Post by: jaysteve on April 18, 2010, 12:46:31 PM
Post by: ATiC3 on April 18, 2010, 03:26:41 PM
Post by: -Whiplash- on April 18, 2010, 04:03:21 PM
Post by: jaysteve on April 18, 2010, 05:16:20 PM
Post by: ATiC3 on April 18, 2010, 05:48:02 PM
If not then you'll have to buy the tower pre-built, but it would cost more.
My pre-built suggestions:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147094 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147094)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147096 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147096)
Do not buy anything Gateway or eMachines. I know from much experience, at home and at work, that they do not last long.
Post by: nick09 on April 18, 2010, 06:17:51 PM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.361329 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.361329)
The only major things that you are missing from that list is a operating system(no windows), DVD or Blu-Ray drive, and a graphics card. I would recommend this graphics card for it's power and the great reviews:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127490 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127490)
After all of that you have plenty leftover to buy Windows 7 and a DVD drive. I'm pretty sure you can have a local business build the computer for you if you are not too sure about doing it yourself.
Post by: jaysteve on April 18, 2010, 06:25:40 PM
1.whats the diffrence between Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400(2.66GHz), and a i-5 or i-7 processor
2. if i were to get this system should I get a better graphics card
3. what do you think of this desktop Asus - Essentio Desktop with Intel® Core™ i5 Processor
Post by: nick09 on April 18, 2010, 07:01:32 PM
You mind posting a link to that ASUS computer? I can't really give a good overview of the parts if I don't know the exact model number of the computer..
Post by: ATiC3 on April 18, 2010, 07:43:41 PM
Post by: nick09 on April 18, 2010, 08:30:31 PM
One thing you should definitely do is Google some computer builds and read some forums as people like to post their experience. You have to get yourself familiar with the terminology and you need to cross the barrier; who knows maybe you just might enjoy the process of building a computer. You will never know intill you try it.
Also on Newegg they will have information about warranties under the image of the item page.
Post by: jaysteve on April 18, 2010, 08:33:35 PM
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Essentio+Desktop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i5+Processor/9699025.p?id=1218152464094&skuId=9699025 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Essentio+Desktop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i5+Processor/9699025.p?id=1218152464094&skuId=9699025)
and thanks to everyone for all the help
Post by: ATiC3 on April 18, 2010, 08:47:24 PM
Post by: nick09 on April 18, 2010, 08:58:02 PM
Post by: jaysteve on April 18, 2010, 09:51:43 PM
to nick09: yea I was thinking of swaping out the graphics card on the asus and maybee a diffrent power supply
Post by: ♦ßlôödÑinjå♦ on April 18, 2010, 10:24:25 PM
Post by: -Whiplash- on April 18, 2010, 11:53:18 PM
Actually having only 2gb of ram is no good. I had that before and my pc was so slow. Once I got this new one, I got 8gb and with what came with the pc it's just so fast..
Heh, my laptop has 2 GB ram and stuff works all right, it's not the greatest, it WILL however, run some games. like my laptop runs megaman x8 fine. (Which is also a PS2 game...)
the 8GB ram Desktop in my living room however runs like the flash...
It's not to hard to make a computer. you just got to get a decent HD, proccesor (CPU) like 4 gigs ram and mother board.
NEVER worry about the case, it's asthetics, heck see if you can put your new stuff in the case your using now, to save money.
I don't know much about computers despite my dad fixing and making them for a living. lol.
but don't worry about putting your computer together, it's actually not that hard. everything has it's own nice slot and it's pretty obvious where things go.
Post by: ATiC3 on April 19, 2010, 02:10:47 AM
To make a computer you have to know where to put everything and Jaysteve may not know how to put a pc together... Not everyone's a pc wiz like that... lol... It seems to me like they just want to purchase one below $1000... and my recommendations should work although if anyone has has any alternatives...
Post by: -Whiplash- on April 19, 2010, 02:36:25 AM
yrue about the computer thing though, it's easy for me, but I've grown up around them, so I can't really say for sure if it's easy or not. :-?? Well, he said he wants it to run games.
What type of games? is it a game in particular?
Post by: nick09 on April 19, 2010, 03:59:04 PM
to nick09: yea I was thinking of swaping out the graphics card on the asus and maybee a diffrent power supply
Oh you can do that very easily. It seems like the computer already has some good RAM and a good CPU so all you would need is a graphics card and a new power supply. I would recommend this graphics card because it supports DirectX11 and it's a great deal for the cash even if you think it's a bit pricey: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127490 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127490)
I would also recommend this power supply so can power the new graphics card. It's modular so you can remove the power cables that you don't need and that helps to improve the airflow. It also has plenty of power leftover if you want to add a new hard drive.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036)
@AʇıɔE: A laptop is just like a desktop but in a more portable way. They can still overheat just like a desktop. They just don't have case standards like a desktop. A laptop with good graphics and a good Core 2 Quad can get up to 2 and a half hours at most on the battery with normal use. Depending on how demanding the games are you can play video games for about an hour on the battery.
Post by: B-5 on April 19, 2010, 04:08:08 PM
Post by: ATiC3 on April 19, 2010, 05:46:18 PM
hmm... Desktop or Laptop?
desktop. Yea i was thinking of building one but ive never done it before. I looked at a couple sites but there are so many options, plus im not sure what devices are compatible
o.O#
;*))
Post by: -Whiplash- on April 19, 2010, 05:49:50 PM
I know he wants a Desktop. I just mentioned my laptop cause it had 2 Gigs ram.
;D
Post by: nick09 on April 19, 2010, 06:06:44 PM
Post by: jaysteve on April 20, 2010, 12:17:37 AM
Well I think ive narrowed it down to 2, either the HP Pavilion P6340F that atice sugested or the asus. I like the fact that there both very upgradable just trying to figure out wich is best for the price.
O and as for what im gonna be using it for, there are a few graphics heavy games like crysis. Im also getting in to digital and 3d art
Post by: ATiC3 on April 20, 2010, 12:53:43 AM
The HP should work... HP's seem more reliable these days.
Post by: nick09 on April 20, 2010, 06:14:54 PM
I'd go with the ASUS since it's cheaper and not to mention that you will have a lot more working room to add new hardware to it.
Post by: jaysteve on May 09, 2010, 11:12:26 AM
Processor 7.0
Memory 7.1
Graphics 7.4
Gaming graphics 7.4
Primary hard disk 5.9
Thanks to all those who helped it was much appreciated. :)
Post by: nick09 on May 10, 2010, 05:27:30 PM
Post by: ATiC3 on May 10, 2010, 05:29:23 PM
Post by: nick09 on May 10, 2010, 06:23:15 PM
For regular use a small hard drive is not bad at all. What you should pay attention to is the RPM that the hard drive runs at and the size of it's cache. The cache is pretty much flash memory on the hard drive that helps it move more information faster to the cpu.
Edit: Also if you don't mind jaysteve, how about some photos of your new computer and graphics card? I just wonder what it looks like.
Post by: ATiC3 on May 10, 2010, 06:49:31 PM
I liked how AVGN had something similar.. he's using a toaster NES now... lol... you should see his latest review... I was laughing so much when I first saw it...
Post by: jaysteve on May 10, 2010, 11:35:01 PM
O and yea ill post some pics of it.
now im just looking for a good stratagy game, thinking bout starcraft 2