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GoodOdor
04-28-2012, 07:16 PM
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.

TDMVPDPOY
04-28-2012, 07:23 PM
will you be overclocking?

GoodOdor
04-28-2012, 07:24 PM
will you be overclocking?

I don't know what overclocking means:depressed

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

ElNono
04-28-2012, 07:28 PM
do you think you can put a computer together from components?

GoodOdor
04-28-2012, 07:31 PM
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 shit, would probably have to be a ready made one:depressed

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

Jt.ONE
04-28-2012, 07:51 PM
imho gaming laptops are stupid.

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

GoodOdor
04-28-2012, 07:52 PM
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.

TDMVPDPOY
04-29-2012, 07:21 AM
imo u could go for ivy bridge, its only a 10-20bucks more expensive over sandybridge tech gear....

Heath Ledger
04-30-2012, 08:11 PM
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.

Wild Cobra
04-30-2012, 11:10 PM
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.

Wild Cobra
04-30-2012, 11:11 PM
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.

Cant_Be_Faded
05-03-2012, 01:31 PM
Just got an ASUS gamer laptop with 2gb dedicated graphics memory

Whhhhhhaaaaaaaaatttt

Cant_Be_Faded
05-03-2012, 01:32 PM
Porn is ridiculous on this thing

GoodOdor
05-05-2012, 07:57 PM
Just got an ASUS gamer laptop with 2gb dedicated graphics memory

Whhhhhhaaaaaaaaatttt

Can you give me more specs?

computerworkssa
05-06-2012, 04:05 PM
Can you give me more specs?


Computer Works, recommends:

Price it here (http://www.google.com/products/catalog?rlz=1C1FDUM_enUS482US482&q=Asus+K53SD-DS51&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=8147761023390251758&sa=X&ei=5eamT8_YCOWg2AXHkpmmAg&ved=0CMYBEPMCMAE)

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

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/mp/products/4875/4875245_sa.jpg

GoodOdor
05-06-2012, 05:53 PM
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.