Gaming Computers
When you think of the ideal gaming computer images of multiple video cards, water cooling, and tons of hard drive space instantly come to mind; but, when I think of the idea gaming computer I'm looking for a system that will perform well over a long period of time - and not cost so much that I have to take out a loan to pay for it.
Yes, high end components will ensure that your gaming machine will play the latest and greatest games for years to come, but you'll end up spending a premium for that. Instead of spending every last cent you've ever earned on one of these machines, I recommend buying something in a more realistic budget; but, by being smart about your purchases you can slowly upgrade that machine over time, giving you the best performance possible at an upfront cost that isn't unreasonable.
The gaming computer that you have is going to have to be a big machine because of the fact that the newest games are going to require the boost in power that you may not have right now. This all goes to show that building the best gaming computer is going to be vital to the success that you have in the gaming world.
If you are not sure what you are going to be able to do about all of this then you need to be sure that you are working it all out in the right way. Through it all you have to be sure that you are getting all that is positive in this deal. We have to be sure that we are getting all that is positive in the idea because of the fact that the best gaming computer is not going to be easy to build.
When you're building a computer based around budget everything comes down to the motherboard. You need to know what processors and RAM it's compatible with, how much RAM it can hold, how many PCI-Express x16 slots it has (if you're intent on using SLI or Crossfire), how many SATA headers it has, and even going so far as to know how many USB headers it has. All of this information can help you build a gaming computer from the ground up that has a lot of upgrade potential.
In this case, you would actually build a gaming computer for future potential, rather than immediate potential. So, you may end up spending quite a bit of money on a top of the line motherboard, but you'll save money in the long run by buying compatible hardware for that motherboard three to sin months down the road - when prices of today's high end components comes down to mid-rage prices.
Admittedly, you will not have the "gold standard" of gaming computers, but you'll have built a machine that will last for several years and also offer you an upgrade path for most of your components - which will extend the gaming years of your machine. Si, if you're looking to buy an ideal gaming computer on a budget, look closely at the motherboard - a high end motherboard today will give you a much longer gaming life than a mid to low end one.
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Friday, November 7, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
How To Select The Right Processor For A Gaming Computer(Gaming Computers)
Gaming Computers
Central Processing Unit, Processor, CPU - no matter what you call it, it's the single most important component of your gaming system. Sure, graphics are important, but if you don't have a decent processor you'll never be able to play modern games.
As games grow increasingly complex, processors must scale in complexity to meet that demand. Of course, this doesn't mean you need to buy the most expensive processor on the market! Instead, you'll need to select a processor that meets two requirements: minimum performance and priced within your budget.
Finding a processor priced within your budget is fairly simple (look at your budget, look at the price of the processor), so let's discuss the minimum performance you'll want to get out of your processor.
Minimum Performance
When selecting a processor, the first thing you'll want to consider is minimum performance. That is: how well does this process perform against the minimum requirements for the software you're going to run on it? Most processors sold at retail are going to meet the minimum requirements to use your operating system and some desktop applications, but some of the low-end processors may not be able to play your high-end games.
You'll need to ask yourself two questions: "can I play my current games on this processor," and "will I be able to play next year's games on this processor?"
Answering the first question is a pretty simple yes/no answer; however, the second question takes some thought. If the processor only meets the bare minimum requirements, chances are it's not going to play future games, but if it surpasses the minimum recommended specifications, you'll be able to use that processor for a longer period.
Price per Performance
Its worth to note that a lot of experts urge you to buy a processor that's the best "price per performance" - which is a good idea, in theory. In practice, though, figuring out the price per performance is pretty difficult. Heck, entire websites are dedicated to showing you the raw processing numbers versus the cost of the processor.
Don't waste your time trying to comb through the endless charts, graphs, and articles. Instead, while looking at the processors you're thinking of buying (which meets your minimum performance criteria), consider these rules of thumb:
* The faster clock speed, the better for performance: a higher clock speed means more raw processing power.
* The more on-chip cache (often called L2 cache), the better performance: more cache means faster access, and less time spent searching for stuff in RAM.
* The more cores, the better for future proofing: dual core processors are the standard of today, but tomorrow it will be quad-core and beyond.
Motherboard
With a processor picked out, now is the time to start considering what motherboard you'll want to get. You'll need to know three things about your processor in order to select the correct motherboard: Interface (also called Socket Type), Bus Speed, and Clock Speed.
The interface (socket type) is pretty important to know, since you can't fit a Socket 775 processor into a Socket 939 motherboard. You'll also want to keep an eye on the bus speed and clock speed, because not all motherboards support the high-end bus and clock speeds that some processors require.
Recommended Processors
Intel Pentium D 925- The Intel Pentium D 925 can take the brunt of the load. While lacking a large cache like its Core 2 cousins, the 925 makes up for it with a faster clock speed of 3.0GHz. Plus, it'll play most of today's games.
