I just purchased a new PC (I-7 Processor, 10G RAM, 2TB storage, video card (OK, can't remember the model) and I can actually play new video games now. I can't play on Ultra settings but all the games I am interetsed in playing work on high settings just fine (Total War Shogun 2, King Aurther, Heroes VI (beta), and more). Not bragging since I am sure many are already playing these games but WOW...too many games to play now. I was starting to think that as I approach 41 that my desire to play games was almost gone. Come to find out, it was just a crappy PC.
Video Gamers never age. They just get better computers.
WB to our nerdy world
And no kidding - a good pc goes a long way!
I seriously need a new computer of my own, this thing I am using right now just can't quite handle a modern game. I can't even play Sins at the moment anymore.
If you know how to build one, $500 would get you into something ok nowadays.
You make a good point. I was thinking of taking my old PC and just rebuild it and see what I come up with since its just laying around anyway. I have never built a PC before so it may be fun. Guess I can only use the old case now and go from there but doesn't New Egg have PC builder kits?
I've probably built > 30 pcs - its not extremely challenging (but I doubt you'll find it simple your first time around). As someone who's reused cases before, I generally recommend just starting from scratch and getting a new case. You can typically find something that will be much better than your original case for $20-$30 and might even include a low end power supply. Or if you decide you are going to be a do it yourselfer and want to reuse a case over and over, then I'd suggest dumping some money into a really nice case that is easy to open/close, good ventilation, etc.
Places like new egg, microcenter, tiger direct all have "barebone" kits. These typically are just a motherboard and a compatible cpu, but often include ram and a few other goodies. If you have a local microcenter, I'd strongly suggest heading over there on a scouting mission and get some info from them.
All of that said, GCFL, hope you continue to enjoy your new pc!
As I discovered, HP cases are designed so they can't be used with non HP parts. I'm not sure but I think Dell cases may be the same.
Dell used to be the same, probably still are, but I haven't paid attention in about 4 years to it.
Which reminds me...
I'm due for a new machine in the next year or so. I try to keep them for 5-6 years, which is pretty nice actually, since I've gotten over the urge to always have the newest games anyway.
When I do upgrade, I have 3+ years of 'new' games to pick through and see where they stand at that point. Cheaper, and I rarely get something which sucks because the games have had years of review on them
You do have a good point there.
Speaking of cases, here's a solid deal on a fairly decent one - regularly $50, now $35 on newegg with free shipping.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3294446
I've built quite a few using this case. Nice re-usability as well with a decent layout.
Your post reminded me of this:
Or this?
http://www.pvponline.com/2000/12/02/sat-dec-02/?y=2000
heh... computer savings time.
I've used to be a guy that bought everything when it came out if I was interested. Now, I TRY to wait. Deals usually come within a year on steam at least.
Damn straight. All hail the computer!
I play games when they're a few years old as well and I don't get that "the cake is a lie"
....YES! I've played and completed Half-Life 2. I got the expansions as well but haven't gotten to them yet....got Half-Life and its expansions to deal with first
Good stuff man, welcome to the 21st century
Yes welcome to the new age. And I'm almost 60... and I still love PC games. I do shy away from the RTS games because the new mouses (mice) just aren't as fast as the mice were in the 'good old days.' (smile).
thanks for the congrats everyone. Now...maybe I will try to play this Elemental game everyone has been talking about. wink, wink
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