main outlets and not a fly by night company that isn't affiliated with the manufacturer. They generally don't have the latest testing and certification equipment as well as don't have the best warranties.

Gaming computer build?

Patrick

Hi, I'm building a computer that will be essentially used for gaming.
This is what I have so far:

Case: Aerocool USB3.0 Black Hawk Case No PSU: http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=4835&category_id=217

Power supply: Coolermaster 725W eXtreme Power Plus II RS-725-PCAR: http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=10572&category_id=250

CPU: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.5GHz LGA1155: http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop/cpus/intel-cpus?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=9307&category_id=133

Heat-sink/CPU fan: Coolermaster X6 CPU Cooler socket 2011: http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=10493&category_id=579

Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair V Formula Mainboard: http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop/motherboard?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=7094&category_id=240

Graphics card: EVGA GeForce GTX680 2GB: http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=9117&category_id=344

RAM: Corsair 4GB Single 1333Mhz DDR3 CMV4GX3M1A1333C9 (two of those): http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=8225&category_id=283

Hard drive: Seagate 500GB ST500DM002: http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop/hard-drives?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=5432&category_id=229

Disk drive: Pioneer DVR-220LBKS DVD-RW SATA: http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=10489&category_id=745

Monitor: Samsung 22" S22A450 5ms LED: http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=7067&category_id=238

Will this be a good build and if not can someone please help me fix what i've done wrong because I'm not very good at this.
Thanks
What do you mean by an SSD? As I said I'm not very good at this, sorry

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Processor and motherboard are incompatible; look for LGA 1155 Z77 motherboards like this one:
http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=11257&category_id=447

If this is just for gaming, just go for an i5-3570k, it won't make a difference at all in games. Put more money towards a better hard drive.

Get this heatsink fan instead, it's a heck of a lot better and it's quiet:
http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=5300&category_id=227

Also get this power supply instead, you don't really need 700+W for a single GTX 680 and the only good power supply line that Cooler Master has is the Silent Pro series.
http://www.cplonline.com.au/online-shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_default.tpl&product_id=7760&category_id=250

I can't find a decent hard drive on that site, so here's a decent one on a different Australian website:
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19747

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Where can I get a gaming PC for under £300?

Gordon

Well, in a short question I want to buy a Gaming PC that can play recent games like Left 4 Dead 2 without any lag/problems and it HAS to be able to play WoW on the highest graphics setting without any lag and a decent framerate. Preferebly with Windows 7. Btw I'm just asking about a PC, no monitor or keyboard or mouse.

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if you look on ebay maby you will find this (Acer Aspire X3950 Intel Core i3) one. i doubt it will be under 300 but probobly in the 350- 500 range :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/Acer-Aspire-X1700-Desktop-PC-Intel-2-4ghz-Core2Duo-4GB-/220743471580?pt=Desktop_PCs&hash=item33655611dc#ht_2751wt_905

http://cgi.ebay.com/Acer-Aspire-AX1700-U3700A-Desktop-HDMI-and-DVI-/220755767570?pt=Desktop_PCs&hash=item336611b112#ht_3003wt_1139

Where can i get a good gaming computer for under 300 bucks?

FakBoi

please help me i can also go to 500 but i was gonna buy a monitor.
.

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Here is a good quality gaming PC for 348$

Case:
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811129042 39.99$

HDD:
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
Item #: N82E16822136769 59.99$

Power Suply:
CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 (CMPSU-430CXV2) 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139026 44.99$

RAM:
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Profile Desktop Memory Model CML8GX3M2A1600C9
Item #: N82E16820233186 38.99$

CPU:
AMD A8-3850 Llano 2.9GHz Socket FM1 100W Quad-Core Desktop APU (CPU + GPU) with DirectX 11 Graphic AMD Radeon HD 6550D AD3850WNGXBOX
Item #: N82E16819103942 99.99$

Motherboard:
ASRock A75M-HVS FM1 AMD A75 (Hudson D3) SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Item #: N82E16813157261 64.99$

All for 348.94$ and you have 150$ left for a good monitor.

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How often should a 50 inch plasma TV be calibrated?

goldiepepe

TV is 4 years old & was calibrated 2 yrs ago. Is the color supposed to be calibrated every couple years? Our TV salesperson says after a couple years, it doesn't make much difference & I don't know why he'd think that considering they charge $300!
It is flat screen not rear projection. My husband swears they need to be calibrated every couple years and we don't know how to do it ourselves.

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Back when CRT-based TVâs, monitors, and projectors were the only game in townâand consumer display calibration was beginning to take roots within a niche market comprised primarily of videophiles and ardent video enthusiastsâit was recommended that such displays be recalibrated annually for those that wanted to maintain the highest level of color accuracy possible. But that was back when the overwhelming majority of consumer electronics manufacturers universally dismissed or ignored color accuracyâ¦regularly producing TVâs and RPTVâs pre-set from the factory to produce a noticeably bluer gray-scale, which is typically perceived as brighter and more vivid.

Once more and more consumers were exposed to greater color accuracy and improved picture fidelity, thanks in large part to the efforts of Joe Kane and the Imaging Science Foundation, and further promoted by the media, most manufacturers of todayâs consumer display devices now regularly provide one or more factory settings in addition to a variety of user-accessible picture controls that offer substantially better color accuracy and image fidelity directly out of the box. Without question, professional display calibration is far from a necessity for most consumers; only die-hard enthusiasts and videophiles (and opportunistic big-box consumer electronics retailers) believe/claim display âcalibrationâ is a necessity.

From an earlier post* of mine: âI also encourage you to read the online Peter Putnam article, the Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity articles, and several of the other applicable resources to which I have provided a links below. In the end you may find that the optimization process is more than sufficient.â If you really feel the need for regular instrument-based professional display calibrations then you should strongly consider purchasing your own tristimulus colorimeterâsome selling for roughly the same price as a single display calibration from Best Buyâs Geek Squadâand performing your own display âcalibrationsâ at your leisure.

The bottom line is this: without a precision calibrated color reference display, placed side-by-side with your display, it is extremely unlikely that youânot unlike the majority of people with normal color visionâwill be able to notice if the color accuracy (or gray-scale tracking) of your television is out of tolerance by a small to moderate amount. Quite often careful display configuration and optimization is all one needs to enjoy a sufficiently accurate color picture. And if you still feel the need to pay for a third-party professional display calibration then you should at least receive a significant discount for regular periodic âmaintenanceâ calibrations.

