what is the good configuration for pc to play latest pc games?

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Vinodh K

i am planning to buy a system with core2duo 2.4ghz processor, 3gb ram, nvidia 8400gs 512mb,foxconn mboard,240 gb hd. is it ok for latest pc games to play...? please suggest me ...

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You may upgrade your video card and ram if you can
One of the best hardware analysis and news site is anand tech.

What is a really good gaming computer ?

daniel a

So I used to be on top of all the gaming news in the world but I kinda quite with computer games and went to consol games. Recently i have been missing the computer games and all I have to play is a 6 year old computer.
I have a mac but that can run games anywhere near as good as I would like it to.
I kno of a lot of companies that make amazing gaming computers. Like alienware but I was just going to ask are there any good gaming computers out there for a relatively low price??? Thanks for any answers!

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Have you considered building your own gaming computer? It would be much cheaper than buying one from a company, such as alienware, that puts it together for you. You can go to newegg.com and buy the parts listed below for 2 different good gaming computers. The first gaming computer can run most games like WoW, allods, cally of duty, HON, SC2 etc at a little less than max graphics pretty well. The second custom computer can basically run any game you throw at it on max graphics at over 60FPS easily.

This computer set-up will cost roughly $500.
Computer Case:........Rosewill DESTROYER ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Power Supply:..........Rosewill Green Series 430W Power Supply
CPU:..........................AMD Athlon 2.9GHz 2 x 1MB 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor
CPU Fan:...................Comes with the CPU. No additional CPU Fan needed.
Motherboard:............ASUS EVO 785G ATX Motherboard
Hard Drive:...............Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
CD/DvD-ROM:..........LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner
Video Card:...............GeForce GTX 260
Memory Modules:.......CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB)

This computer set-up will cost roughly $884.
Computer Case:........Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel Mid Tower
Power Supply:..........Antec EarthWatts ATX12V 650W
CPU:..........................Intel Core i5-750 2.66GHz 8MB 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
CPU Fan:...................Intel Core i7/i5 8mm Heatpipes Dual 120mm Fans i5 Compatable
Motherboard:............ASUS Deluxe LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard
Hard Drive:...............Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 16MB 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
CD/DvD-ROM:..........LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner
Video Card:...............GIGABYTE GeForce GTS 450 1GB 128-bit
Memory Modules:.......CORSAIR 4GB 2 x 2GB


Or

This computer set-up will cost roughly $1468.
Computer Case:........Antec Nine Hundred Two Black Steel Mid Tower
Power Supply:..........Antec EarthWatts ATX12V 650W
CPU:..........................Intel Core i7-950 4 x 256KB 8MB 1366 Quad-Core Processor
CPU Fan:...................Intel Core i7/i5 8mm Heatpipes Dual 120mm Fans
Motherboard:............EVGA 1366 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard
Hard Drive:...............OCZ Vertex 2.5" 120GB SATA Solid State Drive
CD/DvD-ROM:..........LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner
Video Card:...............EVGA GeForce GTX 470 1280MB 320-bit
Memory Modules:.......OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB)

You can find other part lists at this website:
http://elitepcbuilding.com/modules.php?name=How-to-Build-A-Computer&file=Parts-Selection

That website also has step by step instructions on how to put the computer parts together, with pictures included.

If you dont want to build one yourself you can check out this pc listed below for about $610, just remember that you are paying extra for the computer for them to build it for you:
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/AMD_Phenom_II_AM3_DDR3_Configurator

A few websites to check out for these pre-built computers are:
http://ibuypower.com
http://cyperpowerpc.com


Hope this helps!

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how can i connect a 5.1 home theater speaker system to my computer and television?

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Mike

how can i connect a 5.1 home theater speaker system to my computer and television?


i just got a new LCD tv for christmas which i use as a TV and Monitor, so how can i connect my 5.1 speaker system for use with TV, PC, and Video game use?

Answer
Read the following article and it will help you step by step in setting up your surround sound.

https://www.installingflats.com/Articles.asp?ID=159

Best 5.1 speakers for home cinema and pc gaming?

edwinbp.t2

I have the asus striker extreme motherboard and the audio output is 7.1 and absolutely amazing. I need a decent set of speakers to notice it. My budget is very flexible but obviously the cheaper the better.

Answer
The response cr15h gave you to your previously asked question is reasonable. If you don't like it, I suggest you post this in the Computers & Internet forum where you might get more interest in your computer related question.

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Is there anyway to design a custom gaming mouse?

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Taigon

Hello, i'm an avid gamer and am just getting into PC gaming. I am also starting up a Youtube channel, and I would like to have my emblem printed on a mouse. I also think it would be really cool to customize the specs on my mouse as well. Ex: Custom grip, buttons on the sides, better move detection, etc. I've looked around the internet (Google searched) and the best I can find is custom mouse pads. If you know of any sites that allow me to do something like this, price isn't really an obstacle. Thank you!

