How to advertise my gaming pc to sell?

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ThatCrazyP

I have a first gen i7 gaming pc I made a few months ago . I need to move and sell this pc, which cost me over 1400 to build without the OS. Nobody replies to reply on my craigslist add, and I've been posting for two weeks. I'm trying to sell for 950 with w7 ultimate. Are there any better sites?

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Look up pcs with similar specs to yours on Ebay, then simply make the price lower than those pcs. It'll sell very quickly. Or start a bid on at $500. It's a bit risky, but there's a good chance that there are a couple of idiots who'll bump up the price. You may even get more money than what you want.

How much does a good gaming PC cost, and what is the best kind?

Megan

Hi, I really want Portal 2, but I hate using our XBox so I want it for PC, unfortunately neither of my parents will allow me to put it on their computers, so I'm looking to buy a quality gaming PC. I need to know how much a good one will cost, as well as what brand I should buy. Any ideas? Plz help!!!

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It really depends on what you plan to do with your gaming PC

Do you want GOOD, GREAT or the BEST?

A GOOD gaming PC should cost about 600$. This is enough to go on mostly high settings at a mainstream resolution. Basically a normal home computer but with a dedicated GFX card.

A GREAT gaming PC should cost about 1000$. This is what you'd get if you want to use a single monitor and play games on their highest settings at a high resolution. You'll either use 1 top-of-the-line card or 2 midrange cards working together, and you'll want a pretty good processor.

The BEST gaming PC should cost above 1500$. This is for people who use multi-monitor displays, 3D effects, or absurdly high resolutions. Prepare to purchase multiple graphics cards, at least 2 high-performance hard drives (for RAID 0), a sound card, and liquid cooling systems.

BUT REMEMBER, THIS IS ONLY FOR THE PC TOWER COST: YOU STILL NEED TO BUY A MONITOR, MOUSE, KEYBOARD, AND OPERATING SYSTEM! I personally spent 350$ on those (200$ monitor, 100$ OS, 20$ keyboard and 30$ mouse) you may also want to buy headphones, so keep those in mind too.

If all you want the PC for is to play Portal 2 and maybe some MMORPGs, then go with Good. if you plan to get into Steam and build your library, go Great. If you have too much money on your hands and want to surround yourself with the best, go...Best.

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What do I need to consider when buying a Video Card?

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Chris

I am thinking upgrading my video card. To be honest though I know very little about the specifics of a card other than the total memory on it. If I used to for a mid to high end gaming PC what should I look for and why.

Thanks.

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check out http://tomshardware.com/charts

their graphics charts are very extensive and include many of the latest games so you can get a good feel for for the card you are looking for, go to newegg.com in another tab and browse through it looking at video cards in your price range and keep going back to tomshardware to check and compare their performance. can talk all you want about this chip or that amount or speed of memory, but it comes down to real performance and benchmark results are it. as a gamer, pay close attention to the gaming benchmarks.

What is a good video card for my computer?

Bryn Smith

I would want to know on a good video card to play games on my computer.
I am a casual gamer, just like one or two MMORPGs. I don't know if that is casual though. I would want to get a card for my normal (not gaming) PC. I would like to play Guild Wars 2 on a 23" 1920x1080 PC. Could you tell me a good one? There are so many kinds and models out there.

Preferences
I don't intend to play on super ultra... just no lag on 1920x1080. I never plan to play on ultra.
I don't want to pay that much. If it is more than $200, it isn't worth it.

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Belive it or not I researched this extensively 2 nite andf ordered my card.

here is the discussion:
http://213.155.27.24/forums/index.php?s=eefafe20cf2e99e0ddf8789fd582e6ff&showtopic=175464&pid=2184250&st=0&#entry2184250

Here is a comparison of 5 cards in a 150 - 180 price range:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%204017%20600286742%20600315498%20600373032%20600007782&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=48|14-500-277^14-500-277-TS%2C14-130-841^14-130-841-TS%2C14-130-840^14-130-840-TS%2C14-125-446^14-125-446-TS

Here is the card I went with, which is a ASUS GTX660-DC2O-2GD5 GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card for $200 link to THIS card below

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Can i develop sophisticated computer games with unity 3D all by myself?

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Dhin Chak

I am a C# programmer and I'm looking forward to learning unity 3d & blender and wanna develop cool 3d games ranging from games for consoles like PS3 to Mobile Phones and Tablet PC Games. Now, can i do this all by myself or it requires a complete team for developing games like these?

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You can get some really nice games off Unity by yourself in a very short amount of time. Just take in note that when I say in a short about of time, I don't mean in one day. I mean a short amount of time relative to hand scripting a game in c++ ( which for a 3D game can takes months -if not years ).

