Can this gaming pc run new games and on what setting?

Martin

i5-3570k CPU
ASRock Z77 Exterem4 mobo
Gigabyte HD 7850 2GB GDDR5 Video card
G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB (2x4GB)(DDR3-1600)
500GB Western Digital HDD
CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler
AOC 21.5 LED LCD Monitor
32gb SSD Drive

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Considering the fact that you have a Dedicated Graphics card, not to mention 2GB on it, then I'd say you can run any game you want on extreme or the highest settings with little to no latency or loading issues. This being said, there's no way to know for sure as each and every game has their own different programming for the display of graphics. You'll know if it's putting too much strain on your computer if it slows down, acts glitchy, have bad load sectors (like the game has big chunks that aren't loaded, ie black "cracks" in the world), or you hear a weird break in the audio. The only way to know is to play and adjust accordingly. Some graphics require different settings to look better, such as anti-aliasing or frame syncing

You probably can play any game you want on the highest settings, but what might cause it to slow down are the extra programs you might be running, such as video recording or video streaming, running a second monitor, 3D vision for 3D displays, or running your antivirus while you're playing.

IS this a good gaming pc?

Will

Fractal Design Define R4 Windowed Case - $139.99
Core i5-4670k Haswell LGA 1150 3.4Ghz - $239.94 (Installed with thermal compound)
8GB G.Skill Ripjaws Series 2400MHz OC RAM (4x2GB) - $89.99
ADATA S510 Series Sata III 60GB SSD - $84.99
ASUS Z87-A USB 3.0 ATX Motherboard - $139.99
RaidMAX 600W Power Supply - $59.99
With a R9 270x 2gb

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Brilliant PC, but if you want to step it up a notch, go with what AFRO NINJA says. except keep the SSD for your OS and vital programs such as your antivirus ONLY!

This can speed up your computer dramatically.

Then just get a separate drive for your games and stuff.

glad to be of assistance :)

Kettu_Kun

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Is this a good gaming PC?

Luke

ProcessorA10 5800K Black Edition 3.8Ghz 4 Cores
Memory4GB Corsair DDR3 1600Mhz (Up to 16GB)
MotherboardAsus A55BM-A with USB 3.0
Hard Disk500GB 7200 RPM HDD
Optical Drive24X DVD Rewriter
SoundRealtek ALC887 8-Channel HD Audio
Video Card
ATI RADEON 7660D with HDMI
AMD 6800K Edition Includes ATI Radeon 8670D


NetworkingGigabit Lan Onboard
USB Ports8 USB 2.0 ( 2 Front & 6 Rear)
Other PortsHDMI , USB 3.0 Support ( 2 )
Power Supply500 Watt ATX PSU Black Edition
Windows O/SOptional Extra
Warranty2 Years
Anti Virus SoftwareAVG AntiVirus*
Office Software
Open Office Suite*

Case StylePremium Gaming Case
KeyboardOptional
MouseOptional

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Yeah, awesome PC but I reckon you'll need a better power supply. Maybe a 600 / 650 Watt one.

Which is generally better for gaming?

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the PC or the Mac

Dont compare desktop to laptop

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PC is much better for gaming and you get a lot more for your money with the PC

1) Mac uses a subset of PC hardware but you pay significantly more for it.
http://blogs.eweek.com/applewatch/content/channel/should_you_pay_twice_as_much_for_a_mac.html

2) Mac OS X less secure than either Windows Vista or Linux. Mac OS X was hacked in 30 min., 2. min, in 2006, 2008, 10 seconds in 2009.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/03/19/Researcher_cracks_Mac_in_10_seconds_1.html
http://www.osnews.com/story/13886
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/27/pwn-2-own-over-macbook-air-gets-seized-in-2-minutes-flat/
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/181/1049181/mac-hacked-two-minutes-flat

3) Although Mac currently does not have as many Spyware/Viruses they are on the rise.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/26/more_mac_malware/
http://blog.absolute.com/mac-malware-on-the-rise/
http://www.techchuck.com/2009/01/26/mac-malware-tide-on-the-rise/

4) Linux has more cool effects than Mac OS X and can do every effect Mac can do..
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusion&emb=0&aq=0&oq=compiz+f#
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusion&emb=0&aq=0&oq=compiz+f#q=cairo+dock&emb=0
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusion&emb=0&aq=0&oq=compiz+f#q=awn+dock&emb=0
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=compiz+fusion&emb=0&aq=0&oq=compiz+f#q=linux+look+like+mac&emb=0

5) For graphics/video production PC is equally as good. Each company has it's preferences but Dreamworks Animation uses PCs
http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/ (under studio- Technology of Animation)..