Answer
The cost would be a lot, check it out...

What kind of videos should I make for gaming YouTube channel?

z

I'm making a YouTube channel and looking for games to play (PC or Console games)

Answer
I dont know, but please whatever you do, BE ORIGINAL! There are soooooo many gaming channels out there and they are all the same! Except for a few big and small channels, the rest are generic, low talking, personality deprived crap.

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What's the best gaming chair I could buy for my boyfriend?

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mikki

He would be using it for games on his computer.

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If he plays on his pc, just get a comfortable looking computer chair.

I assume this is a birthday present of some sort so to not spoil it before the big day, get a gift card to best buy or where ever, than tell him what its for and let him pick out his own.

What should I get to get a good but cheap gaming setup. What items, and how much $?

Racer715j

Please include everything, like:

-Speakers?
-Console?
-TV?
-Chair?
-Desk to put stuff on?
-Computer for pc gaming?
-Anything else you would recommend...

REMEMBER, MUST BE ABLE TO FIT INTO A SEMI SMALL AREA.

Please say what you would recommend, and the price please?

Answer
I cant quite give you a specific gaming setup that would work for you because I am not sure what type of games your gearing towards, however i can give you a link in which you can build your own custom gaming rigs, its all from dell and they sell the best of the best, and since they're customizable you can select your own specs at a price you want.

Here is the link:
http://www.alienware.com

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How knowledgeable would you need to be to build a PC?

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Da fuk u l

I would like to build my own gaming pc instead of paying 1000's of dollars to get an average one. However i have never done anything technical like that so should i just buy a gaming pc or risk building my own?

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It is easy, the complicated part is ensuring everything will fit in the case while ordering it. Two important factors are the motherboard needs to be a form factor that matches the case and the CPU needs to match the motherboard's socket. Also the graphic card usually lists length. To fit it needs to be shorter than the back of your case to the hard drive cage.. not the full length of the case.

What is the cheapest and/or best website (UK) to build a custom gaming PC?

L.H.

I am living in the UK, and have seen quite a few different websites for this sole purpose more often than not, and was wondering if some websites are better than others. If you know a good website for PC packages as well I am looking for a gaming PC for hopefully no more than £1000, and I'm not sure I'm willing to choose to spend any more on one than that. Thanks

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Any of those websites you have already seen can produce a custom made gaming PC for you at minimal cost. I am sure you will get a powerful system to run all your games and future generations of games for the £1000 you are ready to spend.

In fact you can build this system by your self selecting the components you prefer from the thousands on the market now-a-days.

I do all my building work myself never trusting all those companies who only want your hard earned money, giving you sub-standard products in return.

Most sites you have seen would know how to knock one together for you, it is the component selection that really makes the difference.

I hope I have been of some help here.

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Is This Computer Good For Next-Gen Gaming?

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John

Ok, so my budget is $2500. I went on Cyberpower to configure a (supposedly) future-proof next-gen gaming PC. Here is what I've got:

CPU: : Intel® Core⢠i7-3820 Quad-Core 3.60 GHz 10MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011 (Extreme Overclocked) (Supposedly 4.0 GHz)

Motherboard: (SLI/CrossFireX Support) ASUS Sabertooth X79 Intel X79 Chipset Quad Channel DDR3 ATX w/ TUF Armor, SSD Caching, 7.1 HD Audio, Intel GbLAN, 3 Gen3 PCIe X16, 2 PCIe X1 & 1 PCI

Memory: 32GB (4GBx8) DDR3/1600MHz Quad Channel Memory

Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card

Hard Drive: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)

Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)

Sound: ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 Channels PCIe Sound Card (For a Razer Tiamat 7.1 Headset)

LCD Monitor: 24" Widescreen 1920x1080 ASUS VS247H-P LCD

Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2013 Expert Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Mouse: Razer Naga Epic USB Wired/Wireless Dual Laser 5600 DPI Gaming Mouse

Headset: Razer Tiamat Elite 7.1 True Surround Sound Gaming Headset

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Pro (64-bit Edition)


Now do you all think this is good enough for future gaming example (Battlefield 4, Watchdogs, Sims 4)

Feel free to say that I might need something extra or if I am missing something. Thanks.

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Can't really say what the next -gen of gaming would be like but for now all gaming at least at high settings even crysis 3 some will get to ultra settings with good fps the games you mention will be coming out this year what i"m looking at is games maybe 2-5 years down the road

Best Gaming Headset as of 2013?

Bumblebee

I want great sound, mostly. Compatible with the PS3 and the Xbox 360, PC as well would be a perk but not necessary. I enjoy immersing myself into campaigns, the only real online game I am aggressive and competitive in is Gears of War. I was considering the Turtle Beach Tango for $180 (at Gamestop with all my discounts) but am hearing a lot of mixed reviews. So what would you suggest?

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Astro's are by far the best, you can also get thse at game stop. They are pretty pricey though, they go anywhere from $200 plus. but the quality is outstanding and they also come with a mixer and a bunch of extra features.

