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Halanna · 08-14-2009, 08:00 AM

I've had the same computer guy for 10 years. Every time I want a new computer it's the same thing, I tell him I want a gaming computer and he starts slinging 100 questions at me. I can't process the information fast enough to make decisions and don't understand half of what he's saying anyway.

So, I'm in a position again to want a new computer. I'd like to nail down things I really really want and things that don't matter. I want to be able to tell him, "This is what I want" to make this whole process easier.

Things I know I want:

Tons of RAM, memory or whatever so there's no lag, hitching or anything
Best graphics card available under $800
Very best cooling system because the tower is in an enclosed area of the desk, yes I know it shouldn't be, but it is and that's not going to change

Does everything start with the motherboard and go from there? Is the Intel Dual Socket Extreme Desktop Platform a motherboard? (ok don't laugh)

How important is the power supply? I've read conflicting articles.

I also would like this computer to last a while and not need upgrades or anything for a few years.

What I'm wondering is, what would you put in your ultimate gaming computer? Motherboards, processors, video cards, and everything else.

What would be things I would get thinking I needed them but really didn't?

08-14-2009, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Halanna Insane Location: Over the rainbow . .	Ultimate Gaming Computer I've had the same computer guy for 10 years. Every time I want a new computer it's the same thing, I tell him I want a gaming computer and he starts slinging 100 questions at me. I can't process the information fast enough to make decisions and don't understand half of what he's saying anyway. So, I'm in a position again to want a new computer. I'd like to nail down things I really really want and things that don't matter. I want to be able to tell him, "This is what I want" to make this whole process easier. Things I know I want: Tons of RAM, memory or whatever so there's no lag, hitching or anything Best graphics card available under $800 Very best cooling system because the tower is in an enclosed area of the desk, yes I know it shouldn't be, but it is and that's not going to change Does everything start with the motherboard and go from there? Is the Intel Dual Socket Extreme Desktop Platform a motherboard? (ok don't laugh) How important is the power supply? I've read conflicting articles. I also would like this computer to last a while and not need upgrades or anything for a few years. What I'm wondering is, what would you put in your ultimate gaming computer? Motherboards, processors, video cards, and everything else. What would be things I would get thinking I needed them but really didn't?