6) All computer manufacturers have problems but there are plenty of problems with Mac.
Sample problem with battery reveals truth http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2007/04/apple-acknowledges-macbook-battery-problems.ars
http://www.appledefects.com


7) Follow the logic:
Facts...
A) XP and Linux are faster than Vista, Mac
B) OS X runs faster with more memory,
C) Vista runs faster than OS X on Mac with 2+gb http://www.gadgetell.com/tech/comment/vista-runs-faster-on-mac-pro-than-apples-os-x/

logical deduction from facts above (
- CONCLUSION: A PC with Vista 2+gb runs faster than Mac OS X with lower specs but even with higher specs since a Mac uses the same components (so if B AND C are true this is a true statement, AND A would be even faster) as a PC .., remember Linux and XP run faster than Vista..

ANOTHER OPTION: Dual boot with LINUX - You don't need to choose Windows or Linux... have both at no extra cost..
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installing

General Information About Linux:
http://www.desktoplinux.com/
http://distrowatch.com/
http://polishlinux.org/
http://www.openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi

8) Apple advises people using macs to purchase Antivirus software due to the significant rise in viruses.
http://infosecurity.us/?p=4005
So any mac fan cannot claim "no need for antivirus software" for mac. Not only that, as there are really good free anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware programs for the PC such as Avira Antivir. Which means you will shelling out more even more $$$ for the Mac.

Comodo Free Software
http://www.comodo.com/products/free_products.html

IoBit has a free System Care and excellent defragger program
http://www.iobit.com/

CCleaner is an excellent junk cleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/

ANTI-VIRUS
Avira Antivir (FREE) for 2009 personal edition is free (there is a paid version) the free version was rated the best by consumer reports 2009.
http://www.free-av.com/

Avast (Free- Click under Free Software and download Avast Home Edition) http://www.avast.com/

ANTI-MALWARE
Windows Defender (FREE)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx

Malware Bytes (FREE) Limitation - No Realtime protection on free version.
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol

Super Anti-Spyware (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?tag=mncol

Spyware Terminator (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/Spyware-Terminator/3000-8022_4-10468541.html?tag=mncol

AD-Spyware Terminator (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/Ad-Spyware-Terminator/3000-8022_4-63631.html?tag=mncol

ANTI-SPAM
SPAMFIGHTER STANDARD (FREE)
http://www.spamfighter.com/Download_download.asp

FREE TO TRY (15 days) Vipre (rated excellent) http://download.cnet.com/Vipre-Antivirus-Antispyware/3000-8022_4-10870576.html?tag=mncol

SPYWARE BLOCKER
Spyware Blaster (FREE) http://download.cnet.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_4-10196637.html?tag=mncol

Software to prevent Bad Websites
WOT (FREE) http://www.mywot.com/
SiteAdvisor (FREE) http://www.siteadvisor.com/

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The many responsibilities of having a gaming pc?

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e1e456

The parts for my pc will be arriving soon. I just want to know, once it's built, what are some of the responsibilities I'll have to make sure it's in tip-top shape. I know about the eventual upgrade with parts like graphic cards and updating nvidia drivers but what else is there? Do I have to open up my pc every once in a while to clean it up, if so how many times a month? Any help and suggestions would be appreciated to making sure my pc goes strong.

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Well, I'm not a tech junkie, but having a computer does take some responsibility. For instance some times your registry files, broken shortcuts, your hard drive being fragmented can get in the way for a better preforming PC. Also the computer is not like a console so viruses can tend to creep in and destroy your precious computer.

