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help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
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i really wanna make sure i can play call of duty 4 on this computer not to teh most maximum/spectacular level but at least it looks good and is worth buying as well as being able to paly online with minimum lag i created a dell here are the specs Inspiron 530 Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB) Quantity: 1 Item NumberItem Description 223-5256 Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (8MB L2 cache,2.4GHz,1066FSB) 311-7751 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs 310-7966 Dell USB Keyboard and Dell Optical USB Mouse 320-3000 No Monitor 320-6623 ATI Radeon HD3650 256MB 341-4811 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ 341-5008 No Floppy Drive Included 313-5582 Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Service Pack 1 310-1966 Mouse included with Keyboard purchase 430-0412 Integrated 10/100 Ethernet 313-3137 No Modem Option 420-7468 Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1 313-5270 16X DVD+/-RW Drive 313-2758 Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio 313-4032 Dell A525 30 Watt 2.1 Stereo Speakers with Subwoofer 420-8085 Microsoft Works 9.0 410-1162 McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 24-months 412-0360 2Yr Ltd HW WRTY, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis, 24x7 Phone Support, FL 420-7091 Included 3 GB DataSafe Online Backup for 1Yr 464-9572 No Entertainment software pre-installed 310-8626 Windows Vista™ Premium Subtotal:$828.00 Shipping & Handling: $0.00 Tax:$49.67 Total Price w/Discounts: $877.67 will this play call of duty 4 and other newer games at a fairly decent level? |
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08-11-2008, 08:37 AM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
I discourage you from building using dell for a cheap computer. Dell has extremely high prices for substandard components. They STILL don't have their website updated with the newest video cards.
If you were to build your own with those same parts, you would be looking at 550-600$. Better yet, build a much more powerful PC on your own. For the same $850 - you could blaze through COD4 on max settings at high resolutions. In a nutshell, Dell should not be used when you're on a tight budget. |
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08-11-2008, 10:51 AM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
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08-11-2008, 02:46 PM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
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hey i appreciate the reply i was strongly considering building my own do you have a web site that i could get most of these items from? what would you suggest me upgrade so i could "blaze" thru COD4? thanks again :) i would hate to burden you but i prolly wouldnt be able to find the best deals i am semi computer literate but i just dont know what to buy in certain areas like what motherboard would i buy? or power supply and then i would need a good case i would love to build my own i just dont know enough about certain items to get thanks again for your help Last edited by bigpapi37; 08-11-2008 at 02:50 PM. |
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08-11-2008, 03:22 PM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
I was in your same situation just the other week. I knew that building a computer on my own could be much cheaper, but I had no clue at all as to what I needed to buy and how to put it together. I asked around and here is what I was recommended for the most bang for the buck:
1 Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model DVR-215DBK - OEM Item #: N82E16827129020 Standard Return Policy $31.99 1 Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM Item #: N82E16822136098 Limited 30-Day Return Policy $64.99 1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM Item #: N82E16832116488 Software Return Policy $109.99 1 LITE-ON SK-1788/BS 2-Tone PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard - Retail Item #: N82E16823107120 Standard Return Policy $6.99 1 SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814102747 Standard Return Policy $174.99 1 Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail Item #: N82E16819115037 Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $169.99 1 ASUS P5Q LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813131295 Limited 30-Day Return Policy $129.99 1 CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX - Retail Item #: N82E16820145194 Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy $105.00 1 CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - Retail Item #: N82E16817139005 Standard Return Policy $109.99 Those are the exact items I bought and I highly recommend them. You can just go to newegg.com and type in those item numbers and find the product. You will also need a case for the computer, so just pick one that you like based on how it looks an customer reviews http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE And when putting it together, you can use a site like this http://techreport.com/articles.x/13671. That is the site I used and despite knowing nothing about what I was doing I managed to get it done. |
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08-11-2008, 07:18 PM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
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i read the review for the video card it said it is hot what did you do about that? |
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08-11-2008, 07:25 PM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
thats a great build he reccomended there.
As for the video card being hot, who gives a crap. It's fine. If you're feeling courageous, you can tamper with fan speeds to fix that. |
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08-11-2008, 07:27 PM
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08-11-2008, 07:28 PM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
i assume you mean a cpu cooling fan.
unless you plan on overclocking the stock cpu fan is just fine. I think i've heard you can even go up to 3.4ghz on stock cooling with the e8400. |
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08-11-2008, 08:18 PM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
I've been using Eset Smart Security suite (one of TSF advertisers) and found it better than all the others I have had in the past - doesn't bog my 'puter down and updates and does everything else quietly in the back ground and I have found they have great customer support.
It's not a freebie though - but I can't risk a dodgy computer security system so I sprung for the 2yr subscription at about $AUD 90 for 2 years |
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08-12-2008, 12:05 AM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
if you want good security for free. go avast, full suite, small foot print, great protection, nice for gaming.
for the heat the Radeon HD 4850 just google hot fix for Radeon HD 4850 or something like that and you should get how to change the fan speed from the factory 30% they have it set to, some of the eviews on new egg should also tell you how to fix the heat Last edited by ripe; 08-12-2008 at 12:07 AM. |
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08-12-2008, 10:20 AM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
awesome help you guys
any recomendation for a good case? i have an old dell dimension 4700 case could that work all i would have to do is strip the thing and put in the new parts that is why i was wondering about the heat that computer burntup EVERYTHING somethin was really wrong on it that is why i am in the market at the moment |
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08-12-2008, 02:06 PM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
I am no expert on building - had my new 'puter built for me - but I understand that Dell computers are full of "Dell proprietary bits and pieces" and so you could run into trouble getting main stream computer parts - MBs, video cards etc to fit into their cases.
Given you are biting the bullet and getting yourself a new computer - now might be a good time to spring for a good case that will fit your needs and be less likely to cause you problems if & when you want to upgrade in the future. I am sure other TSF members who are more knowledgeable than I will come in and give you lots of case suggestions - good luck with you new machine 
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08-12-2008, 07:41 PM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
I have never been game enough to build my own
 - so I am no expert - but I know there are posts somewhere on TSF about building your own computer - also check Google - there are lots of quite good publications that set out the basic dos  & don'ts  Also - suggest you send a PM to Linderman and or Dai (TFS experts in building) - they might be able to point you to a suitable publication to help you. Also - there is a "sticky" at the top of the "Building" section of TSF that shows how to bench test all the components before you "bolt them into your case" - seems to be the recommended proceedure - so you don't have to chase your tail if it doesn't fire up when you complete it Good luck - am sure it will all work out for you |
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08-13-2008, 11:25 AM
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Re: help me build a semi cheap decent gaming computer that i can play call of duty 4
don't discount youtube. It may not be the best teacher, but visual aids can be very handy. My eyes glaze over reading a how-to when they get to the "20 pin connector +4", 8 whatevers, but a visual really would help for me there.
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