Intel Core 2- Duo The E6550 packs a price-per-performance punch that's hard to beat. While it only packs on 4MB on on-chip cache, the two cores and faster bus speed gives the Core 2 Duo a significant performance edge.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 - At over one thousand dollars (yikes!) the Core 2 Extreme QX6850 packs a punch that can't be matched by other processors. With four processing cores clocked at 3.0GHz, 8MB of cache, and a 1033Mhz bus speed, the QX6850 is "future-proof" for at least the next few years.
AMD
core 2 duo E8600 3.16 ghz perfect for gaming
core 2 quad Q6600 2.4 ghz perfect for graphic work anything if u really want it for gaming these are pefect
Gaming Computers
Central Processing Unit, Processor, CPU - no matter what you call it, it's the single most important component of your gaming system. Sure, graphics are important, but if you don't have a decent processor you'll never be able to play modern games.
As games grow increasingly complex, processors must scale in complexity to meet that demand. Of course, this doesn't mean you need to buy the most expensive processor on the market! Instead, you'll need to select a processor that meets two requirements: minimum performance and priced within your budget.
Finding a processor priced within your budget is fairly simple (look at your budget, look at the price of the processor), so let's discuss the minimum performance you'll want to get out of your processor.
Minimum Performance
When selecting a processor, the first thing you'll want to consider is minimum performance. That is: how well does this process perform against the minimum requirements for the software you're going to run on it? Most processors sold at retail are going to meet the minimum requirements to use your operating system and some desktop applications, but some of the low-end processors may not be able to play your high-end games.
You'll need to ask yourself two questions: "can I play my current games on this processor," and "will I be able to play next year's games on this processor?"
Answering the first question is a pretty simple yes/no answer; however, the second question takes some thought. If the processor only meets the bare minimum requirements, chances are it's not going to play future games, but if it surpasses the minimum recommended specifications, you'll be able to use that processor for a longer period.
Price per Performance
Its worth to note that a lot of experts urge you to buy a processor that's the best "price per performance" - which is a good idea, in theory. In practice, though, figuring out the price per performance is pretty difficult. Heck, entire websites are dedicated to showing you the raw processing numbers versus the cost of the processor.
Don't waste your time trying to comb through the endless charts, graphs, and articles. Instead, while looking at the processors you're thinking of buying (which meets your minimum performance criteria), consider these rules of thumb:
* The faster clock speed, the better for performance: a higher clock speed means more raw processing power.
* The more on-chip cache (often called L2 cache), the better performance: more cache means faster access, and less time spent searching for stuff in RAM.
* The more cores, the better for future proofing: dual core processors are the standard of today, but tomorrow it will be quad-core and beyond.
Motherboard
With a processor picked out, now is the time to start considering what motherboard you'll want to get. You'll need to know three things about your processor in order to select the correct motherboard: Interface (also called Socket Type), Bus Speed, and Clock Speed.
The interface (socket type) is pretty important to know, since you can't fit a Socket 775 processor into a Socket 939 motherboard. You'll also want to keep an eye on the bus speed and clock speed, because not all motherboards support the high-end bus and clock speeds that some processors require.
Recommended Processors
Intel Pentium D 925- The Intel Pentium D 925 can take the brunt of the load. While lacking a large cache like its Core 2 cousins, the 925 makes up for it with a faster clock speed of 3.0GHz. Plus, it'll play most of today's games.
Intel Core 2- Duo The E6550 packs a price-per-performance punch that's hard to beat. While it only packs on 4MB on on-chip cache, the two cores and faster bus speed gives the Core 2 Duo a significant performance edge.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 - At over one thousand dollars (yikes!) the Core 2 Extreme QX6850 packs a punch that can't be matched by other processors. With four processing cores clocked at 3.0GHz, 8MB of cache, and a 1033Mhz bus speed, the QX6850 is "future-proof" for at least the next few years.
AMD
core 2 duo E8600 3.16 ghz perfect for gaming
core 2 quad Q6600 2.4 ghz perfect for graphic work anything if u really want it for gaming these are pefect
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
How to Build the Ultimate Gaming PC(gaming computers)
Gaming Computers
Sure, you paid top a few money years ago to a man with a crisp shirt from PC World, but now it seems like a glorified typewriter. You've seen great new titles whistle past your nose like Call of Duty 4 and Crysis, but you know your sorry old grey box won't handle a man jack of them, especially since little Lucy stuffed her buttered toast into the CD drawer last Christmas.
If you've got money to burn, then there are any number of companies ready to change all that with their latest branded super PCs - shiny Beasts with dazzling stats and an Alien-like appearance. Sadly though, when I say money to burn I mean around three grand. Crying yet? Well you needn't.
Essentially an online and phone component store, their talents stretch further than mere sales. They can also put together, customise and overclock your system for you, all for a surprisingly low premium.
No matter what your level of computer knowledge, these guys make things refreshingly easy to comprehend. They're the friendliest geeks you'll ever come across, and their help and advice is often invaluable.
