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Basic Gaming Pc

  • 05-10-2006 12:06am
    #1
    DemocAnarchis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 404 ✭✭


    Hi, as im currently restricted to a laptop for playing games on, I am pretty determined to get a tower pc as a main gaming pc. The problem is im not really sure what I need spec wise. I know it would probably work out cheaper to build it, but I dont really have the time or the expertise to do that for myself. Im on a budget, but im not going to buy a ****e machine either.

    Im looking for something that will play all recent games, and play them pretty well. I want to be able to play CS, Oblivion, FEAR, Doom 3, etc in at least 1024x768 without skipping. Im sick of slow jerky lo res gameplay. That said, I dont need something that will run something at 100fps at ridiculously high res. I dont need the ultimate gaming machine, cos I cant afford it. I do however want something that will be fairly decent for the next two years anyway without many upgrades.

    Thats pretty much it. I really dont want to spend over a grand, but I guess im open to comprimise. Any help would be really appreciated guys :)


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  • #2
    DVD-Lots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭DVD-Lots


    www.ankermann-pc.com

    System: INTEL Core 2 Duo 1,86Ghz
    E6300 FSB1066 S.775 2MB
    Equipment:

    - INTEL Core 2 Duo E6300 1,86Ghz FSB 1066 S.775 2x2MB: € 0.00
    - ASROCK ConRoe DVI INTEL 945G (SATAII/GBL/DDRII): € 19.90
    - PCI-e 512MB ATI RADEON X1900 XT TV-out- DVI: € 299.90
    - SATA-II 250 GB SAMSUNG SP2504C (7200rpm-8MB): € 30.90
    - DDR-II upgrade from 256MB to 1024MB G-SKILL PC533: € 79.90
    - DVD-RW LG GSA-H10-N 16x/16x MULTIFORMAT + & - DL (CaseColor): € 19.90
    - Standard Case Model 8024 (black/blue): € 0.00
    - Intel CPU cooler
    - 400W BESTPOWER SuperSilent-Temp Controled: € 7.00
    - Realtek ALC888 8 channel audio
    - 10/100 Ethernet LAN 1 856,49 € 856,49 €
    AMW M179D 8ms DVI silver/black 17 inch TFT
    1 169,00 € 169,00 €

    Total value of goods (Net): 884,04 €
    VAT (16%): 141,45 €

    Total value of goods (Gross): 1.025,49 €
    Delivery €45 COD

    just add keyboard, mouse and speakers.

    Ths GFX card included will handle all the games you mentioned no problem, especially Oblivion, as you wont be going over the native res of the monitor. :D


  • #3
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Ankermann's prices never cease to amaze.


  • #4
    DemocAnarchis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 404 ✭✭DemocAnarchis


    Wow, that seems like a lot for that price, their site has a lot of nice stuff pretty cheap! I have one or two more questions;

    1. Is there a major difference between Intel and AMD's dual core systems? Just the AMD equivalents seem to be a fair bit cheaper.

    2. I heard something about Direct X10 compatible video cards coming out soon, is it worth waiting for them?

    3. If I had a monitor that should be suitable, and I had that extra cash to spend on the system, what should I upgrade?


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