Where to get a good gaming PC from? What to get to run Black Ops?

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jannisg

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Wannabe Geek

#71454 11-Nov-2010 00:02

Hi guys,
it seems you are all very knowledgeable on gaming PCs so I wanted to see where you buy your parts or even whole computer systems?

I have been using a Mac Pro workmachine (8 core 2.8Ghz, 16GB ram, 8 TB drives, GF 8800GT 512MB) til now but the graphics card is just too weak and so I figured I might as well buy a dedicated gaming PC.

Ideally I wouldn't want to spend more than ~$1500 (without displays) is that reasonable for something capable or running Black Ops at 1920x1200 resolution smoothly?

If you know of a nice online shop that has one of those 'pc builder' things where you can pick your parts that you can recommend that would be awesome but I am fully capable of building my own PC with ordered parts if that saves me some money.

Any help would be much appreciated (where to buy & what to buy for my budget).

Thanks.

0verdose05

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Master Geek
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#403181 11-Nov-2010 00:05

Playtech - www.playtech.co.nz

or

ComputerLounge - www.computerlounge.co.nz

I wouldn't shop anywhere else.

Ragnor

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#403193 11-Nov-2010 01:39

Get a quote from Computer Lounge on their PC Build Help forum..
http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/forum/Default.aspx?g=topics&f=36

Actually, you could just copy this $1500ish gaming build from earlier this month (looks spot on to me)
http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/forum/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=2659

Intel Core i5 760 Lynnfield 2.80Ghz 8MB LGA1156
ASUS P7P55D-E LX Intel P55 Core i7/i5/i3 PCI-E DDR3
Kingston HyperX 2x2GB DDR3-1600 Kit CL9
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 PRO REV 2 CPU Cooler
LG GH-22LS50 22X LightScribe Black SATA DVD Writer
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200RPM SATA II
Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD6850 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E
Lian-Li Lancool PC-K56B Mid Tower Case
Corsair VX550 550W Series Power Supply

Note: No display, keyboard, mouse or OS included (assuming you are re-using those).

jannisg

6 posts

Wannabe Geek

#403620 11-Nov-2010 21:52

Thanks you guys! Awesome links.

@Ragnor: Do you think that 1500 build will run Black Ops smoothly @ 1920x1200 res with details and all the good graphics turned up?

Ragnor

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#403685 12-Nov-2010 00:47

Should be good.

If you're worried you could spend +$80 and get a Radeon 6870 instead of 6850.

Here's a comparison of Nvidia GTX460 vs Radeon 6870 in Black Ops

Note: 6850 would be probably between the two in performance ie: above GTX 460 below Radeon 6870.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1465/3/

jannisg

6 posts

Wannabe Geek

#404496 14-Nov-2010 15:09

Ragnor: Should be good.

If you're worried you could spend +$80 and get a Radeon 6870 instead of 6850.

Here's a comparison of Nvidia GTX460 vs Radeon 6870 in Black Ops

Note: 6850 would be probably between the two in performance ie: above GTX 460 below Radeon 6870.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1465/3/

Awesome, thanks for the link.
Have started a topic in the CL build forums and am planning on purchasing a similar build to the $1500 above with the 6870 in it.

Cheers,
Jannis

jonofan

52 posts

Master Geek

#405907 17-Nov-2010 14:25

I feel it pertinent you be warned that there are even people with grunty builds that are having issues running Black Ops. So don't be too surprised if you buy a wicked build, and Black Ops doesn't run well.

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Tracer

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#406180 18-Nov-2010 09:21

jonofan: I feel it pertinent you be warned that there are even people with grunty builds that are having issues running Black Ops. So don't be too surprised if you buy a wicked build, and Black Ops doesn't run well.

:)

The issues seem to be with the netcode, SP runs fine. Hopefully a patch will be forthcoming soon.

speedyj

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#406672 19-Nov-2010 11:26

i got one of the customer builts from pbtech, gtx460 i think i have, no problems what so ever, runs away game smooth as a babys bottom.

jannisg

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Wannabe Geek

#406691 19-Nov-2010 12:01

Just a quick reply, I went with just buying a ATI (or AMD now) HD 5870 1GB as an upgrade to my Mac Pro work station which ends up being the following system:

2x 4 core Intel Xeon 2.8Ghz CPU
16GB Ram
ATI 5870 1GB

CoD: BO completely maxed at 1920x1200 res runs smooth as with these specs. Pretty sweet game.
Out of interest, I tried maxing out GTA IV with this system and it was pretty poorly playable… badly optimized game i think…

jonofan

52 posts

Master Geek

#406728 19-Nov-2010 13:20

jannisg: Just a quick reply, I went with just buying a ATI (or AMD now) HD 5870 1GB as an upgrade to my Mac Pro work station which ends up being the following system:

2x 4 core Intel Xeon 2.8Ghz CPU
16GB Ram
ATI 5870 1GB

CoD: BO completely maxed at 1920x1200 res runs smooth as with these specs. Pretty sweet game.
Out of interest, I tried maxing out GTA IV with this system and it was pretty poorly playable… badly optimized game i think…

Glad to hear it. My AMD 4200+ is not up to the task unfortunately

b0untypure1

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#410029 26-Nov-2010 19:46

jannisg: Just a quick reply, I went with just buying a ATI (or AMD now) HD 5870 1GB as an upgrade to my Mac Pro work station which ends up being the following system:

2x 4 core Intel Xeon 2.8Ghz CPU
16GB Ram
ATI 5870 1GB

CoD: BO completely maxed at 1920x1200 res runs smooth as with these specs. Pretty sweet game.
Out of interest, I tried maxing out GTA IV with this system and it was pretty poorly playable… badly optimized game i think…

my card i an ATI hd 5770 and it runs GTA IV maxed out, with no loss of frames. so your 5870 should eat GTA for breakky