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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Tracerfi on July 11, 2013, 08:31:53 PM
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i want a computer just for gaming and i am wondering if it is possible to buy one at a store or if i would have to build one
:salute Tracerfi
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Best Buy sells AlienWares and I think a couple of other game machines from other manufacturers. You'd probably be better off getting someone that knows how to build computers build one for you.
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You'd probably be better off getting someone that knows how to build computers build one for you.
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I agree
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Best Buy sells AlienWares and I think a couple of other game machines from other manufacturers. You'd probably be better off getting someone that knows how to build computers build one for you.
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Don't do this...
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Don't TC still build rigs for folks?
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Best Buy sells AlienWares and I think a couple of other game machines from other manufacturers. You'd probably be better off getting someone that knows how to build computers build one for you.
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This. Building a computer, and my local computer guy was able to get all the parts for $300 less than a built one :P and has better specs :D
Tinkles
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Do a search for TD aka Til Death (most likely in the O' Club or maybe the classifieds forum since i think there was some issue where he couldn't advertise on the other forums). He is a former AH player and builds for some of the big guys. He put together a system for me at a great cost and it rocks!
Good luck!
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This. Building a computer, and my local computer guy was able to get all the parts for $300 less than a built one :P and has better specs :D
Tinkles
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Hope it's not the same guy who did this:
(http://ghettocomputers.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/funny_pictures_ghetto_computer.jpg)
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Hope it's not the same guy who did this:
(http://ghettocomputers.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/funny_pictures_ghetto_computer.jpg)
That's really not that bad... Would've went for duct-tape myself. :)
Coogan
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Hope it's not the same guy who did this:
(http://ghettocomputers.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/funny_pictures_ghetto_computer.jpg)
Oh, the horror, the horror. :cry
That poor computer should be put out of its misery.
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Yeah best buy sells the dell xps and the asus gaming laptops.
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Since I'm not familiar with building computers I got one from cyberpower.com. No complaints and still runs great after 3 years. Brother got one recently also so he could get on here and play BF4
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You guys should build your own. Its a great project if you have kids and the hardest part is managing the wiring so that your system can breath. Seriously. It was a lot of fun for my kids and I to build the one we have. Fry's sat the chip for me because I didn't wanna screw with it and off we went.
Lotta fun and NOT difficult. If you can ask questions and use Google, you can build one...and I real good one.
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There are many places that for a nominal charge will assemble and test run a new build of custom parts.
The last 2 comps I bought I had assembled for $50,they did suggest I install my vidcard but that was simple enough even I could do it.... :o
If you cant assemble and setup the machine yourself then this is often a good alternative. You select all the parts so it's to your specifications and budget.
:salute
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Hope it's not the same guy who did this:
Hey, who snuck into my place and snapped pic of my setup?
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I'd buy this:
Dell Inspiron 660 is $530 (i5-3330, includes OS, 500 GB HD, 4 GB RAM, DVD+/-RW, 100/1000 Ethernet, sound, keyboard, mouse)
Thermaltake 500W ATX12V power supply is $50 (from Newegg)
Nvidia GTX 650 Ti (rated best for price range by Tom's Hardware) is $130 (from Newegg)
total = $710
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I'd buy this:
Dell Inspiron 660 is $530 (i5-3330, includes OS, 500 GB HD, 4 GB RAM, DVD+/-RW, 100/1000 Ethernet, sound, keyboard, mouse)
Thermaltake 500W ATX12V power supply is $50 (from Newegg)
Nvidia GTX 650 Ti (rated best for price range by Tom's Hardware) is $130 (from Newegg)
total = $710
i have very similar machine, but with more processor (i5-3350P) and memory (8GB), but less power supply and less vid card (GT 620).
about the same price, but I think your idea is better.
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Digitalstorm.com
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i have very similar machine, but with more processor (i5-3350P) and memory (8GB), but less power supply and less vid card (GT 620).
about the same price.
That sounds like a good machine -- it gives you good performance in AH, correct?
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I bought a Digital Storm Assasin. It is the best puter Ive ever owned. I wouldnt call them cheap however.
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There are many places that for a nominal charge will assemble and test run a new build of custom parts.
My choice, before I learned to build them myself. You can ask them dumb questions about their choices of components and visit them with a baseball bat if their build turns out to be crap. :D
There's also many webshops that allow you to modify a rig from drop down menus. If you know what you're looking for, such could be a good choice, too. Especially if they have some tech savvy guy to give valid answers to dumb questions on the phone.
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knowing nothing about computers me still being a kid will make building a computer fun project
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knowing nothing about computers me still being a kid will make building a computer fun project
It certainly will be :aok
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Building a computer is good for learning.
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knowing nothing about computers me still being a kid will make building a computer fun project
i built my first one when i was 10. Anyone can do it. I think the best way to describe it would be like a lego set.
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If i can build a sweet computer with one arm then anyone can..
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That sounds like a good machine -- it gives you good performance in AH, correct?
still can't turn EVERYTHING on, but yea it works alright.
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My Asus G75 Laptop was right around 1400...runs everything in AH with ease.
Only down side is it weights 10lbs...
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz
Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670MX
Gaming graphics 6760 MB Total available graphics memory
Primary hard disk 812GB Free (910GB Total)
Windows 8
System
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Manufacturer ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Model G75VX
Total amount of system memory 8.00 GB RAM
System type 64-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 4
Storage
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Total size of hard disk(s) 910 GB
Disk partition (C:) 812 GB Free (910 GB Total)
Media drive (E:) CD/DVD
Graphics
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Display adapter type NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670MX
Total available graphics memory 6888 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 3072 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 3816 MB
Display adapter driver version 9.18.13.1144
Primary monitor resolution 1920x1080
DirectX version DirectX 11 or better
Network
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Network Adapter Qualcomm Atheros AR8151 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.30)
Network Adapter Broadcom 802.11ac Network Adapter
Network Adapter Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter
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I brought 4 systems up to the Dayton Gathering. You can ask any of those peeps about them. A couple of them are for sale. I have also built for Daddkev and HB555. Drop me a line/PM if you would like something. I can build just for the game or I can tweak one up for everyday usage and then some. I build at whatever the cost is plus shipping. If you like what you get.....throw the dog a bone or two....lol