Time 1 #41 Posted July 3, 2012 New: Went to a PC store today and told them what I was looking for. After talking with them for a while, we came up with a build that should run well for a gaming computer. Here's the parts: Tower: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197[/url] Motherboard: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131767[/url] Video Card: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130770[/url] Power Supply: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171039[/url] Processor: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103961[/url] Memory Cards (2): [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148346[/url] Hard Drive: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769[/url] DVD: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106352[/url] Windows 7: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116716[/url] On Newegg it came out to be around $890, not including shipping + tax. The store will sell all the pieces + build it for $1,100, after tax. So they'll make about $100 for labor, which is fine by me and my Dad. I was wondering if this is good for my gaming needs, and if I should change anything. Thanks. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher` 8 #42 Posted July 3, 2012 Change RAM and video card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Time 1 #43 Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='Christopher']Change RAM and video card.[/QUOTE] What should I change it to, and why? It'll have 8gb of ram and 2 slots to upgrade if I want to go to 16gb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher` 8 #44 Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='Time']What should I change it to, and why? It'll have 8gb of ram and 2 slots to upgrade if I want to go to 16gb.[/QUOTE] Because 1333 latency isn't nice, and the quality the sticks aren't the best. Video card: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161402[/url] Memory: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345[/url] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Time 1 #45 Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='Christopher']Because 1333 latency isn't nice, and the quality the sticks aren't the best. Video card: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161402[/url] Memory: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345[/url][/QUOTE] Can you dumb down the 1333 latency? Not sure what it means. And what do you mean the quality isn't the best? Do they tend to mess up? Another question I have that I didn't get a chance to ask the guy at the store, is the power supply good enough? I've seen some reviews and people are pretty iffy on how they like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher` 8 #46 Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='Time']Can you dumb down the 1333 latency? Not sure what it means. And what do you mean the quality isn't the best? Do they tend to mess up? Another question I have that I didn't get a chance to ask the guy at the store, is the power supply good enough? I've seen some reviews and people are pretty iffy on how they like it.[/QUOTE] Latency is speed, basically. The RAM I picked out are much better quality. The PSU should be fine, it's cooler master. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Time 1 #47 Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='Christopher']Latency is speed, basically. The RAM I picked out are much better quality. The PSU should be fine, it's cooler master.[/QUOTE] So basically, with the graphics card you picked out, I'll get better framerate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher` 8 #48 Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='Time']So basically, with the graphics card you picked out, I'll get better framerate?[/QUOTE] Newer card, newer technology. So yeah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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