Gaming Computer Help

Taven · 11-07-2005, 10:48 PM

Hey, I've been into computer gaming for a long time, but not so much recently and now that all the newer games require a relatively fast computer, my piece of crap can't handle it, haha. So i'm looking to buy/build my own gaming computer. Can anyone help with this? For example what type of computer should I buy, an Alienware? Dell? HP? I don't know, ha. And what parts do I need if i'm going to build it? And also, how much money are we talking here? Any help would be appreciated.

skidude · 11-07-2005, 11:00 PM

Hi Taven

As for a company that builds good gaming PC's, I'd try either Alienware, iBuyPower (they built my PC), VoodooPC, Flacon Northwest, or maybe Cyberpower.

To build your own, however, it is not that simple. You have to select each and every part yourself and put it toghether, although with this route you can get more bang for your buck, since buying just the parts saves you $$$. If you have any more questions, just post them in any of the forums relative to your question.

SAD_DC · 11-08-2005, 07:46 AM

if you dont want to accually built your computer yourself..you could save yourself the hassel by going to www.alienware.com you can build a very nice computer online but thats only if you can afford it..
If not i would suggest getting the parts yourself (like Im doing) and build it yourself or get a computer loving friend to do it for you...

11-07-2005, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Taven Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 19 Posts: 136	Gaming Computer Help Hey, I've been into computer gaming for a long time, but not so much recently and now that all the newer games require a relatively fast computer, my piece of crap can't handle it, haha. So i'm looking to buy/build my own gaming computer. Can anyone help with this? For example what type of computer should I buy, an Alienware? Dell? HP? I don't know, ha. And what parts do I need if i'm going to build it? And also, how much money are we talking here? Any help would be appreciated.

11-07-2005, 11:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
skidude Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Windham, NH Age: 18 Posts: 4,774	Hi Taven As for a company that builds good gaming PC's, I'd try either Alienware, iBuyPower (they built my PC), VoodooPC, Flacon Northwest, or maybe Cyberpower. To build your own, however, it is not that simple. You have to select each and every part yourself and put it toghether, although with this route you can get more bang for your buck, since buying just the parts saves you $$$. If you have any more questions, just post them in any of the forums relative to your question. __________________ Desktop / Laptop CPU- AMD Athlon X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz / Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.8 GHz Video- ATI X1900XTX / 2x 8800M GTX SLI Memory- 2 GB A-Data DDR2800 / 4GB DDR2800 Hard Drives- 3x 160GB 7200RPM / 2x 320GB 5400RPM (RAID 0) Mobo- Gigabyte GA-M61P-S3 Socket AM2 Motherboard / Sager NP9262 "In These Lowly Halls / No Moon Will Beam, No Sun Will Shine / In These Narrow Rooms / No Tears Are Seen, No Laughter Heard" --- Insomnium ---

11-08-2005, 07:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	if you dont want to accually built your computer yourself..you could save yourself the hassel by going to www.alienware.com you can build a very nice computer online but thats only if you can afford it.. If not i would suggest getting the parts yourself (like Im doing) and build it yourself or get a computer loving friend to do it for you... __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

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