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Building a Computer. Need Hardware Advice
Hey guys, I really know next to nothing about computer hardware so I figured why not ask here to get some help, so here goes.
I would like to build a pc that can play most of the current high end games and some older ones such as ES4 Oblivion, Fallout 3, Blur, Just Cause 2, Left 4 Dead, TF2, etc.
Id like to have at least 4gb of ram, but I could always upgrade that at a later date, so that's not much of an issue.
My main problem is that I know nothing about which Graphics cards are best or what mobo to buy or what cpu I should get, that's where I need some help.
Id like to spend between $500 and $800 on the pc, but that doesn't include the monitor, I'll get that separately so do not worry about figuring in that price.
If possible, please link to whatever site you found the part and price on so that I can do some more research on my own as well.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I would like to build a pc that can play most of the current high end games and some older ones such as ES4 Oblivion, Fallout 3, Blur, Just Cause 2, Left 4 Dead, TF2, etc.
Id like to have at least 4gb of ram, but I could always upgrade that at a later date, so that's not much of an issue.
My main problem is that I know nothing about which Graphics cards are best or what mobo to buy or what cpu I should get, that's where I need some help.
Id like to spend between $500 and $800 on the pc, but that doesn't include the monitor, I'll get that separately so do not worry about figuring in that price.
If possible, please link to whatever site you found the part and price on so that I can do some more research on my own as well.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 945 -$136
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 460 - $160
RAM: CORSAIR 2GB DDR3 - $24
HDD: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3R 1TB - 100$
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard - $95
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular - $75
Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 - $49
DVD Drive: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD/CD Burner - $18
Total: $657. That leaves the rest for a mouse/keyboard that you want. You could possibly get a 500GB HDD if you aren't going to store much. This was done fairly quickly so you could probably get something cheaper.
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 460 - $160
RAM: CORSAIR 2GB DDR3 - $24
HDD: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3R 1TB - 100$
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard - $95
Power Supply: OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular - $75
Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 - $49
DVD Drive: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD/CD Burner - $18
Total: $657. That leaves the rest for a mouse/keyboard that you want. You could possibly get a 500GB HDD if you aren't going to store much. This was done fairly quickly so you could probably get something cheaper.
i agree with onamist except for the memory. there is a noticeable difference between 2-4gb in memory and spending a little more to get 4gb will give you that much better speed improvements not just in games but in windows.
where memory really affects isn't the fps but the load times. it will affect how games play if you have 2gb of memory it may affect the fps and you may see some slow downs in game but with 4 you won't have this problem as often. i only say as often because generally people run games with a browser left open or another program or multiple programs open still and having more memory will allow you to run those programs and games simultaneously without as much of a strain on the system.
i suggest this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231180
where memory really affects isn't the fps but the load times. it will affect how games play if you have 2gb of memory it may affect the fps and you may see some slow downs in game but with 4 you won't have this problem as often. i only say as often because generally people run games with a browser left open or another program or multiple programs open still and having more memory will allow you to run those programs and games simultaneously without as much of a strain on the system.
i suggest this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231180
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