Should I Buy A Gaming PC?

crazyjacks

I really feel that console games are limited by their hardware and that the next generation of game systems is going to be coming out really soon.

However, I don't know if I would like to buy the next generation of consoles. PC Gaming is improving every month, and it's starting to grab my attention.

Right now I'm not very comfortable using a mouse and keyboard for playing games, but I think it's something I can get used to.

Here's why gaming on a computer looks nicer for me

- Better Modding Support
- Better Online Multiplayer (64 players on Battlefield 3 looks amazing)
- When games get better, you only have to replace certain parts, you don't have to buy a whole new system
- Free Online Play
- Not tied to one multiplayer platform (such as Xbox Live or PSN)
- Can play old pc games that came out many years ago
- Games are cheaper

There's probably some others but I'm too tired to think right now.

Budget is not really a problem for me, I have about $5000 I'm willing to spend as I make a decent amount of money through my websites. I'm also currently in high school so I believe a powerful machine could help with school (although I do already own a MacBook Pro and iPad 2 so I don't see much more benefit from this for school)

I'm also a programmer and I think programming on a powerful fast computer with a nice display would be very comfortable. Especially since memory management is one of my weak points.

Anyhow, this is getting very far off topic. Your input is appreciated. Thank you.
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Answer
If you love gaming investing in a PC is the way to go in my opinion.

Now with that much money you can definitely build a beast. My advice would be to ask a knowledgeable friend who could build one for you from parts, or that you educate yourself into building one. You'll save a lot/get a much better PC for the same price.

What is a good Gaming PC?

Zlanif

I'm looking for a good PC so I can game on it. My budget is 700$

Answer
How about looking at ebay?
Just avoid poor display cards.
Gaming Pc's should have 1MB VGA card with Pixel shader v4
4 GB Ram
Good CPU

that is why I am telling you look for ebay, you may find cheap but good ones

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what do I need to do to my pc to display Picture and games in 3D?

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Anthony E

My PC displays pictures and maps in 2D. How will I make display in 3D. Do I need a special software for that. If so which ones?

Answer
It depends on the software you are viewing the file in... If you're talking a map you can try Google Earth, it allows you to see a map in a bird's-eye view. Check out the source and good luck!

Could i hook up a pc to my mac through the mini display port?

Caleb

I currently have a 27 inch iMac and in the near future i am going to possibly build a gaming pc because as we all know mac was not made to game. I want to hook up my pc to the mac screen and use it as the monitor for the pc. Could I do this with the mini display port using the hdmi adaptor? Or can i even do this?

Answer
No you cannot, the mini display port is for hooking up an external or secondary monitor to your Mac.

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How do you hook a PC to an old HDTV?

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David

I'm looking to hook my old retired gaming pc up to my 60" RCA TV, but it's an older TV. The inputs it has are S-Video, RCA, and Component (RGB). My Alienware Aurora R2 has ouputs for DVI, VGA, and HDMI. I am looking for the cheapest way to hook the pc up to the TV, I bought a Monoprice VGA to S-Video converter on Amazon, but it didn't display right and it was black and white. Anyone have any advice for this matter other than buy a new tv with HDMI lol.

Answer
I would go VGA to RGB... that will give you the best picture with the inputs and outputs you have.

what is the price of a average gaming pc and what would i need to play a game like Empire total war?

Q. I have always wanted to be a pc gamer but I have no idea what to look at ,i'm looking for something in the price range of 1000$ - 1200$ or below. Also what would I need to run a game like Empire total war smoothly.

Answer
empire total war is not that demanding.
battle field bad company 2, gta iv or crysis are more demanding.

for your budget you could get a very good pc.

i went here to design one for you.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

