what specifications of computer parts should i get when I plan to buy a new computer that I'll be using most in playing SIMS 2 and it's expansion packs and some adobe graphic softwares? like I'm also gonna do some flash and graphic modeling softwares. need help because I'm gonna get a new set of computer this coming new year. thanks!
I'll also be installing with lots of games like Age of Empires III and some other cool games.
Thanks and happy holidays!
2007-12-25 04:14:41 · 3 answers · asked by jen_mauve 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
AOE3 is a memory and video hog. I'd go with a basic Gateway or Dell probably. The main advantage to those is when you reinstall windows, they can reinstall as many times as you need to without having to do the activation you get saddled with if you build your own clone and buy windows seperately.
Get a good GeForce fx8800 series type Nvidia video board. I'd get a minimum of 2 gigs of RAM (4 if you can afford). Specs should probably include a dual core Intel (quad if you can afford). That would be more than sufficient for most games. The new GeForce 9000 series are due out any day or maybe already out so the price on the 8000 series video boards should have some good deals available now. So if you can save $300-$400 by getting the default video and upgrade by installing the GeForce 8800 series later on you could save another $150-$250 or so.
2007-12-25 04:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by qikceltic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all here is what you do,, Never get a computer from a manufacturer like Dell, HP, Compaq, the reason for this is you can't upgrade them from third party sources. they have to be upgraded by the manufactures,,, at high costs...
so have a system built by a local computer shop. to the spec you want. plus if you have problems with it then you can aways take it back to them... and the after sales service will be better and faster.. the little computer shop is always the best people to buy from... they have to give a good service to stay in business...
2007-12-25 12:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get 2 gigs of RAM and a Video card with at least 256 megs of RAM.
2007-12-25 12:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by browndogzzz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