PC hardware and PC gaming questions?

Wyatt Bunt

I have 3 question (a lot, I know right?) the first is, is it safe to use a computer with the side pannel removed and a desk fan blowing on the hardware so it doesn't overheat? Second is, would I be able to do some moderate gaming on an AMD Athlon II x4 650 (3.2ghz) for a few months? I would replace it eventually. Last is, is the SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6770 an okay card for modrate gaming? I don't mind playing on medium settings. Thanks for the help!!!

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for your first question, removing the side panel and letting a desk fan blow on the hardware is fine, i also have done that before, the only downside to it is that your system will be filled with dust and so you are required to clean it once in a while.

second, your AMD Athlon II x4 650 (3.2ghz) is good enough for gaming and besides the GPU is the major factor that determines good gaming (games are 75% GPU dependent).

and last, the SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6770 is a good mid range card that would enable you to play all games at mid settings, it is currently ranked #45 in benchmark tests, here is the link :

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.php?gpu=Radeon+HD+6770

BTW, the power requirement of the 6770 is 450w so a 550w +80 corsair PSU is ideal.

Help Pc gaming hardware!?

David

so xbox one and ps4 well they did not get my attenttion i was wondering if any of you guys could help me out on building a pc lik what componets do i need or should I just go to best buy and ask Im also on $400 budget Please Im new to this pc stuff so Please what do you recommand me ?

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These are some custom PC builds:
For $350:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S6FD1b-tYkk
For $400:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DG6s_iWae7A
You can play many games on 720p and some on even 1080p, the videos tell you everything you need to know.
Check them out!

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Good gaming PC deal for the hardware?

S & RG

I found these two pc's in a quick search for desktops, and they seem like a pretty good deal, although I'm wary to buy an emachine or an iBuyPower for that matter... I'm looking for a pc that can handle games like Crysis 2, WoW, and other's of that type, that require better than average specs.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12347221#ShortReviewTitleBar

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12534589

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Neither one of those computers are very good at all. There low priced computers for a reason. Wow is not a high resourced game so you computer will run it just fine. However for a game like crysis 2 or anything new coming out then your computer is going to fall apart on the graphics side. You will be lucky if your able to perform crysis on medium graphics without tearing your eyes out. as for your videocard - It's not even a Graphics cards, its a integrated graphics chip. an old computer of mine ay work was hindered trying to run UT2004 with that chip. If you already have the basics such as keyboard and mouse and monitor and such I would just take your $600 and get a custom build.

p.s. the ram on those builds make me wanna cry. Its like old slow ram from years ago. You may as well click on an icon and go make yourself dinner. That way by the time you come back it might accually be done loading

PC hardware and PC gaming questions?

Wyatt Bunt

I have 3 question (a lot, I know right?) the first is, is it safe to use a computer with the side pannel removed and a desk fan blowing on the hardware so it doesn't overheat? Second is, would I be able to do some moderate gaming on an AMD Athlon II x4 650 (3.2ghz) for a few months? I would replace it eventually. Last is, is the SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6770 an okay card for modrate gaming? I don't mind playing on medium settings. Thanks for the help!!!

Answer
for your first question, removing the side panel and letting a desk fan blow on the hardware is fine, i also have done that before, the only downside to it is that your system will be filled with dust and so you are required to clean it once in a while.

second, your AMD Athlon II x4 650 (3.2ghz) is good enough for gaming and besides the GPU is the major factor that determines good gaming (games are 75% GPU dependent).

and last, the SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6770 is a good mid range card that would enable you to play all games at mid settings, it is currently ranked #45 in benchmark tests, here is the link :

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.php?gpu=Radeon+HD+6770

BTW, the power requirement of the 6770 is 450w so a 550w +80 corsair PSU is ideal.

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what hardware do I need for my computer to be a gaming computer?

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David J

I want my computer to be a Gaming PC. What hardware is best for that? I need everything, I want a total overhaul on my PC. Motherboard, etc.

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$129.99 PNY VCG981024GXEB GeForce 9800 GT 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

or

$129.99 GIGABYTE GV-R485OC-1GH Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

$54.99 COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-SKN2-GP Black / Silver Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

$84.99 GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard

$99.99 Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply

$94.00 AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0GHz Socket AM3 65W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX250OCGQBOX

$74.99 G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-4GBNQ

$89.99 Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

$24.99 LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model GH22NP20

Subtotal: $653.93
instant discounts: $45 with nVidia card $55 with ATI card

This computer is the one I am building myself in the fall :)

How much would it cost to put together a gaming pc?

Jerry

I want to get a nice gaming pc, but an alienware computer is out of the question at their prices... Can anyone help me find information on how to put together a solid gaming pc of my own? Help such as what parts I'm going to need, how much they would cost, a rough estimate of how much the sum of the parts would be. I'm looking to play games such as SC2 and WoW. Thanks!

Answer
May I introduce to you: Hardware Revolution's $500 gaming build!

http://www.hardware-revolution.com/500-gaming-computer-2/

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What are the things I need to look for when customizing a gaming pc?

