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10-28-2017, 01:57 PM | Topic Starter |
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PC question
I'm looking to upgrade my current PC, and I'm not very knowledgeable regarding anything to do with this type of thing - so I'll see if anyone here can assist me.
I'm looking for a PC I can use for everyday daily activities - streaming videos, Microsoft word, etc. But I'm mainly looking for something I can play games on. Best Buy has this computer listed - which is right in my price range. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpo...?skuId=6072200 The game I play the most, is StarCraft 2 - but I'd like to have the versatility to branch out and play other games as well. These are the specs needed to run SC2 https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/27575 Will the PC I listed above be a decent choice, or does anyone else have a recommendation for another PC? Not looking to attempt to build my own PC or anything like that either. I want something simple to plug and play. Thanks guys |
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10-28-2017, 01:58 PM | #2 |
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Meant to post this in the media center. Sorry about that, mods.
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10-28-2017, 02:08 PM | #3 |
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You should build your own PC.
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10-28-2017, 02:19 PM | #4 |
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10-28-2017, 02:47 PM | #5 |
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that's a horrible idea. Only super geeks build their own PC's. Laptops are super cheap these days. Tons of portable power.
I've only bought laptops since 2002 or so and from Best Buy. They always have the best prices. Or you can put it on their card and pay it off over 18-24 months without interest. |
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10-28-2017, 02:56 PM | #6 | |
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Laptops often have very little upgrade capabilities...and are more expensive, pound for pound than desktops They're also harder to work on if something breaks.... I'm not advising everyone to build their own but more pc gamers would be better off building their own than buying a laptop |
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10-28-2017, 02:24 PM | #8 |
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I would recommend something with an Intel i7 as the core.
I'll look at your links |
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10-28-2017, 02:28 PM | #9 |
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well for 600 you probably won't be able to swing an i7
But I bet you can swing an i5 for not that much more or around the same I would do an i5 over that fx processor...personally |
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10-28-2017, 02:35 PM | #10 |
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The thing about it is, that game in particular is a heavy CPU intensive game so you're going to want something better.
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10-28-2017, 02:40 PM | #11 |
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https://www.amazon.com/Asus-G11CD-US...6%3A2421882011
It's another hundred but i5 and I think better gfx card....I'm not up on Radeon though but is that card on the one from best buy integrated into the mobo? |
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10-28-2017, 02:41 PM | #12 |
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That GPU is a little underpowered if you're looking to game. And I would want 16 gigs of RAM in a system these days.
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10-28-2017, 02:54 PM | #13 |
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