pLeAsE hElP Me BuIlD mY gAmInG CoMPuTeR?

striker · 04-08-2006, 07:35 PM

These are the recommended and minimum to be able to run Oblivion. I Want to build a gamming comp. that can run this game smoothly. So my question is can you help me by telling me everything I need to be able to run this game nice and smooth. I mean eveything that take to build a computer, the CASE, the POWER SUPPLY, the CPU, the COOLING FANS, the MOTHERBOARD, the MEMORY, the VIDEO CARD, the LCD MONITOR, the HARD DRIVE, the OPTICAL DRIVE, the SOUND, and any thing else that can help me now btter what I should buy to build a pretty good gamming computer. And the price range is up to $1000,oo. I wil vary much aprriciate it. Let the challenge begin.

THE RECOMMENDED:

3 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor 1 GB System RAM ATI X800 series, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series, or higher video card

THE Minimum System Requirements:

Windows XP 512MB System RAM 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor 128MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver 8x DVD-ROM drive 4.6 GB free hard disk space DirectX 9.0c (included) DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card Keyboard, Mouse

Supported Video Card Chipsets:

ATI X1900 series

ATI X1800 series

ATI X1600 series

ATI X1300 series

ATI X850 series

ATI x800 series

ATI x700 series

ATI x600 series

ATI Radeon 9800 series

ATI Radeon 9700 series

ATI Radeon 9600 series

ATI Radeon 9500 series

NVIDIA GeForce 7800 series

NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series

NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series

NVIDIA GeForce 6200 series

NVIDIA GeForce FX series

Skizzor · 04-08-2006, 07:47 PM

Wow everytime I come on here I always see a new thread made by you involving building your computer.

Go with a AMD Athlon 64 series, better for gaming.
Or if you want multi-tasking get Intel.
Remember that the scales are different so dont think intel is better.
Get a least over a 100$ mobo, but make sure its the right socket for your CPU.
I say 2gb ram, and at least a 120GB 7,200RPM h/d.
Also get a nivida 7800GT.
Also make sure you have a good power case, for example a 500W

m3incorp · 04-08-2006, 08:03 PM

I will have to say that you should read through the forums. There are many answers to your questions and all are right in their own way. ONLY you can decide based on budget, what you really need/want. I wouldn't build a computer based on ONE game. Now if you mean gaming in general, again do a little researching and reading. There are a lot of great recommendations, surely something will fit what you want.

BTW, Your Caps/Lower Case Subject line may cause some people to just skip on by, if you know what I mean. If you are 6 years or younger, then it is fine.

striker · 04-08-2006, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3incorp

I will have to say that you should read through the forums. There are many answers to your questions and all are right in their own way. ONLY you can decide based on budget, what you really need/want. I wouldn't build a computer based on ONE game. Now if you mean gaming in general, again do a little researching and reading. There are a lot of great recommendations, surely something will fit what you want.

I pick Oblivion b/c that game is vary dammanding, so If I can build a comp that can handale that game. Then it can handle any other game.

LithiumSunset · 04-08-2006, 08:18 PM

Well, oblivion is a demanding game and you need graphics horsepower to run it. One thing that is nice about it too is, it's written for dual core. I have no idea what your budget is so, i'll do my best for you. I'll throw some parts for an Intel machine first, one that I use to play oblivion on and it rocks. Then, i'll give you the specs for my AMD Opteron machine.

In the gaming world and to be honest, it really doesn't matter what processor you use. Yes, you'll get less framerates using Intels in some games but, as long as you have a good graphics platform, it really doesn't matter. If I could show you oblivion on my two primary gamers here, you won't see a difference at all.

Here goes, Intel first:

Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131534

Processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116238

Graphics:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150139

Newegg is currently out of stock on this graphics card. Zipzoomfly is also. Not sure who has it currently if anybody.

Power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103932

I use this unit in both of my primary machines.

Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146567

I overclock so, I use higher speed memory and happen to like micron ICs. They overclock nicely.

Processor Cooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118115

Anyway, you get the picture. This machine plays and does anything I throw at it with ease.

Here's my AMD system that I also game on.

Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813136166

This board is a great enthusiast board. The overclocking features are endless.

Processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103588

The Opteron series use a larger cache and tend to overclock better than their X2 counterparts.

Graphics:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150139

Same power supply as my Intel machine.

Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148009

Again, micron ICs and overclocking headroom.

Processor Cooler:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118223

I have dual monitors on each machine. All of them are Samsung 19 inch 930b. I caught them on sale when Samsung phased them out so I bought em up.

Anyway, either of these two machines will do a nice job for you. The AMD machine is cheaper to build and would fit your budget a little better if that's an issue.

striker · 04-08-2006, 08:50 PM

LithiumSunset if you had two pick wich one is better what will you pick? Also what kind of case should I get, and what kind of hard drive and optical drive do you have for both you computers. And what kind of power supply are you using for you AMD. Thank you for the links. That really helps.

LithiumSunset · 04-08-2006, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by striker

LithiumSunset if you had two pick wich one is better what will you pick? Also what kind of case should I get, and what kind of hard drive and optical drive do you have for both you computers. And what kind of power supply are you using for you AMD. Thank you for the links. That really helps.

Well, in all reality, it's brand loyalty really. They both do very well and handle anything I throw their way. I kinda play with the AMD machine more I guess and it's cheaper so, the AMD is probably more along the lines of performance/budget.

I use the same power supply in both machines.

I have three Chieftec Dragon cases left and I will continue to use the ones i've got.

http://www.chieftec.com/products/Workcolor/Dragon.htm
http://www.directron.com/dragon3.html

I also have one of these which I really like and will probably use from now on though.

