Gaming PC build that could run any game for the next few years?

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ChucNorris

I'm looking into building a new gaming PC. I would like to be able to play games like Battlefield 3, Guild Wars 2, and other games coming out in the next few years. I want this computer to last me at least 4 years without needing any expensive upgrades. My budget is about 800 but I'd be willing to go up to 1000. I want to max these games out and run them at a full steady 60 frames per second.
Thanks.

Answer
Depends if you still need a monitor and/or an operating system


If you have a monitor and operating system then try this:

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($292.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza CSAZ-1000 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $965.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-27 00:43 EST-0500)

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If you already have a monitor but no operating system then:

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB Video Card ($216.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Azza CSAZ-1000 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $979.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-27 00:41 EST-0500)

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Operating System but no monitor:

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NS Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 6950 1GB Video Card ($263.22 @ NCIX US)
Case: Azza CSAZ-1000 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G245HQLbd 60Hz 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $976.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-27 00:50 EST-0500)

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Other options:
Downgrade CPU to a Intel i5 2310 and get a 32gb SSD to install the operating system on

is the Intel® 2nd Generation Core⢠proccesor good for gaming ?

Thomas

I want to buy a new gaming PC and I need to know if this proccesor will handle games like Battlefield 3,Modern Warfare 3, Fallout,Dayz the mod, and 2012-2013 modern games ?

Answer
Yes, a Corei5 or i7 or even an i3 are fine for gaming. Any modern cpu will handle the computation of most games. You are more interested in the video card performance, game frame rates are 90% about the video card.

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is the Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ proccesor good for gaming ?

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Thomas

I want to buy a new gaming PC and I need to know if this proccesor will handle games like Battlefield 3,Modern Warfare 3, Fallout,Dayz the mod, and 2012-2013 modern games ?

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Yes, a Corei5 or i7 or even an i3 are fine for gaming. Any modern cpu will handle the computation of most games. You are more interested in the video card performance, game frame rates are 90% about the video card.

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

Answer
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

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How do I increase the video memory on my pc?

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napoleonin

I installed PES 2012 on my PC but I can't play it because my video memory is only 64 MB but I need video memory of at least 128MB to run the game. How can I increase my video memory? I've got a COMPAQ Presario CQ61 with 220 Gigs of HD and 3 Gigs of RAM.

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your laptop isn't built for gaming and i don't think you can put a gfx card in it.build yourself a good desktop pc with a 1gb gfx card.otherwise you can't run this game.

Is it possible to get a $700 Gaming PC that can play Skyrim on high settings?

Jett

My birthday is coming up and I want to get a gaming (laptop cause they're cheaper) so I can play AT THE LEAST 2011 games and below, but if I could get one for 700 that could play 2012 games like Skyrim that would be great! Thanks! I was thinking about going to my local computer shop.

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Actually In terms of gaming and raw power... a desktop has a lot more to offer. You could buy say a 800 dollar gaming desktop, and the price for a laptop with about the same power, is about 1400-1600. If this changes you mind... take a look at MyCustombuild.com, they have a option for about 800 that will pack a much bigger punch than any 700 dollar laptop you will find on the market, will also play all games from 2011 and also ones from 2012(not ultra settings though).
ALSO*** Desktops are MUCH easier and CHEAPER to upgrade for gaming because usually the only upgrade you may need in the future is a video that you can pick up for 100-200 bucks to continue playing the newest titles. (really you can spend as much as you want on video cards, but 100-200 should do the trick.)

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How do I increase the video memory on my pc?

best gaming pc video card 2012 image

napoleonin

I installed PES 2012 on my PC but I can't play it because my video memory is only 64 MB but I need video memory of at least 128MB to run the game. How can I increase my video memory? I've got a COMPAQ Presario CQ61 with 220 Gigs of HD and 3 Gigs of RAM.

Answer
your laptop isn't built for gaming and i don't think you can put a gfx card in it.build yourself a good desktop pc with a 1gb gfx card.otherwise you can't run this game.

Is it possible to get a $700 Gaming PC that can play Skyrim on high settings?

Jett

My birthday is coming up and I want to get a gaming (laptop cause they're cheaper) so I can play AT THE LEAST 2011 games and below, but if I could get one for 700 that could play 2012 games like Skyrim that would be great! Thanks! I was thinking about going to my local computer shop.

Answer
Actually In terms of gaming and raw power... a desktop has a lot more to offer. You could buy say a 800 dollar gaming desktop, and the price for a laptop with about the same power, is about 1400-1600. If this changes you mind... take a look at MyCustombuild.com, they have a option for about 800 that will pack a much bigger punch than any 700 dollar laptop you will find on the market, will also play all games from 2011 and also ones from 2012(not ultra settings though).
ALSO*** Desktops are MUCH easier and CHEAPER to upgrade for gaming because usually the only upgrade you may need in the future is a video that you can pick up for 100-200 bucks to continue playing the newest titles. (really you can spend as much as you want on video cards, but 100-200 should do the trick.)

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