new PC suggestion

[Glyphz]

Since a new year is coming and I still have this old computer from 2004. I guess I should upgrade ,not only its outdated but I want to play newer games like everyone else. I'm not sure what type of processor I should pick. For years now I've only had AMD. I haven't used Intel in years, probably since the Pentium 4 days...lol I still remember that commercial with the Intel sound effect. hmm Basicly what I'm looking for is something that will run a game like Battlefield Bad Company #2, or even Red Orchestra 2. I don't do alot on the computer just games and watch movies. Ive been looking on bestbuys website , its the closest store with computers so I guess I'll go there. We have frys here but its kind of far + traffic. I thought about building my own computer but I think i'd waste time, I don't want to f!@# something up. I just want to know some suggests and other things I should look for when buying a new computer . processor/speed, memory, type of memory, etc. Should I take AMD over Intel because of bang for the buck ? I know I'm going to have to buy another graphic card but I'll worry about that later.

 

I'm willing to spend 800$ just on a tower

quad & up

O yeah! should I stick to HP since thats what I have now or pick something?

 

 

 

the computer I use now is AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 2GB + 8400 GS graphics + HP + Windows Vista Ghz is all lollz

So yeah any computer beside this one is better Lol !

I have a laptop but it overheats & makes alot of noise with win7 + ATI radeon

 

 

 

I was looking at this one earlier

http://www.bestbuy.c...7&skuId=4144106

[DJ aka GDR DJ]

My tip is go more to a good videocard !!! .The ATI HD 5670 is not fast enough for games with max settings.

A good 4 core Cpu is enough for all new games. All new games need a good Videocard . Is only my opinion

[Vanaraud]

Hm you have case and HD from old PC? maybe also DVD. so it saves about 200$. New mobo+955 AMD black box+amd 5770(or higher) should do the trick. Also which RAM you have? Probably also way updated.

[Glyphz]

So your saying go buy a new case & mobo ? a AMD Phenom II X4 ? I believe the the ram that I have now is ddr2. I don't have HD on this computer. I think I upgraded enough on this computer to 8400 gs, and I think that as far up it will go. From a intergrated care (nVidia Gforce 6150 SE) to nVidia 8400 GS. I'm not sure if a new mobo would fit into this case. If so I would have to go buy a power supply maybe 400 watts ...not even sure about that.

 

 

I will go to Frys electronics today to see if they got anything good to buy. I checked at bestbuy yesterday but they didn't have a Phenom II in store. The best they had some a Intel core i5 & core i7, which was from 600$ to 800$. I really don't feel like waiting for a shipment which is like up until Dec 19. Maybe I'll find something for a cheaper price at frys, hopefully I can buy a game while I'm at it or a graphics card.

 

what I'll be looking for is Phenom II x4 Or Phenom II x6 if their cheap enough. I would go with Intel but I know for sure their gonna be over 800$ no matter what. I might just go buy a case instead not sure yet or a bundle.

[OnionKnight]

Just to add to what DJ said.

 

If you just want it for games, you won't see any difference in performance between a quad core and a hexacore AMD processor. The only issue with the AMD processors is that they aren't the best when it comes to games involving 1-2 core utilization.

 

In BFBC2 though they are only 3-5 fps difference from a i5 2500k and a 955 BE when I tested it on my computers (Both my computers have a HD 5870 in it so there is no difference in Video cards). But when it comes to a game like Skyrim, there is literally a 19 FPS difference between the two.

 

Also Vanaraud is right about reusing your HD from your old pc. The recent flooding in Thailand has inflated prices. A 500GB hard drive that use to be worth $34.99 2 months ago is now $104.99 (so you won't be finding anything here).

 

If you are willing to build your own PC (which really takes no effort. It is like putting together lego). You can make a computer with a i5 2500k, HD 6850 or GTX 460, 8 GB ram, 550-650W PSU, with a sleek gaming case for close to $600 (if you can reuse your hard drive, if you can't it will be close to $700). If you like I can put up a build or you.

[Glyphz]

I went to Fry's Electronics and pick up this after talking to some workers

It seemed like they wanted me to buy a Intel instead of a AMD lol .

The one they were talking about was gateway i5 .

We later talked about maybe building one and the guy said he would build one for me.

But I thought about it and said might as well get one now. I think I will get one build later by him though .

he sold me a 20 inch monitor Acer for 83$, his sell for me only . I ended up getting this. . . . . .

 

 

HP Pavillion

Model: P6620f P6000 Series

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 830 2.8 Ghz

RAM: 6.00 GB

System type : 64 bit OS Windows 7 Home premium

 

I guess this is good enough for games now but than my old dual core ;p

All I have to worry now is get a new G card and some ram.

time to download all my **** back lol

[milli vanilli]

you need a new video card. it'll make a world of difference over your old one

[Glyphz]

you need a new video card. it'll make a world of difference over your old one

Yeah I will pick up one soon .

[liquid72]

I built my comp for $750 Aud, i would steer clear of hp, you should be able to buy a good intel board with i5 or i7 cheap enough now. Also a good graphics card is ATI 5770 Hd, its what i use and only cost $69Aud..

[Waster]

I have to recommend Nvidia over ati I have found that ati fans fail after only a year or so. I used to be an ati fan but I was tired of replacing cards because the fan quit no problems with the nvidia I have now, so far

[Jefke]

I have to recommend Nvidia over ati I have found that ati fans fail after only a year or so. I used to be an ati fan but I was tired of replacing cards because the fan quit no problems with the nvidia I have now, so far

 

weird using ati card now for over a year (yeah I know need an upgrade XD: waiting for 7000 serie) and don't have problems with it. Hate nVidia because of the fact they just can't overclock so good as I manage to overclock my ati cards... (+ like crossfire over SLI ^^)

 

+ fans have nothing to do with ati but with brand because many brands use there own custom cooling solution... (don't shoot me if I'm wrong)