The Computer Megathread

[Ethan]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016 - PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153 - Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131736 - Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145325 - RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103961 - PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148506 - HDD


Not quite sure about the PCI-E slots.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127562

You could tone down and get the 1GB card to save money if you want. No point getting a 2GB card at less than 1080p. What resolution do you run at?

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[Flush535]

How well would the $600 one play games?

[Extrude]

Only game I have on my new computer is Minecraft but I get a consistant ~200 fps on low, and a consistant 60 fps on ultra, even when detonating TNT nukes. Time to test out Just Cause 2.

[Ethan]

How well would the $600 one play games?

From personal experience with a similar system, it plays every game on max detail, but on 1366x768 resolution. You'd need to tone it down a little bit at 1080p if you have a compatible monitor.

[Gojira]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127562

You could tone down and get the 1GB card to save money if you want. No point getting a 2GB card at less than 1080p. What resolution do you run at?

1680*1050

[Ethan]

1680*1050

I'd suggest getting the Twin Frozr II 1GB if you want then.

[Gojira]

I'd suggest getting the Twin Frozr II 1GB if you want then.

2gb, i have a $1500 budget

[Ethan]

2gb, i have a $1500 budget

$1500 budget for what?
BTW it's pointless getting a 2GB for that resolution. If you are going to get the 2GB, go get yourself a bigger monitor.

[Nickelob Ultra]

Getting this case, this PSU, and going to look for a GTX460 768mb somewheres as part of an upgrade.

The case and PSU are a necessary.  My PSU is barely holding up my system I think, and my case has the absolutely worst airflow with only two spots for fans, no top vent and the PSU on top.  A second GTX460 because that'd just be handy for newer games like BF3 and GTAV soon.  I wish I got a 1GB GTX460 though, those are hell load still in stock :(

[pecon98]

Ethan, recommend me a HDD 500-1000GB. Those two you suggested before both just went up $100.
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[Trymos]

How well would you say this run games at default configuration?
I'm hoping i don't have to get the 1GB second card (If you get the upgrade it adds the card along with the discrete graphics) unless i have to.

[otto-san]

Would it be possible to get a gaming laptop about as good or better than this computer:

http://support.dell.com/support/systemsinfo/document.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&~file=/systems/xps630i/en/om/html/specs.htm

when it has GeForce 450 GTS and 4GB of RAM?


I just want to know for future reference.

[HelplessNobb88]

My itunes is randomly maximising itself. Help!

[Trymos]

Would it be possible to get a gaming laptop about as good or better than this computer:

http://support.dell.com/support/systemsinfo/document.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&~file=/systems/xps630i/en/om/html/specs.htm

when it has GeForce 450 GTS and 4GB of RAM?


I just want to know for future reference.

Budget for reference?

[Ethan]

Ethan, recommend me a HDD 500-1000GB. Those two you suggested before both just went up $100.
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Damn, the good one is up to $140, due to the floods in Korea halting production. :(
Try get a cheap WD Blue.
What, what? They are all really expensive now?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007603%20600003269&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20
WTF

Getting this case, this PSU, and going to look for a GTX460 768mb somewheres as part of an upgrade.

The case and PSU are a necessary.  My PSU is barely holding up my system I think, and my case has the absolutely worst airflow with only two spots for fans, no top vent and the PSU on top.  A second GTX460 because that'd just be handy for newer games like BF3 and GTAV soon.  I wish I got a 1GB GTX460 though, those are hell load still in stock :(

Nice. Yay for GTA V being in SA :D

How well would you say this run games at default configuration?
I'm hoping i don't have to get the 1GB second card (If you get the upgrade it adds the card along with the discrete graphics) unless i have to.

You will most likely have to, if you want to play games at any proper settings with decent FPS.

Would it be possible to get a gaming laptop about as good or better than this computer:

http://support.dell.com/support/systemsinfo/document.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&~file=/systems/xps630i/en/om/html/specs.htm

when it has GeForce 450 GTS and 4GB of RAM?


I just want to know for future reference.

That's not a very good computer. Lenovo made a laptop that was better than that for $700, but I don't think it's in stock anymore.

My itunes is randomly maximising itself. Help!

Sorry, but google is your best bet.
You could of course always restart your computer though.