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    With Diablo3 coming, now is a good opportunity to get a gaming desktop.
    I need your help guys - not very good with computers, and I got lots of good of advice when buying my laptop(which has been fine, it's just not a gaming laptop).
    Basically, I'm really looking for a computer that will run Diablo3 well, but if it will be good enough to run other games I never got to play(like Skyrim), that would be an added bonus.

    I'm not set in my budget yet, but honestly anywhere from 500-1000$ is probably around my price range. Also would need advice for good screens to buy.

    Thanks.

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    will you be overclocking?

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    will you be overclocking?
    I don't know what overclocking means

    Just assume I'm to computers what Lefty is to comedy - keep it simple please.

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    do you think you can put a computer together from components?

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    do you think you can put a computer together from components?
    I'm afraid not, I'm honestly pretty clueless when it comes to this , would probably have to be a ready made one

    P.S found your suggestion for the 600$ gaming laptop, looks pretty nice so I"m looking it over now.

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    imho gaming laptops are stupid.

    if you cant build your own system,prepare to drop some serious $$$ for prebuilts

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    imho gaming laptops are stupid.

    if you cant build your own system,prepare to drop some serious $$$ for prebuilts
    Tbh that's why I said a desktop, I woulden't mind a laptop but I figured a desktop will be cheaper for what I need - plus I already got a decent laptop for work/surfing.

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    imo u could go for ivy bridge, its only a 10-20bucks more expensive over sandybridge tech gear....

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    goto craiglist look for someone already selling a gaming rig, for $1k you should find something pretty nice

    look for something with I5 processor or better 6-8gigs of ram should be fine and a gtx560 TI and you will have a fairly robust gaming rig.

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    What's the best video memory? I would think for a modern gaming rig, that's important. Is there something better than GDDR5 now? Maybe 2 or 4 gigs dedicated?

    Kind of guessing here. Haven't been keeping up.

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    imo u could go for ivy bridge, its only a 10-20bucks more expensive over sandybridge tech gear....
    I'm curious. What's the difference?

    Never mind...

    easy to look up.

    I was assuming it was a memory management thing. I have an old computer that used a "bridge" to do DMA switching between multiple coprocessors and multiple memory.

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    Just got an ASUS gamer laptop with 2gb dedicated graphics memory

    Whhhhhhaaaaaaaaatttt

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    Porn is ridiculous on this thing

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    Just got an ASUS gamer laptop with 2gb dedicated graphics memory

    Whhhhhhaaaaaaaaatttt
    Can you give me more specs?

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    Can you give me more specs?

    Computer Works, recommends:

    Price it here

    Asus K53SD-DS51 15.6 inch Intel Core i5-2450M 2.5GHz/ 6GB/ 750GB/ DVDRW/ USB3.0/ W7HP Notebook Computer (Mocha)

    Specifications
    Mfr Part Number: K53SD-DS51Processor: Intel Core i5-2450M Processor (2.5 GHz, 3MB Smart Cache)Chipset: Intel HM65 Express ChipsetMemory: 6GB DDR3-1333 SDRAM Memory, Max Capacity up to 8 GBDisplay: 15.6" HD (1366x768) Display, w/ LED BacklightGraphics Module: NVIDIA GeForce 610M Graphics Controller, w/ 2GB DDR3 Video MemoryHard Drive: 750GB 5400rpm SATA Hard DriveOptical Storage: Integrated Super-Multi DVD±RW DriveAudio: Integrated Sound Card; Built-in Speakers and MicrophoneConnectivity: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet; 802.11b/g/n Wireless LANInterface: 2x USB 2.0 Ports; 1x USB 3.0 Port; 1x VGA Port; 1x HDMI Port; 1x RJ45 LAN Port; 1x Microphone-in; 1x Headphone-outCard Reader: 4-in-1 card reader, Supports SD/ MMC/ MS/ MS ProCamera: Built-in 0.3MP WebcamBattery Pack: 6-Cell 5200mAh 56Whrs Lithium-Ion BatteryAC Adapter: Output - 19 V DC, 4.74A, 90W; Input - 100~240V AC, 50/60 Hz universalColor: MochaDimensions (WxDxH): 37.8 x 25.3 x 3.31 ~ 3.49 cmWeight: 2.6 kgOperating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit


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    I'm looking for a desktop though, one with a good video card.

    My Budget has gone up to around 800-1200 though, I'll probably be making my call tomorrow, gonna check Amazon/Newegg today and choose.

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