If you learn all the functions Unity has to offer, you can probably get a decent game out in about 1 month with minimum bugs. Problem with using a game engine is that you're limited to what you can do with your game.

Are there any free android apps where you can keep a virtual pet?

mcast1286

I would like an app for my android PC tablet.

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Dragonvale is a hotest game on iPhone. But I do not know if it can work on Android. You can give it a try.

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How can i convince my parents to let me get GTA IV?

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T. EZ

I'm almost 17, and have a younger brother (13) and two older who live here (19) (21). My dad absolutely forbids the game Grand Theft Auto Four from the house, but my mom doesn't seem to care that much. I can never get a real reason why I can't get it and every time he comes up with one I prove him wrong. Like he says you rape people, not true. He says you can see full nudity, not true. We have other M games that are not as intense like Oblivion and Skyrim, but he does not care. So how do I convince my parents, (Mostly my dad) to let me have the game? Or alteast give me a valid reason to not have it? This is frustrating, I am not some 13 year old brat begging my parents when I shouldn't even own the game at that age in the first place. I am 2 months away form being 17, not a crazy person, mature, and responsible.
I already have a copy of the game which a friend of mine bought for me a couple days ago, my mom still didn't give a crap. but my dad flipped out so i have it, i just wanna be able to play it.

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have you tried finding it online download for free? i mean my brother downloads almost Every Game Online Free!!! well i'll ask him later which websites he uses how about you check this one? http://freesoftwaredownload9.blogspot.com/2013/04/gta-4-grand-theft-auto-iv-pc-game-full.html
or ahashare.com is the best it has everything Games,Movies etc. and for free! i am not intrested in games as my brother am more into watching stuff like Anime hollywood movies or reading Manga.....but theres only one game which came to my like it was counter strike...and i downloaded it online for free... my brother has played GTA before i think sandreas and he downloaded it as well..... remember to visit ahashare.com and search what ever your looking for they will give you the links.kay! Wish You Luck(ââá´ââ)Û¶

when is the windows phone with 41 MP camera being released?

Healthy Ha

For over an year now there has been big talk of a new windows smartphone to have 1.5 Ghz processor, 2GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage and a 41 MP camera. But somehow its never there in the market.

Do you think their utterly slow release will kill patience of the consumer and he would instead go for android than to wait and wait?

microsoft also claims that this phone will be a game changer. But per latest news they posted, "unfortunately the release of our best phone ever has been delayed by 8 months due to technicalities"

So can i assume in november they will release it? i need a new smartphone real bad, so somehow i have to wait 8 months more for their release now.

Last year they said it would be released in Late Feb 2013 and i held on to the old phone for 7 months anticipating feb 13 release.

now i will have to wait 8 more months?

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Hopefully never.

That kind of extreme camera resolution would be totally wasted on such a tiny sensor. There would be huge amounts of image noise to control which would require software correction that would smear out any advantage from that type of sensor. The sensor would use a lot more power so shortening battery life or requiring a heavier battery. The size of the output image files would also be huge unless they are extremely compressed, so you'd need correspondingly huge memory card capacities (and it would waste hard disc space on your host pc) or the compression would be so high that most of the detail captured would be thrown away almost as soon as it's captured. The phone processor would also have to work overtime just to perform noise reduction and compression on such huge RAW files and you would use excessive data bandwidth if you wished to share such images.

A camera such as you describe on any phone would be utterly useless except as a marketing device to gullible fools who have no idea about cameras and who would scoff at the fact that even a 2MP sensor can produce excellent images printing up to A4 size if the lens and software (plus the meatbag behind the camera) are up to the task.

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What are some good computers for gaming?

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Mike

I don't really want top-of the line stuff just a computer that can easily play skyrim, or arkham asylum with out lag. What are the recommended specs i will need? All i need is a pc that i can play HD games with no basically no lag. Recommend something or tell me some must have specs.

If possible include the monitor, mouse, and keyboard i will need :)

Budget under 700

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Skyrim Recommended Specs

* Windows 7/Vista/XP PC (32 or 64 bit)
* Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
* 4GB System RAM
* 6GB free HDD space
* DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon 4890 or higher).
* DirectX compatible sound card

Batman: Arkham Asylum System Requirements
CPU: Pentium D 3Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (Dual core)
Memory: XP = 2GB, Vista = 3GB
GPU: NVidia 7900 GT or higher
Enhanced for multi-core

So, if it will play Skyrim, it will play Arkham Asylum easily.
Good luck with that $700 with monitor, keyboard and mouse figure.

What Kind of Gaming Computer Should I get?

