Good computer for gaming?
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What's your price range? I heard a random numbers thrown around..
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/BOM.a...239583&cm_sp=Promo2125620-_-Buttons-_-Xbox360
You wouldn't have to upgrade something like this much at all for a while.
However, you could go much cheaper. If you aren't doing any hardcore gaming, an i5 processor will be fine. Honestly. You could cut back on that graphics card also, this is just am example.
Also, dunno if you prefer Intel or AMD. I'm an Intel guy.
You wouldn't have to upgrade something like this much at all for a while.
However, you could go much cheaper. If you aren't doing any hardcore gaming, an i5 processor will be fine. Honestly. You could cut back on that graphics card also, this is just am example.
Also, dunno if you prefer Intel or AMD. I'm an Intel guy.
Do NOT buy a pre-built computer from Cyberpower. here is what you should look at. its on the low end of your budget, and will run EVERY game you want to play without any issues...even the most demanding current AAA titles. I based this build off of the things you've mentioned in this thread...so it's a proper foundation for a enthusiast level PC.
Look here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hdV3Bm
it's an overclockable CPU that will allow you to dabble in overclocking when you are ready. The motherboard is z87 instead of the newer z97. Other than a few extra connectivity options, there is absolutely no difference in performance. It saves you some coin, and you only lose out on external sata and things that will likely be useless to you.
I used the parametric filter to select a few options for you, it means these are auto-selected based on parameters and real-time market pricing. those items might change from day to day. but as it stands, it has selected some terrific RAM, and a great GPU also.
I have included an AIO water cooler in this rig just for giggles. if you decide you want to overclock it, this is a decent way to ensure a better experience. It's by no means as good as proper watercooling, but its better than pretty much any air cooler. you can use the stock air cooler that is included with the CPU if you'd like.
I left the rest up to you. Everyone has their own preferences in mouse, display, keyboard, speakers, OS, etc. do with those as you please.
Look here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hdV3Bm
it's an overclockable CPU that will allow you to dabble in overclocking when you are ready. The motherboard is z87 instead of the newer z97. Other than a few extra connectivity options, there is absolutely no difference in performance. It saves you some coin, and you only lose out on external sata and things that will likely be useless to you.
I used the parametric filter to select a few options for you, it means these are auto-selected based on parameters and real-time market pricing. those items might change from day to day. but as it stands, it has selected some terrific RAM, and a great GPU also.
I have included an AIO water cooler in this rig just for giggles. if you decide you want to overclock it, this is a decent way to ensure a better experience. It's by no means as good as proper watercooling, but its better than pretty much any air cooler. you can use the stock air cooler that is included with the CPU if you'd like.
I left the rest up to you. Everyone has their own preferences in mouse, display, keyboard, speakers, OS, etc. do with those as you please.
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If you're looking for a laptop to game on it's kind of hard to choose one that's cheap they're generally a lot more expensive to find a good one that runs modern games unless you're planning on just playing League of Legends on it or Runescape or some shit like that. My old laptop was a Samsung RC512 and it could run games decently like Skyrim and some other modern-ish ones but you'll have to turn the graphics down and you may run into over-heating issues if you don't clean it out frequently (mine did, that's for sure).
I'd also invest into some things to keep it cool for example them pads you can set it on that elevate the laptop and keep it cool they're pretty necessary for laptop gaming.
In my HONEST opinion though I'd build a regular desktop computer for like $500-700 that can run games decently for a few years and keep me entertained and buy a cheap laptop for basic things for university when I'm on the go that'd be the best option, but refer to above if you absolutely need a laptop.
I'd also invest into some things to keep it cool for example them pads you can set it on that elevate the laptop and keep it cool they're pretty necessary for laptop gaming.
In my HONEST opinion though I'd build a regular desktop computer for like $500-700 that can run games decently for a few years and keep me entertained and buy a cheap laptop for basic things for university when I'm on the go that'd be the best option, but refer to above if you absolutely need a laptop.