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Is it possible to build/buy a good gaming pc under 500$?

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Ulises M

I have aksed this question before and people say that to have a good gaming computer you need like 1000$ but I was thinking how can you buy a ps3 that runs games really smooth and good graphics for 300$ but not a pc under 500$

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It is most certainly possible to build a gaming PC with a budget of $500, but you'd need to have a few things before you get started. Well, one major thing actually: a PC that has a dual-core processor with at least 2.5GHz processing speed. The reason for this CPU speed is that most games will ask for something along the lines of 2.2GHz or higher (games released from 2005-present).

Then all you'd need to do is purchase a new graphics card, a new power supply to make sure the graphics card doesn't die out on your for lack of power, and I'd also recommend you increase the amount of RAM on the PC. RAM will be limited by the motherboard and operating system you have. A 32-bit OS will support up to 4GB while a 64-bit OS can take advantage of more. Be sure that the new RAM sticks you get are of the same frequency as the ones you'll be replacing, you'll save yourself a lot of headaches if you take this precaution.

My recommendation for the new graphics card would be something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150448 or better if you can afford it. To provide the power for this new sucker and the rest of the PC you'll need a new power supply, something along the lines of this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194085

The RAM upgrade will the most economic of all upgrades, keep in mind that you can choose whatever brand you want but know that Kingston comes really highly recommended. With these upgrades you should be able to run some of the newer games at decent, but not ultra, settings.

Hope it helps.

Where can I get a gaming PC for under £300?

Gordon

Well, in a short question I want to buy a Gaming PC that can play recent games like Left 4 Dead 2 without any lag/problems and it HAS to be able to play WoW on the highest graphics setting without any lag and a decent framerate. Preferebly with Windows 7. Btw I'm just asking about a PC, no monitor or keyboard or mouse.

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if you look on ebay maby you will find this (Acer Aspire X3950 Intel Core i3) one. i doubt it will be under 300 but probobly in the 350- 500 range :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/Acer-Aspire-X1700-Desktop-PC-Intel-2-4ghz-Core2Duo-4GB-/220743471580?pt=Desktop_PCs&hash=item33655611dc#ht_2751wt_905

http://cgi.ebay.com/Acer-Aspire-AX1700-U3700A-Desktop-HDMI-and-DVI-/220755767570?pt=Desktop_PCs&hash=item336611b112#ht_3003wt_1139

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Need a solid but cool computer case. Which do you recommend?

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Q. I'm going to be traveling a bit between my college and hometown and would like to bring my desktop computer (a fairly nice gaming PC.) My current case has good airflow, but I don't think it would do well on the train and car trips I'll have to take. Is there a case that is solid AND allows good airflow? I need suggestions! Please help!

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Any case aimed at lan parties would be a good choice, but you might have trouble with size.

The CM Storm Scout has handles for good portability, the Antec 300 Illusion is fairly small, has good airflow (not a fan of tri-cool fans, though, they're pretty loud, might want to grab some quieter ones with better CFM).

Are these good specs for a gaming PC that I plan to build?

AustBart

Hi im planning to build a gaming pc and was wondering if this configuration would be good? Im switching from console to pc so I dont know a whole bunch about pcs but just enough to know what im doing. Im pretty sure these specs would play everything on max except crisis and far cry 3 and battlefield 3, any reccomendations welcome thanks in advance

CPU: AMD FX-8350 8 Core Processor

Motherboard: Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3

HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB SATA

Memory: Corsair Vengeance CML8GX3M2A1600C9 Lowprofile 8GB 2X4GB DDR3

Power Supply: Corsair CX Series CX750 750W 12V PFC Fan 120mm Fan

Fan/Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo

Video Card: ASUS Radeon HD 7870 1.0GHZ 2GB 4.8GHZ GDDR5

Network Adapter: ASUS USB-N13 802.11N USB2.0

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 Black Mid Tower ATX Case

O/S: Windows 7 64 bit

Answer
an i5 3470p paired up with the p8z77m motherboard and the gskill sniper 8gb ddr1600 1.25v ram will be about the same price as the fx combo but a lot less power drawn from the processor, slightly less power from the low voltage ram, and slightly better overall performance. max tdp of the fx 8350 is 125 watts and the max tdp of the i5 3470p is 77 watts, thats a big difference in power. also, i would suggest using ONLY and SSD, a 256gb ssd is enough for installing lots of large games with the os and other files installed (about 220-230 gb of free space after os install), you can always add in another ssd if you want more space, this is a more reliable option than a mechanical hard drive, faster, more reliable, and no noise.

i wouldnt overclock ANYTHING, simply because you dont need to and overclocking will only make the components work harder, making fans work louder because of components drawing in more heat and power, that being said, its still good to get a aftermarket cpu cooler even if your not overclocking solely because they run quieter and more efficient than stock fans in return making the processor last longer and the fan itself lasts longer than a stock fan. i would recommend the artic freezer xtreme rev.2 cooler instead of the hyper 212 evo because it will be quieter.

