Christmas List 2010? iPhone 5 or Gaming computer?

Q. I'm 13 i am extremely tech savvy.

should i ask for an iPhone 5 (assuming it will come out in July, in which case I will ask for an iPhone gift card)

OR

should I ask for parts to build myself a Gaming PC? ( i am experienced, and have built several other less powerful PC's on my own)


I don't have a phone now because my parents only allowed me to get a phone once I turned 13 and my B-day was in mid-october but I haven't got a phone because i don't want to get committed to a new 2-yr contract until i get a phone i actually want.

I play very demanding games and am a HUGE fan of the Crysis series. i want this computer to be prepared for Crysis 2. I currently play these games on my Macbook Pro (its a 2010 Core i7 model) but it STILL cannot run those games as well as I want them to.


heres the specs of my ideal computer:

Antec 1200 full tower case
Asus X58 compatible motherboard (i'm not too picky)
Intel Core i7-920 (I will definitely overclock)
6GB DDR3 1333Mhz RAM
2x ATI 6850 CrossfireX (i will overclock these too)
Xi-Fi sound card (i have a very nice speaker system in my room)
1TB HDD
80GB SSD
Razer Black Widow Ultimate Gaming Keyboard
Razer Mamba Gaming mouse
900W Power supply


Its one or the other.

which should i chose??? i've been trying to decide for 2 months now.

thanks
yes.... the iPhone is quite obviously "like a computer" but i will definitely not be able to play Crysis at full settings on an iPhone.

some people need to learn more about computers...... geez!......

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Phone is just a phone, it can make you a company when you are bored but computer is just whole world - not a small box with screen. I love computer gaming and don't care about phones too much - I have simple touchscreen for $100 and I am happy.
Gaming computer - very nice config you have got there.
Few notes - i7 920 is not produced any more, in fact even i7 930 is disappearing. They are both replaced with i7 950 - for the same price around $300.
ATI 6850 is great, if you could pull another $100 and get 6870 you'd not regret.
Motherboards - ASUS Sabertooth is good, EVGA is good too.
SSD - Crucial C300 is one of the fastest and not expensive, supports SATA-III

If you want some advice and a selection of the greatest gaming computers - look below for the link - low priced and with great quality. Free overclock too, just pick a better cooler and watch that i7 950 fly to 4.0GHz easy!
Good luck, happy holidays! Wish you to get both items above at once :-)

Will This Computer Run 2010 Games Good?

OS:Windows Xp
Processor:Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 3.06GHz
Ram:2GB
DirectX:10
Chip Type:NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT
Total Memory:512MB
Display Mode:1440 x 900 (32bit) (59Hz)

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I'd say no if your definition of running games good is running them on maximum settings.

You have 2 reasons why this is the case: your CPU (Celeron D) and your GPU (9400GT). Both are very weak PC components that were not meant for heavy gaming (not even for it's time). The Celeron D was not a very powerful CPU to begin with and the 9400GT is the low-end GPU of the Geforce 9 series.

If you upgrade these 2 components and maybe boost your RAM up to 4GB, your PC will be blazing through games released in 2010 (and beyond) with virtually no struggle.

I hope this helps!

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AutoCAD 2010 computer for gaming?

Dylan

On the 26th I am getting a custom built computer that was used for AutoCAD 2010. I'm getting it from a family member, he spent atleast 1000$ on it and it was used for 3D modeling and such. I am not interested in using it for AutoCAD, but for gaming. I play games like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, SWTOR, League of Legends, etc. Are the specs on a 1000$+ custom built computer for AutoCAD typically good for gaming?

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Yes is perfect for gaming!

Dependable Gaming Computers.?

Ryan

I was wondering, if anyone would mind naming a Gaming Computer that can play games like say Far Cry 2, Crysis 2, Battlefield Bad Company 2, or Call of Duty Black Ops with a good frame rate, that might also include a Video Card and a CPU ready to do the job of an Online Computer gamer. I'm looking for something possibly within the 600-700 Dollar range, and don't care about the noise of the fan. It would be nice to only have to deal with a slow frame rate on very rare occasions. If what I'm asking for is impossible for my price, then please don't hesitate to tell me.

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In that price range you'd probably have to build it yourself- Or have a computer shop do it, although their labor cost usually adds $100 to your final price. Also, don't forget that a copy of Windows 7 adds another $100, most DIY guides include the price of hardware only.