Tyler

I been wanting to play Arma 2, DayZ, and even Arma 3 for the longest time, but my computer now is really horrible. I was wondering what kind of pc should i get, components, etc.! Also what price would it be, i want to stay under 700-800 if possible!

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This setup is strictly gaming, it won't match up well in media rendering and what not compared to other cpu's but gaming will be fine:

i3-3220
Asus P8B75
Gigabyte HD 7950
7200rpm HDD
4GB ram
500W psu
Cheap case

Total Cost: ~$700. Depending on deals and sales and what not but that is the general idea. Along with the HD 7950, if you purchase it through an applicable retailer, you also get Crysis 3, Bioshock Infinite, and Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon for free. That's 3 free games and you are still at the $700 mark.

If you would like a better processor upgrade to the i5-3570k and the price will increase to about $800. The i3-3220 will fair well in gaming because you will be getting such an amazing GPU so the processor won't really be a game breaker for the most part. You may get better frame rates occasionally with the i5 over i3 but not enough to warrant worry.

This is the cheapest I have seen HD 7950's go for:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1917611&CatId=7387

http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-DisplayPort-PCI-Express-Graphics-21196-00-20G/dp/B00BXVFM3K/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365995077&sr=1-13&keywords=hd+7950

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Can I use GIGABYTE z77 motherboard with gigabyte 7970 GHz edition ?

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Ali

I want to upgrade my gaming PC from XFX 7950 black edition to gigabyte 7970 ghz edition but I dont know about my motherboard can I upgrade it with out change my motherboard?
My PC specs:
CPU : I5 4670 k .
RAM : 8GB
PSU : 750 W
Thank you .

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Yes that upgrade is fine. Motherboards which support Core i3/i5/i7 processor (even first generation) are compatible with all PCI-E x16 cards on the market.

However unless you're getting some amazing deal, the HD 7970 isn't the best value any more. The new GeForce GTX 770 costs $400 and outperforms the older GTX 680 and HD 7970 Ghz edition.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6994/nvidia-geforce-gtx-770-review/12
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_770/9.html
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2013/05/31/nvidia-geforce-gtx-770-2gb-review/5

How do I build/customize/modify my laptop for gaming?

Svega

I want a gaming laptop but they cost no less than $1000 and my dad says he will only pay $500 and i would have to pay the rest, but I don't have more than $400 so...
I want to build or customize or modify my laptop when I get one (probably in a month) so I would probably buy a $500 or $600 laptop with a decent system.
What laptop should I buy for this?
What should I change about it and how?
Write extra important stuff as well please!

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In case you are looking for a laptop to play high definition games then you might need a laptop that comes with extremely strong processor and good graphics card. Now you must be thinking that this kind of laptop might cost you a lot, well if it was 2010 then sure, but now in 2013 you can get a powerful gaming laptop for as low as $500. Here, in this article weâre going to show you 10 cheap gaming laptops that you could get for under $500. Many people still think that cheap laptops canât deliver what it requires to play latest games as desktop pc but in reality they both are the same and have same processor within them.
the following laptop will be suitable for you!
Laptops from HP Envy series have always been on top in many of my lists already and here we go again, HP Envy dv6-7210us is on the second spot in our list of cheap gaming laptops. It totally deserves that due to its low price and latest hardware specs, it comes with 6GB RAM, AMD Quad Core processor of 1.9 GHz, 750 GB hard drive and of course Windows 8. Besides performance, sleekness and style is what makes it so perfect and totally worth, it is also very much lightweight and can be easily compared with top notch ultrabook. So, if these specs are good enough for you and can afford to pay $500 for it then youâre definitely going to enjoy playing games on it.

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budget gaming pc in 30000 rs (india)?

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chitti a

guys iam planing to buy a computer for 30000.means everything . so like iam like interested in spending 25k only for the cpu .can you please give a quatation importently mention about the graphic card and processor (ideally core 2 quad), keepin future in mind . also what do you think is a good 19" lcd monitor

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you wouldn't need to spend that much buddy. Take a look here:

http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Crysis_Warhead_--_Rs_30000_Official_PC/551-93062-585.html

A new pc coming out that can run Crysis at high settings for under 700 bucks.

This config seems to be all you will need since Crysis is by far the most graphic enhanced game to date. If you do choose this you'll save big time and you could invest in other areas like that big monitor! or a nice sound system. I bought some drivers that made my realtek high def match studio quality with surround touch Oo I got that from this link:
www.mysoundware.com

it's a listing of different drivers and audio software It saved my audio card and made for a great listening experience.

I wanna buy a gaming pc under 700 $ (30000-32000 RS.).....suggestions?