windows 7 64 bit is good, but to be honest, as much as i dont really like the windows 8 scheme, it would be better to get windows 8 because its more future proof, you can always get the classic desktop view and start menu option so it will be exactly like windows 7 but better. for computer case, i would go for the rosewill blackbone, if the case fans are bothering you, you can turns them off or control them with a program to operate at lower speeds, gor gpu, go with the 7850 because in less than a year, the amd hd 8000 series cards will come out, the 7850 will do the job well till then and you will pay less for still a good card and then upgrade later on which brings up the power supply part. 750 watts is pretty overkill on most builds but not necessarily if you want a quieter pc, less heat, and prolonged longevity, if you want a 750 watt psu, go with a 80 plus gold/platinum certified one, these ones are the really reliable quiet ones, and for network adapter, i would suggest gettting a different rosewill adapter, ive had good experience with the Rosewill RNX-N150HG. at about 30 feet with a few walls in between from the router, it had 5 bars, excellent signal, internet speeds/ latency were good.

im assuming your gonna use a 21.5 inch monitor or bigger, and wired keyboard and mouse, anyways go with these-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/XFX-AMD-Radeon-HD-7850-Core-Edition-1GB-GDDR5-2DVI-HDMI-2Mini-DisplayPort-NEW-/130873908455?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item1e78b15ce7

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2983971&sku=I69-3470

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4864601&sku=M17-8100

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2522291&sku=A455-8414

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147023

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166068

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182073

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231461

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186066

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233403

also dont forget thermal paste and a cd rom

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Is it possible to have PC speakers and a USB headset play 2 different things?

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Mike

What I'm looking to do is having Ventrilo audio playing through my USB headset, and have music/World Of Warcraft running through the PC speakers. I figured since it's a USB headset, it may work. Any help is appreciated.

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Interesting thought, but probably not going to work ...

The only thing I can think of if You cant use the start, control panel, sounds and audio devices setttings would be to see if there's a an actual headphone jack on the front of Your particular CD/DVD drive.

Some of the older ones had an option to plug in a set of headphones directly for listening to audio CDs while using the system, but I believe they shot down that option.

Next option, using 2 programs at once, like an MP3 player (not WMPlayer) and the game at the same time - but they will both try to lock the audio hardware for use, and You can only have 1 MAIN program running at a time even though Windows is a multi-tasking OS.

Just a thought, why not hook up a portable MP3 player and use some cheap speakers and the headset?. Or possibly a headphone splitter jack of some sort?.


Good Luck!.

Can someone list me all the parts to build a gaming PC?

Nathan

Going to build a gaming PC soon and I need to know all the parts like the graphics card, processor, RAM, motherboard, and more.

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CPU (Porcessor)
GPU (graphics) (optional)
RAM/Memory
HDD (Hard Drive)
SSD (solid state drive)(Optional)
Motherboard
PSU (power)
Soundcard (optional)
DVD-ROM Drive
Case

Moniter
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers

Oh and also, the motherboard, CPU, memory/RAM, case, hard drive and video card need to all be compatible with each other. Usually when I build a PC, I start with the CPU and build around it:

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Why does my laptop keep randomly shutting down on me when I play the Sims 3 Late Night?

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spiralnaut

It's not a power issue as my power works just fine and so does my charger.
I have Norton antivirus and there are no viruses or issues there.
I run defrag and cleanup once a week.
Everything else runs fine and it's random how long it will play before it turns off. Sometimes it's hours and sometimes it's only a few minutes.

I did put the video settings on high in Sims. Should I try lowering the video settings?

Could it be overheating or a fan issue? My computer does tend to shake a little and make a lot of noise and the fan runs a lot when I play the game (or any CD game.) But the shutting off is just quiet.

Answer
Hey, that is a great question, thanks for coming to answers, I hope this information helps.

Your computer may need general maintenance, this should help.

Delete all unwanted files and free Disk Space. Make sure at least 15% of your disk space is open. The computer needs this space for defragmenting the hard drive, Run defragmenter...

Check for viruses and other malware, clean them if found. Scan you computer with up to date anti virus program.

The sites below will help you with information and are free...

http://www.davescomputertips.com/2013/05/scanner-identifies-new-malware-variants-may-be-future-of-anti-virus/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivirus_â¦

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/security/3449913/when-malware-strikes-how-to-clean-an-infected-pc/?cmpid=HTML-DN300513&olo=daily%20news

http://www.ghacks.net/2012/09/06/avg-antivirus-free-2013-download-available/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e635%2end0ao02jm9%2engk

Clean fan with compressed air, and make sure it has air flow.

Click start>Run.. Type msconfig>enter>Start Up. Uncheck the boxes for the programs that you think you may not use often

Increase the RAM of your system. If you have vista or windows 7 you could use ram boost.

