Need somthing that can play the latest games, is easy to upgrade, and dosen't cost more then $2000
2006-08-07 12:05:04 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Build it yourself by ordering it in parts :) cheapest way to get the fastest computer...
2006-08-07 12:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by remco651979 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently bought a computer that is largely for gaming, and I built my last several computers from parts. I had no limit on my budget.
This time I went with ABS Computer. I highly recommend them! You pay maybe $200 over parts, but they do a terrific job of putting the system together, installing all the software, and bundles some games in. Well worth the money, at least for me.
My system can run BF2 or Oblivion with everything maxed and it runs smooth as glass. I believe that total was about $2,000.
Make sure to get at least 2gb of RAM and SLI duel video cards!
2006-08-07 19:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by diamondspider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I am looking at building a gaming machine for my 7 year old son. Because of the new 64-bit system PC's coming out, I have decided I will go off that design. My pc I built for myself is 64-bit and caters for general use,gaming, multimedia, programming, webdesign and cost me $2500 last year in NZ which is a cheap thing lol. His computer I am going to design will come off the Alienware machines specs which is similar to how I built my machine. Main components with his machine will be the Graphic Cards and Ram that will cost more than anything to handle his games.
2006-08-07 19:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by technigalnz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remco is right! As newer systems come out, they become less and less capable of playing the newer games, Ironic but true, most newer systems have onboard graphics which wont come close to what you need. You can build your own hot gamer for as little as 800 bucks! You need a video card with at least 256 megs of onboard ram, I personally would opt for 512. The card needs to have pixel shader architecture, this is the latest rage, you need a processor speed of at least 3 gigahertz, and a mobo with 1 gig of ram expandble to 3 gigs.
2006-08-07 19:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the following at www.newegg.com
480 Watt ATX case and power supply $170
AMD FX-60 Processor $885
Asus A8n-SLI Deluxe $95
2GB PC-3200 DDR $160
BenQ DW1665 Optical (DVD-R) drive $45
Maxtor 250GB 7,200 RPM drive $70
Sound Card: Creative Labs X-FI Extreme $110
Video Card: GeForce 7950 GTX 1GB PCIExpress $550
Total Around $2,000
Then get a friend to build it for you. It will scream and you will be set for at least 2 years of top-notch gaming.
2006-08-07 19:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remco said it all!
alien ware pc's will hit for about 2000 or more after taxes shipping extras
or you can build one or have it built by dealer for less than 1000 bucks. Or get the five finger discount! I never paid for a pc in my life.
anything P4, or AMD athlon with 256mB Vid and gig of ram wil work for todays games
2006-08-07 19:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by St Guido 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alienware
2006-08-07 21:48:17 · answer #7 · answered by knolley68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alienware
2006-08-07 19:09:11 · answer #8 · answered by Sammy S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want a brand name pc try the dell dimesion 5150 160gb hard drive dvd/cdrw burner and a dvd rom drive. pentium 4 3.2 ghz 128mb ATI Video Card. I upgraded to the 256mb video card. the basic without the 256mb video card was 699.00 with upgrades i paid 899.00
2006-08-07 19:11:56 · answer #9 · answered by nitehawk8075 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Alienware they are good for gaming...good luck for under $2000.
www.alienware.com/
2006-08-07 19:09:28 · answer #10 · answered by lizzy_22_1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