For pre-built systems, you basically have two options in your price range:

1) Buy a low-cost starting computer and upgrade the power supply/graphics card yourself.

2) Buy a CyberPower PC system. I think they're higher quality than Ibuypower, although the two companies seem to have merged or something.


If you're going the self-build route here are some nice guides:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-a-pc-overclock-athlon-ii-x3,2811.html
http://www.hardware-revolution.com/budget-gaming-pc-q4-2010/

If you're looking for something off-the-shelf to upgrade:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/GUA103SE/15231528

Then add these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139018
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338

And you'd have a nice gaming PC, under budget.


This is an even better starting PC:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/CyberPower-Cyberpower-GXI107/14860537

But you wouldn't be able to upgrade it as much without overshooting $700. The best video card you could install with the stock power supply is a Radeon 5670:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102871

But I'd recommend the same upgrades I posted earlier. If that's too high, go with these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139017
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125342

Keep in mind that 75% of your gaming performance depends upon the graphics card, so having the first system (Athlon II) with a Radeon 5770 beats having the 2nd system (Core i3) with a Radeon 5670 or even 5750/GTS 450. In very CPU-intensive titles like Far Cry 2, the Core i3 would give you a boost, but not enough to offset having a weaker graphics card.

http://www.techspot.com/review/240-ati-radeon-hd-5670/page4.html

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What is a good gaming computer for WoW and Cod mw2?

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iHunt

i am in the market for a new gaming computer?

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for Playing World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King (currently available latest one)
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* Windows Vista or Windows XP
* Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+ processor
* 512 MB of RAM
* 3D video card with Hardware T&L with 32 MB Video RAM
* 15 GB of free hard drive space
* 4Ã DVD-ROM drive
* Broadband Internet connection

for playing upcoming (2010) World of Warcraft Cataclysm
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* Windows Vista or Windows XP or Windows 7
* Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2600+ processor
* 1 GB of RAM
* 3D video card with Hardware T&L with 128 MB Video RAM*
* 20 GB of free hard drive space
* 4Ã DVD-ROM drive
* Broadband Internet connection (512Kbps or higher)

* Supported Graphic cards are in that time
nVidia FX (5 Series) or Higher Series
ATI Radeon X600 Series or Higher


for playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
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* Windows Vista or Windows XP or Windows 7
* Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2600+ processor
* 1 GB of RAM (2GB Windows Vista or 7)
* 3D video card 256 MB Video RAM*
* 12 GB of free hard drive space
* 4Ã DVD-ROM drive
* Broadband Internet connection (512Kbps or higher)


* Supported Graphic cards are in this time (Shader Model 3 Required)
nVidia (6 Series)-6600 or Higher
ATI Radeon X1600 Series or Higher


For playing all of upcoming games (dude don't think about only one game make sure your pc can handle all upcoming games smoothly on max out settings)
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* Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit)
* Intel Quad Core 2.6 GHz Processor or AMD Athlon X4 2.0GHz < processor
* 3 GB of RAM
* 3D video card 512 MB Video RAM*
* 20 GB of free hard drive space
* 4Ã DVD-ROM drive
* Broadband Internet connection (512Kbps or higher)

Graphic card that you should buy
I SAY BUY DIRECTX 11 supported graphic card.!! in this time there is only one company who makes DirectX 11 GPUs which is ATI

so the directX 11 supported series is HD5000
for playing high end games (Max settings on 1028*1024 Resolution for getting better frame rate) HD5600~HD5700
for playing high end games (Max settings on the max resolution that GPU Supported) HD5800~HD5900.

What is the History of PC Game Development in the last 10 years?

Lordi Rock

I am doing a Project From Programming at College, I need to know the development of Computer games from 2000 - 2010, eg the progression of the languages used and examples of games from each language made in the last 10 years.

Answer
Is Yahoo Answers like the lazy person's Wikipedia?

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What lenovo laptop would you recommend as a gaming computer for minecraft?

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Liam

I'm looking at lenovos and want to know which one is the best to use as a gaming computer. Something cheapish please.

