RANDALL Posted January 24, 2015 Member ID: 2582 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 28 Topic Count: 149 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 778 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 599 Achievement Points: 6919 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 06/11/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 18, 2021 Birthday: 07/22/1991 Posted January 24, 2015 With my tax return coming soon, my frustration with my old laptop has really boiled my blood recently. I have had pitiful fps in CoD4 for almost five years now. I would like to spend $700-$800 on the computer. I don't need a monitor. I don't even know what all the pieces are to build a computer, so I need some help. Getting 250 fps has been something I've always wanted. I wish I could spend more, but until I find a full-time job, I can't stand my laptop's performance, or lack thereof, any longer.
Gatorgirl Posted January 24, 2015 Member ID: 2986 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 206 Topic Count: 384 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6456 Content Per Day: 1.31 Reputation: 7140 Achievement Points: 50711 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/13/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 27 Birthday: 12/19/1967 Device: iPhone Posted January 24, 2015 With my tax return coming soon, my frustration with my old laptop has really boiled my blood recently. I have had pitiful fps in CoD4 for almost five years now. I would like to spend $700-$800 on the computer. I don't need a monitor. I don't even know what all the pieces are to build a computer, so I need some help. Getting 250 fps has been something I've always wanted. I wish I could spend more, but until I find a full-time job, I can't stand my laptop's performance, or lack thereof, any longer. Ya, we can tell your play is really slipping! LOL!! j/k hxtr, Onyx, Mule and 2 others 5 Awards
RIPZILLA Posted January 24, 2015 Member ID: 9 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 66 Topic Count: 245 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1239 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 1230 Achievement Points: 11498 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 18, 2023 Posted January 24, 2015 Hey Randall Check this link out.http://techreport.com/review/27488/tr-christmas-2014-system-guide After reading the intro go to the bottom of the page to change the pages for the different sections of components. Also check out the how to build a pc link http://techreport.com/review/23624/how-to-build-a-pc-the-tech-report-guide RANDALL and Mule 2 Awards
loaderXI Posted January 24, 2015 Member ID: 252 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 72 Topic Count: 396 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 6438 Content Per Day: 1.13 Reputation: 6581 Achievement Points: 54654 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 32 Joined: 09/05/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 27 Birthday: 03/22/1965 Device: Windows Posted January 24, 2015 You need to let everyone know if you prefer Intel over Amd Me im a Amd kinda guy and for 700 to 800 you can get yourself a decent build I think Intel is a little more pricey but not sure mid tower case Power supply mother board processor memory video card dvd/cd drive hard drive I just built one but went a little over board and put in 960.00 bucks for everything I shopped over a few months and got steals on some stuff like my Spec-03 gaming case for 45 bucks and now is 199.95 plus shipping Here is the Spec-01 for 49.99 with a $10 rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139041 ANGUS, hxtr, Mule and 1 other 4 Awards
L!ckALotAPus Posted January 24, 2015 Member ID: 21216 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 20 Topic Count: 33 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1695 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 1732 Achievement Points: 15803 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/15/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 8, 2020 Birthday: 02/09/1966 Posted January 24, 2015 just holler at me in TS when you are ready I have built about 1000 or so my first had windows 3.1 on it(IBM clone) and a whopping 33 Mhz cpu loaderXI, Mule, hxtr and 1 other 4
Huskie Posted January 24, 2015 Member ID: 20344 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 99 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 250 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 303 Achievement Points: 2013 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/12/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Birthday: 07/12/1995 Device: Android Posted January 24, 2015 Uh oh...Randall with a really good computer, that's scary haha. You already kick my butt with your laptop! Haha. I just built my computer, you'll have a lot of fun and frustration doing it! RANDALL and Mule 2
ANGUS Posted January 24, 2015 Member ID: 2985 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 72 Topic Count: 115 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1688 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 3056 Achievement Points: 20377 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 14 Joined: 11/13/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 11 hours ago Birthday: 12/01/1966 Device: Windows Posted January 24, 2015 I might recommend this, Save a little more for a while and build you a decent computer with lots of expand-ability. I built this last one and i'm using it over three years now on win 7, And have never had one problem ever. And can run everything turned up, And all i have ever done since is update my graphics card, and that was just this Christmas. At the time i only put about a 1000 in to it.. I still have mem slots left and and go with new chips and still just update piece by piece if i want.. Just something to consider. Good luck.. RANDALL 1 Awards
loaderXI Posted January 24, 2015 Member ID: 252 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 72 Topic Count: 396 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 6438 Content Per Day: 1.13 Reputation: 6581 Achievement Points: 54654 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 32 Joined: 09/05/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 27 Birthday: 03/22/1965 Device: Windows Posted January 24, 2015 8 item combo at Newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1750776 Just for some insight RANDALL and Mule 2 Awards