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Snozzberry

So I've been a console lover since I was a young teen, but I know that pc's top consoles anyday. So I'm gonna try and customize my own gaming pc, but the thing is I don't know anything about computers. So, what should I get, what parts of the computer should I upgrade and to what?

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You should take a hardware class at a local university or college to really get a thorough understanding of the basics if you don't know anything. There are many choices and options to consider, and they get more confusing every day with new form factors, expansion slots, and memory types that are being developed all the time.

The first step you should do is pick the most intensive game you'd want to play and then compare your current system to the recommended specs for that game. You might just need a few more sticks of ram, or perhaps a new graphics card and a new power supply and some ram.

The second step is, read, read, and read some more.

How much to spend on a gaming PC?

riptroy31

How much do I need to spend on a gaming pc for the moment? I don't want to talk about future, I will have a little more money then. I want to run games such as the witcher, oblivion, half life 2, and doom 3, and crysis. How much do i need to spend?

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it cost a lot, it is an expensive hobby.

but if u really want a recommendation of how to choose a gaming pc, here is where to find

http://www.hardware-revolution.com/computer-systems/gaming-pc/

You can find decent budget gaming pc for +/- $500 along with the possible future upgrade
http://www.hardware-revolution.com/budget-gaming-pc-q4-2010/
mainstream gaming pc +/- $800-1000
http://www.hardware-revolution.com/mainstream-gaming-pc/
High-end +/- $1500-3000
http://www.hardware-revolution.com/high-end-gaming-pc-q4-2010/

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How hard is it to build a gaming pc?

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Q. I want to build my own gaming computer, I plan on saving up around $1,000-$1,500 for it. I have a good knowledge of computers, but I'm not a wiz with them, even though I love them and want to know more about how they work. How hard would it be for me to build a gaming pc from the ground-up with almost no hardware experience?

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I'm 13 and I did it.

You don't need to know too much about hardware to build one, just go on Tomshardware.com forums and on New Build, ask them to choose the parts for you.

If you want to learn about hardware, then I still recommend going on that site. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/288241-31-read-posting-buyer-guides-troubleshooting

The hard part is choosing the parts and learning about what does what. The building part itself isn't that hard, so long as you have time and have a guide on the internet.

What do you need to be the "ultimate gamer"?

toddler_wi

I'm a 14 y.o. boy who would seriously like to become the ultimate hardcore gamer, but I don't know where to start. I'm already the most serious gamer in my group of friends, and want to bring it even further. Any suggestions (best games, consoles, gaming PC hardware?) If serious hardcore gamer tells me the exact computer that they use for their PC games, that would be a great help (because my parents are getting me a new computer anyway.) Any help would be awesome. Thanks.
Wow, you guys are morons. Let me rephrase my question. What HARDWARE/SOFTWARE would you reccomend for a hungry hungry gamer like myself, wanting to broaden his horizons and join the ranks of people such as the writers of Penny Arcade. Thanks, maybe now you people won't need to think so hard.

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The most hardcore gamers are PC gamers, as they can upgrade their computer's architecture to keep up with the most power demanding games. Dell builds many computers around gaming as does Alienware. You can start with them.

http://www.dell.com
http://www.alienware.com

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How hard is it to build a gaming pc?

best gaming pc hardware image

Q. I want to build my own gaming computer, I plan on saving up around $1,000-$1,500 for it. I have a good knowledge of computers, but I'm not a wiz with them, even though I love them and want to know more about how they work. How hard would it be for me to build a gaming pc from the ground-up with almost no hardware experience?

Answer
I'm 13 and I did it.

You don't need to know too much about hardware to build one, just go on Tomshardware.com forums and on New Build, ask them to choose the parts for you.

If you want to learn about hardware, then I still recommend going on that site. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/288241-31-read-posting-buyer-guides-troubleshooting

The hard part is choosing the parts and learning about what does what. The building part itself isn't that hard, so long as you have time and have a guide on the internet.

What do you need to be the "ultimate gamer"?

toddler_wi

I'm a 14 y.o. boy who would seriously like to become the ultimate hardcore gamer, but I don't know where to start. I'm already the most serious gamer in my group of friends, and want to bring it even further. Any suggestions (best games, consoles, gaming PC hardware?) If serious hardcore gamer tells me the exact computer that they use for their PC games, that would be a great help (because my parents are getting me a new computer anyway.) Any help would be awesome. Thanks.
Wow, you guys are morons. Let me rephrase my question. What HARDWARE/SOFTWARE would you reccomend for a hungry hungry gamer like myself, wanting to broaden his horizons and join the ranks of people such as the writers of Penny Arcade. Thanks, maybe now you people won't need to think so hard.

Answer
The most hardcore gamers are PC gamers, as they can upgrade their computer's architecture to keep up with the most power demanding games. Dell builds many computers around gaming as does Alienware. You can start with them.

http://www.dell.com
http://www.alienware.com

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