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Buying a start-up gaming rig...

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  • 08-10-2008 11:30pm
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    Companion Cube
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭


    Hey guys im thinking of buying a start-up gaming rig, not aiming for anything major right now and not really upto building everything together from scratch, i mainly use a macbook pro for the majority of my work.

    I'll be feeding it through my tv with a max res of 1366x768 so performance wont need to be incredible. Just looking to be ready for RA3, starcraft and maybe diablo 3, possibly try some crysis if i can...

    Im just looking for something that will well for now and i can add bits here and there as the years go by, i spotted a nice entry-level rig on alienware.ie for bout 850 euro, wanted to ask you guys how it will do...

    http://www.alienware.co.uk/configurator_pages/aurora_r5.aspx?SysCode=PC-EU-AURORA-R5&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT

    or do you think ill do better buying from somewhere else? better starting with a proper intel extreme processor?


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    #2
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Intel processors generally offer better bang for your buck but you definitely don't need an extreme processor. A half decent dual core, p35/p45 motherboard, 4GBs ddr2 (ram is so cheap you'd be daft not to go with 4GBs), 9600gt/8800gt and a 450w power supply should do do you fine and won't break the bank. I wouldn't buy from alienware as they are rediculously overpriced.

    Hardwareversand.de are quite popular around here at that moment so I would give them a look. They have a pc builder on their site which is handy and for an extra €20 they will build it for you.


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    Companion Cube
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭Companion Cube


    From a support and delivery standpoint i would really like to order from within ireland, komplett.ie any good?


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    alansweeney100
    Registered Users Posts: 263 ✭✭alansweeney100


    Why not a self build? Why are u not 'upto building everything together from scratch'
    Its easy, cheaper, you can build it exactly the way you want and you'll have help from the good people on boards.ie


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