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âTen Steps to Set Up Your New HDTV Without a Calibrationâ
http://www.hdtvexpert.com/?p=259

Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity
â âCalMAN Calibration Bootcamp: A Crash Course in the Science of Calibrationâ
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/technical-articles/898-spectracal-calibration-bootcamp-a-crash-course-in-the-science-of-calibration.html
â âProfessional Display Calibration: What It Is and What It Means to Your Home Theater Experienceâ
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/technical-articles/488-a-secrets-technical-article.html
â âDIY HDTV Calibration Software Overview: A Comparison of ColorHCFR, ChromaPure, and CalMANâ
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/diy/813-diy-calibration-overview.html

âPicture Perfect: TV Calibration Demystifiedâ
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/features/2007/01/picture-perfect-tv-calibration-demystified

Yahoo! Answers
â Is it really important to have calibration on an LCD television?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080513224233AAhUvQ0
â I purchased a Sony 52" XBR4 LCD TV on Best Buy?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080314095743AAGGb8x
â Calibration LCD TV?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080323143544AAD8R2e
â Is D6487K too low of a color temperature for an LCD TV?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080324173810AAHkg1g
â How to calibrate an HDTV?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080222220308AAW29iP
â Is it necessary to calibrate an LCD flat screen TV?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080804114715AAutmDe
â *Plasma TV calibration - peoples opinions?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100904022244AAzqYgz

Display Calibration Resources
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhpmqnbb_4g8mtjzdf
 

Best graphic card for 20 inch monitor?

om

i have samsung 20 inch led monitor. i also have intel i3 processor. i whant to by graphic card so give me suggestion for buying car


sorry for bad inglish

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Well, that really depends on how much money are you welling to spend. I had a core i 3, a 20 inch monitor, and a HD 6850, and i can play batlefield 3 with like 40 -50 fps everything maxed out.

If you have a good PSU, you can get a 6850 6790 6750, these three can handle 20' pretty good. Although, they require good PSU.

If you dont have a good psu, you should get a 6670, is OK, not good, but at least you can play most of the games, in medium settings.

It really depends on you budget.

Cheers from argentina : )

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tips for vision without glasses?

arieta_fuo

because of electronic use (computer, video games, etc) i lost my eyesight and now from a distance i have to squint to read carefully. i miss my strong eyesight so much and i don't want to wear glasses whatsoever! (i'm 17)

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Computer, video, etc. is NOT the reason you've become nearsighted. That has happened because you're a teenager, and you've been growing, your eyes have changed shape, and they no longer focus correctly. As you continue growing, it will probably continue to get worse. When you finish growing, your vision should stabilize.

Glasses or contacts bend the light so your eyes can focus correctly. That's all they do. You can get good-looking glasses, or contacts won't be visible.

There are many methods for naturally fixing your vision so you no longer need corrective lenses. Unfortunately, they don't work.

So, for now, you get to wear glasses or contacts. You could choose to not wear them, but if you do, you won't be able to see very clearly. Once your vision stabilizes, you can consider laser surgery, the only proven method for permanently correcting vision.

Do i need glasses.....?

Simona

My head hurts after i use the computer but i can see from close & far pretty well!

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You are experiencing CVS = Computer Vision Syndrome. A pair of Gunnar Glasses would most likely help you. However, you might also need a pair of computer glasses. It's hard to know without an exam. Be sure that you look away from the computer and allow your eyes to refocus. Do this every 10 minutes or so while you are on the computer.

Gunnar Glasses are available at Best Buy.
Here is the info link.
http://www.gunnars.com/?mobile=&content=&search=1&creative=19970119336&adpos=1t1&network=g&Target=&placement=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search+-+branding&utm_content=3101826&cid=googlecpc&kcid=27613135-9362-ecc8-73c7-0000292d43f2&gclid=CLTZ7OzZu7YCFdKf4AodA3cAAw

http://reviews.bestbuy.com/3545/1223916/gunnar-eyewear-gunnar-gaming-eyewear-ppk-onyx-mercury-frame-reviews/reviews.htm

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PC gaming vs Console gaming?

Rich

which system is better for 1:Online gaming, 2:Offline gaming,3: Games,4: Graphics and All things needed?

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1. Online multiplayer for the PC is practically a generation ahead of consoles. Each system typically has an online "service". On Playstation, it is the PSN. On Xbox, it is Xbox Live. Nintendo WFC for Wii is a disgrace to technology, and should not be considered. On PC, people typically look toward Steam. What does steam provide (other than about half the price for games, in-game web browser, and everything else that console online services offer)? The answer is fully-dedicated servers, some public and some player hosted. Other being more stable and having less online lag, servers allow the player to choose which game they wish to join, what options for each game, etc. etc. It pretty much allows for the player to choose exactly what they want. But what about the player hosted servers? Player hosted servers allow modifications to the basic game, allowing for millions of possibilities of gameplay to open up. More on mods later.

2. I... don't really understand this question. There are typically no special features of specifically OFFLINE gaming.

3. Individual games are debatable. But what games typically sell the best, are rated the highest and everyone plays? Multiplatform games. And 99% of those games are on the PC. And 99% of the time they are much, much better on the PC. Why?

1. Controls. PC gaming has a much more accurate and flexible control scheme. Would you rather drag the cursor over the screen ever so slowly at a limited speed? Or would you rather zip to it instantly with a mouse? Think of what device you are using to view this question with right now. Unless you have a smartphone or Mac, its most likely a PC running windows. Move your cursor to the start button and click (or windows thingy if your vista or 7). How easy was that? Very. Now imagine doing that with a controller. Ouuuch. Of course, people may feel the mouse and keyboard hurts their hands, or they simply dont like it. Not to worry. PCs are compatible with a wide range of multiple input devices, unlike consoles. Want to use a joystick? Go ahead. What if you are ignorant with the faster reflex of the mouse and to use a gaming controller for consoles. PC does that TOO.

2. Modifications. Or mods for short. Mods are what give PC gaming an extra edge. A noticeably GIANT extra edge. With PC games, people have access to the inner workings of the game, unlike consoles. With PC games, skilled modders can change the basic features of a game in extraordinary ways. From fixing a few glitches to completely doing a gameplay overhaul. Amazing things have been conceived from modding, such as the entire game of CounterStrike. A good example of this success in consoles is the Halo Franchise. Specifically, multiplayer. Halo multiplayer specializes in the customization of everything, from armor to game modes, to weapons and maps. Know a favorite game mode or specific combination of options? Typically, those options were once mods for a shooter game for the pc, each mod a new way to play the game.

3. Restrictions of console games and game selection. This is where things get a tad subjective. The thing so special about consoles, is that each is supported, monitored and choke-hold controlled by a company out for your money. Each time a game is released, each time a feature is put out, it is closely examined and checked by that company to meet their standard. In theory this is a good thing, and its not to say that PC games are uncensored (esrb takes care of that), but what this does affect is the price and quality. This, combined with the amazing deals of steam, makes practically every game several times cheaper on the PC(watch blackbustercritic's video in sources). Pc gaming is also 100% backwards compatible and has a much larger variety of games (RTS, MMOs [world of warcraft, etc.])

