New Computer Advice

[newb2010]

Hello, I am looking to purchase a new computer that'll be sufficient for gaming. I am looking to primarily play the new starcraft game but I can't seem to find any official specs out there. It's been a while since I've gamed or bought a new system (2005) so I am a little out of touch with what's important. I'd like to try and keep it under $1,000 and get something that is also good for everday use as well (i.e. Internet, Media Storage, Microsoft package). Based on my limited research I think I need the following:
- Intel Core i5 processer or better
- 8GB Ram
- 1GB NVIDIA graphics card

I'd appreciate any help you can provide.
Thanks

 

[fastdude]

I did reply to this, it should be in desktop computers
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http://www.computerforum.com/179069-seeking-new-computer-advice.html

 

[Remeniz]

The Intel Core i5-750 CPU with a Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 mobo and 4GB 1,600MHz RAM would be a great start for a gaming rig. You really don't need 8GB RAM for what your using the machine for. Infact the money you save on buying 4GB instead of 8GB RAM could be put towards the Intel Core i7-860 CPU.

And it looks like the 1GB GTX 460 is going to be a great card for the money. It slightly beats the HD5850 at all but high res/multi-monitor gaming.

 

[DMGrier]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...mboo/9975053.p?id=1218204529080&skuId=9975053

Best I could find for you price.

 

[dwaynep]

seeing that you posted in the laptop section here is a good laptop under your budget
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114803

 

[daisymtc]

Can't find one with 8GB RAM. And I don't see the point of 8GB RAM

You could consider these for around $1100 with core i5 and GTS 360m

Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 - Core i5 2.26 GHz - 18.4″ - 4 GB Ram - 500 GB HDD
http://www.google.com/products/cata...HzDQ&sa=title&ved=0CAcQ8wIwADgA&os=tech-specs

ASUS Republic of Gamers G51JX-X3
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00361G0ZO/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=pc

Or Get core i7 with $1200
http://www.google.com/products?q=ASUS+G51JX&hl=en&scoring=p&lnk=pruser&price1=800&price2=

Go for ATI graphic card which provide better value

ASUS N61JQ-X1
http://www.amazon.com/N61JQ-X1-16-I...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1279016224&sr=1-2

Lenovo Ideapad Y560
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...c=OTC-Froogle-_-Notebooks-_-Lenovo-_-34146777

MSI GX640
http://www.google.com/products/cata...TDlvyGAQ&sa=title&ved=0CAcQ8wIwADgA#scoring=p

 

[newb2010]

seeing that you posted in the laptop section here is a good laptop under your budget
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114803

I think I am going to go with this one - thanks Dwaynep. Do anyone own this computer? It seems to be a great deal to me, but I'm not the expert here. I've done some research and saw a lot of complaints with Toshibas and BSOD but didn't see any in my review of this model. I'd like to hear what the Toshiba haters have to say.

Thanks