Back up your data and make sure you have a set of recovery/reinstall disks in case your hard drive goes out... In windows 7 you can make the disks in back up...
 Down load and install this program it is free http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner this is a good cleaner...

DISK CLEAN UP
Start- accressories-system tools-disk clean up

CLEAN COOKIES
AND HISTORY
Start-control panel-internet
options-delete cookes-history

CHECK DISK
Start-my computer C drive-
right click-properties-tools-check
disk-error checking-it will start when
your reboot or start the pc next time

http://www.pchelpsoft.com/hh-online/p/USB%20Device?gclid=CIi_3fiZ7bYCFVN0MgodLlkAGQ
http://www.ehow.com/list_7373156_completely-ways-fix-windows-errors.html

Source(s):
CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Professional

The Sims 3 keeps crashing within minutes after I start playing?

Emily

The Sims 3 is repeatedly crashing within minutes after I begin playing. After 1-5 minutes of being in the game, it freezes and closes, giving me the "Sims 3 has stopped responding" message. I've done everything, and I'm getting desperate.

I do have custom content, but only a very small amount and it all seems to be working properly. I have not changed or installed anything for quite a while. This problem started only a day ago, and after countless attempts of uninstalling and reinstalling and restarting my computer and what not, nothing is working.

I tried the DEP thing, adding files and changing settings and what not. I could have done it wrong, but I highly doubt it. It did not work, and yes, I restarted my computer after I did it to enable the settings. I included the files for every one of my expansion packs, the launcher, AND my base game as I was instructed to do. No difference.

I have a few mod packages, but they've been installed for a year now and have never caused any problems. I always delete the cache files (SimCompositor, CASpart, Compositor, & Script) before I begin playing my game. I've tried playing the game with and without deleting them and I get the same outcome each time.

I've had Overwatch installed for 7 months now. It worked when I needed it, but now the game has a new problem and I don't know what it is but OverWatch isn't fixing it.

I tried resetting all Sims in the town, too.

My game is up to date, as far as I know. I'm not sure if this makes a difference but the game is version 18.0.126.021001. If I hover over the icon at the bottom of the game launcher the number is 1.50.56.021001.

I wasn't sure if it was a RAM problem. I have the base game, World Adventures, Generations, Ambitions, Pets, Late Night, Town Life Stuff, Showtime, Supernatural, Seasons, and University Life installed. But University Life has been installed two weeks now and hasn't caused a problem so I don't see how it could be RAM considering nothing has been added to the computer, but I could be totally wrong about whether or not that makes a difference.

Any help at all would be much appreciated! I'm very sick and I'm running out of things to keep me entertained so I want to fix this as quickly as possible! Thank you! :)

Answer
This post is a bit longer but I hope it helps!


Well, I've been playing this game for about 2 years and I'm also having that kind of problem for months now but I just tolerated it. I frequently contacted EA support for these kind of problems because I can't stand it anymore. Most of their suggestions actually work for me. Even my PC doesn't meet the requirements of the game, most of my settings are set from medium to high which is why it causes severe slow down of the system at various times but mostly, it works that smoothly. Anyway, you may try these things as suggested by EA support and mine too:


= Try using Razer Game Booster from Razer. I use it every time I play games and if you know enough to computers, you may disable some of your system processes that use most of your system resources which causes slowdown and conflicts in your game. And of course, it's FREE.

I use a 5 year old laptop with Intel Pentium Dual core running Windows vista with 2 GB of ram and it works around 85% for me depending on your available ram and your PC condition. If you really want a faster gaming experience, consider upgrading your RAM if possible.

Now I have a new computer, I've decided to use these solutions for solving other people's problem. :D

Here's the links:
Game Booster
http://www.iobit.com/gamebooster.html
http://www.razerzone.com/gamebooster

You may try other products from IObit which also maximizes PC performance:
http://www.iobit.com/advancedsystemcareper.html

OR

=Maybe your system doesn't meet the requirements in running the game as you install every expansion pack including the stuff packs and its custom contents. Sometimes things might interfere with your game such as background tasks or corrupted files in your cache. I'm also having the same problem and for me, it freezes a lot and then crashes.

You may try using "Razer Game booster" by Razer to temporarily disable any unwanted programs which may interfere with your game.

Here's the link:
https://help.ea.com/contact-us?product=the-sims-3

Try using this one too:
Can You Run It?
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri

OR

These things must be done in order [(Be sure to back-up all your mods and custom contents) (you may download your custom content if you purchased them from The Sims 3 website)].
*Uninstall The Sims 3 with IObit Uninstaller and use the "Powerful scan" for any leftovers (e.g. Registries)
Link:
http://www.iobit.com/advanceduninstaller.html

*Try playing The Sims 3 first (base game only) and check if the game will crash.
*Try playing The Sims 3 with all the settings on low as possible.
*Update the game and try playing The Sims 3 again.
If it worked:
*Try installing custom content and check it again.
*Try installing ALL expansion packs and check it again (with its custom content disabled).
*Try playing the game with all the expansion packs and the custom content and check it again.
*Try installing the mods with all the expansion packs (with its custom content disabled). Check it again.
*Try playing The Sims 3 with all the expansion packs including all custom contents and the mods. Check it again.