Hmmmm....

rite now my preferable config is dis -

AMD Phenom II black edition 3.2GHZ 955
Seagate 1 TB SATA HARDDRIVE
4GB DDR3 KINGSTON RAM
ATI RADEon 5570 1GB Graphics
Gigabyte 818 Motherboard
Intex Cabinet (Dual Fan)
500W SMPS
Samsung 20 inch LED Monitor

I already hav keyboard,joypad,Mouse n Speakers so no need of that..


will i be able to play fifa 11,gta 4 ,san andreas,ashes 2009 etc. @ highest settings...?

n wht abt crisis n crisis warhead?

all suggestions regarding better performing parts @ competitive price r welcomd.....plz reply soon...

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You can run those games at max settings except for GTA IV and Crysis. You would need a quad core CPU and a better graphic card to run those games at max.

If you can get a Phenom X 4 processor(150 US$) and an ATI HD5770 graphic card (120 US$), you might be able to run most of the latest games at max or even the upcoming games but you might have to spend 100$ more.

Buying a dual core core CPU now is not a very good idea, especially if you are planning to use it for 2-4 more years. Most of the games and applications today requires at least a quad core to run at high settings.

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What is the best laptop i could get for games with this amount of money?

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Cyle

I have $700 USD and wanted to know if i could get a good laptop with this money to play games like BF3 on medium settings,Grid 2,NFS MW 2012,etc.Im trying to get a laptop with Intel core I5 with 6gb ram and over 500gb HD with a good Graphics card,is there anyway i could get a laptop with those specs with this money?Thanks

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Hey, that is a great question, thanks for coming to answers, I hope this information helps.
http://www.onedollarcomputersolutions.com/laptop.php

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3121_7-5758â¦

Most reliable laptop brands: the results

Apple tops the list, as might be expected from such a premium PC builder. Apple products are far from cheap, but they do offer a quality experience. Runner up Dell has a very different business model. It, like other high-ranking brands HP and Asus, operates as a volume laptop maker, selling many thousands of laptops every week. We would expect to see them, and Lenovo, high up in our list because they sell so many PCs: but their higher ranking suggests a lot of satisfied customers.

Apple: 19%
Dell: 12%
Asus: 11%
HP: 11%
Acer: 9%
Lenovo: 9%
Toshiba: 9%
Samsung: 7%
Sony: 6%
Alienware: 3%
Fujitsu: 1%
MSI: 1%
Panasonic: 1%
I do not agree with this. But this was the results of a large survey...

The best 8 laptops for sale at this time by pc advisor...

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/test-centre/laptop/3214618/best-laptop-you-can-buy-2013/?cmpid=HTML-DN210613&olo=daily%20news

That is a great question, hope I was able to help. Good Luck...

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When is Windows 8 going to be released approximately, and will it be good for gaming PCs?

Rick

I have vista and wanna skip windows 7,
however, it's already 2012, when do u think it will be released?

will it have good performance for gaming?

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Late 2012 or early 2013 for a release date, as long as nothing delays it. As for it's performance, we have no way to tell yet. Even, the current preview is not truly Windows 8, it's just Windows 7 with Metro UI. Since Windows 8 will have a lot more changes, performance may be affected as well. We'll have to wait for summer or even fall to see a feature complete beta for Windows 8. Than you will get an idea as to how it will perform. That said, since Windows 8 is being designed to run on even the lowest PCs, any PC that runs Windows 7 should be fine.

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What is a good configuration for a high end gaming desktop?

Matthew

I have only 2k to spend but want a high end gaming rig. I would like atleast 12GB or ram a atleast 1600mhz, intel cpu, atleast 1TB hard drive. I need something that can play Battlefield 3 on ultra at > 50 fps

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BEST $1500 High-End Gaming PC System Build - May 2012 (Ivy Bridge)

Cooler Master HAF ATX Mid Tower Case ($80) http://goo.gl/9o4VB

Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core CPU ($250) http://goo.gl/qQala

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler ($35) http://goo.gl/GWjWu

Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard ($150) http://goo.gl/OiYnb

XFX HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($480) http://goo.gl/OpJsn

8GB Kingston HyperX RAM ($45) http://goo.gl/RcvnU

OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W PSU ($90) http://goo.gl/fSh4a

Crucial 64GB M4 SSD ($85) http://goo.gl/3g4OZ

Western Digital 1TB Black HD ($140) http://goo.gl/so8JF

Plextor PX-L890SA-26 DVD+/-RW Drive ($40) http://goo.gl/QUJ4L

Windows 7 Home Premium ($100)

$1495 Total

Trying to build a gaming computer but I have no idea where to start?

