a new computer. It needs to be relatively cheap($500-800)and have all the basics, but function well in the gaming area. Anyone have any suggestions?
2006-07-15 11:37:20 · 4 answers · asked by ojndoanj 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It depends how "well" you want it to function at gaming. At that price point you're not really going to be able to buy a computer very capable of gaming. If you want to buy a gaming computer nowadays, you either have to spend an arm and a leg, or upgrade the video card yourself. I'd recommend getting on the phone with someone like Dell or HP and have them configure something for you. If you want a reasonable price your probably going to buy one without a video card, and then put one in yourself. Gaming on a PC nowadays can be expensive.
2006-07-15 11:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by karl_n21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell. even if it is the cheapest most basic model, it's the best computer. i'm going into my third year in college and my freshman year i went through three computers because of viruses and breakdowns. i finally got the dell and have had it for a year and a half with no problems. it comes with great security and virus protection on it, and runs very fast.
definitly recommend it.
2006-07-15 18:41:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to get a new computer, and for a very good price, is to build it yourself. You can build an excellent mid-level rig for about $600, which would play the latest games very nicely.
Quick example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131530
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103535
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227069
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130017
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103937
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101131
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822135106
Use your old case (if you can), monitor, keyboard/mouse, etc. Get a few fans for cooling and you're on your way. Most of this stuff even comes with a better warranty than what dell/compaq/hp offers, and they would probably charge around $1,500--minimum--for this kind of hardware.
2006-07-15 19:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by FreeBadAdvice_8D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it aint cheap but go to http://www.alienware.com/main.aspx :great for gaming and if not try a dell
2006-07-15 18:42:07 · answer #4 · answered by x1yofuzzy1x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