So. I'm (going to) be building a new computer. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jozrael · 06-16-2009, 07:18 PM

Come this August I'm going to be building my very first custom computer. I've always gone the boxed desktop/laptop route before, and I want to take things more into my own hands.

Requirements? It must run SC2 (StarCraft II) at medium graphics. Preferably maximum graphics, but if that's a huge financial leap I can settle. Expect that game to be released this holiday season.

What big things must I keep in mind, down to what are the minutiae?

Wrexify · 06-17-2009, 05:34 AM

Allow me to direct you here:

http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/tilted-...er-thread.html

It's a good time to build a cheap gaming desktop and there's tons of guides out there. Hopefully that's a good launch point.

Reese · 06-17-2009, 11:58 PM

Make sure you read lasereth's Video card buyer guide when you're getting ready to make your purchase. He'll get you the best deal for sure.

ironpham · 06-18-2009, 10:46 AM

How much are you looking to spend?

Newegg has a decent mobo/cpu combo here:
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

A good sound card is really cheap:
Newegg.com - Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Sound Cards
This is really all you need as far as sound cards...if you even need a sound card.

Like cybermike said, check out that video card thread for a good cheap one.

And good DDR2 ram is pretty cheap anywhere nowadays. Just grab a couple of 1gig sticks and you should be good in that department.

A decent mid-tower case with good airflow will only run you about $50. I recommend just using an old case that you have lying around and replacing the mobo and stuff in it. This way you can also just keep whatever cd-rom drives that are already in it.

Starcraft 2 won't take much to run on high settings. Blizzard tends to keep their games on the low end side so that everyone can play them. Hell, my old crappy computer that's 7 years old can run WoW on low-medium.

Building a good computer that will run even Crysis on high will only run about $400 max. I also recommend looking at....I think it's called hotdeals.com for good deals on some of these parts.

biznatch · 06-26-2009, 02:35 PM

slickdeals.net?

06-16-2009, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jozrael Junkie	So. I'm (going to) be building a new computer. Come this August I'm going to be building my very first custom computer. I've always gone the boxed desktop/laptop route before, and I want to take things more into my own hands. Requirements? It must run SC2 (StarCraft II) at medium graphics. Preferably maximum graphics, but if that's a huge financial leap I can settle. Expect that game to be released this holiday season. What big things must I keep in mind, down to what are the minutiae?

06-17-2009, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wrexify Crazy Location: Kramerica	Allow me to direct you here: http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/tilted-...er-thread.html It's a good time to build a cheap gaming desktop and there's tons of guides out there. Hopefully that's a good launch point. __________________ "Nitwit! Oddment! Blubber! Tweak!"

06-17-2009, 11:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Reese Delicious	Make sure you read lasereth's Video card buyer guide when you're getting ready to make your purchase. He'll get you the best deal for sure. __________________ “It is better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick” - Dave Barry

06-18-2009, 10:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
ironpham DOOMTRAIN Location: NC	How much are you looking to spend? Newegg has a decent mobo/cpu combo here: Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! A good sound card is really cheap: Newegg.com - Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card - Sound Cards This is really all you need as far as sound cards...if you even need a sound card. Like cybermike said, check out that video card thread for a good cheap one. And good DDR2 ram is pretty cheap anywhere nowadays. Just grab a couple of 1gig sticks and you should be good in that department. A decent mid-tower case with good airflow will only run you about $50. I recommend just using an old case that you have lying around and replacing the mobo and stuff in it. This way you can also just keep whatever cd-rom drives that are already in it. Starcraft 2 won't take much to run on high settings. Blizzard tends to keep their games on the low end side so that everyone can play them. Hell, my old crappy computer that's 7 years old can run WoW on low-medium. Building a good computer that will run even Crysis on high will only run about $400 max. I also recommend looking at....I think it's called hotdeals.com for good deals on some of these parts. __________________ SIGNATURE.

06-26-2009, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
biznatch Junkie Location: France	slickdeals.net? __________________ Check it out: The Open Source/Freeware/Gratis Software Thread