Good gaming computer for Blockland?

[Trogtor]

I want a gaming computer that runs Blockland on max shaders, a lot of bricks (of course) and can still record video with no lag.

I want to make Blockland Videos. Everyone else who does it has no time on their hands and no imagination completely.

I am not considering building a computer. Unless it is 99% mandatory to build a computer, my decision is final. I have no intelligence on what to get and what type/brand to get unless you guys can tell me everything to get. Because i'm not going through stuff asking "is this good?" over and over again. I've done it before and you guys flamed me for picking things that didn't even look nearly right.

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[Darksaber530]

If your computer has a slot like THIS:
(just open your comp, take out card, look at slot, put back in)

LOOK CLOSELY AT THE SLOT

then a EVGA GeForce 650 will work and is relatively small. (6" x 1" x "4)
Its $140 and it can run max S & S at 8000 bricks with no lag.

If your computer is 2 or more years old you will want to upgrade your power supply too.
I recommend a 500w Thermaltake T2 power supply for just under $99

(its easy to install both, just unscrew card, pull little lever holding it in, pull card out, unscrew PSU (power supply), unplug all wires connecting components to PSU, the insert new PSU, plug in all wires, insert card, plug in power wire, Close case, plug into wall, turn on.)

If the screen looks horrible when you start your computer, that's normal. Just wait for the computer to recognize the GPU (windows 7) or go to EVGA.com and download the latest drivers there if it wont detect.

Feel free to get a better card, but beware, because the better the card, the longer it is and it might not fit inside the case :P

Hope it helped.

[Trogtor]

Its $140 and it can run max S & S at 8000 bricks with no lag.

Is this top notch stuff? Because 8000 bricks does not sound like a lot to me

[Darksaber530]

Is this top notch stuff? Because 8000 bricks does not sound like a lot to me

The bricks were spread out over a large area and many were 32x cubes, so it would have to render more shadows. It preforms flawlessly, and for a reasonable price too. I would recommend it.

[Jerome]

what is your computer model?
also the 650 isn't a great card for the price, it's probably better to spend $30 more for a hd 7850

[Trogtor]

Like I said I'm looking for a gaming computer.

Don't suggest me parts unless its absolutely needed that i just build one.

I doubt money is a problem right now

[Jerome]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227441
this has some pretty good value

[Jerome]

well, the motherboard is pretty stuffty (although it's OK if you don't plan on OC'ing) and the case is pretty cheap, it should be fine though.

[Trogtor]

well, the motherboard is pretty stuffty (although it's OK if you don't plan on OC'ing) and the case is pretty cheap, it should be fine though.

oc?

[Jerome]

oc?

over clocking, but by that I assume you wouldn't really care

[Altiris]

Like I said I'm looking for a gaming computer.

Don't suggest me parts unless its absolutely needed that i just build one.

I doubt money is a problem right now

If you don't want to build one HPs gaming series is the best for your money although they are expensive. HP high performance and the Dell XPS desktops will be your best bang for your bunk, although these computers have usually 300-400w PSU which may not be sufficient for a good card, the gaming series have a 600W PSU.

[SpreadsPlague]

if you want a gaming computer don't buy prebuilt. visit the computer megathread v2 and look at the builds for whatever budget you have, it shows you every single part that you'll need for whatever price you want.

[SpreadsPlague]

http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=218177.msg6217049#msg6217049

these are not including operating system.

[Trogtor]

I dont have a recent desktop and I dont plan buying one. Why shouldn't I buy a prebuilt? Give me a reason

[Altiris]

I dont have a recent desktop and I dont plan buying one. Why shouldn't I buy a prebuilt? Give me a reason

Buying a pre-built is fine, usually it's just because when you build one yourself you to save the moolah. Right now however, HP has really good prices for their gaming series when comparing them to building one yourself. If you are a hardcore gamer, play MANY PC games you are better off building one, if you just play Blockland and maybe some simple/not demanding games then Prebuilt is fine.

Here is a reason why if your a gamer building one yourself is good a idea. 1. Most companies like HP, and Dell don't offer good graphics cards when you are customizing your PC, they are usually low end. You would need to buy a good graphics card seperately. When buying a graphics cad you need to make sure your Power Supply can power it and it will fit with your case, some of these companies listed above dont give detials of the Power Supply specifications and max length graphic card the case can support. There are a couple more things into this such as many of HPs power supplies aren't even 80PLUS certified but this is just a thorough look.

If you aren't a Hardcore Gamer, these things won't apply to you which is why I said getting a Prebuilt is fine.