Looking for a new Games PC....
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SeagullSongs
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Build one yourself, you don't have to know a lot about components, just what fits with what and how to put it together.
There's some fantastic YouTube videos out there.
I'm typing this on my gaming computer that I build this time last year!
It's also a lot cheaper to buy all the components on Amazon or something (through the link at the top of the page
), you'll save yourself a good few hundred quid.
The components you'll need are:
Computer Tower
Hard Drive
Motherboard
Graphics Card
RAM
Processor + Heatsink
Monitor
Optical Drive
PSU (Power supply)
A good mouse, keyboard and speakers/headphones
Some way of connecting to the internet if you're not using Ethernet (I recommend a USB adaptor, dirt cheap and work well).
Operating System
This will all probably set you back about £700+, but it's still cheaper than buying it all at once.
Hopefully I'll be able to answer any questions you've got, I felt like a complete novice until I'd got it running - I think that's natural!
There's some fantastic YouTube videos out there.
I'm typing this on my gaming computer that I build this time last year!
It's also a lot cheaper to buy all the components on Amazon or something (through the link at the top of the page
), you'll save yourself a good few hundred quid.The components you'll need are:
Computer Tower
Hard Drive
Motherboard
Graphics Card
RAM
Processor + Heatsink
Monitor
Optical Drive
PSU (Power supply)
A good mouse, keyboard and speakers/headphones
Some way of connecting to the internet if you're not using Ethernet (I recommend a USB adaptor, dirt cheap and work well).
Operating System
This will all probably set you back about £700+, but it's still cheaper than buying it all at once.
Hopefully I'll be able to answer any questions you've got, I felt like a complete novice until I'd got it running - I think that's natural!
Chillblast always do well in PC Pro reviews. Mrs LE2 is currently looking for a new (non-games) PC, and they've been good at responding to queries.
Mortdecai
Well-known member
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Preferably, build one yourself.
If not, go for something from a specialist, like these: Systems Gaming Systems - Overclockers UK
If not, go for something from a specialist, like these: Systems Gaming Systems - Overclockers UK
bn1&bn3 Albion
Well-known member
I got a laptop about 12 months ago for about $1600AUD (£950ish) which plays Call of Duty MW3 with no issues.
GingerBeerMan
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Build one is the best option, but pretty costly. A friend of mine built a gaming PC for £1,500 and it's absolutely state-of-the-art. Runs BF2 with no problems at all.
Hangullton
Member
A few of my mates have computers from: Alienware Gaming PC - Gaming At Its Best - Alienware UK and they are impressive.
RexCathedra
Aurea Mediocritas
I was under the impression that no one played games on a computer per se any more, that the world had moved onto consoles....
But then I already have all three computer games, Civ IV, Sim City 3000, and Railroad Tycoon 3. My students insist that there are others, but I remain unconvinced.
But then I already have all three computer games, Civ IV, Sim City 3000, and Railroad Tycoon 3. My students insist that there are others, but I remain unconvinced.
Yes, you've forgotten Sim Earth. When is the latest version due out? I'm still working through the Infocom collection.
Conkers
Well-known member
No, it's cheaper than buying pre-made. Sure your friend spent a lot, but you don't need to spend a lot to get a fast PC. Buy the right components and then use them again when you change other parts in 3-5 years.
SeagullSongs
And it's all gone quiet..
On another note - without wanting to start a new thread - does anyone have any experience with Solid State Drives? Are they worth it?
I'm considering buying one and reinstalling Windows onto the SSD to decrease my boot times and generally make the PC faster, would there be any issues with reinstalling Windows 7 from disc?
I'm considering buying one and reinstalling Windows onto the SSD to decrease my boot times and generally make the PC faster, would there be any issues with reinstalling Windows 7 from disc?
Yes / Depends. People say they're the best upgrade ever, but that depends what PC you have and what you want to improve. I have a fast PC, and adding an SSD reduced boot time, speeds up starting a new app etc, but the PC was already fast, and I'm not bothered by boot times (PC boots while I make the tea in the morning, big deal) so I wasn't wowed.
Which Win 7 do you have - did it come on disk? You can even make upgrade disks work if you know what you're doing. Reinstalling Windows is generally what you should be doing with an SSD. They better than they used to be, pretty good value now too.
I'd recommend one, although not quite as excitedly as many would.
SeagullSongs
And it's all gone quiet..
Well using the rather crude Windows Experience Index, my hard drive is a 5.9, everything else is 7.2+ so I figured the hard drive would be the best thing to upgrade first.
I've got Windows 7 Home Premium, the full one (Not OEM) that comes with 32 and 64bit.
brakespear
Doctor Worm
This - my PC cost me £400-£500 to build and copes with modern games just fine - I tend to change the graphics card one year then the processor the year after to keep things relatively up-yo-date
If you can, it's a nice upgrade for PC usability. It won't speed up games, but will help them load quicker. The Crucial M4 is good, although there might be some nice newer ones out now.
Godstar
Active member
If you don't fancy building your own, i've used a company called PC Specialist a couple of times & they've always used components from reputable brands & when needed a good after-sales dept.