In order to tailor your PC to you, here's a guide to help you know what you're looking for:
Case
Heat is the enemy of any computer. The hotter it is inside, the slower some of the components will run, and the more likely you are to damage a processor. The key to a well cooled system is your case, although as we go along, you'll notice that nearly all the components are designed with cooling in mind. A well designed enclosure with a solid through-draft will drop your CPU core temperature by over half. And for this, there is no better case than the Antec Nine Hundred. With 70% of the front panel taken up by intake fans, and a 20cm behemoth on the top, it turns your machine into a surprisingly quiet wind tunnel. And it looks awesome.
Graphics Card
There are two manufacturers leading the way on graphics cards: Radeon (ATI) and Nvidia (Geforce). I've been impressed with both in the past, but for the moment I'm leaning toward Radeon, as they've pipped Nvidia to the post with their latest release: The ATI 3870 X2 card has a whopping 1024MB of onboard memory, and a super-fast graphics processor. It truly is the Ferrari of cards, but it's also a lot bigger than a lot of others. So if you opt for a different case, make sure it's going to fit in.
Power supply
In order to run a meaty machine, you'll need an equally meaty PSU (power supply unit). For high power parts, I'd opt for nothing less than an 850W, stretching to 1000W if you've got a lot of drives or and SLI/Crossfire graphics setup. In our case, we've gone for the well-trusted OCZ Game Xtreme 850.
Motherboard
The foundation of your PC. You'll want a trusted brand with a well-made chipset. You'll also need to make sure it's going to house your choice of processor. In this instance, we're leaning towards Intel, so the X38 chipset motherboard is perfect. It incorporates 2 PCI-express slots which will let you install dual graphics cards should you want to. Specifically, we've plumped for an Asus Formula Maximus X38 board , offering great cooling and monitoring options, which you'll definitely benefit from given the kit you're plugging into it.
Processor
Intel and AMD have been battling it out for the processing top spot for an age and a day. The bottom line at the moment though, is that Intel are way ahead on research and development. Both Dual Cores and Quad Cores can serve you well right now, and this is where you have a choice to make.
Although only 2 cores are used during 3D games currently (rendering the extra 2 in a Quad Core redundant), it will only be around 18 months before they'll be harnessed properly, thus the Quad, though more expensive will be future proof. Dual Cores are cheaper, and are easy to over-clock to the same speed. We've gone for an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.5GHz , and have over-clocked it to 3.25GHz. Over-clocking is easy to do through the motherboard, but be careful if experimenting: you don't want to blow your chip.
RAM
OCZ are a perfect choice when it comes to RAM for gaming. The Raptor range are durable, fast, and have a built-in heatsink on the top helping them keep as cool as possible. DDR3 (double data-rate) RAM has been released, but it's currently shockingly expensive. Where 4GB of DDR3 , the OCZ PC2-6400C4 800MHz Reaper memory , which is more than enough. I call that a win.
Sound Card
Environmental sound is a massive part of gaming, heightening the immersive experience and giving you a better sense of orientation. Recent first person shooters like Bioshock and Crysis use it to great effect, and to harness that we recommend nothing less than the Creative Soundblaster Fatal1ty X-Fi Platinum Champion Series . In addition to full Digital DTS and dedicated audio RAM, it has a front panel which you can use to plug in all sorts of devices, and a remote to run your movies should you tire of shooting people.
Cooling
As mentioned earlier, extra cooling is imperative to keep your components running smoothly. Water cooling is extremely effective, but can cost hundreds of pounds to set up. OCZ have an alternative which you'll love - the OCZ Vendetta cooling stack. It comprises of a 130mm high set of copper heat pipes and aluminium fins which conduct heat well away from your CPU, and through the fan situated on the side.
Hard drive
Speed is the concern here. The top end hard drives usually run at around 10,000 RPM. What we're going to do is bind two of these together into one, called a RAID. We've picked out the lovely Western Digital Raptor drives to do the job for us. 36GB each, and the equivalent of 20,000RPM when working together. You'll not need more than about 70GB for a system drive and games. You can run all your media from a separate drive or even an external disk so you can port it around with you.
Optical drive
With the advent of Blu-Ray, DVD writers have plummeted in price. We've opted for a Pioneer DVR-215BK 20x , which is plenty fast, and writes dual layers. If you're interested in watching Blu-Ray too, then you might want to take a look a LG's Blu-Ray burner.
Operating System
Gamers are divided over which OS performs best for games. Windows XP seems to throw up less problems with certain machines, but Windows Vista includes support for Direct X 10. For the sake of not standing in the way of progress, we've chosen Windows Vista. Plus the added media options and desktop widgets make for an improved look and more intuitive interface.
Mouse & keyboard
Peripherals really come down to personal preference. We've got for a simple CyMotion Expert USB keyboard , and a Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse . The Sidewinder is a brilliantly customisable bit of kit, with removable weights and interchangeable Kevlar feet.
Monitor
You want big, you want sharp and you want responsive. And if you also want good value, then look no further than the modestly-priced Samsung SM245B . Great contrast range and viewing angle, a response time of 5ms, and resolutions up to 1920X1200 make this an obvious choice.