Graphics- Now that we are past the subject part of this answer, we reach the entirely factual graphical debate. Simply put, the graphical and processing hardware in consoles are simply very, very out of date. TThe big flagship of gaming in this generation of consoles is how HD they are (720p [1280*720, 1080p [1900*1080]). While your TV may display 1080p, the actual game on the console usually does not render at such a resolution (except for a few games with "easy" graphics, like fighting games), so games are typically locked at 720p or even less (modern warfare 2 runs at 1024*600, which is almost youtube quality). PC gaming goes far, far beyond that (something like 2560 * 2048), and games run this resolution natively, instead of stretching the graphics to fit the screen

gaming pc build need components?

Kevin Garc

im david, im 13 and i like computers i have a 4.0 gpa an im smart i have the guts to go use 800 dollars on something and risk it all for knowledge and see if im good at that i would like to build a pc for gaming primarily minecraft, elder scrolls and maybe some battlefield 3, the 800 dollars must include everything pc components monitor and keyboard mouse thhanks and please list components i can go without battlefield i just want a computer that can run games on low-medium settings and not lag

Answer
Check this out.
http://www.squidoo.com/build-gaming-pc

Builds Under $500 http://www.gamingpcbuilds.com/build-a-gaming-pc-under-500-2012/
Builds Under $1000 http://www.gamingpcbuilds.com/build-a-custom-gaming-pc-1000/
Builds Under $1500 http://www.squidoo.com/best-gaming-build

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Gaming desktop computer?

fernando

i want to know what i would need to build a gaming DESKTOP computer under $700. i am really new to this kind of stuff. i am a console gamer, but i find it too easy and want more of a challenge. i know somewhat of the things i would need. such as a video card, motherboard, RAM, etc. but i am not sure what will give me the best performance for the money i am using. i will be looking to upgrade it later on in the future with faster and better performing things. but i really dont know what some of the things are used for. for example, what is the motherboard for, and why that one and not another. and if they are campatible with the other parts of the computer. also i want all performance, not really for the looks. so cheap affordable case would be nice that would last me a decent amount of time. ive also been doing research but there are a lot of mixed reviews about everything, and to a new guy like me, all these letters and numbers are confusing, so some explaination to some of the meanings of things that the parts have, would be very helpful, or if i could get a website where they give a good explaination about everything. i have read a few but they mostly just say what the item is and how much , but they dont explain how this could be better than any other part of the same price range and performance. i also will be mostly playing games such as battlefield, cod, halo (if it comes to pc), minecraft, runescape, skyrim etc. thank you so much, i am asking for a lot, i might as well ask if someone could build it for me. thanks!
also, i would even get the alienware x51, but i have a strong feeling that is might mostly be a rip off and not worth the money at all, all looks and no performance, but knowing if its any good would be great!

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I checked Ironside. No bargain there.

A gaming computer is:
Case, Motherboard, Keyboard, Mouse, Power supply, CPU, Graphics card, cooling fans, DRAM, Operating system, Optical drive, HDD[s], audio output (speakers or headset), monitor/display or TV.
Gaming is mostly in the Graphics card.
Most show here:
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_list.php
and the CPU is on the first tab.
Gaming summary, is matching the nearest benchmarked card to this:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphic-Cards.13849.0.html
$720 gets this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227422
$700 gets this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227408
AMD FX-8120 3.1GHz is a bit of a waste because it has more cores than gaming can use, but it is OK. If building your own, FX-4100 is good enough and then try to unlock and overclock.
HDD is 1TB SATA II - would prefer Sata III
Has a decent AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB
is a cheaper motherboard with Fast (10/100) ethernet instead of gigabit, 6 channel audio instead of 8.
The HD 7750 of the one costing $20 more is a lower grade graphics card. 5 channel audio and gigabit ethernet. I would get the $700 one first.

The Alienware X51 is next to impossible to upgrade because the case is too small.
The $700 and tax
2nd Generation Intel® Core⢠i3-2120 (3M Cache, 3.3 GHz) is no better than the newegg CPUs and probably a little lower in actual gaming. 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 545 is much lower than the HD 7750, and that is lower than the HD 6850. HDD is still SATA II they throw in a $25 wireless card. and use a $15 power supply 240W External Power
It is a P.O.S.
Not as good as a $530 one at Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229285
A HD 6670 approximates GT 545
FX-4100 approximates Intel i3-2120
The PSU is better, includes a keyboard + mouse, and just a smaller HDD. The Alienware is worth $575 not $700
The HD 6670 is probably not strong enough for you. See the chart of gaming. It is about a GT 555M equal. You can build your own, but the $700 Cyberpower is made with about $650 worth of parts.
On Build your own, use HD 6850 or HD 6870 or HD 7770 or GTX 560 ti
Use an FX-4100 or i3-2120 or so
Find a decent 650Watt power supply
You pretty much match the $700 system with tweaking the numbers.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1018125
This kit at about $600 or so, is missing Windows 7 and only has the 128GB SSD, but is about right overall.
This one also
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1018122
needs windows 7 and eventually a second HDD but is about right.

Xbox gaming headset on a computer monitor?

Nartman

i hooked up my xbox 360 to a computer monitor using a vga cable, but instead of using speakers, i want to use a gaming headset like turtle beach. How do i connect it all together, using only the xbox and the monitor, so that everything works? Because usually you need a tv to make the headset work, i am wondering how to do it with a computer monitor only.

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This one is the best headset for u.
Yapster TM-YB100A Universal Gaming Headsets (Black)
Technical Details
Color: Black
* Yapster features a very comfortable over the ear design with a padded headband that will provide hours of enjoyment
* The drop down boom microphone on Yapster makes it easy to use and position when communicating with others or quickly swung up

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How is thing gaming computer build?

Tommy

Hi, I am going to be getting a new computer and im hoping people can give me input on what i have

CPU- Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler- Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler

Mobo - Asus P8Z77-V ATX LGA1155 Motherboard

Memory- Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

HDD- Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard drive

SSD- Crucial M4 128GB 2.5"

GPU- XFX Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card

Case- Cooler Master HAF 932 ATX Full Tower Case

PSU- Corsair 750W TX12V / EPS12V Power Supply

Optical Drive- Asus DVDE818A7T/BLK/B/GEN CD Reader, DVD Writer

OS- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1

AV- Norton Security Suite

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For gaming really not much i7 better than i5. Overclocks just as good. Games don't use HT a lot.
Cooler- good.
Mobo - make sure it has good ratings. ASUS went downhill now. Even Biostar matches it's quality, ASRock often is better.
RAM - great
HDD - great
SSD - Crucial is one of the best (don't buy SanDisk). It has Marvell controller instead of dreaded SF. Other options - Samsung 830 and Plextor M2

CHange video card - get GTX 670 it will dance on 7970's grave. Check benchmarks.

The rest is fine, oh and drop that Norton crap. Get free Avast or Microsoft essentials - it's just as good.

