Help Kyanbu Build a gaming rig... that he can afford

Kyanbu The Legend · 07-05-2013, 10:50 PM

You know they say you never know how weak your PC truly is until you compare it to an entry level PC. And my god my system is very weak apparently.

So depending on how things go this summer and how the holiday season looks. I may be getting a gaming rig (or somehow upgrade my current PC if it's possible).

So here's what I need. I want an entry level gaming rig that can play most PC games at minimum to mid settings efficiently for as low a price I can get it at. I know there's still a few user that are familiar with PC. Or at least I hope.

So can you guys help me out?

Also while my laptop seems to be a tad bit stronger, it's not strong enough.

My Compaq PC's specs
2.00 GB of RAM (1.75GB Useable)
Processor is a AMD Athlon II 170u Processor 2.00GHz
OS is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
500 GB Hard drive

My Gateway Laptop's Specs
3.00 GB (2.84 GB usable)
Processor is a Intel(R) HD Graphics and Celeron (R) CPU B820 1.70 GHz
Windows 7 64-Bit
320 GB Hard drive

Yes, yes I know my machines are horribly weak. >_> Well the Desktop is anyway.

Aldurin · 07-05-2013, 11:54 PM

Pfft, everyone on this forum preordered the Xbox One the moment it was announced, I don't get why you think we'd care about *shudder* PC-gaming.

First thing you want to look for is a barebones kit (basically an unconstructed PC, minus peripherals and higher-end graphics hardware). Sounds like you already have passable peripherals, so all you'll need is a graphics card and (depending on the included hard drive) a larger hard drive. Generally passable graphic cards can be found in the GTX 500 series of cards (I ran off of a 560 for a long time with no problem, only upgrading from it recently).

Or even better, buy a SEGA Dreamcast.

akaSM · 07-06-2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Aldurin

Or even better, buy a SEGA Dreamcast.

Seconded

Kyanbu The Legend · 07-06-2013, 12:08 AM

Tight but I could reach $900.

akaSM · 07-06-2013, 02:24 AM

Well, your PC could definitely use a full upgrade BUT, since you don't want to spend a lot, a Nvidia Geforce GTX 650ti would work well for you, IF you PSU can handle it.

Also...don't install 64 bit anything unless you got 4+ GB or RAM.

synkr0nized · 07-08-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by akaSM

Also...don't install 64 bit anything unless you got 4+ GB or RAM.

lol?

RAM is easy to come by, so don't run <4 in the first place. Additionally, it's probably the simplest upgrade for anyone to do, regardless of their "tech experience" or comfort with hardware. Why gimp yourself with a 32-bit OS and prevent even the opportunity to expand your RAM in the future?

Kyanbu The Legend · 07-08-2013, 09:48 PM

Well in another one of her temper tantrums/rampages. My little sister cut up my 16x9 acer monitor. -_-

While it still works, there are now dozens of scratches, cuts, and a big crack all over it (mainly in the center). With the big crack along the right side of the screen. And considering it's been knocked of my desk twice so far. While it's amazing it still works, that probably won't be for long.

So looks like I'll be adding a new monitor to that build. Is it possible for my current PC to be upgraded with new parts without changing the mobo (Mother Board)? Mainly as a cost efficient option.

akaSM · 07-08-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyanbu The Legend

Well in another one of her temper tantrums/rampages. My little sister cut up my 16x9 acer monitor. -_-

While it still works, there are now dozens of scratches, cuts, and a big crack all over it (mainly in the center). With the big crack along the right side of the screen. And considering it's been knocked of my desk twice so far. While it's amazing it still works, that probably won't be for long.

So looks like I'll be adding a new monitor to that build. Is it possible for my current PC to be upgraded with new parts without changing the mobo (Mother Board)? Mainly as a cost efficient option.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akaSM

Well, your PC could definitely use a full upgrade BUT, since you don't want to spend a lot, a Nvidia Geforce GTX 650ti would work well for you, IF you PSU can handle it.