For virus protection, hacking protection, etc. I would get AVG which should be here:
http://www.avg.com/us-en/free-antivirus-download

Of course I pay for AVG for protection, but even if it free it can protect you from many, many threats that Norton couldn't.

To boost the speed of your PC and get rid of unnecessary files you can get the program here, but it does cost money:
http://www.avg.com/us-en/avg-pctuneup

Of course most of the things that can clean up your PC and get rid of unnecessary files can be cleaned up by going to your computer 's hard drive by "optimizing" it, "Clean up," and "Format" it.

However with AVG PC tune up, it will clean your computer every so often when you don't even know it, giving you a fast computer everyday.

I would also recommend you using mozilla firefox as well because it is faster than internet explorer and will not often give "not responding" messages. Here is the link to get it:
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

For most videos and other stuff to watch on websites, adobe flash player is a great way to watch videos with high quality, and has the best plug ins as well:
http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html

You can download stuff on to your computer through this program, buy games really cheap when on sale, stay connected to friends more easily, and some games require you to download this as well:
http://store.steampowered.com/

It is also good to keep updating your computer to the latest versions on every program you have installed. Of course if you will get a windows 8 for your computer or windows 7, you can set your computer to update itself every time there is a new update. If you don't update your current files to the latest version, you are at risk for your PC to slow down, but that is pretty much it I can tell you.

Hope that helps. :D

How do I run game maps faster on pc?

David

I like to play some games on the pc instead of a console but i have a crappy pc. Some games that i play are newer games so they require a better pc to play them. While I can play some games just fine without lag or choppy game play, the maps will take FOREVER to load. I'm thinking about getting RAM (about 2-3 Gig) but will it solve the problem or do i need something else?

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ram is one issue but that's major over kill you can have all the ram in the world but if your graphics card is junk then your just spinning your wheels going no where

ok here is a little secret
if you got 2 hard drives the one where your operating system is leave it be put most things on the other and put in a few page files on your other hard drive page files take some hard drive space and uses it like ram
other things is defrag your computer long story short Winslows has a messy organization system just sorta throws things around on your hard drive so to make it "clean its room" defrag

check to see if you have spyware a free program that does that and has no spyware or anything nasty is spybot d/l it at spybot.com

antivirus do a free scan at Norton'swebsite

and word from the wise on any computer you only need 1 anti spyware program and 1 antivirus program any more is either over kill or your more likely to get a virus by d/ling the "wrong ones" since some of them are indeed actually viruses

and by all means double check what I am saying on your own!

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Which is the best antivirus software that is freeware ?

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Abu

Please recommend me a good antivirus software that is freeware and will provide with timely updates to keep the threats as away as possible.
I am having a gaming PC with windows xp service pack 3 OS.

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I use Free AVG...I think it's better than the paid services, and it hardly uses any of the processor so it doesn't slow your computer down.

http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage

What are your computer performance tweaks?

It has been about a decade since I really fine tuned a gaming PC. A lot has happened since then. What are some current methods of getting the most out of your computer these days?

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Best tweak ever : GET RID OF ALL THE USELESS SOFTWARES THAT GET LAUNCHED AT START UP.

using ccleaner or msconfig .

Also overclocking your CPU can be of use.

Sometimes turning off the antivirus can help too.

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If you use bootcamp on macbook pro do you have to install antivirus?

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Kyle

Not using bootcamp for general online browsing rather downloading games like League of legends, team fortress 2 etc. And downloading pc games. Do I need antivirus for when I use bootcamp? Is it as strong as the macbook itself? Or is it more susceptible to viruses?

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Ever since Windows 7 came about, things change. Virus is practically nil unless you went to dodgy sites. If you want to, there's Microsoft Security Essentials which is really light yet powerful. Remember, as long as you don't go to dodgy sites or plug in any infected usb drives, AV isn't really needed.

Why is my USB stick transfer rate slow on my PC?

Danny

I have two computers: A laptop and a gaming PC.

