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Tj Foshee

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So im about to have some extra money to get a new computer. I would mainly use it to play games. I just dont know what kind to get and im looking to spend around 500$. Main games I would play would be league of legends and Skyrim. I dont have to play them on ultra graphics I would just like them to run smooth because the computer I have now laggs a lot. Any ideas on what computer I should get?
 
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Tj Foshee

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My current system probably wouldn't be worth upgrading. But heres the specs.
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: eMachines
System Model: ET1831
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5400 @ 2.70GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3840MB RAM
Page File: 1740MB used, 5935MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 620 INTERGRATED.


Also I would like something with windows 7. I tried windows 8 before and don't really like the feel of it
Also I just need the tower for now Ill get new monitor later time.
My current computer can hardly run league of legends at low settings.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($26.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $516.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-13 13:12 EDT-0400)

you'll be able to play most of the decent games (90%) at max setting smoothly .

league of legends & Skyrim will run smoothly and no lag @ max settings .
 
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Tj Foshee

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I have always wanted to try it but I would rather just buy one already built. I wouldn't have the time to build one. Though one day I am going to try it.
 
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MrBoomBoom

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Just get the one I put a link to! Trust me.
 
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The problem with that is that an upgrade is needed almost immediately if wanting to play games - bulding your own is fun (IMO) and very informative if you've not played inside a computer before. There are a multitude of videos on YouTube (NewEgg has a good series but it's outdated) showing how to build a PC - check it out see if it's something you'd like to try
Edit: I figured I'd give you a start here https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=building+a+gaming+pc+2013&oq=building+a&gs_l=youtube.3.7.35i39j0l9.826.4032.0.11235.12.11.1.0.0.0.201.1249.0j10j1.11.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.V7usPo2Kq1k
 
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MrBoomBoom

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Both those computers have weak graphics cards. The one I keep telling you to get is more powerful. I bought a Cyber Power PC with a slightly more powerful processor (AMD FX-4300) earlier this summer, and the thing nearly exploded (the processor reached 200 degrees Fahrenheit even with liquid cooling). I personally don't recommend Cyber Power PCs.
 
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