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<blockquote data-quote="LightPhoenix" data-source="post: 5012474" data-attributes="member: 115"><p>The Computers forum doesn't nearly run as quickly as General... patience is required. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p></p><p>From your first post, I'm assuming that you're averse to putting together your own computer. I typically do, and consequentially I can't offer too much advice on pre-built systems. $1500 should be able to get you a pretty nice system though.</p><p></p><p>For a gaming system, IMO you're going to want to look at three main things: the video card, the processor, and RAM. Your best bet for info will be Tom's Hardware - they're a great site for this sort of thing.</p><p></p><p>There's a really good overview of video cards on <a href="http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2464-8.html" target="_blank">Tom's Hardware</a>. The top of the chart is the best performers. Personally I prefer the Radeons, but I don't think it matters too much.</p><p></p><p>I don't know what processors come on pre-built systems, but I'd recommend at the very least a multi-core system. Tom's has <a href="http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-cpu,2466-6.html" target="_blank">this</a> article on processors. You may also want to consider a 64-bit solution, since it can take advantage of more RAM.</p><p></p><p>As far as RAM goes, for a gaming rig I'd recommend 4GB. Look for DDR3... iit may be standard on a pre-built system. A higher number is generally faster.</p><p></p><p>Secondary thoughts include the HD (look for faster access speeds) and the monitor (I'd really recommend a 19" at minimum).</p><p></p><p>Also, consider looking at <a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/www.newegg.com" target="_blank">Newegg</a>. It looks like they have some pretty decent deals on pre-built systems, though I haven't had a chance to look through them. You can sort them by rating and price, making it easy to comparison shop. Newegg is also well respected and they're very nice if you have any problems. I had a video card stolen off my doorstep (boo FedEx), and they flat out shipped another one that day, no hassle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LightPhoenix, post: 5012474, member: 115"] The Computers forum doesn't nearly run as quickly as General... patience is required. :p From your first post, I'm assuming that you're averse to putting together your own computer. I typically do, and consequentially I can't offer too much advice on pre-built systems. $1500 should be able to get you a pretty nice system though. For a gaming system, IMO you're going to want to look at three main things: the video card, the processor, and RAM. Your best bet for info will be Tom's Hardware - they're a great site for this sort of thing. There's a really good overview of video cards on [URL="http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2464-8.html"]Tom's Hardware[/URL]. The top of the chart is the best performers. Personally I prefer the Radeons, but I don't think it matters too much. I don't know what processors come on pre-built systems, but I'd recommend at the very least a multi-core system. Tom's has [URL="http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-cpu,2466-6.html"]this[/URL] article on processors. You may also want to consider a 64-bit solution, since it can take advantage of more RAM. As far as RAM goes, for a gaming rig I'd recommend 4GB. Look for DDR3... iit may be standard on a pre-built system. A higher number is generally faster. Secondary thoughts include the HD (look for faster access speeds) and the monitor (I'd really recommend a 19" at minimum). Also, consider looking at [URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/www.newegg.com"]Newegg[/URL]. It looks like they have some pretty decent deals on pre-built systems, though I haven't had a chance to look through them. You can sort them by rating and price, making it easy to comparison shop. Newegg is also well respected and they're very nice if you have any problems. I had a video card stolen off my doorstep (boo FedEx), and they flat out shipped another one that day, no hassle. [/QUOTE]
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