Looking to serisouly upgrade to a new gaming computer. Looking for a desktop or a place I can buy a desktop, aside from Ibuypower. I want one that I can get high power and cheap. Any Ideas?
2007-08-27 07:11:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
check this buddy
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1822641,00.asp
http://www.pugetsystems.com/configgaming.php
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-8902_7-5690464-1.html
http://www.overdrivepc.com/gaming/promo.htm
http://www.alienware.com/standalone_pages/sli.aspx
do rate if it helped
2007-08-27 07:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by Sridhar G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Build you own.
When you buy a prebuilt system you often have limited upgrade opportunities and design compromises. Also most companies stick it to you on any system performance upgrades.
For examples:
1) Most come with a small power supply. When you upgrade to a good gaming video card you will almost always have to also upgrade your power supply as well.
If you built it yourself you could build it with a larger supply for a few dollars more to avoid buying a power supply twice.
2) You could build it with a Core 2 Duo processor but use a motherboard that also supported a Core 2 Extreme and Core 2 Quad. Then when the prices come down you could easily upgrade to the Core 2 Extreme which is over twice as fast as the Core 2 Duo. Try doing that with a prebuilt system.
3) Many manufactures use non-standard power supplies, motherboards, and cases. For example Dell uses non standard plugs on most of their power supplies.
4) Upgrade from a Dell 250 GB to 500 GB hard drive add $120
Per newegg.com
250 GB $68
500 GB $120
$120-$68 = $52 ($68 less than Dell upgrade)
Upgrade Dell from a Core 2 Duo E6320 to E6700 $300
Per Newegg
Core 2 Duo E6700 $319
Core 2 Duo E6320 $169
$319-$169= $150 ($150 less than Dell upgrade)
Upgrade Dell nVidia GeForce 8600 GTS to 8800Ultra $800
Per newegg.com
8600 GTS $149
8800Ultra $619
$619-$149 = $470 ($330 less than Dell upgrade)
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CPU gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html
CPU Benchmarks
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/index.php
Graphics card gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=399&type=expert&pid=1
http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1595&Itemid=40&limit=1&limitstart=2
Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html
How to pick the perfect graphics card
http://www.pcmag.co.uk/personal-computer-world/features/2150316/pick-perfect-graphics-card
DirectX 9 vs 10
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pcs/directx-9-vs-directx-10-worth-upgrading-to-vista-for-243099.php
2007-08-27 08:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell. New system with 19 widescreen monitor, duo, complete. $419 + tax + shipping. Don't think that can be beat. If you can, buy it. Keep your OS license though, you may one day need it.
2016-05-19 02:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by shawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to build it yourself check out:
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.tigerdirect.com
both have the best prices for computer parts. It is cheaper to build it yourself and it's pretty easy. However if you want a pre built pc they have those as well.
2007-08-27 07:31:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
id like to help you out but have a few ?'s for you so that i can help you better. i checked your profile and you dont allow email, so if you can send me an email and we can go over a couple things
2007-08-27 08:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by ghettocowboy248 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to--CyberPower,Inc---they have great gaming machines at a good price!!
2007-08-27 09:10:46 · answer #6 · answered by Nemo the geek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheap isn't always the best way. you get what you pay for...
2007-08-27 07:16:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