Pro tip: never buy Alienware. It's overpriced garbage.
The optimal choice would be to build the PC yourself. You'll get a lot better stuff for the money that way.
I can give you tips on what parts to buy or look for in pre-built PCs, but you'll have to provide a budget.
Also write what specs you have on your current PC.
The optimal choice would be to build the PC yourself. You'll get a lot better stuff for the money that way.
I can give you tips on what parts to buy or look for in pre-built PCs, but you'll have to provide a budget.
Also write what specs you have on your current PC.
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Werepirelord wrote:
I'd also prefer Windows 8, but I guess if the Pc is good enough Windows 7 won't hurt.
This is incorrect. You want Windows 7. Windows 8 is OK... If you want a Litebrite instead of a computer. (Push buttons! Do things! It's shiny!)
Searz, I'd say go for a US$700-900 budget. That's about the price range for the Alienware Werepire linked.
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I work in IT industry, how much are you going to spend ?
Alienware is not worth that money, I'd be able to find you better pc for cheaper any day.
Alienware is not worth that money, I'd be able to find you better pc for cheaper any day.
"A person giving you advice isn't perfect and has their own shortcomings but they may give you the piece that you're missing."
You can get this package 100 Euro/USD cheaper as electronics are expensive in my country, but this is the set which I bought. Of course you can keep your video card, but then some of the parts may not fit. So for someone to build PC for you, post your video card also here, if you intend to keep it.
Building part-PC > Shop made
Here is mine;
Spoiler: Click to view
You can easily flip around i7 and better graphic card and windows 8 instead of 7.
Cheap to get more HDD memory also. Maybe even SSD if you really want to spend money on it.
Building part-PC > Shop made
Here is mine;
Spoiler: Click to viewYou can easily flip around i7 and better graphic card and windows 8 instead of 7.
Cheap to get more HDD memory also. Maybe even SSD if you really want to spend money on it.
"A person giving you advice isn't perfect and has their own shortcomings but they may give you the piece that you're missing."
yeah alienware is cool...flashy...but overpriced...i would know i bought a big expensive one lol (i was much younger than I am now)
if you can build it yourself do it. if you can't you can easily get a premade that is comparable for half the price (or better)
if you can build it yourself do it. if you can't you can easily get a premade that is comparable for half the price (or better)
Here are a few things you should consider, and a few definite choices.
Intel 4670K
Nvidia GTX760 (MSI has a pretty badass version)
8-16GB RAM, preferably without huge heatsinks, those are usually a waste.
2TB HDD
Asus makes some good motherboards. Their Z87-A seems like a good cheap alternative, but there are cheaper alternatives that don't have as many functions, if you need something cheaper.
If you're willing to spend a bit more for a good sound card and other features then you could go for an Asus Maximus VI Hero.
Some PSU with at least 500W and 80+ Gold.
Possibly also an SSD if you're feeling rich.
It's shiny!
It is shiny. Very shiny.
Spoiler: Click to view
Is that your PC or is that what you're recommending?
Because Haswell(Intel 4000 series) and GTX700 is out on the market now, so why would he buy older parts?
Intel 4670K
Nvidia GTX760 (MSI has a pretty badass version)
8-16GB RAM, preferably without huge heatsinks, those are usually a waste.
2TB HDD
Asus makes some good motherboards. Their Z87-A seems like a good cheap alternative, but there are cheaper alternatives that don't have as many functions, if you need something cheaper.
If you're willing to spend a bit more for a good sound card and other features then you could go for an Asus Maximus VI Hero.
Some PSU with at least 500W and 80+ Gold.
Possibly also an SSD if you're feeling rich.
lifebaka wrote:
It's shiny!
It is shiny. Very shiny.
Joxuu wrote:
Spoiler: Click to viewIs that your PC or is that what you're recommending?
Because Haswell(Intel 4000 series) and GTX700 is out on the market now, so why would he buy older parts?
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I am fairly content with my PC right now, but it has XP and I am unable to play certain games (for example Bioshock Infinite). The graphic card is still pretty top-notch, but anyways, I was kinda mad after downloading Bioshock a few times and still being unable to play.
I'll probably be getting a new PC this month, something I actually wanted to do at the end of the year but I guess I'll have to do it now. What I wanted to ask is, is this a good (or actually great) gaming Pc? If not, what other option is better?
I'd also prefer Windows 8, but I guess if the Pc is good enough Windows 7 won't hurt.
Disclaimer: In regards of LoL, my Computer is great, I never had a problem there.