PC Help > what to buy to be compatible

x_hedgey · 05-18-2009, 03:02 PM

Hi, i have a really crappy computer that can't support games very well.
So i was planning to buy a new computer with my own chosen parts so i have what i need to play.
Games i want to play are like WoW, Warcraft, Starcraft, CSS, COD4, and L4D.
Of course, i don't necessary need all the games into my computer, but i was hoping for a computer that meets all the requirements of these games and the future games (:

To start off, i'm only a highschool teen, therefore i don't have a large amount of money to pay off high-quality parts, but i was hoping for decent ones.

My friends tell me that the most important part is the motherboard.
i did some researching and found the
" ASUS P5Q-E ATX LGA775 P45 DDR2 3PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 2PCI SATA2 Sound GBLAN eSATA 1394 Motherboard "
I was wondering what types of RAM, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, Optical Drives, and power supply would i need altogether.
Please and thanks (:

**wrench97** · 05-18-2009, 03:24 PM

The P5Q-E is a good motherboard coupled with a E8400 or E8500 CPU, a GTS250 or HD4850 video card, DDR2 800Mhz ram and a Corsair 650TX power supply will run any game out very well.

Did you have a total budget in mind?

**Tyree** · 05-19-2009, 07:08 AM

Same as above; I would spend the few dollars more for the E8500.

x_hedgey · 05-20-2009, 06:22 PM

well i have a budget from 1500-2000 Canadian
but i was hoping for the best, so if it's really needed for a higher price,
ill try my best?
Are there better motherboards and parts i should get or what?
please and thanks xD

**Tyree** · 05-20-2009, 08:23 PM

Have you checked Newegg Canada? They have the ASUS P5Q-E for $174.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131296
You might consider the P5QPro also. It's a little cheaper and has about the same features.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131296

05-18-2009, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
x_hedgey Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4 OS: Windows Vista Home Edition	PC Help > what to buy to be compatible Hi, i have a really crappy computer that can't support games very well. So i was planning to buy a new computer with my own chosen parts so i have what i need to play. Games i want to play are like WoW, Warcraft, Starcraft, CSS, COD4, and L4D. Of course, i don't necessary need all the games into my computer, but i was hoping for a computer that meets all the requirements of these games and the future games (: To start off, i'm only a highschool teen, therefore i don't have a large amount of money to pay off high-quality parts, but i was hoping for decent ones. My friends tell me that the most important part is the motherboard. i did some researching and found the " ASUS P5Q-E ATX LGA775 P45 DDR2 3PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 2PCI SATA2 Sound GBLAN eSATA 1394 Motherboard " I was wondering what types of RAM, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, Optical Drives, and power supply would i need altogether. Please and thanks (:

05-18-2009, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,435 OS: Win7	Re: PC Help > what to buy to be compatible The P5Q-E is a good motherboard coupled with a E8400 or E8500 CPU, a GTS250 or HD4850 video card, DDR2 800Mhz ram and a Corsair 650TX power supply will run any game out very well. Did you have a total budget in mind? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

05-19-2009, 07:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,479 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: PC Help > what to buy to be compatible Same as above; I would spend the few dollars more for the E8500.

05-20-2009, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
x_hedgey Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4 OS: Windows Vista Home Edition	Re: PC Help > what to buy to be compatible well i have a budget from 1500-2000 Canadian but i was hoping for the best, so if it's really needed for a higher price, ill try my best? Are there better motherboards and parts i should get or what? please and thanks xD Last edited by x_hedgey; 05-20-2009 at 06:24 PM.

05-20-2009, 08:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,479 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: PC Help > what to buy to be compatible Have you checked Newegg Canada? They have the ASUS P5Q-E for $174. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131296 You might consider the P5QPro also. It's a little cheaper and has about the same features. http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16813131296 __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.