I'm getting my parts from a wholesaler (who I assume have the latest updates for their parts), so I shouldn't have any trouble.Sewblon said:
Shouldn't.
I need some PC purchase advice
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Shouldn't.
The first and most important question is - Are you willing to follow instructions manuals and build it yourself? (it really isn't that hard)
Also, what monitor resolution will you be using, and do you want to play crysis on maximum or just so that it looks awesome (it looks awesome on medium high and very high tbh..)
Oh yeah, and make an account on a forum like
Tomshardware.com
anandtech.com
They'd be able to provide more detailed analysis but I must warn you, everyone hates not having a budget to work with.
Also, what monitor resolution will you be using, and do you want to play crysis on maximum or just so that it looks awesome (it looks awesome on medium high and very high tbh..)
Oh yeah, and make an account on a forum like
Tomshardware.com
anandtech.com
They'd be able to provide more detailed analysis but I must warn you, everyone hates not having a budget to work with.
Unfortunately, I don't have the knowledge about specific brands and models. Though, I could do some research if the time comes for me to buy my own. The reason is that I don't have a pressing need for a gaming platform right now. However, a decent PC that can play games and one I could use for other purposes is in the top of my "To Get" list when I finally get a job. And maybe even then, I'd be doing the same thing as you.D_987 said:
I'd suggest you look at the article in here about the $500 PC. It's a preconstructed rig that performs "just right".
EDIT: Here's the link: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.109009
You should probably wait until October 22, 2009 for the result of Microsoft's infinite number of monkeys...
Also, you will almost certainly get more value for money with a Desktop. Get help building one from an expert friend and don't overclock too much as it will dramatically shorten the lifetime of your system. Alternatively, wait for Crytek to release Crysis 2 on the Xbox 360 - at least see how it turns out.
Also, you will almost certainly get more value for money with a Desktop. Get help building one from an expert friend and don't overclock too much as it will dramatically shorten the lifetime of your system. Alternatively, wait for Crytek to release Crysis 2 on the Xbox 360 - at least see how it turns out.
Sewblon beat me to it, but it's worth repeating: Tom's Hardware is a great site to dig into before buying a new computer. You can read the articles if you want, but the real action is the forums. Just post, profess ignorance, and you should get plenty of knowledgable folks to help you. There's also going to be a large number of already existing posts asking the same questions you are, at various budget levels, as well as hints and tips as to what the good components are and where to buy 'em.
It does hurt a bit that you won't post your budget requirements. I could suggest different systems costing anywhere from about a grand to three or four thousand. Although it's possible to build a good gaming system for under $1000, that takes some real indepth expertise to find the cheap yet good quality components and put them together.
As a gamer and PC hobbyist, I can tell you, there's really no such thing as a "gaming laptop". Gamers generally avoid them like the plague. I've seen posts from owners of high-end laptops who's specs sound like they should easily run the game - but won't. I've read post after post of laptop ownwers having problems with the current generation of games. Don't get me wrong, I'm not biased against them: they're great and convenient if you want to run spreadsheets, browse the 'net, or even play (older) games. Many fail miserably trying to run Crysis or any new games, though.
It does hurt a bit that you won't post your budget requirements. I could suggest different systems costing anywhere from about a grand to three or four thousand. Although it's possible to build a good gaming system for under $1000, that takes some real indepth expertise to find the cheap yet good quality components and put them together.
As a gamer and PC hobbyist, I can tell you, there's really no such thing as a "gaming laptop". Gamers generally avoid them like the plague. I've seen posts from owners of high-end laptops who's specs sound like they should easily run the game - but won't. I've read post after post of laptop ownwers having problems with the current generation of games. Don't get me wrong, I'm not biased against them: they're great and convenient if you want to run spreadsheets, browse the 'net, or even play (older) games. Many fail miserably trying to run Crysis or any new games, though.
Well, here's my PC and I like it.
AMD 6000+ x2 dual core processor (3GHz Dual core is sweet)
ATI HD 4850 graphics card
500GB Hard drive/disk/whatever
3GB RAM
aaand K9N4 Ultra motherboard
Runs every new game fine, and It was quite cheap, somewhere around 400 euros.
If you tell what's your budget it will be easier to recomend.
AMD 6000+ x2 dual core processor (3GHz Dual core is sweet)
ATI HD 4850 graphics card
500GB Hard drive/disk/whatever
3GB RAM
aaand K9N4 Ultra motherboard
Runs every new game fine, and It was quite cheap, somewhere around 400 euros.
If you tell what's your budget it will be easier to recomend.
He hasn't updated since he got banned, sorry. In the mean time, we have Horticulture's thread [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.105715] for all your PC buying needs.Nimbus said:
- 2GB ram minimum (get a lot because it's cheap)
- get a good dual core as quad cores arent worth it. important to have a good cache, something like this http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152177 MAKE SURE IT HAS A HEATSINK(I cheaped out on a CPU and it's holding me back a fair bit, still runs crisis ok and oblivion on max settings tho)
- any mobo which has correct slots (at least two DDR2 slots, a PCI-E slot and a slot for your CPU
- I'd recommend nvidia 8800 GTX graphics card
- get whatever hard drive, case, disk drive you want
- get a very good power supply which should be about 750W or higher
also make sure you get a decent monitor or it will al be for nothing, I'd recommend something like this http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152944
- get a good dual core as quad cores arent worth it. important to have a good cache, something like this http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152177 MAKE SURE IT HAS A HEATSINK(I cheaped out on a CPU and it's holding me back a fair bit, still runs crisis ok and oblivion on max settings tho)
- any mobo which has correct slots (at least two DDR2 slots, a PCI-E slot and a slot for your CPU
- I'd recommend nvidia 8800 GTX graphics card
- get whatever hard drive, case, disk drive you want
- get a very good power supply which should be about 750W or higher
also make sure you get a decent monitor or it will al be for nothing, I'd recommend something like this http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152944
i don't know of any companies, but me and a friend have built and sold PC's and we are in the UK.D_987 said:
my friend also owns a hosting company, so he knows his way with tech.
for 600 quid i could build a pretty respectable system, especially if you already have a screen.
AMD ehh there hyper threading sucks. Also don't bother with a gaming laptop even if the spec match's a pc i will still put money pc out performing it every time (pc= more bang for your buck or in this case sterling).Mazty said:
Yer true but was thinking the things in his price range there plenty reasonable Intel products.Mazty said:
Make a list of the parts you will need ("CPU", "MOTHERBOARD" Etc...) then for each one learn the basic definition of what it is. Ask two or three different shops/sources what their popular value option is, and research that online to see if people agree or know valid alternatives.
Enlighten yourself!
Enlighten yourself!
yer there millions of build your own pc sites which are clear helpful and easy to use and worth a look even if you dont build it yourself.mooncalf said:Make a list of the parts you will need ("CPU", "MOTHERBOARD" Etc...) then for each one learn the basic definition of what it is. Ask two or three different shops/sources what their popular value option is, and research that online to see if people agree or know valid alternatives.
Enlighten yourself!