FrankFisher 46 Posted August 26, 2012 I want a good gaming computer preferably under $1000, want to run dayz on high on good fps, I have been looking at a few on ebay like this one: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230757598647?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_13015wt_1398 note that I'll probaly need to upgrade the gpu to something good. GTX or higher? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naizarak 41 Posted August 26, 2012 that thing looks like a piece of junk. don't know what price are down there but i'm sure you'd get better value if you built it yourself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyzahh 127 Posted August 26, 2012 Personally. I'd much rather buy the parts separately and build the thing myself. (Or even get a shop to do the building if you don't trust yourself, it'll still probably be cheaper.Some helpful sites:http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/05/08/the-pc-gamer-rig-new-cpus-motherboards-and-more/http://www.pcgamer.com/search/the+pc+gamer+righttp://www.build-gaming-computers.com/Little outdated, still helpful though: http://www.pcworld.com/article/238006/build_a_gaming_pc_for_under_1000.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayser 8 Posted August 26, 2012 No, no, no, no, no. Never buy pre-built systems if you want a gaming computer, ever. And on eBay? Even worse. Build your own. 2500k, GTX 670, 12GB Ram, 1TB Drive, 60gb SSD, 922 or 932 HAF Case, 650W PSU, pretty much all you need, shouldn't even cost 1 Grand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ascari 1 Posted August 26, 2012 That seems like a good enough computer to run DayZ. But I believe that you are better off building your own computer. Nothing beats the new Ivy Bridge processors from Intel. For video cards, Anything over a GTX 550 TI will work perfectly fine. I tend to stay away from AMD myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ascari 1 Posted August 26, 2012 ^^^ AHhh you guys beat me to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KArowd 40 Posted August 26, 2012 Intel/Nvidia combo is nice imo. I threw something together quick with the new intel bridge processors and run 2 550 ti's combined with the ripjaw g skill ram. Good bang for your buck!Www.newegg.com is a good website to check out as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyzahh 127 Posted August 26, 2012 Threw something together quickly for ya using: http://www.pccasegear.com/ as I don't know of the Aussie pc sites and this one seemed all good.$1072.00 according to the site. (Didn't look at posting, also no dvd drive / OS)http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fEOk (Overall build)CPU: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_346_1184&products_id=20138Mobo: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=19919HDD: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=21089Gcard: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1373&products_id=20829Ram: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16510Power Supply: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18318Case: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1171&products_id=18416Cpu cooling: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_23_845&products_id=16986 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThuggleS 45 Posted August 26, 2012 Preferred specs for a $1000 gaming system:CPU: Intel i5 (Quad-core) ~$220 USDGPU: Radeon 7870 ~$260 USDRAM: 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz+ ~$40 USDThe rest doesn't really matter, although personally all of my high performance systems run an SSD - the performance increase is something I can't give up.Whether you buy it or build it, those 3 things (you can go higher on the GPU if you want, like a 7950) I highly recommend for the best bang for your buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrankFisher 46 Posted August 26, 2012 Preferred specs for a $1000 gaming system:CPU: Intel i5 (Quad-core) ~$220 USDGPU: Radeon 7870 ~$260 USDRAM: 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz+ ~$40 USDThe rest doesn't really matter, although personally all of my high performance systems run an SSD - the performance increase is something I can't give up.Whether you buy it or build it, those 3 things (you can go higher on the GPU if you want, like a 7950) I highly recommend for the best bang for your buck.do you know much about radeons how good are they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyzahh 127 Posted August 26, 2012 do you know much about radeons how good are they?I have a Radeon.I'd prefer a Nvidia 680 over a 7970 at the moment, but with the lower end of the price field, AMD is much better than Nvidia. (Sometimes the friver support can be a little off with AMD, but I haven't actually used an intel either but i've heard it's better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThuggleS 45 Posted August 26, 2012 do you know much about radeons how good are they?The current Radeon series in that price range beats out Nvidia in performance/dollar.http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velocity95 1 Posted August 26, 2012 Iv got i5 2500k, GTX 660 ti and 8gb ram, and i run and stream the game on High while holding 60 fps, so you'd only need something like a i3, gtx 560 or ti depending what you can afford and 4-8gb ram. Wont cost to much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrankFisher 46 Posted August 26, 2012 Ok then I might go with the 7870 or maybe a nvidia Gtx560 but for now ill keep researching! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarethJams 87 Posted August 26, 2012 I bought all my parts from new egg and built my own pc for about $650 and it runs bf3 on high and dayz on med-high. When i get home I'll put up a pic of my old shopping cart when i get home from work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