Gaming Computer?

Tyler

I"m building a "budget" gaming computer? would this be good for moderate to mid-high gaming?

CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
MOBO - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059
GPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130290
HDD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218
TOWER - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146047
PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027
Heatsink and Thermal Compound - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
I already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.
Also I'm putting in a TV-tuner, and an 80GB HDD which I already own. (HDD has Windows XP Media Center 2005 already on it.)
I also own 2GB DDR PC2-5300 Ram that will be going into it.
changed GPU to an 8800GT, thx for the recommendations.

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Don't use that Apevia PSU. Their power supplies are questionable in quality, with overstated ratings (peak output instead of sustained). They don't hold voltages steady, and you can't be sure how well it will protect your components against shorts. And it uses two teeny weeny 80mm high-speed whiny fans.

Get a high-quality unit, one of the 80-Plus-Certified PSUs.

All of the parts you chose draw VERY little power. The CPU draws 65W max, the 8600GT 50 watts max, rest of system 80 watts. You can run that puppy on just a 300W PSU. I'm running a similar config to yours on a Seasonic S12-360W PSU.

I recommend this high-quality 80-Plus-Certified unit for your system: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151032

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game screen recorder?

Trent&Deli

im planning on recording me playing cod4 on the pc and i dont wanna download heaps of dif recorders and stuff so whats a good one that wont make it lag.

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Use Fraps or Total screen Recorder
http://www.fraps.com/faq.php#screencap
http://www.totalscreenrecorder.com/

PC screen recorder? For gaming.?

shygirl

Hey, I am looking for a really good PC screen recorder that can actually record gaming. Any suggestions? It would be epic if you knew of a free program but it's probably impossible. So a purchasable one is good.

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FRAPS is good, but it makes a lot of people lag in game, I use Bandicam and it works perfectly fine, I get HD quality and I don't lag at all.

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Dell vs HP Desktops (Or other?)?

Stargazer

My husband were debating on getting a desktop but, we aren't sure if Dell or HP is the better one to go with. Both our laptops have had overheating issues so not having to worry about that would be nice. Especially since video games will be played on it constantly. So, help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Also if there is another brand of PC that you would recommended that would be good too. Thank you.
I couldn't build my own computer. I know how to work the basics of a computer and install programs. That's about it.
As for games depending on the person playing, it could range from Sims to WOW. As of a budget, we haven't really said anything other than wanting it to be cheaper than a MAC.

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UPDATE: I would consider in that case to either consider an off the shelf desktop like a Dell XPS or Alienware (though I find that their desktops are overkill in price, but awesome in aesthetic).

I assume because I am on the UK Yahoo! Answers site I assume that you are British so alternatively you could order a Scan bespoke computer with their 3XS Systems (http://3xs.scan.co.uk/Category.asp?SystemMasterCategoryID=20) or Newegg for USA (http://www.newegg.com/Store/Category.aspx?Category=228&name=Desktop-PCs), unfortunately you haven't given me budget past the nebulous "cheaper than a Mac" (I know Macs are overpriced, but that isn't too helpful! :-P).

Here's what I recommend, they are all around the £1000 mark and should play World of Warcraft/Skyrim/Minecraft on high (if this isn't what you want then tell me and I'll lower/raise the budget I assigned):

Dell Inspiron 660s: Would run everything you need on medium (at least).
Dell XPS (£899): Would run everything you need on high.

(http://www.dell.com/uk/p/desktops.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&ref=hpt3&s=dhs#!facets=70207~0~462580,40186~0~3280677&p=1)

Alienware Aurora (£1,148.99): Would run everything on high!

(http://www.dell.com/uk/p/alienware-desktops)

3XS 3XS AMD Vision Black - Custom Series - Updated July 2012 (£1,196.58): Would by default run everything you need on high, but can be customised to include pretty lighting and peripherals such as gaming keyboards/mice.

(http://3xs.scan.co.uk/ConfigureSystem.asp?SystemID=984)

I recommend also looking at gaming perphirals such as keyboards, mice and speakers if your budget allows them (I personally recommend Corsair's M60 for FPS and RPG games). Also have a nice large monitor (27") also greatly adds to the experience. :-)

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Since building my own PC, I always recommend doing that if you have the expertise (though services like Newegg and Scan can build them for you).

Dell do a lot of gaming hardware mainly via their XPS brand and their subsidiary Alienware.

I would say HP specialise more in productivity than gaming, but there is no reason really from my standpoint not to get one, but I don't really like HP and there are other brands out there which do just the same or better.

I need more information though, what kind of games will be played and what budget do you have? As those will greatly influence your choice of hardware!

Tell me what you think!

Dell XPS 15 (L521x) GPU Too Hot When Gaming - Decreased Performance - How Can I Cool It?

Nick

Hello,

I have a Dell XPS 15 (L521x) laptop. While gaming my GPU heats up to temperatures ranging from 73 to 77 degrees Celsius (NOTE: This is with a CM Storm SF-19 cooling pad).

My question is how else can I reduce this heat because I know as it gets hotter it throttles back to avoid crashing, thus decreasing performance.

Here are specs of everything:

Model - Dell XPS 15 (L521x)
OS- Windows 7 64-bit
CPU - Intel Core i7-3632QM
BIOS - A13 (Up to date)
SSD - 128GB (OS is on this, 30GB free)
HDD - 1TB (300GB free)
RAM - 16GB
GPU - Nvidia GT 640M

Drivers for EVERYTHING (including my graphics card) are up to date.

CM Storm SF-19 Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad with two 140mm Turbine Fans (1200-2600 RPM's, I always keep it at max blast)

Using software program, Open Hardware Monitor (and having my cooling pad on max blast), I have retrieved the following data:

~ My CPU idles around 60 degrees Celsius and can max around 70 degrees Celsius
~ My GPU idles around 44 degrees Celsius and can max around 77 degrees Celsius

My room temperature varies from 10-20 degrees Celsius (50-65 degrees Fahrenheit)

I had this laptop since July of 2012 and I had just had my motherboard swapped (GPU was integrated), heat sink re-seated, and cleaned of dust (wasn't really any in there). It was under warranty (and still is).

There aren't any problems with the fan and I've tried using Speed Fan to manually regulate fan speed but it can't detect my fan (I don't think it would matter anyway because the fan always properly adjusts to the demand of power and processing). I made my own power plan (using the "High Performance Plan" as a foundation) which makes my laptop at max performance (no power saving).

I always defragment both drives (SSD only when above 15% because I heard defragging a SSD is not good for its longevity) and I always perform disk cleanups, scans, etc. Essentially I try to keep everything clean, organized, and updated.

I have a lot of games on Steam and Origin that I play and most of the more graphic demanding games (such as Battlefield 3, even on minimum graphics) really heat up the GPU and as a result the performance decreases (and no it's not lag). Note: These games are not played from CD's.