OR

Try placing your PC in a cooler room.

OR

=Try this:
https://help.ea.com/article/black-screens-crashing-or-freezing-in-sims-3-try-windowed-mode

OR

=Try contacting EA Support for your issue.
Here's the link:
https://help.ea.com/contact-us?product=the-sims-3

Still nothing?
Try buying a new PC!

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I compiled everything just in case it might solve your problem.
I hope this helps! :)
Tell me what you think!
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Updated: April 7, 2013

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What is a Great Value Gaming Rig Configuration?

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Isaac

The title says it all. I am building my first gaming PC and want to know what is a good gaming configuration for under 900$? I want to play modern games on max including BF3. Please help me with this. Thanks.

Answer
Like I am telling everybody, that says they have a budget, your biggest savings is going to come if you already have a hard drive, even if it is a SATA2 drive, just reuse it for a few more months. The price of hard drives has doubled and tripled over the last few weeks, due to flooding overseas... The SATA2 drives will be slightly slower, but the price of a 1Tb SATA3 64mb drive is $220 here in the states, they were $76 about a month and a half ago... which will eat up most of your builds money... So if you have an old drive, use it, and that will save you alot for the time being for better faster hardware now... For budget vs. performance, you cannot beat the i5 even the 2300, 2320, 2400, 2500 i5, with a good z68 chipset motherbaord can overclock up to 3.8Ghz, which is really no slouch... Using the same graphics card, a 560GTX ti 950mhz, gained 4000 points in Futuremark 06 from just upgrading to the 2400 overclocked to the same 3.8Ghz that my old q9550 was overclocked to... To put it like this, the q9550 stock out performs about all the Phenom II quads, so as you can see even my q9550 overclocked was kinda bottlenecking my 560GTX ti... The Sandy Bridge is just that good of a platform... Look for used i5's on ebay for bid, and try to snag one cheap. I got my 2400 i5 for $120, paired with a AsRock Extreme3 Gen3 motherboard, G.Skill 2133mhz ram, and my old Gigabyte 560GTX ti... My setup would cost about $600 American, leaving you some breathing room for a good heatsink fan for the CPU, and a good cooling case, and even enough for a decent hard drive, if you don't have one...

What a better graphics card GeForce 660 or Radeon 7850?

wasim

Hi, Im going to build my first gaming pc and im having a bit of trouble finding a graphics card, the two ive narrowed it down to are the GeForce 660 or the saphire Radeon 7850. Which is better to get and value for money? Also if there are any other graphics card with a price under £200.
I want to be able to play game like bf3, and the new tomb raider.

Answer
HD 7850 < GTX 660 < HD 7870 < GTX 660 TI <HD 7950

For under £200 though, you want to be looking at the HD 7870 Tahiti Core Video Cards, these cards have the same GPU as the HD 7950 just at a slightly restriction. By far and amazing choice at sub £200

A Quick example is
http://www.overclock.co.uk/product/Sapphire-2048MB-GDDR5-AMD-ATI-Radeon-HD-7870-XT-Boost-DVI-I-HDMI-DisplayPort-PCI-E-Retail-with-Free-Dirt-Showdown_45429.html

and another

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AM3A7JY/ref=asc_df_B00AM3A7JY12516611?smid=A160R28TUJ9J0W&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B00AM3A7JY

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How can i play a computer game and save it on one computer and then carry on where i left off from another PC?

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Nawaz

Basically i downloaded Football manager 2011 on two computers(PC & laptop) and created a network so i can access files. Is there a way i can save my game in one computer and then go to the laptop and open the game and play from where i left off (saved game on computer).???

Answer
Use a USB drive to transfer save files... Or you can change the game's save directory to be on the USB drive (on both systems). Moving saves back and forth when starting or finishing is also an option but will require more work.

This is useful if you aren't always on the same network as the other machine (assuming you ever are I guess).

whats the most graphically intensive game as of may 5th 2011?

Harps

I want to push my computer to the max , which game requires the most juice?

Answer
Just graphically, I would have to say Crysis 2 on ultra-high quality. The original Crysis game brought computers at that time to their knees. Though Crysis 2 toned it down a bit, the visual detail is still very high on the game. If you aren't bugged out by foreign games, the Japanese game Yatamako Ishiboa 2 will really test your PC. As of 5/5/11, I believe it is the most graphically intense game ever.
The game is a FPS with real time bullet movement and such. That means when bullets move, you can actually see them, though they will whiz by really fast. And when you get shot in the head, you can see the bullet getting closer and closer until it pops you right in the face. That's just one of the features that makes the game so graphically intense.