No, it is slower on the gaming PC. On the gaming PC it gets approximately 6-8 mb/s compared with the laptop's 20-22 mb/s

PC specs
AMD FX-8120 8-core 3.8GHz
8GB 1333MHz RAM
USB 3.0 (however I believe the stick is USB 2.0 only, but the same happens in the USB 2.0 slots)
AMD Radeon HD7950 @ 925MHz
120GB SSD and 1.82TB worth of 7200 RPM HDDs (same transfer rate on all drives)

Laptop specs:
AMD Phenom II X4 N950 quad-core @ 2.1GHz
6GB 1333MHz RAM
USB 2.0
AMD Mobility Radeon HD5650
750GB 7200 RPM HDD

Both running 64-bit Windows 7 and the same antivirus. There must be something specific with the PC that I can't see causing this!

Help please! Thanks in advance.

Answer
The transfer rates between the USB ports could play a difference. IE USB 2.0 to USB 3.0 would account for a slower transfer rate.

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The many responsibilities of having a gaming pc?

best gaming pc antivirus image

e1e456

The parts for my pc will be arriving soon. I just want to know, once it's built, what are some of the responsibilities I'll have to make sure it's in tip-top shape. I know about the eventual upgrade with parts like graphic cards and updating nvidia drivers but what else is there? Do I have to open up my pc every once in a while to clean it up, if so how many times a month? Any help and suggestions would be appreciated to making sure my pc goes strong.

Answer
Well, I'm not a tech junkie, but having a computer does take some responsibility. For instance some times your registry files, broken shortcuts, your hard drive being fragmented can get in the way for a better preforming PC. Also the computer is not like a console so viruses can tend to creep in and destroy your precious computer.

For virus protection, hacking protection, etc. I would get AVG which should be here:
http://www.avg.com/us-en/free-antivirus-download

Of course I pay for AVG for protection, but even if it free it can protect you from many, many threats that Norton couldn't.

To boost the speed of your PC and get rid of unnecessary files you can get the program here, but it does cost money:
http://www.avg.com/us-en/avg-pctuneup

Of course most of the things that can clean up your PC and get rid of unnecessary files can be cleaned up by going to your computer 's hard drive by "optimizing" it, "Clean up," and "Format" it.

However with AVG PC tune up, it will clean your computer every so often when you don't even know it, giving you a fast computer everyday.

I would also recommend you using mozilla firefox as well because it is faster than internet explorer and will not often give "not responding" messages. Here is the link to get it:
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

For most videos and other stuff to watch on websites, adobe flash player is a great way to watch videos with high quality, and has the best plug ins as well:
http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html

You can download stuff on to your computer through this program, buy games really cheap when on sale, stay connected to friends more easily, and some games require you to download this as well:
http://store.steampowered.com/

It is also good to keep updating your computer to the latest versions on every program you have installed. Of course if you will get a windows 8 for your computer or windows 7, you can set your computer to update itself every time there is a new update. If you don't update your current files to the latest version, you are at risk for your PC to slow down, but that is pretty much it I can tell you.

Hope that helps. :D

How do I run game maps faster on pc?

David

I like to play some games on the pc instead of a console but i have a crappy pc. Some games that i play are newer games so they require a better pc to play them. While I can play some games just fine without lag or choppy game play, the maps will take FOREVER to load. I'm thinking about getting RAM (about 2-3 Gig) but will it solve the problem or do i need something else?

Answer
ram is one issue but that's major over kill you can have all the ram in the world but if your graphics card is junk then your just spinning your wheels going no where

ok here is a little secret
if you got 2 hard drives the one where your operating system is leave it be put most things on the other and put in a few page files on your other hard drive page files take some hard drive space and uses it like ram
other things is defrag your computer long story short Winslows has a messy organization system just sorta throws things around on your hard drive so to make it "clean its room" defrag

check to see if you have spyware a free program that does that and has no spyware or anything nasty is spybot d/l it at spybot.com

antivirus do a free scan at Norton'swebsite

and word from the wise on any computer you only need 1 anti spyware program and 1 antivirus program any more is either over kill or your more likely to get a virus by d/ling the "wrong ones" since some of them are indeed actually viruses

and by all means double check what I am saying on your own!

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