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Gaming PC

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  • 03-12-2008 12:31pm
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    johnp23
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭


    Hi

    Im looking to build a gaming Pc my Budget would be about €800 i will be using a 32" display. I mostly play the call of duty serious games and am looking for advice on what spec machine to build as i have never used one before. At the moment im using my XPS laptop 1710 as my gaming computer also id like to use the new machine as a media centre.


    Thanks in advance


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    kingofbeers
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭kingofbeers


    hey,
    why not hook your laptop up to the 32inch screen.


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    johnp23
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭johnp23


    I did do that but the laptop hasnt got great storage capacity and its not great either when your playing COD4 as it has a tendancy to overheat so i think its probably best to replace the laptop


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    BaRcOe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭BaRcOe


    johnp23 wrote: »
    Hi

    Im looking to build a gaming Pc my Budget would be about €800 i will be using a 32" display. I mostly play the call of duty serious games and am looking for advice on what spec machine to build as i have never used one before. At the moment im using my XPS laptop 1710 as my gaming computer also id like to use the new machine as a media centre.


    Thanks in advance

    I am building a pc, its going to be good for gaming so it should interest you!
    Check my thread for some info on hardware, tips and advice.
    See here: http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055431599

    Just thought I'd reccommend this game. Its 100% free and great fun once you get into the swing of things. Ive been playing it for about 2 years and i still play it almost every day. If u havent already heard of America's Army heres a link.
    http://www.americasarmy.com/

    From there you will find download links..etc
    Its around 2-3Gb.

    It doesnt require the highest specs like BF2 and all them games so it shud run smoothly enough although it tends to be laggy sometimes if your in a bad server..etc


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    BaRcOe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭BaRcOe


    The first Sticky on Building/Upgrading

    First up is the 500 euro Gaming PC!

    A gaming pc for around 500 quid.


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    cian1500ww
    Registered Users Posts: 2,904 ✭✭✭cian1500ww


    Does that budget include the cost of the 32" display ??


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    johnp23
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭johnp23


    No I have a 32" tv with HDMI connection and also serial connection


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    NOGMaxpower
    Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭NOGMaxpower


    Sell your lappy on Ebay for 800 and buy one of these from madlaptop on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.ie/XPS-M1730-T9300-SLI-8800-GTX-400GB-7200rpm-BLU-RAY_W0QQitemZ170282305731QQihZ007QQcategoryZ177QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262


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    johnp23
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭johnp23


    Do you think i would get 800 for it its nearly 2 years old it did cost me over 2k when i got it.


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    cian1500ww
    Registered Users Posts: 2,904 ✭✭✭cian1500ww


    You'd be better of building a desktop system as 1800 would get you a computer way faster that that laptop.


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    johnp23
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭johnp23


    Cheers thanks for the advice.


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    Sqaull20
    Registered Users Posts: 2,044 ✭✭✭Sqaull20


    Is your 32" tv full hd or just hd ready?

    Full hd will require a decent amount of graphical power, its picture consists of 100% more pixels than hd ready.

    If you have HD Ready, get something like this for €499 off Ankermann.
    Core 2 Quad Q6600 (4x2,40Ghz)
    NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800GT 512MB PCi-e 16x
    Memory 4GB DDR2 PC800 Kingston
    500GB Seagate 7200rpm SATA-II HardDisk 32MB Cache
    DVD Writer LG GSH GH20 LS15 DVD-RW Dual Layer LightScribe
    ASUS Mainboard P35 P5K, Intel P35, PCIe, SATA2, GLAN, Raid, FSB1333
    600Watt Power SUPPLY / Ankermann Case
    IEEE 1394 Fire Wire Port

    9800gt is more than enough for a lowish resolution, all the other parts in the pc are decent.

    Full HD: change the video card to 1gb 4870 or gtx 260, you need over 512mb imo.

    http://ankermann-pc.shops4ecommerce.de/shop/?lang=en


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