Thank you in advance for your advice .
New comp build..
Started by
Jaysama
, Apr 30 2010 03:16 PM
#1
Posted 30 April 2010 - 03:16 PM
Thank you in advance for your advice .
#2
Posted 30 April 2010 - 03:40 PM
Everything is a choice from processors (AMD or INTEL) to video cards (ATI or NVIDIA) to memory (KINGSTON' CORSAIR' OCZ ect) to motherboards (ASUS, GIGABYTE, ect)
Processor
A fast CPU, or processor, will aid the video card in drawing up to 51 billion polygons per second in first person shooters and MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), alike. Some systems include powerful quad-core processors. Also a good fan for you processor will always help it's performance, stock fan will do a good job but if you plan on making your machine work hard you should think to upgarde to a better one.
Memory
Large amounts of memory allows the computer to quickly access frequently used information or programs; a critical component for gaming. A gaming PC should have at least 1 GB (2 and up recommended)of RAM and sufficient hard drive space to have multiple games installed at a time. Some games can occupy over 12GB of hard drive space.
Video
A game is only as good as the graphics card supporting it. Many games have life–like, real–time images that require a powerful graphics card. ATI and nVidia graphics cards are the most common amongst gamers, and at least 512MB of proprietary video RAM is needed for most current games.
Power Supply
A high end gaming machine will require lots of power so a minimum of 650 should be considered and for a few extra dollars a higher one would be better. Look at the reviews for the real power consumption for an 80%+ efficiency and a known brand is always better.
Audio
A gaming PC sound card, integrated or not, should be capable of reproducing 5.1 or 7.1 channels of sound so you can know where your enemies are approaching from.
Case
A well ventilated case will always help a gaming pc and make sure all your components will fit in it and not make it to cramped.
Processor
A fast CPU, or processor, will aid the video card in drawing up to 51 billion polygons per second in first person shooters and MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), alike. Some systems include powerful quad-core processors. Also a good fan for you processor will always help it's performance, stock fan will do a good job but if you plan on making your machine work hard you should think to upgarde to a better one.
Memory
Large amounts of memory allows the computer to quickly access frequently used information or programs; a critical component for gaming. A gaming PC should have at least 1 GB (2 and up recommended)of RAM and sufficient hard drive space to have multiple games installed at a time. Some games can occupy over 12GB of hard drive space.
Video
A game is only as good as the graphics card supporting it. Many games have life–like, real–time images that require a powerful graphics card. ATI and nVidia graphics cards are the most common amongst gamers, and at least 512MB of proprietary video RAM is needed for most current games.
Power Supply
A high end gaming machine will require lots of power so a minimum of 650 should be considered and for a few extra dollars a higher one would be better. Look at the reviews for the real power consumption for an 80%+ efficiency and a known brand is always better.
Audio
A gaming PC sound card, integrated or not, should be capable of reproducing 5.1 or 7.1 channels of sound so you can know where your enemies are approaching from.
Case
A well ventilated case will always help a gaming pc and make sure all your components will fit in it and not make it to cramped.
#3
Posted 30 April 2010 - 04:25 PM
Hello again jaysama.
Been waiting for your post.
Just a few general tips.
Take your time, don:t rush in selecting your parts, where you buy and especially building the PC.
On line buying sometimes looks very good but, shipping has to be taken into account. I have heaps of computer stores here with excellent pricing, so prefer to buy over the counter.
I will follow your progress with great interest..
Been waiting for your post.
Just a few general tips.
Take your time, don:t rush in selecting your parts, where you buy and especially building the PC.
On line buying sometimes looks very good but, shipping has to be taken into account. I have heaps of computer stores here with excellent pricing, so prefer to buy over the counter.
I will follow your progress with great interest..
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