I always leave my laptop plugged in (but not always on, mostly on sleep or shut down at night), any unnecessary background programs or services closed, and try to lower brightness and turn off LED key lights unless necessary.

I've looked everywhere for an answer but I still can't seem to find one.

I want to thank in advance those of you who fully read and provide any such answer to my problem.

I know a decent amount about software programs and hardware so don't be tempted to "baby" technical terms with me.

Lastly, please DO NOT comment on things (such as why I need 16GB of RAM) unless it contributes to answering my question.

Also, I know the cooling pad blows out air but does not suck in any and redirect it and my intake vent is in the front of the laptop and the exhaust vent is opposite (in the back). The pad definitely makes a difference but is there a way I can simply "suck out" the hot exhaust air and blow air into the intake? And I know the aluminum body does not help for reducing heat.

One more thing, please don't recommend me any software programs to download because I just don't like having them or relying on them.

Like I said before, thank you in advance.
~ Nick

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turn it upside down & blow out the dust w/compressed air. delete unneeded programs, stop all unneeded background programs using the task manager. use ccleaner & advanced system care 6.0 free from http://www.cnet.com. finally use a fan cooling system under it., defrag the hhd.

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Processor vs Graphics Card (Computer Gaming)?

4wheeling

Im building my own computer mainly for gaming.

My question is should I invest more money into a processor or a graphics card?

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For gaming, the graphics card and CPU are about equally important, as the other poster mentioned, you can get an 1GB ATI card for relatively cheap (I would reccommend the Radeon 4670, available from NewEgg.com starting at $70). As far as the processor goes, you do want to have a nice one, but the amount of cores is not as important as the L3 cache when it comes to gaming. A triple core processor with an L3 cache will handle games better than a quad core without. I would personally reccomend the AMD Phenom X3 720. It is a triple core, 2.8 GHz with a 6 MB L3 cache (6 is a pretty good amount) at $120. The thing about processors and gaming is that many games are not yet programmed to utilize many cores, so you could have a 6 core processor and it may or may not perform as well in a game as a dual core. Anyway, I recently built my own rig around those 2 components and I do not have any lag at all playing games like Combat Arms, Borderlands etc.

Help building a gaming computer / selection of graphics card?

Harps

I am building a gaming computer , hopefully top tier.

I already have : A case , speakers , case fan , keyboard , mouse.

spending limit : 1,300$

what Im going to buy:

Disk drive:Newegg.com - ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners

Hard drive:Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Solid state drive: (for operating system other misc.)Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT064M4SSD2 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Motherboard:Newegg.com - MSI P67A-G43 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

RAM:Newegg.com - Patriot G Series âSector 5â Edition 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model PGV38G1333ELK

Power supply:Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W ATX12V v2.31/ EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC High Performance Power Supply

CPU:Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

Monitor:Newegg.com - Gateway FHX2402Lbid Black 24" 1920x1080 2ms Full HD LED BackLight LCD monitor Slim Design 250 cd/m2 1000:1

What I need: gaming graphics card , preferably under 300$

Also , please offer suggestions..

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With that system, (which is rather nice, BTW) you don't want to put in an less card than the Radeon HD 6850 or GeForce GTX 460. Both of those can handle FullHD gaming for around $180.

With a $300 budget, I'd get the Radeon HD 6950. This article and review may help you decide what's right for you: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card-radeon-hd-6990-geforce-gtx-590,2912-4.html

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Is this gaming computer a good deal?

Rttyhj

Im kinda a computer noob and would like someone else's input on this. So this computer comes with 400gb hard drive not sure of rpm, and also a 120gb SSD. I brought the price down to 550 and he agreed but without SSD, i then offered 570 with SSD and he agreed. so now im just wondering is this really worth that much? Thank you!

LINK: http://buffalo.craigslist.org/sys/4275874835.html

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amd 8320 = $129 on sale
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 motherboard = $129-139
GTX660= $160-190
8GB of ddr3-1866 memory = $70 (more then 8GB is useless)
that case and power supply in that are EXTREMELY crappy and cheap. (you can get a good case and good psu which are ofc better then those for probably around $100-120, as its like $50-60/ea. you can get an equal case/psu for like $80 total :/)
1TB hdd = $50 (anything less then 1TB are super old hdd and are terrible since they are slow)
120GB SSD can be as low as $60.
dvd drives are like $12-15, but you can reuse ones from old computers.

total for a brand new computer of equal or greater performance = $600-700 (for $700 you can get quite a bit better computer tbh)

personally i would recommend you build one yourself (id actually wait for the amd steamroller apus coming out jan 14th, since they will likely have better performance then the 8320 for a cheaper price).

"Will sell with whatever OS / Software you want on it."
means hes running a pirated windows os, and likely just has pirated software/games. all of that is worth $0! its stolen... u can download it yourself if that was the case (and u have no idea which pirated software he downloaded maybe has hidden spyware or malware in it).

also from the pics, i can see that side duct caked with dust, meaning he likely doesnt take too good care of the computer (ESPECIALLY the fact he didnt fking clean it for the picture he uses for selling :/)

imo its not really worth it, since its used and seemly poorly taken care of, i wouldnt suggest paying more then like $500 (including the ssd).

"With all-new components, it came in at about $1,200"
even in their "prime" that hardware will have NEVER CAME CLOSE to $1200... even paying full price for everything... blatant lies...

is this a good deal for a gaming computer?

liquidforc

CPU Possessor: Q6600 Intel Quad Core Prossessor
MotherBoard:XFX nForce 680i LT SLI Motherboard
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB Sli
Memory: 4x OCZ Gold Edition XTC 1gb 800htz Ram (4gb ram total)
Hard Drive: Western Digitial 500GB Sata
CD: Hitachi 16xDVD burner with light scribe
Power Suply: Apex Solytech SL-8600EPS 600W SLI Ready (blue led)
CPU Heat sink: Zalman CNPS8000 Alluminum fins copper base Fan
Case: NZXT LEXA Blackline ATX Case

Top of the line Gaming computer!
Comes Ready with Windows XP (stable) or i can put Vista

also comes with 17 lcd monitor, it cost 1100.

there is no tax or anything 1100 sharp.

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Yes for what it has it is a great gaming computer, let me highlight some special things that stuck out.

4gb Ram, that is Fantastic for games, your games will run crisp and clean.

a 640 MB Video card, again fantastic, right now one of the most demanding games out there for this is Call of Duty 4, and you need a minimum of 256mb video card for that to run properly thus you will blow that away as well.

The 500 gb hard Drive gives you enough space to hold as many games as you can thinki of.

The 17lcd monitor will be nice :), you can probably upgrade later, but it still works out great.

Oh and By the way having Windows XP on the machine is a gigantic plus for a gaming computer, some games still dont run quite as crisp on Vista as they do on XP.