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Which are the most important things of a PC graphics card ?

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Vladimir

I'd like to know which are the most important things of a gaming PC graphics card
Is the core speed important? Memory speed ? Memory bandwindth ?

If so, tell me please, also tell me what does each of them do

Thanks

Answer
Unless you're familiar with how the GPU architecture works, none of those really mean anything unless you're comparing cards with the same GPU architecture. A card with a higher clock speed and more memory bandwidth doesn't necessarily mean it will perform better in games than another, different card.

So really all that matters is what the benchmarks say.

Is it easy to change a graphics card?

Jordan

My gaming PC graphics card isnt that good, so will it be easy to change?

Answer
If it is a desktop then yes..If you're planning to upgrade your graphic card you must do a little bit of research.First look for graphic card that suit your needs and budget,Second make sure your power supply is good enough or can it supply the required power for your graphic card,Third if your motherboard have Pci-e x16 slot and Forth if your processor is fast enough to keep up with your graphic card

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What are the steps in building a good gaming PC?

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Q. I'm looking online and I think it will be cheaper to biuld from a cutom computer place and I want to know the best things you need in a good gaming PC. example: processer, memory ect.

Answer
Pentium D dual core processor
(2.8-3.4gHz)

4GB DDR2 RAM

512MB-1GB video card w/dual SLI

Hi-Fi 7 channel audio card

At least 2 cooling fans (3 or more would be better)

2 160GB Sata2 hard drives with RAID 1. Configuration

Those are the basics

What configuration should I have in a Gaming PC?

Latha N

My son wants to buy an assembled gaming pc. And i want this pc which would support games coming up in the next 5 years. Please let me know

Answer
i7 3930k or i7 980X-Gaming Edition
GTX 680/ (or GTX 690 if you want the extra power)
16 GB RAM
1100W psu
ASRock Motherboard
The above setup will enable you to run most games at the highest settings and by the end of those 5 years this setup could still possibly run games at mediumish high settings.

OR

i7 3700k or i7 2600k
GTX 670/
12 GB RAM
850W psu
ASRock MoBo
This will play games at medium at the end of those five years.

OR
i5 3570k
GTX 660 ti
8 GB RAM
750 W psu
ASRocj Mobo
This one will play games at low to medium settings.

You might want to wait a bit since NVidia might release the GTX 700 Series this year which would bring down the prices of the GTX 600 series.

Happy gaming :D

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Should I buy a gaming pc in parts or all at once?

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Jose

I'm trying to build a gaming PC that's around $1400.00. I'm on a tight budget so i was thinking i could buy it in parts. This would allow me to splurge a little on better parts. Problem is the return policy is only good for 30 days so if something's broken, I've just got a bunch of expensive paper weights lying around. This is my first time doing this and I'm curious as to how it's normally done. Any suggestions?

Answer
$1400 isn't a "tight" budget for a gaming PC. In fact, I would consider a budget over $1k quite roomy. A common midrange build goes for around $750. The tightest budget gaming build I ever worked on was ~$500.

So with $1400, buy it all at once. There is absolutely no reason to do otherwise.

Here's a ~$1200 build:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=17385591

Note that there's enough extra budget space to a combo of any of the following:
>SSD, Bigger case, higher end motherboard, water cooling, more RAM, bigger HDD, or better GPU (though the GTX 670 is already the second fastest single-GPU card on the market).

What are the main things you need for a gaming pc?

Edge

I want to build a gaming pc and I need help. I mainly want to know whats required and wants mainly wanted.
I'm kind of on a $450 budget so please keep that in mind. Thanks!

Answer
Number 1 thing I'd look for first is a good graphics card you can go with ATI or Nvidia. Newegg and Tigerdirect usually have good deals on 550 ti or 560 Ti cards which are Nvidia.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125363

Second thing your going to want a decent Cpu i5 or i7 for Intels will do good. Or you could go with Amd they just came out with there 8 core which is the same as Intels i7 but 60-70 $$ cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103960

Good power supply, I'm not to worried about the brand but get one around 600-750 watts.

Ram go with 1600 or higher. With at least 8gb. I have 12 but never use it all.

Hard Drive go with 7200 rpm or get a solid state drive (SSD) and put your OS on it you will have good boot times and then you can put games or whatever on a different drive.

Motherboard - make sure it's compatible with your cpu if your getting a 8 core/quad core AMD will be AM3+ and intel will be LGA 1155 I believe.

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What Price Should I Be Paying For a Decent Gaming PC (Built Myself)?

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Toby

Just wondering what price would be best to purchase components for a PC that could run the latest games. I'd like to run them in full 1080p and with settings as high as possible, however, I don't want to be spending way too much money simply for ultra settings. This would be games like Skyrim, Battlefield 3, Assassin's Creed, etc. I've seen many Americans saying $700-$800, but in British Pounds that's only like £500, which didn't seem right?

