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Not a real big issue at all really, and I don't consider purchasing a new computer a number one priority or anything like that. The truth be told I know very little about computers and just thought I'd ask for a little friendly advice. Do you think the following system is a good buy? http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX26175(ME).aspx I'm looking for a system that can run most contemporary games at moderate levels of performance or higher, and I have the savings to spend in about the 2k range (give or take $300). Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Link is broken so I'm not sure if it's a prebuilt or one you plan to put together yourself. Regardless here's a few tips. 2000 dollars is excessive. Seriously, with about half of that you could build a monster rig that could power through any game today. Unless you're looking for a a multimedia machine for editing videos and movies and the like you absolutely do not need to spend 2k. If you feel confidant building one yourself I could give you a few ideas of what parts to get to ensure that you have a futureproof machine that is strong today and has plenty of wiggle room for upgrades. I'm the leetest one here 
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Yeah, you can put together a pretty boss system with even 7 or 8 hundred dollars. I'm looking into a build that'll run me about 500 myself. The cheapest way you can go is to either buy a stock system from Dell or something, then pad it with your own seperately purchased parts. Yes, this takes some computer knowledge. Learn computers, dammit. Safety + Peace
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TripleBam wrote:Yeah, you can put together a pretty boss system with even 7 or 8 hundred dollars. I'm looking into a build that'll run me about 500 myself.
The cheapest way you can go is to either buy a stock system from Dell or something, then pad it with your own seperately purchased parts. Yes, this takes some computer knowledge. Learn computers, dammit. I actually recommend even getting a barebones kit from Tigerdirect. They generally have essential computer components shipped together for a good price - then you can add anything you want to it to bring it to whatever capabilities you desire. I have an amazing desktop that I assembled for about 700. {pDs} Lead Salad: bike why did you change your name
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Thanks guys,
I`ve started looking at various online articles about building your own computer. Trying my best to get educated, but mostly failing at this point. Going to try and take it step by step instead of just rushing out and getting all the parts I need at once.
Starting with a PC case.
Don`t be surprised if I hit you all up for questions on steam sometime!
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First figure out what you want your system to do. If you want to play games then start with the mother board. Look on Wikipedia for the basics of what the various speeds mean and how they influence gameplay. Then find memory that matches the speeds the mother board(s) you are looking at along with the chipset of the cpu you want to use . Like socket 775 for intel dual and quad core cpus of the current/last generation. Then look at graphics cards. DOnt even think of going agp as i will hunt you down and shoot you. And you only need four gigs of memory despite what peeps tell you. Look for a memory speed above 800. like 1333. Most moboards can support this without a problem now but check their specs to make sure. (Dude, just spend 20 mins on reading on each on wikipedia and you will know almost anything). Then post here with pretend builds and we will all look at it for you. A decent built Intel Dual core cpu running at 3 ghz 4gb ram at 1333 A motherboard with at least equal speeds on the buses(with lots of ports and preferably SATA) 500 watts of power with a six pin connector for graphics card (the more connectors the merrier) A graphics card that has a large amount of ddr5 memory and lots of shaders. There are a few good, cheap nvidia cards out there but I prefer the Ati 4000 series. Cost: around $5-600 assuming you are buying a cheap case and using your old hard drives. And you dont need to start over if you have a good power supply, case and some ram already, just know what it is.
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Gazzic, If you have never built before, and don't know someone who can help you directly, I would probably find a bare bones kit like Bike suggested. There are two challenges facing a new computer builder. 1. making sure you get the proper configuration of not only compatible hardware, but making sure you are balancing the system capabilities. ( IE. spending extra money on a good mobo only to waste teh chip/board potential by putting High Cas timing and slow clock speed ram in it.) (or god forbid, buying the wrong CPU slot mobo for a chip you just got.) 2. The actual build. Its not rocket science by any means. Im confident you could do it, but for god sakes make sure you read tutorials, watch videos, etc. on every aspect of the build. I have seen my fair share of people burn their chips up or zap a mobo dead before they even get the thing to post because they forgot step x or y. And its a really shitty feeling. Im not trying to scare you or anything, just if you have no experience, it would really benefit you to find someone local who can help you with atleast the build part, walk you through it...that way in the future you can take off and run with it on your own. As for the configuration, well we can help with that. If you want to go the parts direction...give a budget you want...and put together what you think and run it by us. I can atleast check and make sure that it will config okay. To silverwasps build - I would not go with a 500 watt psu. that leaves you no upward mobility in terms of upgrading that system. also, you need to have 2 six pins available, even if you are only using one...again..upgradeability.
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