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Old 04-06-2009, 03:06 AM   #1
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Gaming Computer Questions

Why are gaming computers so freaking expensive? Is it the processor? The graphics card? All this and more?

I'd really like a better performing computer for games (3d, MMORPGs, second-life-esque, and the like), but geez $2000 and up??!! How much on average would it cost for a person to just build their own, is it close to the same price range?

Any advice would be appreciated, Thanks!
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Old 03-08-2010, 04:15 AM   #2
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Best Gaming PC Ever

Its the best gaming PC one can ever Assemble is here


Intel i7 2.66ghz
8GB DDR3 RAM with Heat spreader
1TB Hdd
800W SMPS
Nvidia Geforse 290GTX with SLI (ie. two 290GTX)
and Compitable Motherboard (Nvidia matherboard supports all these).
is it expansive
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Old 03-09-2010, 03:18 PM   #3
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Re: Gaming Computer Questions

I would say the graphic card.
I suggest to buy an assembled dual core computer, then buy a good graphic card separately. Just verify that the power supply is at least 350-400W. W/o monitor etc.
It should cost around 700$ if you have a good deal.
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Re: Best Gaming PC Ever

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Its the best gaming PC one can ever Assemble is here


Intel i7 2.66ghz
8GB DDR3 RAM with Heat spreader
1TB Hdd
800W SMPS
Nvidia Geforse 290GTX with SLI (ie. two 290GTX)
and Compitable Motherboard (Nvidia matherboard supports all these).
is it expansive
Its too old now, there were allot of other pc's available which were much better than this.
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Old 08-25-2011, 03:36 PM   #5
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Re: Gaming Computer Questions

You def do NOT need to spend upwards of £2K for a gaming PC. Once you factor in the cost of the games versus console cost, in the long term, PC gaming cheaper anyway.
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