Thanks

Answer
If you really want a gaming computer that can play any games at max settings, it will be Atleast, $800, not including a monitor and operating system. Heres a breakdown:
CPU - $200
GPU - $200
MoBo - $150
RAM - $40
Hard Drive - $60
Power Supply - $60
Case - $60
Optical Drive - $25

About $850, but don't forget you can get a bunch of sales and rebates to lower it down to about $800

what is the best configuration of a desktop that is ideal for gaming?

Saju

what should i buy.how much ram,graphics which processor..blah ...blah...like that.and the price shouldnt be over 600 pound...please provide links for such pc s...its ok if its teensy beetsy over the price.detailed answer please

Answer
Your budget doesn't allow you the "best" configuration of a desktop that is "ideal" for gaming.

Perhaps double that would give you something that is approaching a proper gaming rig. This would be an entry level rig.

I'd suggest basing your computer on an Intel socket 1155 build. Go for a H77 motherboard, get one of the entry level Ivy Bridge i3s, 500 GB SATA3 HDD, a 600W modular power supply, 8 GB of 1600 MHz RAM, Windows 7 Home Premium, any cheap SATA optical drive, and something like a GeForce GTX 650. Put that into a midi tower or maxi tower case, for instance the Fractal Design R4 or perhaps an Antec or a HAF-912, and you're set.

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What is a good gaming desktop pc for runescape and minecraft?

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Armin

I am looking for a good gaming pc that is within my price range of 500-700$. I am not looking at all at building my own gaming pc and that is not an option for me. I need a good cool looking gaming pc that won't break down in anyway. Also I do not want any cyberpower or ibuypower computers because I have heard bad stories about them. I am not looking for a laptop I am looking for a desktop. I want a pc that can run on high qualities at a very high fps.

Answer
lol you want a high end machine for a low-med price, well since you refuse to build, and you want a cool looking machine.... good luck with all that, you could try frys.com

Can anyone help me with finding a gaming PC to buy?

Ryan

I think I'll ask for a gaming PC for Christmas, but I need help finding one. Can anyone direct me to somewhere I can get a gaming PC that will run games like Battlefield 3, Call of Duty and Minecraft with little to no lag that I can get delivered to/in Ireland? What kind of price range and specs am I looking at? Thanks.

Answer
Build your own. You are looking at 600 if you build your own. If you choose to get a crappy dell then it will cost you 1200.

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What is the best laptop to buy for gaming under 800 dollars?

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Gabriel F

Wanted to buy a new laptop because this one is crapping out on me. Anywho have any advice on which laptop to buy? I would like it to have a good video card because I want to be able to play current games on it like Fallout 3 or something.

Answer
I understand that you want a gaming laptop that's under $800, but under that price tag won't get you much. If you want to buy a good quality gaming laptop, I'd recommend that you should spend at least $1200. Gaming laptops are expensive because it's hard to put good graphic cards into computers. Most laptops run the graphics from the motherboard, but a separate graphic card can be rather pricey. The best brands for gaming are Alienware (Made by Dell) And Voodoo (Made by HP). with these brands, just DESKTOPS start at around $1200! For $800, you'll be able to get a good Toshiba, Dell or HP, but for sure not a gaming computer. If you want to save money and get a real gaming laptop, then build one yourself. IT takes a bit of effort and may take a bit longer, but you will still be able to save some money, and you can buy the parts separate so you'll get exactly what you want.
Overall, I'd recommend to either spend about $1200 and buy a gaming computer or about $1000 and build your own gaming computer. $800 will get you a nice laptop that can run your games, but the graphics won't be as good. So you decide, and I hope that I helped.

Happy 'top hunting!

Can you guys give me a computer part list under 800 dollars?

Liam

Hello, I am thinking of building my own computer for perhaps, under 800 dollars. I will be using the computer for light gaming. Please include the case, fans, keyboard, and speaker in the part list, and make sure all the parts could be bought in stores like NCIX, CanadaComputers, and Tigerdirect. Thanks!
It would be best if it's your own computer. I want to be 100% sure the parts are compatiable. Sorry for the trouble!

Answer
AMD FX-6300 Vishera 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Six-Core Desktop Processor FD6300WMHKBOX = 120$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286


SAPPHIRE 100355-1GOCL Radeon HD 7850 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card OC Version = 155$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004


ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS = 80$ Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131872

CORSAIR Builder Series CX600 600W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028


RAIDMAX Tornado ATX-238WU Black / Blue SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case = 45$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156223


Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model BLS2KIT4G3D1609DS1S00 = 57$ RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148544

Western Digital WD Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM = 60$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769


COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO RR-212E-20PK-R2 Continuous Direct Contact 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler Compatible with latest Intel 2011/1366/1155 and AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+ = 35$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

Logitech K400 (920-003070) Black USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126264

Logitech X-140 5 watts 2.0 Speakers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121002

I took the time to find the cheapest parts, next time why don't you find them yourself?

Enjoy!

-Elian

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