My goal for 2013 was to build a amazing gaming rig, (I was going to do this in 2012 but couldn't come up with the money)

My Rig I'm, wanting to build is a triple monitor setup (For Eye-Infinity)
I'm wanting to play future games such as battlefield 4, and games now like Crysis 3 and Dead Space 3.
I'm wanting to be able to play these games at ultra settings, that way I never have to worry about lag (Like on consoles which are at low settings). I'm wanting to know what graphics card I would need what kind of CPU I would need ect. And The TOTAL Price, The most I'm wanting to spend is $2000 at the max, I don't want to spend more than that I don't mind but The most I am willing to go to is $2750. I have some parts picked out right now which I have linked below but would like to know what else I will need to have a powerful gaming pc,

(please do try to make it a lower budget (lower the budget, the more games I can get for the PC :P)

PC Case : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133196

Monitor : http://www.amazon.com/Asus-VE228H-21-5-Inch-Integrated-Speakers/dp/B00413PHDM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1U90Q3X1RFYPN&coliid=I1CMIGB0F09QET

Optical Drive : http://www.amazon.com/Asus-DVD-ROM-Internal-Blu-Ray-BC-12B1ST/dp/B004SUO068/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1U90Q3X1RFYPN&coliid=I314036AW58QSR

Hard Drive: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST2000DM001/dp/B005T3GRN2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1U90Q3X1RFYPN&coliid=I26R5ZMZME87QW

Operating System : http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1U90Q3X1RFYPN&coliid=I1HRBB5SP4CY5K

Please help me out here guys I'm wanting to build a epic gaming rig for 2013 - 2014!!! thanks!

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Hello, No need for $2750, $2000 is more than enough.

Case : Poor pick, Get cooler master scout2 case, can add 6 120 mm fans, 2 front usb 3 ports, 2 front usb 2 ports.
Monitor : Nice pick.
Optical Drive : Holy shit! xD Amazing one :D do not get it unless if you REALLY need blue ray optical drive.
HDD : Nice pick. even though WD is better than segate.
OS : Good choice! be away from Windows 8 if you want gaming pc.

Take this build, will max anything out there, futureproof for at least 3 years.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/OtBl
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/OtBl/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/OtBl/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair DOMINATOR 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($152.61 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($137.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1664.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-04 19:11 EDT-0400)

Add your monitor, OS, optical drive. Get 6 120 mm case fans.
You wattage needed is only 470W, i give you 850 for future upgrade / overcloacking.
I swear you DO NOT NEED anything more.

Good luck with your pc :)


Edit :
Oh sorry did not notice that you want triple monitor!
hmmm still OK, you will need about 2100 - 2300 $

PS : Amazing PC :)

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What all can you upgrade on an Alienware X51 Gaming PC?

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Trey

I want a Alienware X51 Gaming PC but I dont wanna buy the most expensive one because thats to much money I would like to buy the $699 one with the Intel Core i3 buy I would like to upgrade over time and I was wondering what all you could upgrade Is It possible to upgrade the Intel core i3 to like an Intel core i5 or just period can you upgrade It and If so what could you upgrade and what parts could you use?

Answer
Don't get an alienware! Such a rip off!!!!

Get an ibuypower at ibuypower.com by far the BEST gaming pcs

If you must get an alienware, you can upgrade everything in a PC make sure your parts are compatible though

Is Alienware a safe/good company to buy from?

Shrimp

So, I was going to buy an aurora gaming pc from alienware, but some people say its not a good company to buy from????

Is it safe?
What are some alternatives if not?

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Alienware is safe, and always was good. They are now owned by Dell and their name has really fallen off the gaming circles. I personally do not know what influence Dell has had, but Alienware was always VERY expensive. So to pay that much for a Dell seems absurd to me.

Companies I consider comparable to Alienware glamor and flash are:

http://www.falcon-nw.com/
While I hate their site, they really make beautiful machines. There attention to detail is second to none.

http://www.ibuypower.com/ or http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/
While they don't seem to put much thought into the components they offer for a build, they do have a great selection and are MUCH more realistically priced then either Falcon or Alienware.

And of course there is my company. We offer a custom quote system and advise along the way. We are also some of the least expensive on the internet, along with ibuypower and cyberpower PC. Look us all over and see what you think. We have all found our niche at this point, so one of us on this list will be a good fit for you.

http://www.ShopL2.com

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What are the differences between a micro atx and an atx gaming pc?

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Nathan F

I Want to start building a gaming pc or maybe buy one (depends on the price)and wanted to know if I should go for micro atx or regular atx form. Which one will also Dave some money?

