Wballstars
08-25-2011, 05:02 PM
Hello there, im looking for some help as its a confusing subject with a ton of guides but I know how quick it moves!
Im looking for a computer that will play the recent MMO's/Decent games. Ill say below what Im looking for (ideally). I want to know wheres best to start, should I be building a computer from scratch (id like to, but money talks), or buying a cheap one and upgrading?
Im also new to building. I have common sense and a willingness to learn, but nothing else!
Heres what I am looking to achieve, essentially with the computer equivalent of last seasons clothes, still good, but cheap now! :P
What I want..(hopefully)...with any relevant questions.
PC: A fast Pc, that plays games, media and has a decent harddrive. Ugradable in the future is a must. (if thats a good idea). My laptop atm is awesome, but you cant upgrade much in that! But with Pc...as i understand? You can do it bit by bit.
Price: £450 or less Really if possible. Dont mind waiting on optionals like optical drives, and dont mind scouring round for bargains, there is no rush.
Size: I hear you can get smaller components and things to fit it all in a smaller case. Would be nice if it is smaller, but not essentially if more expensive. Clueless here.
Power Consumption: Is this a big issue with self built pc's? I hear they can consume hundreds of £'s of electric over the year?
Processor: Would really like it very quick...who wouldnt?
Graphics: Needs to be good enough to run the latest good games. Not ultra high end. Just a decent Graphics card. I only intend to play MMO's and lighter games such as that.
Ports: Needs HDMI Ports, Im looking for this on my graphics card right? Apart from that, standard jazz.
Harddrives: Around 500gb.
Internet: Needs to be wireless really. I need a seperate card for this?
OS: Ideally Windows 7. Vistas crap. But they cost a bomb dont they? As with a normal laptop for example, it comes with it. Is there a way round the price? How useful is linux for a user like me. Is there a cheaper route to windows?
Future: Needs to be upgradable ideally. And would prefer to wait, and buy something that will last, than cheaper stuff that will break.
Any information or help gratefully received.
Im looking for a computer that will play the recent MMO's/Decent games. Ill say below what Im looking for (ideally). I want to know wheres best to start, should I be building a computer from scratch (id like to, but money talks), or buying a cheap one and upgrading?
Im also new to building. I have common sense and a willingness to learn, but nothing else!
Heres what I am looking to achieve, essentially with the computer equivalent of last seasons clothes, still good, but cheap now! :P
What I want..(hopefully)...with any relevant questions.
PC: A fast Pc, that plays games, media and has a decent harddrive. Ugradable in the future is a must. (if thats a good idea). My laptop atm is awesome, but you cant upgrade much in that! But with Pc...as i understand? You can do it bit by bit.
Price: £450 or less Really if possible. Dont mind waiting on optionals like optical drives, and dont mind scouring round for bargains, there is no rush.
Size: I hear you can get smaller components and things to fit it all in a smaller case. Would be nice if it is smaller, but not essentially if more expensive. Clueless here.
Power Consumption: Is this a big issue with self built pc's? I hear they can consume hundreds of £'s of electric over the year?
Processor: Would really like it very quick...who wouldnt?
Graphics: Needs to be good enough to run the latest good games. Not ultra high end. Just a decent Graphics card. I only intend to play MMO's and lighter games such as that.
Ports: Needs HDMI Ports, Im looking for this on my graphics card right? Apart from that, standard jazz.
Harddrives: Around 500gb.
Internet: Needs to be wireless really. I need a seperate card for this?
OS: Ideally Windows 7. Vistas crap. But they cost a bomb dont they? As with a normal laptop for example, it comes with it. Is there a way round the price? How useful is linux for a user like me. Is there a cheaper route to windows?
Future: Needs to be upgradable ideally. And would prefer to wait, and buy something that will last, than cheaper stuff that will break.
Any information or help gratefully received.