iboomboom Posted January 24, 2015 Member ID: 20343 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 90 Topic Count: 205 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 3407 Content Per Day: 0.81 Reputation: 3084 Achievement Points: 30326 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/11/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: Saturday at 05:48 AM Birthday: 07/01/1983 Device: Macintosh Posted January 24, 2015 I built my tower 6 years ago under $800. I have since upgraded my GPU and windows drive to an SSD. I recommend building a desktop as it gives you more options, a laptop for that budget is just not meant for gaming. I can help you spec parts, ping me if you like. Mule and RANDALL 2 Awards
JohnnyNashville Posted January 25, 2015 Member ID: 25938 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 21 Topic Count: 346 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 1496 Content Per Day: 0.51 Reputation: 290 Achievement Points: 13343 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/17/17 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 8, 2024 Birthday: 08/08/1961 Device: Windows Posted January 25, 2015 First off to build a 250 fps computer is a waste of time and money. It's like buying 4 gallons of beer when all you have is a 1 gallon bucket to take it home in... I assume your monitor runs at 60 fps, with that in mind a single GPU will be fine (running everything on Ultra and maintaining 75 fps). Your screen size will also effect your fps...keep that in mind. The best way is to get a "Barebones" kit, here is a good example of one for 550 dollars.... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9584391&CatId=31 INTEL 4690K/MSI Z97/8GB/120GB/500W/CS This Bundle Includes: Intel Core i5-4690K Processor - Quad Core, 3.5GHz (6MB Cache, up to 3.90 GHz), 2 Memory Channels, 16 Max PCI Express Lanes - BX80646I54690K MSI Z97 GAMING 3 ATX MOBO - LGA 1150 socket, Intel Z97 Express Chipset, 2x PCIe x16, USB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, DVI, DirectX, Crossfire Ready Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB Desktop Memory Module Kit - 1866MHz DDR3, CL10, DIMM - HX318C10FR/8 OCZ ARC 100 SERIES - 120GB, 2.5", SATA III, Solid State Drive - ARC100-25SAT3-120G Thermaltake VM30001W2Z V4 Black Edition Mid Tower Gaming Case - ATX/MicroATX, USB, Audio, Blue LED fan Ultra LSP Series V2 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX, 6x SATA, 2x PCI-E, 20/24-PIN, Thermal Controlled,135mm Fan, Single +12V Rail, Short Circuit, Over-Voltage and Thermal Protection, 3-Year Warranty Now all you need is to transfer your old hard drive to this computer, install your games on the SSD and a decent GPU like... MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 2G OC Video Graphics Card http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9596384&Sku=RSC-102842348 This one will cost you 230 dollars Enjoy and post up any questions, jn
JohnnyNashville Posted January 25, 2015 Member ID: 25938 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 21 Topic Count: 346 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 1496 Content Per Day: 0.51 Reputation: 290 Achievement Points: 13343 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/17/17 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 8, 2024 Birthday: 08/08/1961 Device: Windows Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Just found this and ordered one for myself when I am on the road... Nevermind...sold out... 500 dollars! jn Edited January 25, 2015 by JohnnieNashville
fbi_open_up Posted January 26, 2015 Member ID: 3143 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 10 Topic Count: 62 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 261 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 207 Achievement Points: 2585 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/19/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 27, 2024 Birthday: 08/14/1961 Posted January 26, 2015 I would stay away from AMD chips for now they are great chips don't get me wrong,but the AM3+ socket is 6 to 7 years old,if you are going to build something don't use old technology.I just priced out a Intel 17-4790k build for a customer for just over $800 for parts.The z97 is the latest chipset from Intel so start from there. Awards
dandude1 Posted January 26, 2015 Member ID: 21458 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 19 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 6 Achievement Points: 185 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/28/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 4, 2015 Birthday: 06/24/1995 Posted January 26, 2015 my only advice beyond what anyone has already said is this, if there is something you want but cant afford at the moment then don't go for a cheaper alternative as you will just end up spending more money in the long run. wait until you can afford it, when building a pc patience will always reap the best results. i speak from experience *mourns the wasted £400 hxtr 1
hxtr Posted January 26, 2015 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 2.96 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129714 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Posted January 26, 2015 Just don't do what my buddy did. We upgraded our Motherboards and CPU.. I was done and was loading my OS.. win 95. He had a hell of a time. I go to find out what was wrong.. he forgot to take out the Motherboard brass pole things from the other board and it was grounding out his motherboard.Take your time and don't get frustrated.
mouselad Posted January 27, 2015 Member ID: 20902 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 11 Topic Count: 136 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1279 Content Per Day: 0.31 Reputation: 819 Achievement Points: 9614 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/16/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 15, 2016 Birthday: 12/02/1982 Posted January 27, 2015 The easiest way to do it is.... if you have a reddit account.... go here http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcforme tell them your budget and what you are going to be using your pc for and they will give you a decent price list bang for buck.. also http://pcpartpicker.com/ is a great site for finding the best price on parts.
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