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if you are in gaming, get full ATX mobo and tower so that you will have enough space for coolers, gfx cards and future add ons/upgrades..

How much would a gaming PC cost to run games like WoW and Left 4 Dead 2 at max settings?

Isaiah

So what would be an approximate price for a gaming PC that can run World of warcraft and Left 4 dead on maximum settings no lag whatsoever?

Answer
Go for any cheap pc configurations. But choose decent (not highly priced) graphics card and at least 2 gb of ram. You can always upgrade your ram later on.

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How good of a gaming computer will I be able to build with a $450 budget?

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Ethan

Hello. I am planning on building a gaming computer. I know How to build a gaming computer, but I'm not sure if my $450 budget is enough to build a "good" computer (just the computer not including price of monitor, mouse, case, ect.) By "good" I mean if the computer I will be able to build with this budget can run games such as CoD, battlefield 3, Arma 2, and other games. I would like to be able to run these games with max graphic settings, and other settings that will overall boost the game FPS, quality, and performance. I also want to be able to have a fast processor with at least 3 ghz, and atleast 8gb of RAM. I would like to have a great quiet fan that does the job. Please can you tell me if this is possible, or if I can buy a computer with these specifications. Can you please Recomend parts I will need to buy with the prices if this is possible? Or can you tell me the name of a computer I can buy and list it's price? Thank you.

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Processor : Amd athlon xii x2 250 3.0 ghz with a Ati Radeon 5570 hd or GTS 250 Nvidia
Motherboard: Asus or Gigabyte below RM 200
These specs are only cost $ 150 ( maximum)..For RAM, harddisk ,monitor only cost $140

I am going to build this cpu..Since it is a Dual core processor , But the gaming performance will blow your mine .Try it ,google it, Many of thems Are using this pc for games..Low budget gaming rig

How much would it cost to build a pretty good gaming PC?

DrkWarlock

The questions says it all. I was thinking about building my own PC from scratch, one that can handle the top-end and future games and would like an estimate.

Thanks

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Asus Socket 939 Barebone $239.99
AMD Athlon 64 X2, Plus SLI PS & X-Blaster Case.
Youâll have plenty of power, plus the next-generation components you need to generate aggressive performance. In one affordable package, youâll get the Asus A8N-SLI SE Socket 939 SLi-ready motherboard, an AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ processor, Ultraâs 600-watt X-Finity power supply with two (2) 80mm fans, and a black Ultra Xblaster Mid-Tower case. All for the most affordable price in the industry. This Asus Socket 939 barebone is ideal for gaming, multimedia, and complex business applications. Please see complete specifications and descriptions below. This Bundle Includes
Ultra X-Blaster Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
When looking for subtle styling, durable quality and unparalleled ease of use, look no further than the Ultra X-Blaster. The X-Blaster supports AT, baby AT, ATX and micro ATX motherboards and features 1mm thick high grade steel. The X-Blaster has 10 drive bays. Four tool-free 5.25" drive bays, one external 3.5" bay and five internal 3.5" bays.

- Form Factor: ATX Mid-Tower
- Expansion Slots: 7
- Material: Steel
Asus A8N-SLI SE NVIDIA Socket 939 ATX Motherboard
Featuring AMD Cool n' Quiet technology, up to 10 USB 2.0 ports, and a host of ASUS special features, this is a great board for those who want state of the art gaming or graphics machines.

- Chipset: NVIDIA nForce4 SLI
- Processor Interface: Socket 939
- Front Side Bus: 1000MHz (2000 MT/s)

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AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0GHz Dual-Core OEM Processor!
Work or play with multiple programs without any stalling or waiting. Dual-core technology is like having two processors, and two working together is better and faster than one working alone. Do more in less time with the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor.
- Processor Speed: 64 3800+ / 2.0GHz
- Processor Interface: Socket 939
- Bus Speed: 1000MHz (2000 MT/s)

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Ultra X-Finity 600-Watt SLI-Ready Power Supply
The FlexForces' incomparable cables are dressed in a great looking titanium silver finish. Specially engineered cable design promotes easy cable management and 30% better airflow than ordinary cables. Simply route cables under the motherboard, behind drive bays... anywhere that gets typically unsightly power supply cables out of the way of airflow. Crafted to accommodate both AMD and Intel CPUs!
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Specifications

