Gaming Computer Help

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First let me say that I know absolutely nothing about computers. That being said I need some help picking out a new computer. I know there are many other threads about this but I want to make sure I get the best computer for my needs.

The computer will be used mostly for gaming. I want the computer to be able to play new and future games on max settings. There probably wont be many games on the computer, but there will be an MMO which I assume take up a lot of space.

I need the computer to be on the cheaper side, under 800 dollars. I assume building it from scratch would be the best option to cater to my needs and save the most amount of money so a list of everything needed and the best website to order from would be greatly appreciated. If the best option is a stock computer that would be fine also.

Thanks.
 
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You should provide your location.
Also I don't think $800 will cut it, unless you have some parts like monitor already. Computer/computer parts prices haven't really gone down at all over the last few years. I remember buying a computer with relatively new technology (at that time of course) 10 years ago for $1500. Now it's still around that price, maybe even higher.
If you want to play future games on max settings then you'll definitely need an i7, preferably a Sandy Bridge i7, and some GTX 460-level GPU. Check out iBuypower's website if you live in the US as they have very nice gaming rigs for modest prices, and won't dish out crappy systems for high prices like Best Buy. That's all I can tell you as I'm very new to PCs as well (mostly following laptops). In fact I have the same question as yours and my budget is around $800 as well, but lower requirements as I don't game that much.
 
_Lynn_ said:
You should provide your location.
Also I don't think $800 will cut it, unless you have some parts like monitor already. Computer/computer parts prices haven't really gone down at all over the last few years. I remember buying a computer with relatively new technology (at that time of course) 10 years ago for $1500. Now it's still around that price, maybe even higher.
If you want to play future games on max settings then you'll definitely need an i7, preferably a Sandy Bridge i7, and some GTX 460-level GPU. Check out iBuypower's website if you live in the US as they have very nice gaming rigs for modest prices, and won't dish out crappy systems for high prices like Best Buy. That's all I can tell you as I'm very new to PCs as well (mostly following laptops). In fact I have the same question as yours and my budget is around $800 as well, but lower requirements as I don't game that much.
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i5-2500k will do good with a high clock.
 
 
 
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Onboard is not enough for pretty much any games.
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I'm using both onboard sound/graphics, and report no problems with the games/apps I play(emulation and sometimes some photo editing). I have played some regular pc games though without too much trouble, but I don't expect miracles. The point I was making was to keep costs down you can avoid getting graphics and use what mobo has, until you are able to upgrade. OP never specified which exact games he/she plays, also.
 
I was recommended this by somebody.
It comes out to a bit more than 1000$. What do you guys think of this build? Are there any improvements that can be made without going over 1100$?

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320 Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754 Windows 7
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106335 DvD
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153 Case
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125363 Video Card
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 Ram
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128462 Motherboard
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 CPU
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096 Power Supply
 
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How many games/video's/pictures etc. do you plan on having at one time? That hard drive can be downgraded to save some money.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136517

Specifically, what games do you plan on playing? That video card, though flashy and undoubtedly nice, is probably overkill for your current needs. If you intend on playing some of the top games on the market right now...and some of the top games in the near future, then by all means get that card. The one below will not e as powerful, but will also save some cash and still handle most games on high settings.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125343

8GB of RAM is nice for powerful computing but probably not totally necessary for moderate gaming. The kit below will be enough to run Windows7 with ease and handle all normal gaming.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277

The only real advantage I see to the motherboard above is the extra x16 slot. If you plan on running more than one card for extreme gaming or something similar then that's a great choice. If you plan on running one card then you could go with something like this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128425

Running a quad core processor for gaming isn't necessary as many games don't utilize more than one core, though that processor would certainly handle anything you threw at it. This one might be better suited if you plan on downgrading some components. It should still handle regular gaming just fine.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116369

I'm not sure why that specific power supply was chosen, but you can find many alternatives that will provide the same power, or close, for lower prices. The one below should meet the needs of your system and comes in quite a bit cheaper than the one listed above.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341039

Again, if you're looking for a medium gaming setup that won't cost an arm and a leg, I would look around, do some research and select things that are more suited to your gaming level. If you're intending to do some serious hardcore gaming then disregard this entire post and go with the suggested list above. It will certainly hold you over with any current games and likely many future games for 2+ years (hopefully).

Good luck, I hope you find a build that suits you!
 
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