Getting An Upgrade (Need Pc Help)

[Adam Longsocks 0]

Hey,
Firstly.. if this is the wrong place for this type of post, I am sorry.

Anyways, My current computer (Laptop) is getting old and isn't keeping up with new games like ArmA 3/DayZ SA and games like this... I average about 30-40fps on DayZ Mod but on SA I get around 20-30 and It is annoying trying to play with the constant lag so I was hoping that someone that knows about computers could put a computer together for me on "Here" (I dont think you can just send me the link and what you chose saves with the link so you may have to screenshot it) or some other website that lets you put the parts together and they build it for you. I was hoping to get a computer that can get around 50+fps on ArmA 3/DayZ SA... The most I can spend would be around $1,500 - $2,000 but if I have to I can go to $2,500 max (AUD).
I already have everything I need except for the computer itself... (Current setup)

Thanks
~Adam

[FlamingDefibs 421]

Sorry to not have time to reply more thoroughly, but I personally wouldn't trust most of the hardware recommendations on this forum, even though your computer will be for DayZ specifically. Instead, go to the New Builds and Planning section of the Linus Tech Tips Forums here: http://linustechtips.com/main/forum/18-new-builds-and-planning/

 

That forum is filled with hardware enthusiasts and has been for a while now, and I would trust most of the higher-post-count members' advice for building a new rig. They help people with this all the time. Good luck.

Edited January 30, 2014 by FlamingDefibs

[louist 163]

Have a look at Tomshardware.com. Every year they post multiple builds at various price marks, and benchmark them with comparisons so you get a sense of what a specific build is capable of.

In Q3 2013 they put together a decent build for 600$ USD, which, for the price, was actually pretty robust. Sorry I don't have a link, currently on my phone, which isn't ideal for Internet sleuthing.

[Adam Longsocks 0]

Thanks heaps guys. :)

[ChiefMasterKush 321]

This sounds like an off topic discussion.