Speakers
To compliment your soundcard's output, a good 5.1 surround setup will be a great addition. Logitech do the X-540 surround speakers , which have a solid subwoofer and a monitor-mountable front satellite speaker.
Gaming Computers
Sure, you paid top a few money years ago to a man with a crisp shirt from PC World, but now it seems like a glorified typewriter. You've seen great new titles whistle past your nose like Call of Duty 4 and Crysis, but you know your sorry old grey box won't handle a man jack of them, especially since little Lucy stuffed her buttered toast into the CD drawer last Christmas.
If you've got money to burn, then there are any number of companies ready to change all that with their latest branded super PCs - shiny Beasts with dazzling stats and an Alien-like appearance. Sadly though, when I say money to burn I mean around three grand. Crying yet? Well you needn't.
Essentially an online and phone component store, their talents stretch further than mere sales. They can also put together, customise and overclock your system for you, all for a surprisingly low premium.
No matter what your level of computer knowledge, these guys make things refreshingly easy to comprehend. They're the friendliest geeks you'll ever come across, and their help and advice is often invaluable.
In order to tailor your PC to you, here's a guide to help you know what you're looking for:
Case
Heat is the enemy of any computer. The hotter it is inside, the slower some of the components will run, and the more likely you are to damage a processor. The key to a well cooled system is your case, although as we go along, you'll notice that nearly all the components are designed with cooling in mind. A well designed enclosure with a solid through-draft will drop your CPU core temperature by over half. And for this, there is no better case than the Antec Nine Hundred. With 70% of the front panel taken up by intake fans, and a 20cm behemoth on the top, it turns your machine into a surprisingly quiet wind tunnel. And it looks awesome.
Graphics Card
There are two manufacturers leading the way on graphics cards: Radeon (ATI) and Nvidia (Geforce). I've been impressed with both in the past, but for the moment I'm leaning toward Radeon, as they've pipped Nvidia to the post with their latest release: The ATI 3870 X2 card has a whopping 1024MB of onboard memory, and a super-fast graphics processor. It truly is the Ferrari of cards, but it's also a lot bigger than a lot of others. So if you opt for a different case, make sure it's going to fit in.
Power supply
In order to run a meaty machine, you'll need an equally meaty PSU (power supply unit). For high power parts, I'd opt for nothing less than an 850W, stretching to 1000W if you've got a lot of drives or and SLI/Crossfire graphics setup. In our case, we've gone for the well-trusted OCZ Game Xtreme 850.
Motherboard
The foundation of your PC. You'll want a trusted brand with a well-made chipset. You'll also need to make sure it's going to house your choice of processor. In this instance, we're leaning towards Intel, so the X38 chipset motherboard is perfect. It incorporates 2 PCI-express slots which will let you install dual graphics cards should you want to. Specifically, we've plumped for an Asus Formula Maximus X38 board , offering great cooling and monitoring options, which you'll definitely benefit from given the kit you're plugging into it.
Processor
Intel and AMD have been battling it out for the processing top spot for an age and a day. The bottom line at the moment though, is that Intel are way ahead on research and development. Both Dual Cores and Quad Cores can serve you well right now, and this is where you have a choice to make.
Although only 2 cores are used during 3D games currently (rendering the extra 2 in a Quad Core redundant), it will only be around 18 months before they'll be harnessed properly, thus the Quad, though more expensive will be future proof. Dual Cores are cheaper, and are easy to over-clock to the same speed. We've gone for an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.5GHz , and have over-clocked it to 3.25GHz. Over-clocking is easy to do through the motherboard, but be careful if experimenting: you don't want to blow your chip.
RAM
OCZ are a perfect choice when it comes to RAM for gaming. The Raptor range are durable, fast, and have a built-in heatsink on the top helping them keep as cool as possible. DDR3 (double data-rate) RAM has been released, but it's currently shockingly expensive. Where 4GB of DDR3 , the OCZ PC2-6400C4 800MHz Reaper memory , which is more than enough. I call that a win.
Sound Card
Environmental sound is a massive part of gaming, heightening the immersive experience and giving you a better sense of orientation. Recent first person shooters like Bioshock and Crysis use it to great effect, and to harness that we recommend nothing less than the Creative Soundblaster Fatal1ty X-Fi Platinum Champion Series . In addition to full Digital DTS and dedicated audio RAM, it has a front panel which you can use to plug in all sorts of devices, and a remote to run your movies should you tire of shooting people.
Cooling
As mentioned earlier, extra cooling is imperative to keep your components running smoothly. Water cooling is extremely effective, but can cost hundreds of pounds to set up. OCZ have an alternative which you'll love - the OCZ Vendetta cooling stack. It comprises of a 130mm high set of copper heat pipes and aluminium fins which conduct heat well away from your CPU, and through the fan situated on the side.
