I'm going to make a new gaming rig soon...

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#1 simomate
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Well, I've gamed on PCs my whole life, (though I've always had consoles as well) due to my brothers being PC gamers I never really had to worry myself about having a gaming rig. But as of late I have no computer suitable for gaming, I am 16 and my brothers have all left home and my last gaming computer well... its a long story. So I need a new one. Obviously, since this will be the first gaming computer I build I myself, I have a first question.

Question number 1: Is Mac at all suitable for gaming? I have noticed mac has been getting more and more games but countless windows fanboys insist Mac is just no good for gaming. I ask because I would like to switch to mac *IF* it IS suitable. I find Mac's OS smoother, easier, less buggy and I grow tired of window virues. But I'm guessing I will have to stick with windows... I might get a windows desktop for gaming and just get a mac laptop for other personal use if I can afford it.

Question number 2: How many money should I scape together before starting this? I understand Mac would be more expensive so obviously theres that issue. Also I live in Australia, I've noticed things are generally more expensive here?

Okay, so for now I just have those 2 questions. I will obviously have more later on but for now, I just need to know these two things.

Edit: I should add that I would like this desktop to last me a long time so I'm think it could be good enough to play the latest game on high settings.- just so I dont have to upgrade it anytime soon. I am honestly absolutely fine with low settings when it comes to games, I just find PC more accessible- plus them elders scrolls mods make the game actually PLAYABLE!?!

Oblivion with Mods > Vanillia Oblivion ;)

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Macs are not made for gaming, big waste of money.
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No, do not get a Mac. Not only are the majority of games not compatible with the OS but you will end up paying 2x as much or more for the same amount of power as a PC.
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No, do not get a Mac. Not only are the majority of games not compatible with the OS but you will end up paying 2x as much or more for the same amount of power as a PC.JC_Spot
And you also won't be able to upgrade the hardware in the future when it's outdated and you'll have to pitch the whole thing. To answer your second question, if you're starting completely from scratch you will (meaning you need monitor, keyboard, speakers, mouse, case, etc. etc.) I would recommend saving up about $800 AUD.
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Here is a parts list from an pc parts site in your country.

CPU

Motherboard

RAM

GPU

PSU

HDD

Case

DVD

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#6 simomate
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[QUOTE="04dcarraher"] Okay, scratch mac for gaming then :P My friend insists that Mac is fine for gaming but then again.... he's a bit of an apple fanboy. ;)
[QUOTE="JC_Spot"]No, do not get a Mac. Not only are the majority of games not compatible with the OS but you will end up paying 2x as much or more for the same amount of power as a PC.General_X
And you also won't be able to upgrade the hardware in the future when it's outdated and you'll have to pitch the whole thing. To answer your second question, if you're starting completely from scratch you will (meaning you need monitor, keyboard, speakers, mouse, case, etc. etc.) I would recommend saving up about $800 AUD.

Yeah I'm starting from scratch.

Here is a parts list from an pc parts site in your country.

CPU

Motherboard

RAM

GPU

PSU

HDD

Case

DVD

04dcarraher
Thank you for this list. Thanks to all who posted, so... I will save around $800 first and the mac is definitely out of the question.