All in all you will not find that many things in a computer for $1100 very many other places, I say go for it and start gaming Today!

Have fun!!

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Cheap Gaming Computer?

Ethan b

Ok well here it is, my budget Id rather get it as cheap as i can while still being lag free on my games, the games I plan on paying are - possibilites, Guild wars 2, World of Warcraft, Lord of the rings online, Rift. I don't need to play these games on max settings. i also have NO experience in graphics cards or any of that stuff, i don't have much knowledge on computers. not possible for me to "build" 1 because i assume that's more expensive and - no knowledge of computers or equipment i would even have to buy. i know Alienware is a company that makes gaming computers, but im not sure on a decision. My budget is questionable but i would like to keep it between the $300-600 range

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Building your own gaming computer is actually much much cheaper than buying a pre assembled unit. I'm in the process of building a 1400 dollar system that would cost 2k plus from a retailer. If building one or having an experienced friend build one wouldnt work, look online at www.newegg.com. They have some decent pre assembled gaming computers. Graphics cards in gaming computers are as important if not more, than the cpu speed.whether you choose ATI or NVIDIA graphics cards is a matter of personal preference. I've always favored nvidia, but ive seen good results from using ATI cards as well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006736%20600030537&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=100

any of these would meet your needs perfectly fine, and would continue to do so for a few years.

What is the best gaming computer company and its qualities?

Fdfewfwef

I want to buy a great gaming pc to run heavy high quality games like Guild wars 2, Aion, Sims 3, Skyrim, tera Online..Etc. My price range is $2,000..but obviously would prefer to spend less.

1.) Which is the best gaming computer company?
2.) What are the qualities/ specs needed for a gaming computer?

Please don't tell me to build my own because I do not know how...and I do not know which parts to buy and which parts are the best....Thank you!

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1) Cyberpower and ibuypower are both really good.

The ibuypower gamer supreme was recommened by several online gamers and I am completely satisfied. I don't know much about PCs but I played the new Star Wars at highest settings, WOW at highest settings, and many of the other MMOs including battlefield 3, skyrim and crysis 3 without a hiccup. Very powerful computer and it looks really cool.

http://www.amazon.com/iBUYPOWER-Gamer-Supreme-CrossFire-A974SLCK/dp/B005NCXHHS/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=swimgear-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

2) The major specs for a gaming computer would be the graphics card, cpu and memory and the gamer supreme covers those three important components.

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Xbox One/PS4 Consoles. Will it support 120hz monitors without extra lag?

Chris S

I was wondering if the new Xbox One/PS4 will support 120hz monitors? because i know the xbox360/ps3 only do 60hz, well from what i heard. Yes i know you can do 120hz on the xbox360/ps3 but there is some extra lag do it. So my main question are the next gen of consoles which is Xbox One/PS4 will be able to support the 120hz with no issues?

Can somebody please school me on this? Need to know this, i want to get ready for the next gen of consoles. Please give me more info as much as possible.

Just FYI, I am only talking about monitors... not plasma or hdtv tv.. Just monitors as they use at the MLG tournments.. Just making sure you guys get me.

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"Yes i know you can do 120hz on the xbox360/ps3 "

No they don't. Consoles are V-synced to 60 hz at most in order to provide a more consistent frame rate. Frame rate variations are more noticeable without V-sync. For example BF3 on consoles is locked at 30 FPS, because the PS3 and 360 struggle with that game and while they could exceed 30 FPS in different parts of the game, having it go from 60 FPS down to 20 FPS and back up again would make for substandard gameplay.

I would imagine that the next gen consoles will probably default to 60hz in most games, but since 120hz TVs are more prevalent now (they were basically unheard off when the 360/PS3 came out), there might be support for them in some games. I don't know for sure, it would probably be a decision that the game developer would chose to do depending on the game. Obviously a less graphics intense game would be more apt to support that kind of refresh rate than a really graphics-heavy game like Crysis 3 or BF4 would.

I don't think you understand how monitor refresh rate work though. If a game's frame rate lags on a 120 hz monitor, it's going to lag on a 60hz monitor as well. Lag means that the frame rate has dropped to a noticeably low level. In which case the higher refresh rate of a 120 hz monitor is irreverent. All a 120 hz monitor does is enable frame rates of over 60 FPS to be displayed correctly without tearing, which makes for very smooth animation provided your PC/console can run games fast enough to support it.

What is the best gaming monitor/tv?

Q. Alright, so I'm looking to buy a monitor that:

Can function as both a computer and a TV so I can play my xbox 360 on it and also connect my laptop to it.

Needs to be HD


Needs to have a low video response time (like 5 ms) so that will give me an advantage when I play games online, etc.

Needs to be around 250 bucks or less

Needs to look cool






So basically I'm looking for something like the TV used by pro gamers in MLG tournaments or something along those lines...

So far I've found out about one good monitor, known as the Samsung Syncmaster T220HD, is that my best option? I really want something that will enhance my gaming experience but also give me a bigger advantage when I play online.

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http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktop-monitors/lcd/x-series/vx2262wm.htm

Connections:
Video: VGA connection
Audio: RCA
Audio Adapter: 3.5mm STEREO PLUG/RCA JACK x 2 Y-CABLE
Audio 2: Astro Mixamp connected via TOSlink
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Anyone know any custom gaming computer websites that ship to Dubai?

zahain

I was looking to buy a custom gaming pc but i see that most websites do not ship to Dubai, UAE. I know that I can buy from websites and forward it through a shipping company but does anyone know any websites who do ship to Dubai/Internationally

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Although it is possible, you get differences in wall electric power, customs/duties/handling charges, problems in warranties, damage in shipping. I certainly can tell you how to do it, but it is such a weak choice, I think you should either learn to build your own and find business that sell computer components, or look locally for computer experts and work locally. You typically do not save money buying complete and shipping it in.
Use http://pcpartpicker.com/
and see youtube videos about building your own, and seach locally for advice and assistance, as well as asking here, when you can show online information about Dubai store parts prices, or list a few choices.

What websites could i Customize my own custom computer for gaming?

Justin

self-titled basically, im looking for websites to customize a gaming computer

Answer
This can also depend on how much you're wanting to spend, and how much you know about computers in general.

If you're wanting to build your own computer, Newegg.com has a very large selection of parts and accessories that you can build a computer from.

If you're not wanting to build you own, there are a lot of websites that you can purchase custom computers from, again, depending on how much you want to spend. Some of the higher end gaming computer websites are:

http://www.alienware.com/
http://www.falcon-nw.com/

A couple lower cost gaming PC websites:
www.cyberpowerpc.com/
www.ibuypower.com/

And yes, just to throw it out there, Dell/Compaq/HP, etc, do sell gaming desktop and laptop computers, but they're not very high end systems.

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Best passive 3D 27" PC monitor?

