Posts by Jamie Lopez19

Robert Rodriguez2 said:Absolutely not!

The power supplies in both builds are garbage...
The cooler needs to be top-tier; you can't just settle for whatever comes in the box. No, you can't. If the stock coolers were actually any good, nobody would be slapping aftermarket heatsinks onto an all-AMD build.

Both of the builds you laid out here are inferior to pretty much any other configuration posted on this thread.

Alright, thanks. 😁
I'll just buy one like that then.🙂

And as for the DVD RW drive, does it even matter whose brand it is?

I took graniteharbor85's build down to a local computer shop and walked out with these quotes:

CPU AMD FX-6100
AMD A68H Motherboard
4GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM
1TB Seagate BarraCuda HDD
NVIDIA GT 730
550W MSI Platinum PSU
MSI Carbon Case

This one is $1050 but the guy suggested pairing it with a different motherboard because he claimed the current one can't actually utilize the full 1600MHz speed of the RAM—I didn't quite catch his full reasoning there (please clarify if you can). Also, there isn't a single USB 3.0 port on it... though I'm not sure if I even need one since I don't move much data via USB.

CPU AMD FX-6100
ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 Motherboard
4GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM
1TB Seagate BarraCuda HDD
NVIDIA GT 730
550W MSI Platinum PSU
MSI Carbon Case

This second configuration would set me back $1167

The issue is that neither setup includes a DVD RW drive, so I won't be able to run CDs or burn anything. If I add one, the price is just going to climb.

He also cut the CPU cooler from the list, claiming I wouldn't need it because the processor supposedly runs cool enough, and then bumped up the power supply size as if that's some kind of necessity.

Now I want to know what you all think. Is there a way to pick a motherboard that handles everything properly—ideally with at least one USB 3.0 port, even if it's just for peace of mind—while still allowing for an optical drive? I’d like to keep the total under $1100. If we keep the CPU and GPU exactly the same and just tweak the other components slightly, I want to ensure everything runs perfectly.👍

graniteharbor85 said:I'd want to run Grand Theft Auto V on this specific build, not some pre-built rig from Micro Center. Jack Wood87, you have plenty of breathing room with nine months left, so just check back a few days before you pull the trigger. Deals and prices fluctuate daily.

Run Grand Theft Auto V on this setup?? No way.😁

Jack Wood87 said:Hey everyone. Would it be possible to run Grand Theft Auto V on medium settings with this setup? I'm planning to pick up a PC around September, and I was wondering if I might be able to snag something better for the same budget by then.

I don't think Grand Theft Auto V would even run on this rig. You might get Grand Theft Auto IV to work, but I highly doubt you'll see Grand Theft Auto V running smoothly.

Just one more thing

1. If I order this entire setup, would they automatically assemble it for me at no extra charge, or am I just getting a box of parts delivered to my door? Do I need to specifically request a pre-built system?

2. Which version of Windows 7 would be the best choice here? Also, can I place an order for them to pre-install a specific version so that the computer arrives ready to go with Windows 7 already set up?

Thanks in advance 🙂

graniteharbor85 said:I think you've miscalculated something there. 😁

What's the angle here? $167 That’s way too expensive. If you're looking at $3,200 in your cart, you've already hit your entire budget—and that's basically the price of a high-end workstation.

I was calculating everything based on my credit card fees, but honestly, I’ll most likely be able to pick up a few more of those anyway. $100Thanks for the help. 😉

graniteharbor85 said:That initial setup doesn't even qualify as a gaming rig once you look at the GPU—an NVIDIA GT 730 is fine if you just want to play stuff like The Sims, but anything else is going to be a total struggle. You'll be stuck playing everything on low settings at a tiny resolution; honestly, just steer clear of it entirely. On top of that, it comes with a weak processor, which limits your upgrade path too. Unlike other options, an AMD FX 6100 can actually handle much more powerful cards without becoming a massive bottleneck.

Aha, thanks! 😁
The only real issue is that the price of your $167 is way too high :/

graniteharbor85 said:Forget about those pre-built configurations; they are assembled terribly. Build your own by selecting individual components, especially since most local shops offer free assembly anyway.

Within that budget, look at this:

AMD FX 6100
LC CC 95
GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-S2 AM3+
CRUCIAL 4GB 1600 MHZ
Seagate BarraCuda 3.5" 1TB SATA 3
NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti 1GB DDR5
FORTRON HEXA 400W 80+ ACTIVE
MSI Carbon MIDI ATX

Ah, I see. In that case, I'll go ahead and ask around about that... but could you just give me a comparison between these two setups? Specifically, which one handles games better and how would my performance compare to yours? (And isn't a 2GB card better than a 1GB one simply because it has more memory?)

Greetings, 😁
By the end of this week, I intend to purchase a desktop PC with a budget of roughly $1000 dollars, primarily intended for gaming. I have identified one option that appears to be the most cost-effective
( http://www.bestbuy.com/example-pc-listing )

I am curious to hear your professional assessment of this machine. Furthermore, if you can locate a superior alternative, please provide the link.

Hahaha, that’s exactly what I was thinking too. Thanks! 😉

I’m looking to drop in a more powerful graphics card, but I’m stuck on whether it’s actually worth the investment. I need to know what kind of price tag I'm looking at for this specific build and, more importantly, what the maximum VRAM capacity would be for a card that won't choke this system.

System Specs:

CPU: Intel Pentium 4 540, Socket 755 LGA, 3.2GHz
RAM: 1GB DDR2
Motherboard: 775Twins-HDTV 1.00 -> http://www.asrock.com/mb/ATI/775Twins-HDTV/
Current GPU: ATI Radeon X200
PSU: LPJ2 300W