I'm fairly new to computers, and I've been reading a lot of threads. I want to buy a good solid gaming computer, but I don't know where to. I know people say not to buy from alienware and also I don't think I can build one my self. I don't know how hard it is but I wouldn't like to mess up. So the only option I got is to buy one already made. I only know two websites but I don't really know what to pick. I have $900 to spend. I want to be able to play games like Battlefield 3 & the coming Battlefield 4 without a problem.
Where to buy a good computer.
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Either craigslist or newegg.com for the usa. I saw a decent used one yesterday loaded for $900; seller was taking offers. Excellent power supply and dual video cards with 2500k cpu. He just spent too much to begin with, or has the urge to upgrade too often. Here's a newegg machine; oem machines tend to have marginal power supplies, so I wouldn't overclock with any of them even if you could; most don't offer the option:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227457; with this setup, you'll have some extra for a monitor or small ssd. The motherboard chipset is old, but I still use it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227457; with this setup, you'll have some extra for a monitor or small ssd. The motherboard chipset is old, but I still use it.
SHORYUKEN
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Unless you don't know how to match figures and use screws, you can build a PC. Here's a good start:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus P8H77-V LE ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $871.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-01 17:09 EDT-0400)
This will max BF3.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus P8H77-V LE ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($297.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $871.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-01 17:09 EDT-0400)
This will max BF3.
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You could also check ebay. Lot of pre-built gaming systems on there, cheaper and a bigger selection than Newegg. Some of them can be customised on the fly there also.
P.S: Newegg sells on ebay also.
P.S: Newegg sells on ebay also.
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