Form Factor: ATX
Processor Speed: X2 3800+ / 2.00GHz
Form Factor: ATX Mid-Tower
Compatible Motherboards: ATX
Micro ATX
AT
Baby AT
Processor Interface: Socket 939
Processor Interface: Socket 939
Processors Supported: AMD Athlon 64
AMD Athlon 64 FX
AMD Athlon 64 X2
Processor Class: Athlon 64 X2
Cache Size: 1MB L2
Side Panel Type: Vented, Quick-Release
Additional Technologies: HyperTransport Technology
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet
Front Side Bus: 1000MHz (2000 MT/s)
800MHz (1600 MT/s)
Bus Speed: 1000MHz (2000 MT/s)
Power Supply: Not Included
Additional Technologies: 64-bit
MMX
Dual-Core
SSE
SSE2
SSE3
Enhanced 3DNow!
NX bit
AMD64
Cool'n'Quiet
Material: Steel
Architecture: 90 nm
Stepping: E6
Special Features: Tool-Free Drive Bays
Wattage: 89W
Fan: Not Included
External 5.25" Drive Bays: 4
Northbridge: nVIDIA nForce4 SLI
External 3.5" Drive Bays: 1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 5
Expansion Slots: 7
Front USB Ports: 2
Number of Slots: 4
Number of Pins: 184-Pin
Front FireWire Ports: 1
Front Audio Ports: 2
Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB - 32bit
Memory Supported: DDR266 (PC2100)
DDR333 (PC2700)
DDR400 (PC3200)
Dual Channel Supported
Channels: 6 Channels
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC850
120mm Fan Ports: 2
120mm Fans Included: None
Depth: 19.5"
Width: 7.5"
Height: 17"
Supported Devices: 4
Hard Drive Types: UDMA/133
UDMA/100
USB Version: 2.0
USB Data Transfer Rates: 480Mbps
PCI Slots: 3
PCI Express X1 Slots: 1
PCI Express X4 Slots: 1
PCI Express X16 Slots: 2
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: 1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors: 1
Parallel Ports: 1
USB Ports: 10
LAN Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 1
Line In Jacks: 1
Microphone Jacks: 1
IDE Headers: 2
FDD Headers: 1
Serial ATA Headers: 4
ATX Power Connectors: 1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors: 1 - 4 Pin
Fan Connectors: 1 x Power
1 x CPU
2 x Chassis
S/PDIF Connectors: 1 - Coaxial
Length: 12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
Width: 9.600 in. (24.5 cm)
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where can I get a install manual for an asus p3 motherboard with 6 pci slots?

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mark m

I am trying to build a game pc for my kids, and I need an install manual for an ASUS P# motherboard with 6 pci slots

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Try the ASUS website, if that doesn't work Google it!

Searching for a pc game i played when i was a kid?

Seth Thoma

im trying to find an mid-late 90's pc game for kids where you have to find the knight's to take back the castle for the king and these knight's have powers like turn into a tornado, turn into a key, etc. that are used throughout the quest to take back the castle. Ive been looking for hours and i still cant find it. Does anyone have any idea of what its called?

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Was it

knights and merchants

or

gabriel knight

if not i can help you look more, i have a bit of time

edit
lords of magic?

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What are the differences between a micro atx and an atx gaming pc?

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Nathan F

I Want to start building a gaming pc or maybe buy one (depends on the price)and wanted to know if I should go for micro atx or regular atx form. Which one will also Dave some money?

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if you are in gaming, get full ATX mobo and tower so that you will have enough space for coolers, gfx cards and future add ons/upgrades..

How do i convince my parents to buy me a gaming pc?

XAVIER

Ok,so here is my problem.My dad promised to buy me a gaming pc after 3 years of waiting and he said i will buy you one but not now,you have to wait little more.But my problem is that the computer will not be there anymore because someone other will buy the PC.Pls help me,I need the answer fast.
And if you can,please tell me how to earn some money.My mom and dad never pay me for anything that I do home,they say that i'm helping everyone in our family by doing it.

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If your parents are being unfair, then take them to a PC store and show them the benefits and advantages of a gaming pc. They will be interested in the quality and speed of these computers and there is a chance they will buy it for you.

Save up some money by doing chores, small jobs etc. and offer to pay for a significant fraction of the new computer.

Tell them that you are becoming anxious and sad about them not buying it for you, and that you really really need this pc.

good luck :)

- Dean

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What do you think of my computer build?

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F-YOU

I MUST dualboot. I'm a Mac fanboy, but there's a lot of software on Windows that I NEED. I'm a video editor, I cut together hour-long projects and do some VFX, and I'm going to start learning some CG, and here and there I do some gaming, too.
I need a computer under $1000 that won't tempt me to punch a hole in a wall.
I've had to dumb down some of my parts because of price. What do you think?

