I would prefer it not be a major manufacturer. I do however, want quality, performance and a great warranty. If you can send links to the sites, its greatly appreciated. Any personal experiences you have would be awesome.
Thanks for the help!
2006-06-21 18:53:22 · 3 answers · asked by Carla S 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I know you mentioned not wanting a major manufacturer. Unless you're a hardcore gamer or nerd in general, then Alienware isn't as major as say Dell or Gateway. However, as a nerd ( :p ) Alienware is quite popular. Dedicated machines for gaming, this would probably be your best bet. The only other option that would ensure perfect gaming is if you build your own computer. However I took the liberty of looking up a good Alienware box with excellent specs and a price under $1,500. The Area-51 5500 comes with an array of respectable features and specs. More details here: http://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pages/Area-51_5500/area-51_5500_features.aspx?SysCode=PC-AREA51-5500-R3&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT
I would however, use their configure option to customize the system and add a bit more memory than it comes with. 512MB DC DDR2 SDRAM just isn't so hot considering it can be upgraded to 2GB. Other than that, it's a very decent and affordable system. Hope this helps you out a bit. =)
2006-06-21 19:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by Justin R 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your question implies you want a computer system that is designed soley (or at least primarily) for the purpose of playing games. I would therefore strongly suggest purchasing a console gaming system that is operated through your TV. It will save you money, space in the home, and setup worries. The systems are heaps of fun, far cheaper than PCs when comparing specs, still use the internet for multiplay gaming, and are way smaller in physical size (similar to the size of a laptop). They come with specially designed, often wireless controllers and will work with almost any TV in existence, even some decades old, hifi surround sound systems, multimedia projectors, and any other AV entertainment equipment you can think of.
Consoles have a very wide price range depending on the kind of tech you want, but the mre popular the console manufacturer the more fun you'll have. Some of the big names include Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo and the software for each one will not work on the others.
Most consoles today also work well as DVD players, CD music players, MP3 CD players, web surfing tools, VOIP communication devices, and include sophistocated security incase it is stolen it can't be used or farmed.
You might be able to get a basic system of any one of the more popular consoles for <$700, but your choice of accessories, games, better functionability and membership to clubs, insurance or tech support and repair could push that price to infinity.
Good luck and be careful. Blessed Be.
2006-06-21 19:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Bawn Nyntyn Aytetu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With what i'm seeing of your specs your equipment reminiscence is the only reason at the back of your game to be freezing. a million.87 is a sprint slow for a processor yet no longer that slow and not undesirable whether it truly is a twin center processor in any respect(E6300?), so processor is out of the photograph. The onboard video is what's the killer however, you have the Nvidia 6100 onboard video that has 256Mb of reminiscence, nicely the 512Mb of reminiscence your equipment has truly is working on basically 256MB reason 256Mb is going on your video. 2 suggestions... get a clean video card which will help take a artwork load of your processor and liberate 256Mb of reminiscence and the different advice is get extra reminiscence. i'm undecided of the game you attempt to play yet maximum extra cutting-edge video games love 2Gb of reminiscence if not extra. considering the fact that we don't have an entire and concentrated specs checklist we can in user-friendly terms assume your motherboard can carry extra advantageous than 2Gb of reminiscence and with that for the time of my head i could say get 4Gb t be on the secure element. attempt to get a video card extra clever than one which will play the game you're presently taking part in for destiny gaming. additionally a minimum of 256Mb for the video card is reported or extra clever like 512Mb. If money is accessible get some thing like the Nvidia 8800GTX, for now they are basically approximately precise of the line. The Ultras are no longer truly easily worth the money for an extra $one hundred that production facility overclocking for the marginal income on that video card could be executed at domicile and be extra low-value. additionally doing recurring sparkling up of the pc at the same time with working Disk Cleanup and then Disk Defragmenting could help besides.
2016-10-31 06:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by ravelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