In the market for a new pc !

[Vortex_Nite 118]

Im looking to get a new pc mostly for gaming, my budget is $450 to $550 if i have to ill go alittle more. it would be much appreciated if you would leave parts of the computer you recommend, or pre-built computers with specs Operating system not nessasary but perfered.

Please no ebay, or amazon

Thank you in advance

Edited March 15, 2013 by Vortex_Nite

[DreamDropStorm 31]

See if this helps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6FD1b-tYkk 

PS: Windows 7 is your best choice for gaming.

[Vortex_Nite 118]

See if this helps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6FD1b-tYkk 

PS: Windows 7 is your best choice for gaming.

 

Whoa !! its pretty cool including the fact that i can UPGRADE it O.O also its cheaper Which means i can add things like GPU and extra storage thanks alot ill totally think about this one

Edited March 15, 2013 by Vortex_Nite

[DreamDropStorm 31]

Whoa !! its pretty cool including the fact that i can UPGRADE it O.O also its cheaper Which means i can add things like GPU and extra storage thanks alot ill totally think about this one

No problem

You could also check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6olutcuXHc 

[Vortex_Nite 118]

No problem

You could also check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6olutcuXHc 

 

Awesome!!!

[Sora96 17,256]

Only buy from the best brands. So Dell, Toshiba and Asus. Windows 7 Home Premium or higher for your OS. Windows 8 is the best Windows OS ever. You're going to want 4 GB for RAM.

[kalnet 1,198]

Is this your first PC? Do you already have Keyboard+mouse+speaker+monitor? Will you be using Nvidia or AMD?

 

If you're really gaming, an intel i3 won't really do good for you after 1-2 years since modern games tend to be more CPU heavy later on (ex. Far Cry 3 & Crysis 3).

 

If you don't mind having playing games in 1920X1080 and below 60fps, then either DreamDropStorm or my build recommendations is good enough for you.

 

 

Core i5 3470

Asus P8Z77-M motherboard

Kingston 4GB DDR3-1333 x2

Sapphire HD7850 1GB DDR5

WD Blue 500GB hard disk

Liteon DVD writer

FSP Hexa 500W power supply

Coolermaster Elite 431/Aerocool VS4 casing

Additional 12cm fan

 

Total around - $600

 

This build should last you for at least 2-3 years. If you feel like an upgrade later on, you can get a stronger GPU and add an SSD for faster boot up.

 

The total price depends on where you live though. =/

[Amon 4,279]

Only buy from the best brands. So Dell, Toshiba and Asus. Windows 7 Home Premium or higher for your OS. Windows 8 is the best Windows OS ever. You're going to want 4 GB for RAM.

 

I wouldn't really suggest Dell for a gaming computer. Alienwares are overpriced, often come broken, and have the worst costumer support in the industry. Also, while I really like Windows 8, it has been a NIGHTMARE for game developers. Gabe Newell, founder and CEO of Valve regularly bashes the OS. 

 

Anyway back on topic...

 

For 500 dollars getting a true gaming computer is difficult. You will be able to get something that can run most of the games out right now and coming up at a decent setting, but you will have trouble in two or three years time. I'd suggest saving up for something that can run things really well now and will be decent for four or five years. Even spending 100 dollars more on your computer can make a HUGE difference. However, the 1000 dollar area is where you will get the most for your money. 

 

Also don't throw E-bay and Amazon. With E-bay you may be able to get a gaming computer for over 50% off in brand new condition (just research carefully!) and amazon has great deals. 

 

The brand I use is Cyberpower. You can get gaming computer that is two or three times more powerful than another brand's at the same price. You can get quite a few powerful gaming PCs that match your budget too. 

 

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

 

Browse around the site and see if they have what you need. Cyberpower also has good costumer support. You can email a sales representative that can help you find what you are looking for. 

 

Also, don't buy into the whole gaming mouse and gaming keyboard thing. Those are ripoffs. They will only help you if you are already a Professional Gamer playing regulrarly in tournaments for thousands of dollars. (Protip: You aren't a pro gamer if you aren't doing that). All that matters is that the keyboard doesn't suck ass, and the mouse doesn't use a ball. 

Edited March 16, 2013 by Amon

[Vortex_Nite 118]

Reason i dont want amazon or ebay is because i am paying cash so online stores wont do me good