Im a hardcore gamer! I want to build a desktop pc. I have about 1500, now which way should i go. How would i know which parts are compadible with what, which motherboard should i get? processor, video card, memory, and so on. also why would you choose the parts your telling me.. well thanks everyone
2007-09-23 17:34:02 · 5 answers · asked by liquidburn34 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Consider this:
http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/guide-200708.ars/3
Almost $1500 including 20'LCD and Speakers. Just tweak it to fit your exact specs.
2007-09-23 18:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Select in this order and compatabilty with each as you go.
1) CPU, intel or amd, amd will require a top mounted fan for extra heat these chips produce.
2) Motherboard suitable for the choosen CPU. For heavy gaming graphics get a board that does not include a vga built in graphics card or sound card. You will choose those separtely for high quality graphics and great sound!
3) ATI graphics cards in my OP are the best and most compatible with most games out there.
4) Soundblaster sound board which is probably PCI slot depending on your motherboard. External speakers as well.
5) Seagate 200gb hard drive
6) 1-2gb ram for heavy gaming, have to find out what type your motherboard requires for correct pin and slot
7) Decent monitor like a viewsonic LCD 17" or better
8) 300wt power supply and extra internal cooling fans you can put in your casing which you also need
9) DVD writeable drive, pioneer, teac, many out there!
Hope this gets you going
2007-09-23 17:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by Randy O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Building a computer from parts isn't that difficult. Doing the research on what parts to get takes time. Don't rely on what people tell you - I prefer AMD, others prefer Intel. Do the research.
www.motherboards.org, other websites have the information you need.
Have fun, it is fun to build your own machine - especially when things don't boot on the first power up!
2007-09-23 17:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by Sp II Guzzi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To build a gaming computer, I recommend either a Pentium 4 2.0ghz or higher, or an Athlon XP. DDR2 is a good and cheap type of memory, I think this site is helpful for you. It leads you to build a pc.
http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Computer
For cpu, I like this AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0GHz, it works great. A recent deal for it is $165.
http://dealstudio.com/viewtopic.php?t=26533
Hope this helps.
2007-09-23 19:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get this motherboard and processor combo and add another gig of ram to get 2 gigs and at least a 500 watt power supply
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools//item-details.asp?EdpNo=003012865
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2224204&CatId=2320
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2485590&CatId=1554
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2842055&CatId=2513
2007-09-23 17:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