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dsmitty22

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Hi guys, I'm relatively new to computer gaming and I'm looking to purchase a gaming rig, I've been offered a:

Dell Precision 690 Workstation
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Intel Xeon x5355 Quad core 2.66 GHz
MSI N260GTX 1GB
10GB Memory
150GB 10,000RPM Raptor Hard Drive
1,000W Power Supply

For $800.00. Is this a good deal? I really need help. I have no idea what any of this means when it comes to playing games. Thanks guys!!
 
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Hubb1e

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Get a Dell XPS 8500, open it up, and drop in an AMD 7850 2GB and you're all set. Dell has a nice offer on an i7 processor upgrade. Get that with 8GB of memory and call it a day. That is not a good deal on that PC and it's not that well specced for a gaming PC.
 
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dsmitty22

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Thanks for the suggestion!!! Any chance you could tell me an estimated cost? If it isn't that much of a hassle...?
 
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Hubb1e

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no, those are all garbage. Look someplace else. With the Dell you are getting a well made brand new computer with a very fast processor and a good power supply that can support a decent graphics card. The XPS is generally the PC we recommend around here to people who don't want to build their own, though Dell won't offer a midrange graphics card in anything less than $1200 so we suggest you drop in your own 7850 which isn't hard to do at all.
 
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dsmitty22

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Hahahaaa. Ok. Thanks!!!! I was very skeptical to say the least. Thanks for the input!!
 
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dsmitty22

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The 8GB of memory that you suggested is enough or should I go with the "Dell Recommended" 12GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz - 4 DIMMs for $75.00 more?
 
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Hubb1e

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8 GB is plenty. Most games don't use more than 4GB because many computers still use 32 bit operating systems that can't access more than 4GB of memory. Eventually you may want more memory but you can add that yourself in 3-4 years. Also, the Nvidia 640GT graphics card upgrade they offer isn't much of an upgrade over the 7570 GDDR5 that comes standard so it's not really worth the $75 unless you are really really really against opening up your PC to drop in a new graphics card.
 
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Graphics card first. Moar cores, moar power, since graphics processing is massively parallel.
CPU power second. Pay attention to clockspeed and how much the cpu does per clock.
RAM -- just enough to load the program, although you should get more now as RAM prices will go up and up as supply decreases.
 
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Hubb1e

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Well, the problem with prebuilt computers is that none of them feature GPU first unless you build yourself or get someone else to build one for you. So you end up having to add your own graphics card
 
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dsmitty22

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I don't know anything about building a computer but I am handy and can follow a youtube instructional video well lol (actually how I learned how to tie a tie)... Would you suggest a custom build to a rookie as myself?
 
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Yes, if you can tie a tie from a video then you can build a computer. If you are wondering about the workload, just bring up a Youtube video now (Newegg has video channel I believe (U.S. based, but the info is globally relevant :awe: )) and see if that is to your liking.

In either case fill out this sticky so we know what parameters you are working under.
 
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dsmitty22

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1. Gaming.

2. Under $1000. I would like to be closer to $500 but won't mind paying more for better value

3.US

4. I will be buying parts in the US only

5. No preference

6. I don't have any parts to use

7. I honestly don't know what this means... sorry guys

8. I will be using my 73inch dlp 1080 tv as my monitor

9. ASAP

X. I will need windows
 
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dsmitty22

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These are the spec for my macbook. Would I be better off running windows (through bootcamp I believe) on my laptop instead of buying or building a rig?

Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Processor Interconnect Speed: 4.8 GT/s
 
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The Nvidia GT330 in your MBP 6,2 is going to be "fine" with SimCity, SWTOR, WOW, and Diablo III. It'll struggle with Skyrim. "Fine" meaning playable, not maxed out. Since you already have the laptop, why don't you give it a shot and see how you like it?
 
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dsmitty22

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So you suggest installing windows using the bootcamp on my MBP? I've played some WOW on it already and its suitable for my needs I guess. Just not really sure what the process of installing windows and cost would be... again I know basically nothing when it comes to computers lol
 
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dsmitty22

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Could anyone tell me the problems I would run into with this computer?

DELL Precison 690 Converted Gaming PC Computer
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Intel Xeon Quad Core X5355 CPU 2.66GHz
Intel Xeon Quad Core X5355 CPU 2.66GHz
X2 Quad Core Processors 8 Cores Total
Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 1GB
10 GB RAM 5300 Supports Up To 64GB
150GB Raptor 10,000RPM Hard Drive
 
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