Hard drive
Speed is the concern here. The top end hard drives usually run at around 10,000 RPM. What we're going to do is bind two of these together into one, called a RAID. We've picked out the lovely Western Digital Raptor drives to do the job for us. 36GB each, and the equivalent of 20,000RPM when working together. You'll not need more than about 70GB for a system drive and games. You can run all your media from a separate drive or even an external disk so you can port it around with you.
Optical drive
With the advent of Blu-Ray, DVD writers have plummeted in price. We've opted for a Pioneer DVR-215BK 20x , which is plenty fast, and writes dual layers. If you're interested in watching Blu-Ray too, then you might want to take a look a LG's Blu-Ray burner.
Operating System
Gamers are divided over which OS performs best for games. Windows XP seems to throw up less problems with certain machines, but Windows Vista includes support for Direct X 10. For the sake of not standing in the way of progress, we've chosen Windows Vista. Plus the added media options and desktop widgets make for an improved look and more intuitive interface.
Mouse & keyboard
Peripherals really come down to personal preference. We've got for a simple CyMotion Expert USB keyboard , and a Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse . The Sidewinder is a brilliantly customisable bit of kit, with removable weights and interchangeable Kevlar feet.
Monitor
You want big, you want sharp and you want responsive. And if you also want good value, then look no further than the modestly-priced Samsung SM245B . Great contrast range and viewing angle, a response time of 5ms, and resolutions up to 1920X1200 make this an obvious choice.
Speakers
To compliment your soundcard's output, a good 5.1 surround setup will be a great addition. Logitech do the X-540 surround speakers , which have a solid subwoofer and a monitor-mountable front satellite speaker.
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Saturday, August 9, 2008
Useful Tips To Build The Best Gaming Computer(Gaming Computers)
Gaming Computers
To build the best gaming computers is not difficult at all. Follow the tips listed in this article and you will be owning the best gaming computers among your peers.
Every gamer will want their computer to be the best gaming computers among their peers. Sometimes, with a little knowledge and tips and tricks, it is possible to build the best gaming computers and show it off to your peers. This article will show you how:
1) You can't get the best gaming computers from computer retailers
If you want to get the best gaming computers, you have to build your own. Different gamers have different requirement for their gaming machine. Unless you are willing to pay a high price, you will not be able to buy a commercial computer that fulfils all your gaming needs. The only option you have is to build your own gaming computers.
2) You don't have to be rich to build the best gaming computers
It is not necessary to burn a hole in your pocket to build the best gaming computers. With some due diligence, do some market research and compare prices around the marketplace. Merchant such as TigerDirect and NewEgg give regular discount to their products and you could save a lot of money if you catch them during their promotional period.
3) Most expensive parts do not have to be the best part
Sometime, the latest model or the most expensive model does not have to be the best part for your computer. It requires various components to work together to form the best computer system. When choosing a computer part, what matters is how well it can integrate with the rest of the components. Compatibility is more important than individual performance. What use is there if you spend lot of money on the latest quad-core processor and find that your motherboard doesn’t support it?
4) You don't need to change the whole PC to own the best gaming computers
It is a misconception that you have to change the whole gaming machine to build the best gaming computers. If you already have a good barebone system, what you need to do is to upgrade the necessary parts and your gaming computers can roar back to life instantly.
5) Brand is important
Unless you want to see your computer system malfunction every few days, it is important that you purchase the parts from branded manufacturers with strict quality control. Motherboard brand such as Gigabyte, ABIT, ASUS are some quality brands that you can consider
If you follow diligently to the tips stated above. You will be on your way to build the best gaming computers. While price can be an issue, it is better not to scrimp on important computer parts such as motherboard, CPU, RAM and graphics card as it will cost you more to upgrade in the future.
Damien Oh has great passion in buildinggaming computers. He shares his passion, expertise and knowledge in his website where you can find tons of information and resources on building gaming computers, hardware reviews and many more. To find out more secrets and free information, check out Build gaming computers Guide now!
Gaming Computers
To build the best gaming computers is not difficult at all. Follow the tips listed in this article and you will be owning the best gaming computers among your peers.
Every gamer will want their computer to be the best gaming computers among their peers. Sometimes, with a little knowledge and tips and tricks, it is possible to build the best gaming computers and show it off to your peers. This article will show you how:
1) You can't get the best gaming computers from computer retailers
If you want to get the best gaming computers, you have to build your own. Different gamers have different requirement for their gaming machine. Unless you are willing to pay a high price, you will not be able to buy a commercial computer that fulfils all your gaming needs. The only option you have is to build your own gaming computers.
2) You don't have to be rich to build the best gaming computers
It is not necessary to burn a hole in your pocket to build the best gaming computers. With some due diligence, do some market research and compare prices around the marketplace. Merchant such as TigerDirect and NewEgg give regular discount to their products and you could save a lot of money if you catch them during their promotional period.
