basic PC configuration to play lkatest games?

Answer 1

AGP will be obsolete soon, so if you're looking to build your own computer that can support high end graphics cards to play the latest and greatest games, start with your motherboard. I'd recommend an Asus motherboard, because they are very well-known for their motherboards. Remember to look for one with at least one PCI-E slot, or two if you plan on using the SLI features of the newest nvidia cards (this means to connect two GeForce video cards to get at most twice the power).

Once you find your motherboard, look for a processor. The E6600 is a very nice chip. 2.4GHz core 2 duo - so 4.8GHz total processing speed. Also has a 1066MHz FSB. You can also go for the E6700 if money is not an issue, but the E6600 should be fast enough.

Next, your memory. I recommend 2gigs, and because the Asus can support up to 4 sticks, you can always upgrade. Kingston's one of the best for RAM.

Nvidia makes great gaming cards, so I'd recommend a GeForce 7950 GT. eVga makes good video cards with the nvidia chip, and nvidia owns them so they're always a good pick. You could also go for the 6000 or 7000 series GTs, but the 7950 GT is better because of the 512mb.

Now the case... You'll need a good power supply to power your video card (500W is recommended, but most power supplies produce less than what they state), so why not get a case that already comes with a power supply? The Antec Atlas is an excellent medium sized server case with a 550W power supply - enough to power anything you put in there.

Hard drive? Anything you want, but try and find one that's 7200RPM with at least an 8m buffer. If you get one with 3 millisecond seek time your comp will seem alot faster as well.

For your optical drive get whatever you want. DVD combo will do you just fine. LG, Samsung, whatever you want.

This shouldn't put you down TOO much, but if money's an issue, all these parts can be downgraded. The motherboard, can go to a regular P5B, the video card can go to a 6800 GT, RAM to another brand, and you can also get a cheaper case.

Hopefully this helps you out, good luck with your new computer.

Answer 2

i'm not gonna get into correct specs too a lot, yet plan on spending about 1000-1200 USD on an respectable mid selection gaming setup. which could contain a respectable tower, a minimum of 8 gigs of RAM, and an ok pix card, an an effect furnish to run it. this would run maximum issues really, yet your not gonna be able to max settings on some thing extremely pix huge. in case your needing some thing maximum reliable, with dissimilar GPUs and all that, be prepared to positioned a minimum of like 2000-3000 USD on it.

Answer 3

NO NO NO never buy an alienware!
They are so much more expensive.
Build one yourself for the lastest games.
Here is a good budget build for you

This will play the latest games on high settings.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814133186 7900GS 256mb 200$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819105015R AMD Santa ana 1.8 GHz dual core socket AM2 150$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131013 ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard 140$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144151 APEVIA (ASPIRE) X-CRUISER-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 60$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817148028 PSU 100$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231102 G.SKILL 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Standard System Memory 110$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822136062 160 GB HD 65$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101134 CD drive 14$

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106028 DVD drive 19$



Grand total 858$

Here is a guide that shows you how to do it

http://www.tomshardware.com/2002/09/04/building_your_own_pc/index.html

Answer 4

You can purchase amd or pentium4 or pentium dual core with 1 gb ddr ram+ 160gb hdd+ dvdrw or combo. but it should be with high end 3d-graphic card (AGP card) like g-force. To play the latest games the agp card is must.

Answer 5

alienware will play the latest games strait out of the box so go get one