Having your current PC's components listed would help to see what can and what MUST be upgraded (like, RAM sticks, you need more than 2 GB)

The Econobox in MOM's link seems to be a pretty nice PC and, a straight upgrade from what you have right now. And, you'll even have cash left for a nice monitor. You may change the components of that one but don't try to lower the cost by being cheap on the PSU.

synkr0nized · 07-08-2013, 11:11 PM

Holy shit your sister seems to be, like, the root of most of your life's drama. wtf

Krylo · 07-06-2013, 02:57 AM

900 is PROBABLY enough to just get a new computer that's well better in every way than that, to be honest.

Do you know how to build your own? Like, how to put tab a into slot a? It's not hard but uh, it's expensive if you fuck up.

07-05-2013, 10:50 PM	#1
Kyanbu The Legend Local Rookie Indie Dev Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,497	Help Kyanbu Build a gaming rig... that he can afford You know they say you never know how weak your PC truly is until you compare it to an entry level PC. And my god my system is very weak apparently. So depending on how things go this summer and how the holiday season looks. I may be getting a gaming rig (or somehow upgrade my current PC if it's possible). So here's what I need. I want an entry level gaming rig that can play most PC games at minimum to mid settings efficiently for as low a price I can get it at. I know there's still a few user that are familiar with PC. Or at least I hope. So can you guys help me out? Also while my laptop seems to be a tad bit stronger, it's not strong enough. My Compaq PC's specs 2.00 GB of RAM (1.75GB Useable) Processor is a AMD Athlon II 170u Processor 2.00GHz OS is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 500 GB Hard drive My Gateway Laptop's Specs 3.00 GB (2.84 GB usable) Processor is a Intel(R) HD Graphics and Celeron (R) CPU B820 1.70 GHz Windows 7 64-Bit 320 GB Hard drive Yes, yes I know my machines are horribly weak. >_> Well the Desktop is anyway. __________________ Last edited by Kyanbu The Legend; 07-05-2013 at 11:06 PM.

07-06-2013, 12:08 AM	#4
Kyanbu The Legend Local Rookie Indie Dev Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,497	Tight but I could reach $900. __________________

07-08-2013, 09:48 PM	#7
Kyanbu The Legend Local Rookie Indie Dev Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,497	Acer monitors must be made of the same metal as woverine's bones. Well in another one of her temper tantrums/rampages. My little sister cut up my 16x9 acer monitor. -_- While it still works, there are now dozens of scratches, cuts, and a big crack all over it (mainly in the center). With the big crack along the right side of the screen. And considering it's been knocked of my desk twice so far. While it's amazing it still works, that probably won't be for long. So looks like I'll be adding a new monitor to that build. Is it possible for my current PC to be upgraded with new parts without changing the mobo (Mother Board)? Mainly as a cost efficient option. __________________

07-08-2013, 11:11 PM	#9
synkr0nized synk-ism Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: throughout the Wired Posts: 6,857	She needs help? Holy shit your sister seems to be, like, the root of most of your life's drama. wtf __________________ Find love.

07-06-2013, 02:57 AM	#10
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	900 is PROBABLY enough to just get a new computer that's well better in every way than that, to be honest. Do you know how to build your own? Like, how to put tab a into slot a? It's not hard but uh, it's expensive if you fuck up. __________________ I am very tired.

07-05-2013, 11:54 PM	#2
Aldurin Lakitu Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4,648	Pfft, everyone on this forum preordered the Xbox One the moment it was announced, I don't get why you think we'd care about shudder PC-gaming. First thing you want to look for is a barebones kit (basically an unconstructed PC, minus peripherals and higher-end graphics hardware). Sounds like you already have passable peripherals, so all you'll need is a graphics card and (depending on the included hard drive) a larger hard drive. Generally passable graphic cards can be found in the GTX 500 series of cards (I ran off of a 560 for a long time with no problem, only upgrading from it recently). Or even better, buy a SEGA Dreamcast.