3) Most expensive parts do not have to be the best part
Sometime, the latest model or the most expensive model does not have to be the best part for your computer. It requires various components to work together to form the best computer system. When choosing a computer part, what matters is how well it can integrate with the rest of the components. Compatibility is more important than individual performance. What use is there if you spend lot of money on the latest quad-core processor and find that your motherboard doesn’t support it?
4) You don't need to change the whole PC to own the best gaming computers
It is a misconception that you have to change the whole gaming machine to build the best gaming computers. If you already have a good barebone system, what you need to do is to upgrade the necessary parts and your gaming computers can roar back to life instantly.
5) Brand is important
Unless you want to see your computer system malfunction every few days, it is important that you purchase the parts from branded manufacturers with strict quality control. Motherboard brand such as Gigabyte, ABIT, ASUS are some quality brands that you can consider
If you follow diligently to the tips stated above. You will be on your way to build the best gaming computers. While price can be an issue, it is better not to scrimp on important computer parts such as motherboard, CPU, RAM and graphics card as it will cost you more to upgrade in the future.
Damien Oh has great passion in buildinggaming computers. He shares his passion, expertise and knowledge in his website where you can find tons of information and resources on building gaming computers, hardware reviews and many more. To find out more secrets and free information, check out Build gaming computers Guide now!
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Thursday, August 7, 2008
Introduction to Building Custom Gaming Computers(Gaming Computer)
Gaming Computer
This is an introduction to building your own custom gaming computers.
Building your own computer is the way to go if you want a high performance, good value-for-money gaming PC.
And despite what people say, it's not hard to do. All it takes is basic knowledge of the computer parts, which you will learn about on this site, and a little free time.
Building your own custom gaming computers simply involves buying all your computer components separately, and then putting them together yourself to build your gaming PC.
You will end up with a fast, cost-effective gaming computer suited for your own gaming needs because you chose the parts yourself. Besides saving money and having a great gaming PC, building custom gaming computers can also be a lot of fun!
Advantages to Building Your Own
Let's have a closer look at the advantages of building your own custom gaming computer, as opposed to buying a ready-built, complete gaming system:
* Better performance. If you want a high-performance gaming PC tailored to your gaming needs, building your own machine is the best way to go about it.
* You will save money. By shopping around for the best quality components at good prices, you will end up with a better gaming PC for less cost.
* You will gain experience. Whilst choosing your components and building your gaming computer, you will learn a lot about computer hardware, and how computers work in general.
As you can see, there are good reasons why someone would want to build their own custom gaming computer. Building a computer can also be fascinating, and empowering.
You will feel 'in control' of your machine by knowing how it was put together. Completing your very own computer is a real achievement and something to be proud of.
How to Choose Your Components
Perhaps the biggest challenge of building gaming computers is choosing the right components for your needs. How do you know which component is best for you? How do they all work together?
We provide you with the information you need to know about choosing each component for your gaming computer. Reading these guides will save you time and money, and you are bound to learn a lot about computer hardware in the process:
Components You Need
* CPU
* Motherboard
* Memory
* Hard Drive
* Video Card
* Computer Case
* Power Supply
* CD/DVD Drive
* Monitor
* Keyboard
* Mouse
Extras/Accessories
* Sound Card
* Speakers
* Headphones
* Desk
* Chair
Plan For The Future
Computer technology advances at an amazing rate. So it's a good idea to choose your components with a view to upgrading in the future. For example, you are better off choosing a motherboard that supports a faster processor than the one you are putting in now and that has enough RAM slots for you to be able to add more memory at a later date.
Gaming Computer
This is an introduction to building your own custom gaming computers.
Building your own computer is the way to go if you want a high performance, good value-for-money gaming PC.
And despite what people say, it's not hard to do. All it takes is basic knowledge of the computer parts, which you will learn about on this site, and a little free time.
Building your own custom gaming computers simply involves buying all your computer components separately, and then putting them together yourself to build your gaming PC.
You will end up with a fast, cost-effective gaming computer suited for your own gaming needs because you chose the parts yourself. Besides saving money and having a great gaming PC, building custom gaming computers can also be a lot of fun!
Advantages to Building Your Own
Let's have a closer look at the advantages of building your own custom gaming computer, as opposed to buying a ready-built, complete gaming system:
* Better performance. If you want a high-performance gaming PC tailored to your gaming needs, building your own machine is the best way to go about it.
* You will save money. By shopping around for the best quality components at good prices, you will end up with a better gaming PC for less cost.
* You will gain experience. Whilst choosing your components and building your gaming computer, you will learn a lot about computer hardware, and how computers work in general.
As you can see, there are good reasons why someone would want to build their own custom gaming computer. Building a computer can also be fascinating, and empowering.
You will feel 'in control' of your machine by knowing how it was put together. Completing your very own computer is a real achievement and something to be proud of.
How to Choose Your Components
Perhaps the biggest challenge of building gaming computers is choosing the right components for your needs. How do you know which component is best for you? How do they all work together?
