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Subject: So... Im into Halo PC Gaming Now

Posted by: JacobGRocks
It is good for gaming. Halo 2 and 1 will run maxed out, though halo 2 pc will lag due to the fact is buggy.


This, and it can pretty much run almost every game out there on high/max.

[Edited on 05.21.2010 5:43 PM PDT]

  • 05.21.2010 5:43 PM PDT

Pioneer and Enthusiast for Halo 3.

Posted by: SuperSnorky
Posted by: JacobGRocks
It is good for gaming. Halo 2 and 1 will run maxed out, though halo 2 pc will lag due to the fact is buggy.


This, and it can pretty much run almost every game out there on high/max.

Thank you SO Much for all your help. This goes for EVERYONE who has helped me.

  • 05.21.2010 5:48 PM PDT
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Yeah. That's right. I don't have a 50 in H3. I never got Onyx in Reach. If a game sucks too much, I won't even bother trying for such trivial "accolades". Besides, I've done way more things that take far more skill and talent than anything that can be done in a video game.

Posted by: SuperSnorky
Can you go for $700?

WOW! THAT'S A LOW PRICE!

/staplesguy

  • 05.21.2010 6:17 PM PDT

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More storage won't make your computer faster, a harddrive with a fast rpm rating can help you load levels faster, but it isn't something that will cause low framerates during gameplay. It really comes down to processor speed and ram, you should have at least 1 gig of ram and at least a directx 9 level card and at least a processor that operates at at least a frequency of 1ghz to play Halo at smooth framerates.

  • 05.21.2010 10:22 PM PDT

Freedom has two parts: potential and resolution; as metaphors have two parts : form and interpretation; of course, the two are intertwined. Metaphor lines the road to freedom, as symbols and words are the bricks and mortar of meaning. Freedom being the briocoleus, the mason.
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I would really not recommend a laptop for gaming, low profile hardware will cause overheating if it doesn't have adequate cooling, and the fact that it is a laptop limits its life because of the inability to swap out parts. I would recommend just upgrading your current machine or building a new desktop computer. I built a computer back in January for about $300, and it can play Halo 1 and 2 maxed, as well as games such as Team Fortress 2, Dead Space, Borderlands, and other somewhat new games maxed out at playable framerates.

If you absolutely need the portability of a laptop, then sure buy it, but its definitely alot cheaper to build a desktop gaming computer than to buy a prebuilt one or a laptop.

If you do want to build a desktop I would recommend going with a motherboard that supports the AM3 socket and supports at least 8 gigs of ram, as well as a PCIe x16 2.0 slot, or 2 if you want the possibilty to have multiple cards in crossfire if you want more power down the road. The AM3 socket supports a wide array of chipsets from the low budget sempron series all the way up to the Phenom II x2, x3, x4, and the new x6 chipset as well, its a really awesome slot if you ask me.
Posted by: RetroMonster
I really appreciate everyones help! But can everybody post links of Staples Laptops with great Video Cards installed already? Good for gaming, with lots of space, and something that will last me a while.

Make sure the price is descent :)

You all mean so much to me.

  • 05.21.2010 10:42 PM PDT

Pioneer and Enthusiast for Halo 3.

Posted by: furiocity
I would really not recommend a laptop for gaming, low profile hardware will cause overheating if it doesn't have adequate cooling, and the fact that it is a laptop limits its life because of the inability to swap out parts. I would recommend just upgrading your current machine or building a new desktop computer. I built a computer back in January for about $300, and it can play Halo 1 and 2 maxed, as well as games such as Team Fortress 2, Dead Space, Borderlands, and other somewhat new games maxed out at playable framerates.

If you absolutely need the portability of a laptop, then sure buy it, but its definitely alot cheaper to build a desktop gaming computer than to buy a prebuilt one or a laptop.

If you do want to build a desktop I would recommend going with a motherboard that supports the AM3 socket and supports at least 8 gigs of ram, as well as a PCIe x16 2.0 slot, or 2 if you want the possibilty to have multiple cards in crossfire if you want more power down the road. The AM3 socket supports a wide array of chipsets from the low budget sempron series all the way up to the Phenom II x2, x3, x4, and the new x6 chipset as well, its a really awesome slot if you ask me.
Posted by: RetroMonster
I really appreciate everyones help! But can everybody post links of Staples Laptops with great Video Cards installed already? Good for gaming, with lots of space, and something that will last me a while.

Make sure the price is descent :)

You all mean so much to me.


...Great... At least you we're honest. I have to admire that of you, since I was going to buy that laptop, I decided to check back here for people who would make comments on Laptops in general. Thank you.

Back on subject then. I need a desktop... Nothing 799.99$ and above.

  • 05.21.2010 11:09 PM PDT

Posted by: RetroMonster
Posted by: furiocity
I would really not recommend a laptop for gaming, low profile hardware will cause overheating if it doesn't have adequate cooling, and the fact that it is a laptop limits its life because of the inability to swap out parts. I would recommend just upgrading your current machine or building a new desktop computer. I built a computer back in January for about $300, and it can play Halo 1 and 2 maxed, as well as games such as Team Fortress 2, Dead Space, Borderlands, and other somewhat new games maxed out at playable framerates.