Case: * NZXT M59 Gaming Mid-Tower Case with See-Thru Window
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: None
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+15] (Blue Color)
Noise Reduction Technology: None
CPU: AMD Phenomâ¢II X6 1055T Six-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology
Freebies: FREE Game: DiRTâ¢2
Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA)
Motherboard: MSI NF750-G55 AM3 DDR3 NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI Chipset DDR3 ATX w/ Built-in Integrated Graphic Video, HDMI, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB2.0, SATA-II, RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1 & 1 PCI [+25]
Motherboard Expansion Card: None
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1333MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Dominator [+21])
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB GDDR5 16X PCIe Video Card [+98] (Major Brand Powered by ATI)
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
Free Game: None
Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
Power Supply Upgrade: 600 Watts - XtremeGear Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready [+26]
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+18] (Single Hard Drive)
Data Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: None
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
3D Vision Glasses: None
LCD Monitor: 22" Widescreen 1920x1080 Sceptre X226W 5ms (Viewable 21.5 inch) LCD (Black Color) w/ Built-in D-Sub & DVI Input [+188]
2nd Monitor: None
3rd Monitor: None
Speakers: 600Watts PMPO Subwoofer Stereo Speakers
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Modem: None
Mega Notebook/Netbook/Server Bundle: None
Keyboard: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
Gaming Gear: None
Extra Thermal Display: None
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
Video Camera: None
Headset: None
Printer: None
Cable: None
Power Protection: None
Surge Protector: None
IEEE1394 Card: None
USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
Floppy: None
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
Office Suite: Free Microsoft® Office® 2010 STARTER EDITION (Reduced-Functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising)
Ultra Care Option: None
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS

$1184 total

main things to get. the best quad core or x6 core processor with the highest clock speed you can get. ideally over 2.8GHz
4-6gb ddr3 ram.
best graphics card you can get. eg hd 5770, hd 5850 or GTX 280, GTX 285, GTX 470
also at leat a 600w psu (power supply unit)
and a crossfire/sli motherboard, so you can also add another graphics card in the future.

good luck

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what are the most important things for a gaming PC?

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Alfonzo Al

I'm ordering a gaming PC in individual parts, and i would like to know what parts should i pay MORE for to get my computer to run smoothly, play in HD, all that good stuff, ect.

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The Processor/CPU

The CPU is the most visible component in the eyes of most buyers. Most gaming computers are labeled â often multiple times â with the brand of processor inside them. This would lead you to believe that the processor is the most important component in a gaming computer. It isnât â that title goes to the video card â but it does come in second.

The Video Card

Choosing a great video card for your gaming computer is very important. Video cards are the only component in a computer that is specifically designed to display high-resolution, high-detailed graphics. Even the most powerful computer will be a terrible gaming computer if it does not have a good video card.


RAM

Many gaming computer manufacturers will offer âhigh performanceâ memory as an option. Donât fall for this. Memory speed has nothing to do with gaming performance.


Hard Drive

As with memory, the hard drive you choose wonât have much impact on gaming performance. It certainly wonât increase your framerates in games. Instead, the only difference youâll see will be in loading times.

what do I need to do to my pc to display Picture and games in 3D?

Anthony E

My PC displays pictures and maps in 2D. How will I make display in 3D. Do I need a special software for that. If so which ones?

Answer
It depends on the software you are viewing the file in... If you're talking a map you can try Google Earth, it allows you to see a map in a bird's-eye view. Check out the source and good luck!

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Are gaming Desktops also good for multitasking?

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Matt

Does buying a gaming desktop automatically mean it'll be a good at multitasking with high RAM and cores? Or are gaming pc specialized in displaying high end graphics while multitasking is different on its own?
I'm talking about multitasking as in photoshop, illustrator, video editing a bunch of firefox windows, etc all at the same time.

Answer
Most people make a gaming pc with a quad core which if 2.6Ghz or faster with 4+gigs of ram is good for multitasking the only thing separating them is a High end video card.

So yes most gaming computers are very good at multitasking

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!!!

Answer
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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Are gaming Desktops also good for multitasking?

best gaming pc display image

Matt

Does buying a gaming desktop automatically mean it'll be a good at multitasking with high RAM and cores? Or are gaming pc specialized in displaying high end graphics while multitasking is different on its own?
I'm talking about multitasking as in photoshop, illustrator, video editing a bunch of firefox windows, etc all at the same time.

Answer
Most people make a gaming pc with a quad core which if 2.6Ghz or faster with 4+gigs of ram is good for multitasking the only thing separating them is a High end video card.

So yes most gaming computers are very good at multitasking

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!!!

Answer
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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