We provide you with the information you need to know about choosing each component for your gaming computer. Reading these guides will save you time and money, and you are bound to learn a lot about computer hardware in the process:
Components You Need
* CPU
* Motherboard
* Memory
* Hard Drive
* Video Card
* Computer Case
* Power Supply
* CD/DVD Drive
* Monitor
* Keyboard
* Mouse
Extras/Accessories
* Sound Card
* Speakers
* Headphones
* Desk
* Chair
Plan For The Future
Computer technology advances at an amazing rate. So it's a good idea to choose your components with a view to upgrading in the future. For example, you are better off choosing a motherboard that supports a faster processor than the one you are putting in now and that has enough RAM slots for you to be able to add more memory at a later date.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Notebook Computers For Gaming, Upgrade Memory, Increase Your Speed(Gaming Computers)
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Notebook are fantastic tools, but the portable design philosophy that makes the notebook possible is responsible for one of its most irritating flaws: an utter lack of upgrade ability. Sure, you can upgrade the RAM in your laptop, but other than that, you’re probably out of luck. Even if your CPU is fast enough to perform the newest tasks, your video chip set will often limit what you can do.
There are several different types of notebook for gaming computers. However, to find the one that works best for your specific gaming needs you need to first identify what types of games you intend to play. For the most part, any type of gaming computers will need a decent computer. What do decent notebook computer for gaming have that other types of computers do not?
They have:
Top of the line Graphics Cards
Top of the line Audio Cards
Top of the line CD ROM drive
Along with all of this they also have a good deal of memory. If you want to turn your computer into notebook for gaming computers, you will need to upgrade memory, as well as many other aspects. You will need a superb processor amongst the items listed above.
The processor of your computer is extremely important. You want a fast processor that is rated in GHz (gigahertz) or MHz (megahertz). The higher the number, the faster the computer. Some games will tell you on the packaging what minimum requirements your computer must have before you can truly enjoy game play. It will also likely tell you what suggest requirements your computer must have for enhanced game play.
One of these requirements is likely going to be a good deal of memory. Even if you have a newer computer, you may need to upgrade memory in order to really enjoy your gaming experience. To upgrade memory, it is usually very simple. However, in some notebook for gaming computers, you may need to take your laptop into a repair shop or computer store and ask them to upgrade your memory for you.
You will also need the ability to handle intense graphics as well. This is particularly true for 3d games and other graphic intensive games.
Gaming Computers
Notebook are fantastic tools, but the portable design philosophy that makes the notebook possible is responsible for one of its most irritating flaws: an utter lack of upgrade ability. Sure, you can upgrade the RAM in your laptop, but other than that, you’re probably out of luck. Even if your CPU is fast enough to perform the newest tasks, your video chip set will often limit what you can do.
There are several different types of notebook for gaming computers. However, to find the one that works best for your specific gaming needs you need to first identify what types of games you intend to play. For the most part, any type of gaming computers will need a decent computer. What do decent notebook computer for gaming have that other types of computers do not?
They have:
Top of the line Graphics Cards
Top of the line Audio Cards
Top of the line CD ROM drive
Along with all of this they also have a good deal of memory. If you want to turn your computer into notebook for gaming computers, you will need to upgrade memory, as well as many other aspects. You will need a superb processor amongst the items listed above.
The processor of your computer is extremely important. You want a fast processor that is rated in GHz (gigahertz) or MHz (megahertz). The higher the number, the faster the computer. Some games will tell you on the packaging what minimum requirements your computer must have before you can truly enjoy game play. It will also likely tell you what suggest requirements your computer must have for enhanced game play.
One of these requirements is likely going to be a good deal of memory. Even if you have a newer computer, you may need to upgrade memory in order to really enjoy your gaming experience. To upgrade memory, it is usually very simple. However, in some notebook for gaming computers, you may need to take your laptop into a repair shop or computer store and ask them to upgrade your memory for you.
You will also need the ability to handle intense graphics as well. This is particularly true for 3d games and other graphic intensive games.
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
Best Of Gaming Computer(Gaming Computers)
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Falcon Northwest Mach V
If you’re ready to take flight with the most powerful gaming computers on the market, then strap on your seatbelt and step aboard the hyper speed Mach V. Falcon Northwest CEO Kelt Reeves cut his gaming computers teeth building systems that specialized in flight simulation for fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and his current Mach V computers are ready to fly through any challenge you give it.
Alienware Area-51
When you need loads of firepower to whip the bad guys, you’re in need of the kind of speed delivered by the Alienware Area-51 gaming computers. This “Best Of” system’s muscle is provided by the quad core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 processor overclocked to achieve 3.33 GHz core clock speed. The water-cooled Core 2 Extreme provides unmatched, highly threaded performance that your multimedia applications have been craving.
Dell XPS 710 H2C
Most people view Dell gaming computers as work-a-day systems for the masses, but serious gamers who have test-driven the new Dell XPS 710 H2C know better. This “Best Of” is the first factory-produced, overclocked, water-cooled gaming PC. This sleek, black Dell on steroids features the new 3.2GHz Intel Core Duo Extreme QX6700 Processor that is factory overclocked to 3.46 GHz, two 10,000 rpm hard drives, and a whopping 4GB of RAM that upgradeable to 8GB so it flies out of the box.