If you absolutely need the portability of a laptop, then sure buy it, but its definitely alot cheaper to build a desktop gaming computer than to buy a prebuilt one or a laptop.

If you do want to build a desktop I would recommend going with a motherboard that supports the AM3 socket and supports at least 8 gigs of ram, as well as a PCIe x16 2.0 slot, or 2 if you want the possibilty to have multiple cards in crossfire if you want more power down the road. The AM3 socket supports a wide array of chipsets from the low budget sempron series all the way up to the Phenom II x2, x3, x4, and the new x6 chipset as well, its a really awesome slot if you ask me.
Posted by: RetroMonster
I really appreciate everyones help! But can everybody post links of Staples Laptops with great Video Cards installed already? Good for gaming, with lots of space, and something that will last me a while.

Make sure the price is descent :)

You all mean so much to me.


...Great... At least you we're honest. I have to admire that of you, since I was going to buy that laptop, I decided to check back here for people who would make comments on Laptops in general. Thank you.

Back on subject then. I need a desktop... Nothing 799.99$ and above.


If you are going to buy that laptop, make sure you get a laptop cooler to go with it.

For the desktop, I'll build you a list tomorrow as I need to go to bed. :o

  • 05.21.2010 11:28 PM PDT

Double post but oh well.

A quick question, do you already have an operating system to go with a build?

  • 05.23.2010 8:37 PM PDT

Posted by: Gandalf: I'm new. And a wizard.

Sapphire just got even more awesome.

Posted by: mount420: You are late.
Posted by: jaythenerdkid: A wizard is never late.
Posted by: THORSGOD: Nor is he ever early. He arrives precisely when he means to.

Maybe we can help you from here...

Start off with something cheap, like this. You will find that the price will be much larger when you have chosen some decent parts, and extra software.

Personally, I like HP's. They last for AGES if you keep them clean (hardware and software-wise). Fantastic quality. =)

[Edited on 05.24.2010 6:29 PM PDT]

  • 05.24.2010 6:27 PM PDT

Assuming you already have an operating system to use...

Case - $69.95

Motherboard - $159.99

GPU - $129.99

PSU - $69.99

CPU - $139.99

RAM - $109.99

Hard Drive - $47.99

Disk Drives - $37.98

Total = $765.87

  • 05.24.2010 9:40 PM PDT

Pioneer and Enthusiast for Halo 3.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/cto.do;HHOJSID=7XQ wL7ydPbKnyhHvl9tnFTW2ygnVg4vmSLQ1Lh2YhcXSfQHhsjwv!-150907634

Does that sound like a good PC? I made it myself.

  • 05.24.2010 11:06 PM PDT

Don't get a pre-built, you can get so much more with your money if you build it yourself.

  • 05.25.2010 7:40 AM PDT

Posted by: Gandalf: I'm new. And a wizard.

Sapphire just got even more awesome.

Posted by: mount420: You are late.
Posted by: jaythenerdkid: A wizard is never late.
Posted by: THORSGOD: Nor is he ever early. He arrives precisely when he means to.

Posted by: SuperSnorky
Don't get a pre-built, you can get so much more with your money if you build it yourself.



That would be my advice, but I'm assuming the guy doesn't want to get into that.

  • 05.26.2010 11:32 PM PDT

This is the average H2 Fanboy.
Xfire: JacobGRocks.
50 in H2/H3? Great, but you still fail at this.

Building a PC is not hard. If you can assemble something, you can build a PC. It's that easy. And if you don't want to build a PC, get something from a company like Cyberpower or ibuypower.

Also, here is something under 800:
DVD Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168271511 92
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168131572 02
Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168111640 94
Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168201413 37
HDD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168221453 04
PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168173410 22
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168191038 51
And last but not least, the GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168141253 17
It will be $764.92, and if you got windows 7 oem too, it would be $100 more.

With this, you can frag and play new games maxed out, and have plenty of room to add more stuff like crossfire, more ram, or other expansion cards.

[Edited on 05.27.2010 5:58 AM PDT]

  • 05.27.2010 5:57 AM PDT
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just to add a voice saying build your computer. if you can follow directions to put a model car or something together, then a computer should be cake, most models i've seen are harder actually.

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buy the Valve game pack from steam, and get a logitech G19 Keyboard...or not. xD

I really wouldn't go with AMD cpus, they can't beat Intel on performance.

[Edited on 05.28.2010 12:06 AM PDT]

  • 05.28.2010 12:05 AM PDT

Posted by: Moifugley
buy the Valve game pack from steam, and get a logitech G19 Keyboard...or not. xD

I really wouldn't go with AMD cpus, they can't beat Intel on performance.


Plus there's really no use for 6 cores if all your gonna do is play games.

  • 05.28.2010 6:40 AM PDT

This is the average H2 Fanboy.
Xfire: JacobGRocks.
50 in H2/H3? Great, but you still fail at this.

Yeah, but they do beat intel on price. If you want 6 cores from intel, then spend a grand.

  • 05.28.2010 11:41 AM PDT

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