im wondering how much i would need for a gaming computer that could run bf 3,stalker, witcher 2, diablo 3 , etc at max specs(for some reason im very obsessive compulsive about graphics when i see bars and such always have @_@) also anyone have any builds they could share or websites for tips and help (since this is my first computer i will build myself). i feel like i should have the money by about the end of December yay!
i was guessing between the 1000-1200 dollar range thanks ^_^. now is building a computer overly complicated or is just a matter of sort of just shoving the components in the tower turning it on and installing the OS? also is newegg a good place to buy parts or is there better places with better deals? anyone have recommendations or there own supercomputer builds? also how much will my computer regularly cost to update every so often to keep up with the latest games?
I like Newegg, usually I pick up a few good shell shockers for upgrades every now and then too. Cj is probably right in saying for what you want its going to cost around 1000$. Now building the actual computer isn't exactly complicated, but you need to do everything right. Its like legos, except replace cheap pieces of plastic with 100's of dollars of expensive components. They only really fit one way so no forcing things in should be required. If you're planning on building this by the end of December I would probably keep a look out for what looks like good deals on cases/powersupplies on the New egg homepage under shell shockers, and maybe make a quick post here first confirming the quality of the component so you can pick up some parts as you go. This way in the end you will likely save some money.
i was guessing between the 1000-1200 dollar range thanks ^_^.
now is building a computer overly complicated or is just a matter of sort of just shoving the components in the tower turning it on and installing the OS?
also is newegg a good place to buy parts or is there better places with better deals?
anyone have recommendations or there own supercomputer builds?
also how much will my computer regularly cost to update every so often to keep up with the latest games?fl4tlined
It's not complicated, most of the stuff can only be plugged into where it should be plugged into. Read through the guide stickied at the top of this board.
I don't live in America/Canada, so I've never used Newegg, but it does seem like one of the best places.
I think AMD and nVidia are both coming out with new GPU series, at the end of this year and early next year, so I'd gold off till they're both out, before you build.
If you're smart about your original build, your first upgrade should only involve the graphics card. For example, if you started with something based around a 2500K, 6950(2GB), ~700W PSU and a motherboard that supports Crossfire (SLI, if you're going with nVidia) one to two years down the track, you will probably want more graphics power. You can either get a completely new graphics card (from a newer series) or Crossfire/SLI with your current card (in this scenario, you would add another 6950). The latter will be significantly cheaper, and should give you as more or even more power as a completely new card.
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