Gaming Computers
Falcon Northwest Mach V
If you’re ready to take flight with the most powerful gaming computers on the market, then strap on your seatbelt and step aboard the hyper speed Mach V. Falcon Northwest CEO Kelt Reeves cut his gaming computers teeth building systems that specialized in flight simulation for fellow students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and his current Mach V computers are ready to fly through any challenge you give it.
Alienware Area-51
When you need loads of firepower to whip the bad guys, you’re in need of the kind of speed delivered by the Alienware Area-51 gaming computers. This “Best Of” system’s muscle is provided by the quad core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 processor overclocked to achieve 3.33 GHz core clock speed. The water-cooled Core 2 Extreme provides unmatched, highly threaded performance that your multimedia applications have been craving.
Dell XPS 710 H2C
Most people view Dell gaming computers as work-a-day systems for the masses, but serious gamers who have test-driven the new Dell XPS 710 H2C know better. This “Best Of” is the first factory-produced, overclocked, water-cooled gaming PC. This sleek, black Dell on steroids features the new 3.2GHz Intel Core Duo Extreme QX6700 Processor that is factory overclocked to 3.46 GHz, two 10,000 rpm hard drives, and a whopping 4GB of RAM that upgradeable to 8GB so it flies out of the box.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
What to Look for in a Gaming Computer(Gaming Computers)
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Gaming computers have high–end graphics cards, processors and lots of RAM—those components needed to enhance your gaming experience. When considering a gaming computers you should carefully evaluate your needs. Most manufacturers provide individual customization, so you can get a desktop that will fit your gaming style and budget.
Below are the criteria Top Ten REVIEWS used to evaluate gaming PCs.
* Processor – A fast CPU, or processor, will prevent lags in large or complex games like first person shooters or MMORPGs (massively multi–player online role–playing games). Some systems have dual core processors for hard–core gaming.
* Memory – A large memory allows the computer to quickly access frequently used information or programs. This is critical for gaming. A gaming PC should have between one and two GB of RAM memory and a sufficient hard drive.
* Video/Audio – A game is only as good as the graphics card supporting it. Many games have life–like, real–time images that require a high–end graphics card. Most computer manufacturers allow you to upgrade your graphics card. The sound should be a clear as the image.
* I/O Device – Some gaming computers come with various peripherals including a mouse, keyboard, speakers and a monitor while others don’t. This may or may not be important depending on the buyer. Additionally, some gaming systems come with uniquely designed towers with sleek cases and neon lights.
* Value/Price – In this review, we looked for gaming computers under $2000. The leading companies are value oriented—providing a lot of computer for a good price.
* Support/Warranty – The first–class manufacturers provide quality help and support through email, phone and online chat. They also provide practical warranties at no additional cost.
How fast does a gaming computers system need to be? As fast as you can afford. You can design one with most companies' online configurations, but several have built businesses around creating custom gaming systems from the ground up. If you aren't a gaming computers tech geek but are a gaming geek, then it is probably best to leave it up to these people to design the cutting edge system that you will need in order to destroy monsters in the virtual world of your choice.
Gaming Computers
Gaming computers have high–end graphics cards, processors and lots of RAM—those components needed to enhance your gaming experience. When considering a gaming computers you should carefully evaluate your needs. Most manufacturers provide individual customization, so you can get a desktop that will fit your gaming style and budget.
Below are the criteria Top Ten REVIEWS used to evaluate gaming PCs.
* Processor – A fast CPU, or processor, will prevent lags in large or complex games like first person shooters or MMORPGs (massively multi–player online role–playing games). Some systems have dual core processors for hard–core gaming.
* Memory – A large memory allows the computer to quickly access frequently used information or programs. This is critical for gaming. A gaming PC should have between one and two GB of RAM memory and a sufficient hard drive.
* Video/Audio – A game is only as good as the graphics card supporting it. Many games have life–like, real–time images that require a high–end graphics card. Most computer manufacturers allow you to upgrade your graphics card. The sound should be a clear as the image.
* I/O Device – Some gaming computers come with various peripherals including a mouse, keyboard, speakers and a monitor while others don’t. This may or may not be important depending on the buyer. Additionally, some gaming systems come with uniquely designed towers with sleek cases and neon lights.
* Value/Price – In this review, we looked for gaming computers under $2000. The leading companies are value oriented—providing a lot of computer for a good price.
* Support/Warranty – The first–class manufacturers provide quality help and support through email, phone and online chat. They also provide practical warranties at no additional cost.
How fast does a gaming computers system need to be? As fast as you can afford. You can design one with most companies' online configurations, but several have built businesses around creating custom gaming systems from the ground up. If you aren't a gaming computers tech geek but are a gaming geek, then it is probably best to leave it up to these people to design the cutting edge system that you will need in order to destroy monsters in the virtual world of your choice.
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