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/Products.aspx?pid=1083

As far as drives go, I normally use Western Digital Raptor for programs and performance. Then I use Seagates for storage.

I use Lite-On DVD burners in both machines.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106256

and I use Lite-On DVD ROMs for movies while playing games or working.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106028

Here's a pic of my AMD machine setup.
http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f1...rentSetup1.jpg

striker · 04-08-2006, 09:25 PM

Thanks. Do you have links for the harddrives?

striker · 04-08-2006, 11:47 PM

Is that all the hardware I need to build a computer?

[-0MEGA-] · 04-09-2006, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by striker

Is that all the hardware I need to build a computer?

Im not sure what post your referring to, but you need this hardware for a gaming pc:

CPU
Motherboard
Video Card
Hard Drive
Memory (RAM)
Optical Drive
Power Supply
Case
Cooling fans

04-08-2006, 07:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
striker Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 459	pLeAsE hElP Me BuIlD mY gAmInG CoMPuTeR? These are the recommended and minimum to be able to run Oblivion. I Want to build a gamming comp. that can run this game smoothly. So my question is can you help me by telling me everything I need to be able to run this game nice and smooth. I mean eveything that take to build a computer, the CASE, the POWER SUPPLY, the CPU, the COOLING FANS, the MOTHERBOARD, the MEMORY, the VIDEO CARD, the LCD MONITOR, the HARD DRIVE, the OPTICAL DRIVE, the SOUND, and any thing else that can help me now btter what I should buy to build a pretty good gamming computer. And the price range is up to $1000,oo. I wil vary much aprriciate it. Let the challenge begin. THE RECOMMENDED: 3 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor 1 GB System RAM ATI X800 series, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series, or higher video card THE Minimum System Requirements: Windows XP 512MB System RAM 2 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor 128MB Direct3D compatible video card and DirectX 9.0 compatible driver 8x DVD-ROM drive 4.6 GB free hard disk space DirectX 9.0c (included) DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card Keyboard, Mouse Supported Video Card Chipsets: ATI X1900 series ATI X1800 series ATI X1600 series ATI X1300 series ATI X850 series ATI x800 series ATI x700 series ATI x600 series ATI Radeon 9800 series ATI Radeon 9700 series ATI Radeon 9600 series ATI Radeon 9500 series NVIDIA GeForce 7800 series NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series NVIDIA GeForce 6200 series NVIDIA GeForce FX series

04-08-2006, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skizzor Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 374	Wow everytime I come on here I always see a new thread made by you involving building your computer. Go with a AMD Athlon 64 series, better for gaming. Or if you want multi-tasking get Intel. Remember that the scales are different so dont think intel is better. Get a least over a 100$ mobo, but make sure its the right socket for your CPU. I say 2gb ram, and at least a 120GB 7,200RPM h/d. Also get a nivida 7800GT. Also make sure you have a good power case, for example a 500W __________________ "We fought your wars with all our hearts, you sent us back in body parts, You took our wills with the truth you stole, we offer prayers for your loneless soul" http://th3futur3.livejournal.com

04-08-2006, 08:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
LithiumSunset Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 67	Well, oblivion is a demanding game and you need graphics horsepower to run it. One thing that is nice about it too is, it's written for dual core. I have no idea what your budget is so, i'll do my best for you. I'll throw some parts for an Intel machine first, one that I use to play oblivion on and it rocks. Then, i'll give you the specs for my AMD Opteron machine. In the gaming world and to be honest, it really doesn't matter what processor you use. Yes, you'll get less framerates using Intels in some games but, as long as you have a good graphics platform, it really doesn't matter. If I could show you oblivion on my two primary gamers here, you won't see a difference at all. Here goes, Intel first: Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131534 Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116238 Graphics: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150139 Newegg is currently out of stock on this graphics card. Zipzoomfly is also. Not sure who has it currently if anybody. Power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103932 I use this unit in both of my primary machines. Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146567 I overclock so, I use higher speed memory and happen to like micron ICs. They overclock nicely. Processor Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118115 Anyway, you get the picture. This machine plays and does anything I throw at it with ease. Here's my AMD system that I also game on. Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813136166 This board is a great enthusiast board. The overclocking features are endless. Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103588 The Opteron series use a larger cache and tend to overclock better than their X2 counterparts. Graphics: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150139 Same power supply as my Intel machine. Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148009 Again, micron ICs and overclocking headroom. Processor Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118223 I have dual monitors on each machine. All of them are Samsung 19 inch 930b. I caught them on sale when Samsung phased them out so I bought em up. Anyway, either of these two machines will do a nice job for you. The AMD machine is cheaper to build and would fit your budget a little better if that's an issue. __________________ I use DFI - Intel and AMD exclusively. I build and test everything under the sun. If you want an unbiased answer, ask me.

04-08-2006, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
striker Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 459	LithiumSunset if you had two pick wich one is better what will you pick? Also what kind of case should I get, and what kind of hard drive and optical drive do you have for both you computers. And what kind of power supply are you using for you AMD. Thank you for the links. That really helps. Last edited by striker; 04-08-2006 at 08:52 PM.

04-08-2006, 11:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
striker Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 459	Is that all the hardware I need to build a computer? Last edited by striker; 04-09-2006 at 12:13 AM.

04-08-2006, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
m3incorp Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 314	I will have to say that you should read through the forums. There are many answers to your questions and all are right in their own way. ONLY you can decide based on budget, what you really need/want. I wouldn't build a computer based on ONE game. Now if you mean gaming in general, again do a little researching and reading. There are a lot of great recommendations, surely something will fit what you want. BTW, Your Caps/Lower Case Subject line may cause some people to just skip on by, if you know what I mean. If you are 6 years or younger, then it is fine.

04-08-2006, 09:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
striker Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 459	Thanks. Do you have links for the harddrives?

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