Empire PC

1117 Views 20 Replies 6 Participants Last post by Sir_McCartney, Aug 10, 2010

Sir_McCartney

Discussion Starter · Jul 4, 2010 (Edited by Moderator)

Howdy. I need to make (or buy a premade) PC that can run Empire: Total War smoothly. I know I probably have to build one, as the graphics and video cards and such are pretty big. If anyone can help me find or build a PC, I'd love it. And also, my Price Range is $700 withOUT moniter. Cheaper would be nice. But it needs to run the game SMOOTHLY. Little or no glitches, no lags, etc.

Thanks in advance!
-Sir McCartney

Oh, would this computer do as well?

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&...&sig=AHIEtbSTw2ctq51QGh8sonfBeiqUpKxueQ&pli=1 (type into task bar)

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Tyree

· #2 · Jul 4, 2010

Your link does not work. You should definitely consider building.
We have compiled an assorted list using known good quality hardware: http://www.techsupportforum.com/f25...evised-2010-and-updated-regularly-448272.html

Sir_McCartney

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 5, 2010

It worked for me... It should be a valid link, but it was emailed to me, so it might be specificly for my email...

Tyree

· #4 · Jul 5, 2010

The link goes to gmail sign in.

gcavan

· #5 · Jul 5, 2010

In the link Tyree gives you above, even the $500.00 AMD build will more than cover Empire: Total War.

Sir_McCartney

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 5, 2010

When you say the 500 buck one will more than cover it, are you saying it will run smoothly, or it will just... run...

I need it to run Empire and probably Napoleon Total War as well, smoothly, no lags, etc. If the 500 one will cover all this, reply again.

Zealex

· #7 · Jul 5, 2010

It should run smoothly.

Do you have a mouse, keyboard, speakers/headset and operating system? You will need to factor that as well if you don't have it.

Personally, I would go with the 800 dollar AMD build which actually adds up to $697.93. It seems more 'future proof', and will be able to run newer games if one ever catches your eye.

Sir_McCartney

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jul 6, 2010

I don't have the speakers, OS, mouse, moniter, nor keyboard

I might be able to get a free moniter elsware though. So, adding this, how much is the 800$ AMD?

Zealex

· #9 · Jul 6, 2010

A free monitor

? Hopefully it isn't a CRT Monitor.

The 800 AMD build is actually 700 but, with a OS(150), mouse (15 dollars), keyboard (25 dollars), speaker system(30 dollars) and possibly a monitor(150). That is a way overbudget.

Those prices aren't 100% accurate. I once bought a 14 dollar keyboard and it worked great, 2 dollar mouse. The operating system and monitor are the ones with a impact.

Sir_McCartney

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jul 6, 2010

Actually, my uncle works at a tech place, and he, almost for sure, can get me a moniter. I have almost 700 right now, and I am starting my Summer Job soon, so I think all that should be OK. But Thanks for the advice

PS: Thanks so far to all of you who have posted some advice, it is very much appreciated.

Tyree

· #11 · Jul 6, 2010

Save you money until you can do it right. You will benefit in the end.

Sir_McCartney

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jul 7, 2010

Would you recomend that I just get the $500 AMD w.all the crap I need, and that would work out fine and smooth with Empire?

shotgn

· #13 · Jul 7, 2010

Case
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Mobo
GIGABYTE GA-MA770-UD3 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard
GPU
SAPPHIRE 100287VGAL Radeon HD 5670
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W
CPU
AMD Phenom II X2 550 Callisto 3.1GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB
Memory
Patriot 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
HD
Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache
Optical Drive
LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X
Windows
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Total comes to $624.87 + shipping
$20 in rebates-604.87

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Sir_McCartney

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jul 7, 2010

OK, before anyone else gives me any ideas, know this: I need a OS, mouse, keyboard, and speakers. The OS should be Windows 7. The mouse and Keyboard need to be good, but not amazing. Speakers, so long as they work decently they pass inspection.

I know this is kind of pushy (seeing as a curse word fitting the occasion would be blocked), but I need price with all of this, not JUST the PC.

Tyree

· #15 · Jul 7, 2010

Windows 7 (32 or 64Bit) is $100 on Newegg.
Decent speakers-- Logitech Z313 2.1 $47: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121034
Keyboards & Mice are kind of a personal preference. Do you want wired or wireless?

Sir_McCartney

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jul 7, 2010 (Edited by Moderator)

Wired or wireless... I only have 1 outlet (2 plug-ins), but I can use the big plug things... Which, of the same decency, is more3 pricey?

I plan on getting it by the end of this month, and I have $800 now, so any other advice would be lovely

Tyree

· #17 · Aug 10, 2010

The build that shotgn listed is fine ($624+change & shipping). Add speakers-Mobo-Mouse and you're set.

Dblanchard1278

· #18 · Aug 10, 2010

If I were you I'd go with the wired mouse and keyboard to avoid things dieing on you cuz they run out of juice. A crt monitor will work but the pictures are terrible on them, but they do work though even for win 7.

Sir_McCartney

Discussion Starter · #19 · Aug 10, 2010

I'm honestly not sure what kind of moniter I'm getting (as a gift) but if it is not all that great... botttom line is it is only temporary

Dblanchard1278

· #20 · Aug 10, 2010

Well just save up and get a better one down the road, I unfortunitly have an old crt to use untill I get an lcd. The pic isn't bad but I can't really use the ati 4550 card I have installeddue to the crt monitor. There is no diffrence when using the crt monitor on the onboard video or my hd 4550 card.

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