Riva

I am going to buy a new passive-3D 27"+ monitor for my PC.
So far I tested an LG DM2752D (PZ) and I liked it, especially for its IPS screen with great viewing angles that I need for graphic work.
But I wanted to check if there isn't a better screen with less 'interlace' effect in 3D. (Since on DM2752D its quite pronounced.)

! I am not looking for active-3D (shutter glasses) monitor, because afaik there isn't one available with good viewing angles (178/178) that I need for work. (?)

Thanks for any advices
I am reposting the question because it was deleted by somebody for reason unknown to me. (I didnt find a community guideline I might have broken.) Hope I'll have better luck this time (or somebody will at least let me know whats wrong when deleting my posts ?!)
(also @kyle)
Please understand that I am looking for PASSIVE 3D monitor, not any 3D monitor - e.g. NOT 'active' technology like nVidia 3D Vision etc.

Also, with all respect, please answer only if you really have personal experience with monitor you are about to recommend and if you have some technical understanding of the (lcd / 3D) technology.

Answer
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57437479-1/best-3d-gaming-monitors/

Samsung, Acer, LG. you cant really go wrong.

I like to have LCD monitor for PC Games?

Q. Can some one tell me what is the best LCD monitor available for PC games. I play first person shooting games mostly.

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Soyo DYLM26E6 26" Widescreen LCD Monitor

Display Type: Widescreen LCD


Pixel Pitch: 0.285 mm


Display Colors: 16.7 million


Vertical Refresh Rate: 50 ~ 75Hz


Horizontal Frequency: 30 ~ 80 kHz


Input Video Signal: DVI
VGA


Speakers: 2 x 2 Watt Speakers


Contrast Ratio: 1200:1


Brightness: 500 cd/ã¡


Response Time: 2 ms


Horizontal Viewing Angle: ±176 degrees


Vertical Viewing Angle: ±176 degrees


Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1200


Cabinet Color: Black


Dimensions With Stand: 27.09" x 22.3" x 9.21"


Unit Weight: 19.6 lbs.


Power Consumption: 100W

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what is the best gaming computer i can possibly get in australia for under $1100?

vinnygun

i dont want any optional security or office sweets or crap like that. i just want a computer purely for gaming and nothing else. i want to be able to play bf3 in full hd when it comes out. i dont need a monitor at the moment but you can include it if u want. i was looking at a computer which had really good specs (amd 6 core cpu, amd radeon 6970, etc) for 1088 USD. but i cant find anything like that from australian sites. thanks for your help. :) very much appreciated.

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The best gaming computer you can get is the one you build yourself. But if you are not willing to do that, there are some gaming computers you can get that are pre-built and only cost as much as the parts it is made from. I like this website and have used them for all my parts needs over the last 10 years or so. They are very competitive in terms of price. (Home page http://www.itestate.com.au/pages/product/pdt_homepage.faces)

Here's one of their pre built computers for around $1000. The video card is kinda average so if you want, when you order the computer you can simply tell them you want to swap the 5770 for a 6970 or whatever card you want and just pay the difference. Look at the Robot series http://www.itestate.com.au/pages/product/pdt_homepage.faces;jsessionid=58BC05E6E7CD475D0EB7B0029559BFCC#

By the way, a 6 core CPU is unnecessary for gaming because no game uses more than 4 cores.

What's a good gaming computer (Under $820 dollers)?

DimmerWorl

I have 820 dollers for a pc that can max bf 3 or at least record minecraft and has to post to victora churchill

Answer
For gaming the most important component is the graphics card, not the processor. So the computer recommended by Jed can't max most games... it's only got a Radeon HD 7750, which is just enough for high settings in most titles (only medium in harder ones)

Here's a good source for gaming computers in Australia although it appears you'll need to increase your budget.

http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/79207/SYSTEMS_GAMING/Techbuy/TBOS79207.asp

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would i benifit in gaming picture quality with an lcd computer monitor?

ORLANDO S

i currently have a samsung 700DF (dyna flat) monitor with a .20mm dot pitch and i play alot of pc games like lost planet, gears of war pc, battlefield 2142 with everything set to max on these games with a asus geforce 9600gt TOP (overclocked edition) so would i benifit with a lcd screen

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Having a better monitor with a good contrast ratio (3000:1 very good contrast ratio) compared to a monitor with bad contrast ratio (1000:1 decent). The high contrast ratio monitor will give you a more 'richer', life like feel.

You will also need a good response time. A response time of less then 5ms is good.

Viewing angle is also another factor, a high viewing angle will allow you to view the monitor at different angels without the color being majorly affected. Try looking at the monitor at a different angle, and you will notice the colors will look differently.

Another factor of picture quality is how much Hz the refresh rate is. The higher the refresh rate, the more FPS the monitor can display.

Many people do not know that how much Hz your refresh rate is how much FPS the monitor can display.

Think of it this way: The monitor has a refresh rate of 60Hz. The game you are currently playing is running at 90FPS. The monitor can only display 60FPS. 1HZ = 1FPS. So even though it shows that the game is running at 90FPS, it is actually only running at 60FPS.

Example: 75Hz = 75FPS. 80Hz = 80FPS and so on.

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After telling you what makes a monitors picture quality look well, this is how well the Samsung 700DF does in these areas: Refresh rate, contrast ratio, response time and viewing angle.

Refresh rate: 1280x1024 at 75Hz. This means your monitor can display a max FPS of 75FPS. The naked eye can't even see 60FPS, so Refresh rate is a good.

Viewing angle: 90 degrees. This isn't the best viewing angle. Most monitors are at 180 degrees. So if you look at the monitor more than 90 degrees on a angle, the colors will no longer be correct.

Contrast ratio: N/A - Could not find information.

Response time: 5ms.

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Bottom line: You will benefit because of the refresh rate, and because of the quick response time.

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3174_7-6246982-1.html
(LCD Monitors for gamers).

Since this monitor is a fairly old one, maybe upgrading to a Dell UltraSharp 22" or 24" would be a nice investment later on. These monitors have high contrast ratio, refresh rate and viewing angle.

http://www.dell.com/html/us/products/flatpanels/ultrasharp.html

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As Jag has said, CRT's are better in response time, picture quality and refresh rate. The bad things about CRT is they use a lot of power, looks ugly, and they are the 'size of an elephant'. They also have poor viewing angle, so don't even bother thinking about looking at the monitor differently. CRT's are also heavier compared to LCD.

Since this question is all about picture quality, if you really want to best picture quality, a CRT is better. They can render color better. An LCD however, at it's native resolution, things are more sharper, because of their high contrast ratio.

However, the difference between a CRT and LCD (color wise) is not that large. Unless if you are a total color enthusiast and want green to look REALLY green, then a CRT would be better then the LCD.

An LCD monitor won't be as great as a CRT in color rendering, but you will have more sharpness, and contrast ratio.