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I give you three best choices in lenovo , decide according to your range;

1. The first one is the most extreme end Lenovo Y570 15.6-Inch Notebook with the following specs:

2nd generation Intel® Core⢠i7-2670QM processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 for faster boot and shutdown
15.6â HD display (1366x768), 16:9 widescreen
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT555M Discrete Graphics
8GB DDR3 memory, 750GB HD + 64GB RapidDrive SSD
Integrated Bluetooth® & high-speed 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
USB 2.0, USB 3.0, eSATA connectors & 6-in-1 card reader
Blu-ray⢠combo drive
Integrated 2.0M webcam

Here is its customer review:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R3URMZUTKN0DLO/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0051OK1AO&nodeID=&link_code=traffic.ds.001=&tag=tawers-20

I have searched around and found it here at lowest price:

http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Y570-15-6-Inch-Notebook-Computer/dp/B005NHPNPM/ref=dp_ob_title_ce&tag=tawers-20

2. Second one is the affordable Lenovo G770 10372KU with 17.3 inch truebright led display with the following specs:

Intel 2nd Generation Core i5 - 2410M
17.3" HD+ screen (1600x900), 16:9 widescreen
6GB DDR3 Memory, 750GB HDD Storage
ATI Radeon HD 6650M Discrete Graphics with 1GB video memory, HDMI output and Blu-Ray Combo Drive
AccuType keyboard with individual rounded keys for comfortable and accurate typing
17.3" HD+ screen (1600x900), 16:9 widescreen, ATI Radeon HD 6650M Discrete Graphics
6GB DDR3 Memory
750GB HDD Storage, Blu-Ray Combo Drive
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium

Here is its customer review:

http://www.amazon.com/review/RBTGDMCEIHW06/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0051OJTPM&nodeID=&link_code=traffic.ds.001=&tag=tawers-20

Here is it at very affordable price:

http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-10372KU-17-3-Inch-Laptop-Brown/dp/B0051OJTPM/ref=zg_bs_565108_63&tag=tawers-20

3. The third one is their latest release with integrated shared graphics card but it will manage your games very well, it is Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 11433FU with the following specs:

Box Contents - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520, 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, AC Adapter.
Intel Core i5-2410M 2.30GHz Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.90GHz
Pre-installed Software - Windows 7 Professional 64, Microsoft Office 2010 preloaded (purchase product key to activate).
Norton Internet Security 2011 30-Days Subscription, 1-Year Limited Warranty.
500GB (7200RPM) SATA Hard Drive. 4GB PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM. 3MB Cache.

Here is its customer review:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R1EBQ0MWP0D07N/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004ZT9V0C&nodeID=&link_code=traffic.ds.001=&tag=tawers-20

It is here:

http://www.amazon.com/ThinkPad-Edge-E520-11433FU-Notebook/dp/B004ZT9V0C/ref=zg_bs_565108_86&tag=tawers-20

how do I build a good gaming computer?

Matt

I want to build a good gaming computer but I've never done anything like this. What all would I need? I want to be able to play games such as Medal of Honor and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. I would be very grateful if you could tell me everything I would need. Thanks.

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Well, it all depends on your budget, alright? But lets start here with a GOOD gaming system:

Intel i7 920
Asus P6T motherboard
Arctic Ice 5 Thermal Paste (one tube)
CPU Fan/Heatsink Cooler - See this article:

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/880/1/

http://www.overclock.net/hardware-news/447114-lr-6-way-intel-i7-cooler.html

nVidia GTX 285 or nVidia GTX 295 (260 or 275 on the cheap) video card

Western Digital 7200 RPM 1 Teribyte Hard Disk (avoid Segate 1.5T)

Pioneer or Samsung 22X DVD Writer

Antec 1200 Case

Antec or Corsair 850 Watt SLI and Crossfire certified power supply

Corsair, Patriot or OCZ Low CAS Latency Timed DDR3 memory, 6 Gigs

1 Full Version copy of Vista Ultimate (anyone who buys between June 2009 and January 2010 gets a FREE Win 7 UPGRADE - Check it out on Microsoft).


This will get you a killer game player - I figure, the cost around $1200.

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What is the History of PC Game Development in the last 10 years?

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Lordi Rock

I am doing a Project From Programming at College, I need to know the development of Computer games from 2000 - 2010, eg the progression of the languages used and examples of games from each language made in the last 10 years.

Answer
Is Yahoo Answers like the lazy person's Wikipedia?

What are the top 3 responsibilities of a Systems Analyst?

Joshua

According to the "You're Hired" game from Discovering Computers 2010.

Answer
1/ To devise pointless strategies
2/ To implement them without consulting anyone who is subject to their remit
3/ To ignore any sensible changes proposed by those who actually know what they are doing.

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