Power Supply: Corsair CX600 Watt
Motherboard: Gigabyte Intell Z77
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650
RAM: Corsiar 8GB
Processor: Intel i5-4670k
HD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB (I'm not necessarily looking for speed, just storage)
Case: NZXT Source 210
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Mac
Wifi: TP-Link TL-WDN4800
Cooling: Corsair Hydro H55 quiet

TOTAL: ~$930
Monitor I can get somewhere else. Otherwise, what do you think? What should I change? How can I make it even cheaper?

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Honestly, your config for the most part, sucks, especially for the price and the integrated/ PCIe Graphics nightmare you wanted to setup that would have cost significant performance and caused video issues. I configured an almost completely different system here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1C4LC It is Significantly faster, more stable and reliable, and significantly cheaper at $700. or if you want, with recommended upgrades/mods, the total comes to $950 and can be viewed at: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1C4Tx I did not include operating systems for either build, I did this because it is apparent you intend to do a dual boot with Windows and Hackintosh for the Mac OS and probably have them already or planned. I am aware that Hackintosh Mac has issues with AMD CPUs, but you can find instructions to accomplish the task here: http://www.macbreaker.com/2012/01/look-at-state-of-amd-hackintoshing.html On another note, Have you considered also using Ubuntu Linux? It is also a decent OS with awesome support, and is Free, open-source code. And since Mac OS X is built with Linux, a lot of Mac Softwares can be relatively easily installed on a Linux OS such as Ubuntu. Linux works flawlessly on ALL machines, PC, Mac, AMD, Intel, Doesn't matter. Ubuntu is also very easy to use and shares a lot of similarities with Mac, but is More robust and has extensive softwares available to do almost anything. You can check it out at http://www.ubuntu.com Lastly, Have you considered Using Virtual machines for the second OS instead of Dual-booting? Once setup, OS switches are significantly faster. Whichever route you pursue, Have fun!

P.S., a radeon 7770 will smoke a GTX 650 and costs less too. Also, macs do support them just as well as nVidia cards. But you would be much happier with a Radeon 7950 over either of those 2.

The cheapie build is an estimated 30% faster than your Idea, and the $950 build is about 50-60% faster.

Best PC to buy under 1000 Australian dollar ?

sarvpriya

Hi guys .Thx for your quick respond on my last question.
I am looking to a great pç which can play 2012 games so can some one plz give me a some advice. Thx

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i would suggest building you're own pc, you get the most for you're money!
but if you're not into that kind of thing, then go to a computer shop, as in a shop that sells computers only and get them to do a custom build for you and do a bit of research to make sure there not ripping you off, or just post the specs they said they could give you for the money on here, and say is this a good pc for the money. you would most likely get a quick reply to that sort of thing, good luck! :)

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Where can i find a quality deskchair with very good posture support?

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VeganPothe

My lower back and neck get stiff from sitting in my deskchair for long hours.This is not good. I would like to invest in a quality chair that has a full back so it can support my head and lumbar and all that good stuff so i can sit with good posture. I work on my PC, game, and smoke marijuana all in the same chair. So a chair that is conducive to good spine health and comfort is of utmost importance to me. I wasnt very impressed with the chairs at Staples store. Most of them dont have a high back. Thank you very much. I will be here trying to stretch the knots out of my back while i await your response..

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Aeron chairs, (Hermann Miller) some of the best ones on the market, go for about $800-these chairs are egometric, meaning they contour & fit the cody and lessen back pain, work strain etc. They certainly do not need to be leather however. Some of the better ones are a breathable mesh. They are adjust in several ways, including tilt, height, pitch, angle etc. So ist up to you how comfortable or uncomfortable you want to be. (besides Aeron, there are many others).

How do you like to play video games?

The War Ho

Just curious.

Do you like to play on a big screen TV while chillin on the couch/bed/chair or do like to play on a smaller monitor while sitting in a nice comfy computer chair?

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I like to play td games on the PC. This is one of my favorites.

http://xoax.net/games/game.php?page=warzone_tde

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What is the best gaming computer for $500 or less?

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ridid44

I am looking for a very good gaming computer for under $500. It can be already built or just components. I would like a desktop.

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most average desktop pc's usually have a somewhat decent graphics card. alienware computers are really good on gaming pc's, and there should be a few computers for a little bit more or less than your 500 limit.

What is the best configuration for a gaming PC under $500?

Flameboy50

I will primarily play source games. Here are some other games I'm planning to play:

Witcher
Witcher 2
Mass Effect
Mass Effect 2
Fallout: New Vegas

and many more but what settings do you think I can play those games on with a $500 PC?

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Tom's Hardware managed to build a decent PC for $527. I strongly recommend reading the following article.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/budget-gaming-pc-phenom-ii-radeon-hd-6850,2903.html

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