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Build me a computer. - Crashlander04 - 05-23-2012
So. I want to play Arma 2 DayZ. I use a Macbook Pro.
I can either:
a) Somehow boot it onto this computer, get overly confused, and lag horrendously.
or b) Build a new, awesome PC computer for the summer which is long overdue.
I have a budget, but due to the fact I actually have a life, I would like the lowest price possible for the best specs. I will not give away the actually budget, but explanations for necessity of the price or quality of certain parts may effect my decision. I may or may not choose the lowest budget specs possible, as I do actually want a good computer as a trade-off.
The task at hand here is to find the best comparable specs and prices for what I would actually need/use as a gamer, student, and artist.
I figure enough of you have the same general interests, and a good base of knowledge concerning computers, and would probably be the best suited community to help in my decision.
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RE: Build me a computer. - guthriearmstrong - 05-23-2012
Ever built one before?
RE: Build me a computer. - Crashlander04 - 05-23-2012
No.. I use a Mac..
RE: Build me a computer. - Leech - 05-23-2012
(05-23-2012, 02:21)Crashlander04 Wrote: No.. I use a Mac..
Not sure if you can be saved
RE: Build me a computer. - Crashlander04 - 05-23-2012
I can and I will be.
RE: Build me a computer. - bvcxzmn - 05-23-2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPIXAtNGGCw&feature=plcp
This is an extensive and in depth overview of how to build a computer. The only thing I would recommend is using a GTX 670 or 680 (depending on you budget: they are ~$400 and ~$500 respectively). 500 series cards are cheaper (the 570 used in the video for example), but not quite as powerful. I highly recommend watching all 3 videos.
RE: Build me a computer. - iDieForEXP - 05-23-2012
I help you out budday, just lemme go find that wishlist I made.
RE: Build me a computer. - DjFuzz - 05-23-2012
I can help you anytime crash, just talk to me on skype and ill give you some good specs but I'd need a budget and I can get the best PC for that price, but if you want a cheap pc take a look at this :
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Scorpius_8000/
RE: Build me a computer. - iDieForEXP - 05-23-2012
Alrighty then. I got you a list ma man. This setup will run an game out now smoothly at a super low price. Heres the components.
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 AMD9 series ($90)
CPU
AMD PhenomII X4 965 Black edition. ($120)
RAM
Crucial 4GB DDR3 (1333 Mhz) ($20)
Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 550 Ti Superclocked (1GB) ($125)
Hard Drive
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB ($75)
Optical Drive
Lite-on Internet DVD Writer ($1
Case
Cooler Master RC-430-KWN1 Elite 430 ($50)
Power Supply
Cooler Master Elite series 400 watts ($40)
Overall, this should run you about $538.
(just use google to find the stuff)
((if you want more power, Ive got another list here for a mid range computer, lemme know))
RE: Build me a computer. - Cell - 05-23-2012
Hmm, i'm thinking of doing this over the summer. But I have no idea what im doing.