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So you will benefit - in some areas. (Contrast ratio, sharpness)

hi friends to see high quality videos or play high games do we need a graphics card or good quality monitor?

Thanveer

actually my father and myself had small argument that is to watch videos or a playing high quality games like nfs , my computer running slowly to the program actually my computer is intel pentium 4 processor and 2.45Ghz and 1GB of ram .. but what my father say is to change the monitor to run the game faster , but please any tell that is the answer was correct or not? If not please mention.
please answer.

Answer
The Monitor is just for display, sure you need a good monitor good size for clearer view.
the computer itself is the source,
to watch streaming video you need a good internet connection
to watch DVD all you need your normal or HD video card

For Gaming
your computer is out dated, you still can use to watch your DVDs or play some very light gaming,
you can upgrade your video card and memory to play some games, but i highly recommend you buy or build your own gaming PC,
to start you need about 4GB of ram, with 1 GB video card and over 600w power supply , A decent processor over 3.0GHz is fine to play most new games on medium to high settings.

Hope this helps you

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Best monitor for Xbox 360 gaming?

Patrik H�

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
Buy the benq! this monitor are 3d ready,120hz,2ms response,23.6",the dell monitor don't have all these things.hope that helps:)

Best Pc monitor for Xbox 360 gaming for under $400?

Calibur

I'm looking for the best HD flat panel monitor (Under my budget) that I can hook up both my xbox 360 and Pc. I have a $400 budget. Suggestions please?

Answer
I have a 22" Insignia HD monitor and it works amazingly well, i picked it up at Best Buy during black friday last year for a steal, $250, (right now with certain sales you could get ahold of it for $400-$500) and it's still awesome.

It comes guaranteed with a HDMI port, two composite, one component, an s-video, and a VGA port.

It has an awesome picture, and i have yet to experience a problem under heavy usage.

I use it for dual-view applications with my pc, and use it for gaming with my 360 aswell.

Good luck hunting

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what do you think of gaming in both surround and 3d?

sandknowho

Hey I've just bought a headset that's 7.1 virtual surround. And I'm thinking that from my next payment i wanna buy a 3d screen with nvidias 3d glasses. So what do you guys think of gaming in 3D and surroundsound. Is it really that much cooler than gaming in "2D" (you know what i mean) and in stereo sound?

Answer
3D Vision Surround is a nice additional feature that you can take advantage of for more immersive stereoscopic 3D gaming if you have an SLI setup or a Dual-GPU video card and three 3D-capable displays â 3D monitors or 3D projectors. In the case of three Full HD 3D monitors you get a wider horizontal working area with a total resolution of 5760Ã1080, covering your peripheral vision better in games and giving you more working area. It sounds really promising and my impressions from the few demonstrations of the technology, where Iâve seen and tried it with a few games were quite positive, but of course sooner or later I had to make a 3D Vision Surround setup to dou some more extensive testingâ¦

It has turned out quite hard to get three 3D monitors of the same model just for testing, so I invited a friend to bring his own 24-inch Acer GD245HQ and together with the other two monitors Iâve managed to get we started testing multiple games yesterday and it was a long day. Originally I planned to do the testing in 3D Vision Surround mode with the GeForce GTX 590 video card, but do to some hardware trouble with the test system used for the 590, I had to change the idea on the go and move to my test PC with dual GeForce GTX 580s in SLI. Iâve had a big table planned for the three monitor setup, and we barely managed to fit the monitors on it⦠3D Vision Surround setups even with 24-inch monitors do need a lot of space for comfortable use, and if you plan to do it with the new 27-inch monitors, you should really have a lot of free space. Other than that the setup and installation was quick, easy and problem free in general, so we moved to the testing phase and sometime early in the morning today weâve finished with going trough about 30 games in 3D Vision Surround. During the testing there were some interesting, unexpected and surprising results, so you should be prepared that not every single game will work problem free, some require a bit of tweaking and a few just donât work. In general however the experience when everything works out is great and you quickly start to not pay too much attention to the bezels of the screens and get fully immersed in the gaming.

You can expect more photos and the results later on, as now I need some more coffee, to disassemble the test setup and pack the monitors up for returning them. I can say Iâm quite happy with the results, although the whole thing was not entirely problem free. But Iâm still having a hard time judging which one I like better, a single 50-inch 3D HDTV or a 3D Vision Surround setup with three 24-inch 3D monitors, because both have their advantages and their disadvantages. In the end, Iâm going back to my single 3D Full HD monitor for my gaming needs in stereo 3D mode with 3D Vision as a preferred choice for nowâ¦

What is a good gaming Monitor?

Q. Hi,

I am looking for a good gaming/High quality PC monitor for a good price (£100-£200). I'm looking for 20"-24" monitors and a low response time and good picture. All suggestions are welcome (even more expensive/cheaper monitors, but please give some in my price range too) :)

Also, I have bought a Msi 1gb gtx 560 ti twin frozr ii OC and I was wondering if this could run a monitor at 1920x1800 on high (or ultra) on new games like mw3 and bf3 with a good and consistent FPS. Cause I know it can run bf3 on ultra on a 1600x1050 monitor (My brother has this setup) with a good FPS.

Thanks in advance, all help is appreciated! :D

Answer
The larger the monitor the more strain on the GPU, increased settings also increase GPU strain, the only way to compensate is too lower the resolution until acceptable frame rates are realized. I have to laugh a little when a company advertises a "gaming monitor", nothing more then a quality monitor and they change the name, high definition 1080i is the new standard and any monitor with that feature will look good, don't stress on response time or refresh rate, modern monitors don't have the limitations that older monitors had. The best advice i can give you is to find a review of monitors, type into the search window '10 best 20 inch monitors of 2011'... Max resolution is far more important on larger monitors then it is on smaller screens

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What are good computers for gaming? (PC)?

Billy

I'm looking to buy a PC that will be able to play games fast with good graphics. My budget is around £500 - £1000.
I will also use the computer for all round general purposes aswell (internet, itunes ect.)
Can anyone make and good recommendations?

Answer
I think assembled computer is best for all- round performance. Intel i7 processor,4 gb ram,2 gb graphic card,hd monitor,microsoft keyboard,creative 5.1,intel mother board,1 tb hard disk and dell cabinet. These are the best in your range,as a gaming pc would cost you nearly £2000.

Good 1080p HD Monitor under $200 ?

Miguel

Hey
Im building a gaming pc and I need a monitor for under $200 dollars any recommendations ?

I Really want a HD 1080p monitor with a great color . and maybe vuilt it speakers around 24 inches

Thanks

Answer
That's a really tight budget for a good gaming monitor, you should definitely spend a little bit more and buy a monitor with 120hz refresh rate.
Here you can find some good suggestions for gaming monitor models: http://pangoly.com/en/pc-build-guidelines

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