computer spec

[haasehole]

 I am going shopping for new computer. what size (procerssor/memory/drive/vid) would u suggest for a mid price range/ decent game play computer. that will last a few years of updates from aces high

[1701E]

First question I can see being asked is:  What is mid-range price?
Second would likely be:  Build it or buy it pre-built?

After that people will open up with plenty of options.
Mid-range price to some of these people is around 800$ it seems at times, this is why I ask.  I personally say 400-500$ is mid.

[TilDeath]

First question I can see being asked is:  What is mid-range price?
Second would likely be:  Build it or buy it pre-built?

After that people will open up with plenty of options.
Mid-range price to some of these people is around 800$ it seems at times, this is why I ask.  I personally say 400-500$ is mid.

I am in the business and if your calling 400 - 500 mid where do you get your parts?  Entry Motherboard 100 to 150. Cheepo case 45.00, Small Hard Drive 45.00, Entry Level Graphics Card 80.00, Low wattage power supply, 50.00, Slow memory 35.00 (2gb) DVD burner 22.00  Total for the this 377.00 without OS. 

[Getback]

my only advice is to go intel. Stay away from On board video and on board sound and if possible stay away from vista.

[Getback]

I am in the business and if your calling 400 - 500 mid where do you get your parts?  Entry Motherboard 100 to 150. Cheepo case 45.00, Small Hard Drive 45.00, Entry Level Graphics Card 80.00, Low wattage power supply, 50.00, Slow memory 35.00 (2gb) DVD burner 22.00  Total for the this 377.00 without OS. 

And you forgot the cpu.

[haasehole]

 a off the self ready to load up and fly under a grand bought where ever 

[Dragon]

Maybe not, entry motherboard @ $150 would include processor.

And you forgot the cpu.

[Dragon]

I am going shopping for new computer. what size (procerssor/memory/drive/vid) would u suggest for a mid price range/ decent game play computer. that will last a few years of updates from aces high

Just for Aces, or what other games? 

[Getback]

That may be difficult for under a grand. However, try HP, Dell or whoever.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2032280010%201141824149%201308920938&name=Gaming

Try here. Check for CPU, Power Supply, Video Card, Sound Card and memory. Once you find something you like post it here for review. These guys are very very helpful.

[haasehole]

any numbers such a say 4 gb processor 2 gb or menory  ? size of hard drive 

[Getback]

any numbers such a say 4 gb processor 2 gb or menory  ? size of hard drive 

As far as I know there are no 4ghz processors. But get a duo core e8400 or e8500 and you can take it there via overclocking. My E8500 is clocked a tad over 4ghz. Having said that a 3 ghz machine is quite fast and I think you will be very pleased. I would go with 4 gigs of ram and windows xp. 2 gigs of ram will work well though for xp.

[haasehole]

 heck thought thay came with vista now

[Dragon]

It's not the preferred operating system. 

[1701E]

I am in the business and if your calling 400 - 500 mid where do you get your parts?  Entry Motherboard 100 to 150. Cheepo case 45.00, Small Hard Drive 45.00, Entry Level Graphics Card 80.00, Low wattage power supply, 50.00, Slow memory 35.00 (2gb) DVD burner 22.00  Total for the this 377.00 without OS. 

I was making this estimate on a small off chance he was building it.  But for prebuilt, I admit 400-500 is low end.  However for my "mid-range" PC that is do-it-yourself:

I use Newegg/Officemax (Only gotten HDD from there), my system which runs from Aces High (max settings) to Crysis (Low/Med) just fine was about 550$.  Not low end, and by no means high end.  AMD, GeForce 7900, 2GB DDR2-800 Ram, 630watt (20+A on 12V rail) PSU.

Mobo 50$     CPU 60$    RAM 40$     GPU 100$     PSU 35$     HDDs (160/320GB) 55/85$     Case 55$     DVD 32$     Total: 512$ Approx.

True it is not the greatest, but it runs stable and no troubles at all.


However for a Shelf PC, I leave that to the rest to explain.  The E-machines I use to have ran it fine, was better with even a cruddy add-on GPU (GeForce 7100).  However, it has been a while since I looked at Shelf PCs

[drdeathx]

Before we all get too far ahead, post how much you want to spend and what you use your computer for.

Building your own computer will get you the best bang for your buck but you will have to purchase an operating system. Tildeath is definitely your man if you want to build. The downside if you buy online is a problem. You will have to possibly deal with RMA's.

Buying a "pre-built"system (Compaq, HP) is not always the wise choice. They use a lot of parts that may be newer technology but somewhat outdated(They get deals on outdated hardware). They usually use onboard video and low power supplies making upgrades a bit more difficult. You can get somewhat of a computer through HP or Compaq but if you buy a decent one for gaming you will either be less expensive building your own or you will get more for your money!

Question is are you capable???? It's real easy. A caveman can do it! If you are not sure, I bet a friend or family member has done it.