Gaming PC...I'm Lost

Building a PC is really simple and is mostly common sense, like building legos!
All you need to do is get all the right parts and you'll be able to piece one together.

Just try your local computer store (not the big retail ones, but ones that sell parts) and ask them!

Also, in the meantime, do use Screenflow (as others have said) because it's an amazing piece of software that doesn't lag as much as quicktime (holy crap that thing hogs the CPU like hell).
 
GafferGames said:
Well, I'm not American, I only know UK sites, and that Cyberpower has a US site too, why not? :p
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Building something is better in every way, that company tend to use a few generation behind hardware or use bulk stuff. I've had tons of people with experience with them tell me that you better avoid them :3
I mean their 600 dollar system dosent even have dedicated graphics :o[DOUBLEPOST=1373471432,1373471397][/DOUBLEPOST]
JosPlays said:
Except Lego can't explode in your face... Good luck :D
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Neither can a PC unless you decide to stick a fork in the plug socket.
 
Gaming PCs are generally considered so based on their hardware specs - These generally have CPUs with around 3-4 GHz, a separate GPU (not integrated). The cheapest option is building your own - this being that it is way more cost effective than buying a major-brand PC and you can choose exactly what you want. You definitely want to look at getting a desktop however, as it will be easier to upgrade any outdated or simply 'weak' hardware and will cost way less than a laptop.

There are companies that will build customs for you so you can pick and choose what you want, but their prices aren't always the best and generally their customer service is absolute crap. CyberpowerPC / IBuyPower are some that come to mind >.>

The only downside to what I've suggested is that it will cost you upwards of $700 (considered lower end) depending on what you buy and where you get it from.

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Styxie said:
Building something is better in every way, that company tend to use a few generation behind hardware or use bulk stuff. I've had tons of people with experience with them tell me that you better avoid them :3
I mean their 600 dollar system dosent even have dedicated graphics :eek:[DOUBLEPOST=1373471432,1373471397][/DOUBLEPOST]

Neither can a PC unless you decide to stick a fork in the plug socket.
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They also have -huge- markup. You pay way more than the computer's actually worth. This is why I absolutely love people with Alienwares as they don't realize they could've built a system 5 times better than any Alienware for the same price.

The static from your body can cause parts to fry and beginners will generally experience this if they're not careful. XD
 
Styxie said:
Building something is better in every way, that company tend to use a few generation behind hardware or use bulk stuff. I've had tons of people with experience with them tell me that you better avoid them :3
I mean their 600 dollar system dosent even have dedicated graphics :eek:[DOUBLEPOST=1373471432,1373471397][/DOUBLEPOST]

Neither can a PC unless you decide to stick a fork in the plug socket.
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Well then don't go with them, I agree haha :) I use PCSpecialist or Chillblast, and fully customise, its just easier :P
 
NeverStrikeTwice said:
Gaming PCs are generally considered so based on their hardware specs - These generally have CPUs with around 3-4 GHz, a separate GPU (not integrated). The cheapest option is building your own - this being that it is way more cost effective than buying a major-brand PC and you can choose exactly what you want. You definitely want to look at getting a desktop however, as it will be easier to upgrade any outdated or simply 'weak' hardware and will cost way less than a laptop.

There are companies that will build customs for you so you can pick and choose what you want, but their prices aren't always the best and generally their customer service is absolute crap. CyberpowerPC / IBuyPower are some that come to mind >.>

The only downside to what I've suggested is that it will cost you upwards of $700 (considered lower end) depending on what you buy and where you get it from.

Just my two cents.[DOUBLEPOST=1373471709,1373471581][/DOUBLEPOST]


They also have -huge- markup. You pay way more than the computer's actually worth. This is why I absolutely love people with Alienwares as they don't realize they could've built a system 5 times better than any Alienware for the same price.
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That too. Got to admit Alienware look decent ish though, the laptops arent like every generic HP one out there.
 
Aye, i wish i got myself or built a PC instead of buying a Gaming Laptop, cause now i won't be able to change anything to make it better *head desk*
 
Styxie said:
Well if you want to LP new games a 600 dollar PC most probably won't cut it, for around 700 to 800 you vastly open up what you can do...willing to go higher? If so ill build you something on pcpartpicker in a bit
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600 is totally fine dude. A bit small, but it's very duable.

Are you also using this system for video rendering? Or is it strictly for gaming.

Rendering and Gaming would be a bit harder since you need a pretty strong CPU to render long HD videos.
 
Crumble said:
Aye, i wish i got myself or built a PC instead of buying a Gaming Laptop, cause now i won't be able to change anything to make it better *head desk*
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With some laptops you can change pretty much everything appart from the motherboard, CPU and GPU (depends)
So you might be able to upgrade your RAM, HDD and such :D[DOUBLEPOST=1373473495,1373473437][/DOUBLEPOST]
thedigblackbick said:
600 is totally fine dude.

Are you also using this system for video rendering? Or is it strictly for gaming.

Rendering and Gaming would be a bit harder since you need a pretty strong CPU to render long HD videos.
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600 dollars if you want to record games on lower settings/older games, I don't think you will find many new recent games you can play with good graphics AND record for 600 :S
 
Styxie said:
With some laptops you can change pretty much everything appart from the motherboard, CPU and GPU (depends)
So you might be able to upgrade your RAM, HDD and such :D[DOUBLEPOST=1373473495,1373473437][/DOUBLEPOST]

600 dollars if you want to record games on lower settings/older games, I don't think you will find many new recent games you can play with good graphics AND record for 600 :S
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Custom built you definitely can run newer 2010+ games on med-high settings while recording 720P...
Some you will struggle with like BF3 and Crysis but 98% you will have NO trouble. You just got lower the settings a bit and that's perfectly fine.

$600 isn't a supercomputer and lowering settings to fit your PC specs is expected xD
 
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