Looking To Get Into PC Gaming

You could also build a new PC that could play any game for around $650 and would massacre your PS3's graphics. Naturally it won't have a problem with those games you mentioned.

Technically almost all of them should run on a netbook but thats not what I would recommend. You'll also want windows xp for guaranteed compatibility to run those old games. This should be plenty for those games http://tinyurl.com/28twpvu

Alienware M11x

Any suggestions on a laptop ? The portability would be nice. Plus, i don't have the space.bussinrounds

Any suggestions on a laptop ? The portability would be nice. Plus, i don't have the space.bussinrounds

[QUOTE="bussinrounds"]Any suggestions on a laptop ? The portability would be nice. Plus, i don't have the space.gravitygamer

On second thought, 300$'s not that bad , i guess.bussinrounds

You could also build a new PC that could play any game for around $650 and would massacre your PS3's graphics. Naturally it won't have a problem with those games you mentioned.

desertpython

I'd do this - especially if you are truly looking to "get into" PC gaming. Wouldn't you like to play Dragon Age II on PC? :D

Go for a Toshiba Satellite ...

They almost never overheat.

My almost 3 year old laptop still suffice to play latest games like cod: BO or medel of honor on highest settings with aa off ...

http://nl.tinypic.com/r/n55404/7

[QUOTE="desertpython"]

You could also build a new PC that could play any game for around $650 and would massacre your PS3's graphics. Naturally it won't have a problem with those games you mentioned.

i_am_the_slime

I'd do this - especially if you are truly looking to "get into" PC gaming. Wouldn't you like to play Dragon Age II on PC? :D

[QUOTE="desertpython"]

You could also build a new PC that could play any game for around $650 and would massacre your PS3's graphics. Naturally it won't have a problem with those games you mentioned.

i_am_the_slime

I'd do this - especially if you are truly looking to "get into" PC gaming. Wouldn't you like to play Dragon Age II on PC? :D

Mabye i could make space, but how the hell would i build anything if i don't know **** about computers ? What am i "looking" for ? How much RAM ? dual-core, quad-core ? What about graphics cards ? I think i'm gonna have to have my friend help me with this.bussinrounds

Well, there are a lot of threads around where someone posts their budget and others help them pick components. And honestly, it really isn't hard to build a computer. There are guides with pictures online that could help you learn. Or, if you have a friend that could help, that's even better.

Obviously you are free to get a cheap computer to play old games if you KNOW that's all you want to play. Personally, I would get the itch to play some newer games and I'd end up buying a cheap and more expensive computer :lol:

Here is an example of what you could get for $600. Note that this DOES include a monitor, but does NOT include a keyboard, mouse, or OS. Other people are better at building budget systems than I am, so if you are thinking about going down this path, you might want to start a thread or ask for help here.

CPU: AMD Phenom 9840 (Quad Core 2.5 GHz) - $113 (with power supply below)

Thermaltake 600w Power Supply (in above combo deal)

Video Card: XFX Radeon 5770 - $135

RAM: G.Skill 4GB DDR2 800 - $65

Motherboard: Gigabyte MA785GM - $70

Monitor: LG 20" LCD - $110

Hard Drive: WD 500 GB -$55

Case: Coolermaster Elite 310 - $40

DVD Drive: Asus DVD Burner - $20

Total - $608.....without the $40 worth of mail in rebates. If you manage to get the rebates back, only $568!

also noteworthy, is if you compile and buy a bunch of desktop parts on newegg.com, you can have them assemble it at their factory instead of you building it by hand

[QUOTE="bussinrounds"] Any suggestions on a laptop ? The portability would be nice. Plus, i don't have the space.ferret-gamer

It's kind of hard to find info on that onboard graphics chip, but here is a little. They haven't tested a lot of games, but a game from 1999 is playable. 1 game from 2004 is playable, and another from 2004 is not. So, you might be ok but you might have to play on low.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Graphics-Media-Accelerator-GMA-4500M.20379.0.html

[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"][QUOTE="bussinrounds"] Any suggestions on a laptop ? The portability would be nice. Plus, i don't have the space.bussinrounds