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Hey guys I'm looking to make my own gaming pc but need help. Any ideas if I figure out the case I will post it up.

I also need help with specs for a gaming laptop help with that too would be cool
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brobarapas
http://www.techsupportforum.com/for...evised-2011-and-updated-regularly-448272.html
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Take a look at the link posted above, it will be a good starting guide for you.

As far as gaming laptop, laptops aren't good gamers, despite what OEM's will lead you to believe. Stick with the desktop for gaming.
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Well I wanted to build something good for a laptop. A laptop for gaming school work and other things but if a gaming laptop isn't good what laptop would be then? Plus the reasons I want to build both my gaming pc and laptop is so I can have one I made and when people ask I can say yea I made that.
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Laptops are designed for portability. They do not make good gamers primarily because of their issue with heat and the inability to disperse it effectively.
It is possible to build a laptop but not cost effective.
Buy a laptop-build a PC.
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I would buy one but eather way I want to make one I guess it's something I'll have to do on my own
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But for the pc what parts would you recommend for someone to start off with then upgrade to?
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brobarapas
Wolf212851 said:
But for the pc what parts would you recommend for someone to start off with then upgrade to?
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did you look at the link I posted,also the more money you spend the better spec,depends on what you can afford,this is one I built last month,


http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f15/amd-build-553368.html
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it all depends on how much money you have. look at the link that has suggested builds so you can get an idea.
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I did but I want to start out cheap and upgrade slowly since I don't get that much money and still in school
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brobarapas
Wolf212851 said:
I did but I want to start out cheap and upgrade slowly since I don't get that much money and still in school
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there are also good builds in the link that are cheap,and all of the builds in the link can be upgraded at a later stage when you (rob a bank)no thats a joke,when you can afford to do so,main thing is what is your budget?how much do ya wanna invest,
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I was going to start out cheap then upgrade to better parts later but I'll put in as much that is needed to make it close to perfect "I dont believe in perfect" but yea main plan start out cheap and slowly work my way up to top of the line parts
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Wolf212851 said:
I was going to start out cheap then upgrade to better parts later but I'll put in as much that is needed to make it close to perfect "I dont believe in perfect" but yea main plan start out cheap and slowly work my way up to top of the line parts
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your first priority is to get a good case,I would recommend either of these,


Antec Full Tower Twelve Hundred Retail Case - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories


Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition - Full tower - extended ATX ( EPS12V/ PS/2 ) - red - USB/FireWire/Audio/E-SATA: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
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Tyree
What is your definition of cheap? Posting a proposed budget for the PC would help us to advise you more definiticvely.
Buying and upgrading can be expensive and not cost effective. I would suggest saving your money until you can afford at least a mid-range build. A higher dollar case would be one of my last suggestions for a first purchase.
The Antec 300 is basically the same case as the Twelve Hundred with less lights and fans that are not needed for good functionality.
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Ok good parts low price basically but I'm starting to get a idea on one but I would still like help before I get the parts I know what case I'm getting let me check how it's spelled and all
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Ok one of these two cases

Cooler master NV-334-KWNI-GP Elite 334 nVidia edition ATX,MATX mid tower(green)
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10-bay ATX computer case with 550w PSU & 9.84 inch blue LED fan
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Ok guys see if this is ok I had alittle help not sure if it's good or right

Motherboard-intel DP55KG extreme series desktop motherboard(P55ATX core i7 core i5 LGA1156)

CPU-cooler master v10 copper base aluminum fins 8 heatpipes hybrid TEC core i7 1366 CPU cooler(RR-B2P-uv10-GP)

Video card-Zotac nVidia GeForce 9500GT 1GB DDR2 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express video card ZT-95TEK2m-FSL

Sound card-creative labs SB0880 PCI express sound blaster titanium sound card

DVD burner-Sony 24x SATA DVD+\-RW drive AD-7260s-ob-BULK
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you have been asked a few times what is your budget? then we can advise you better.
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I was planning on buying the parts one buy one because I only bring in around $100 to $150 from work since I'm still in school but I don't have a budget for this as long as I can make a good one
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what is the max you can spend....??
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