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Geischfelt96

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#53755 13-Dec-2009 09:50
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Alright so lately i've been wanting to build my own custom desktop.  I'm relatively new to the whole building of computers, and i can't say im the most savvy when it comes to them.  I do a lot with my laptop (Music notation, Composing, Gaming), but lately it just hasn't been up to par with what i want.  I'm mostly looking for a good gaming computer.  What would you suggest I do?

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  #281910 13-Dec-2009 10:58
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First of all set a budget, You can spend excessive amounts on a computer.

Second of all choose what Sort of system you wish to build AMD or Intel (If your budget can allow for it)

Then a supplier. I recommend ascent.co.nz - There prices are a bit higher but include free shipping and they have great service if you need it.



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  #281915 13-Dec-2009 11:28
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no more than 1000. Intel.

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  #281916 13-Dec-2009 11:30
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For a system no more than 1000, I would recomend you go AMD, you will get more for your money,

Are you looking at just a computer or computer + screen + keyboard



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  #281917 13-Dec-2009 11:35
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Just computer. The rest i have. I noticed AMD's were cheaper.

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  #281918 13-Dec-2009 11:38
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For under $1000 I would build this

Cooler Master Elite 340 M-ATX Mini Tower Case, 420W PSU, Black, with Fan 
AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.80 GHz, Socket AM3, Retail pack with fan               
Asus M2N68-AM Plus Motherboard, Socket AM2+                           
Transcend JM800QLU-2G, 1x2GB, DDR2-800, PC2-6400, CL5, DIMM      X2
Western Digital AV WD3200AVJS Hard Disk Drive, 320GB, 7200rpm, 8MB Cache, SATA-2
LiteOn IHAS324 DVD Writer, DVD 16R/24W/8RW, CD 48R/48W/32RW, Internal, SATA, Black, Nero
Asus EN9500GT MAGIC/DI/512M Video Card, GeForce 9500 GT, 512MB, DDR2, PCIe-16, DVI, SLI ready
ViewSonic VA1928WM Monitor, 19" LCD, 1440x900, DVI, Speakers, Black

Gigabyte GK-KM6150 Keyboard & Mouse, USB, Black



Total $993.84


That would play most games             

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  #281919 13-Dec-2009 11:43
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A faster processor is better than more RAM correct?

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  #281920 13-Dec-2009 11:50
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Yes and no, Most games like high ram, so u cant skip on that.


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