What specs will i need when looking for a gaming comp

[||§§||po1s3n]

i'm looking for a nice PC that can run things like wow and COD nicely, i am looking to buy pre made aswell so if anyone has a any suggestions, please let me know.

[||§§||Reign]

First off WOW is not a graphic intense game so any computer you get you will be able to run it.

COD4 Hell lets think past that and think COD4 2 that should be out this year.
I am running a ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 Any thing at this lvl or higher should run all games. This system would be a system I would buy just for price but look at specs not too bad. I am sure some one will tell me other wise but any thing near this you should be ok. :)

http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_configurator.asp?prid=12169

[||§§||GhostDog]

Have a look at Dell's XPS 730x desktop systems for gaming. Pretty much any configuration within your budget is going to run any game you're interested in now, as well as Modern Warfare 2 and other games scheduled for release this fall.

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/desktops/desktop-xps-730x/pd.aspx?refid=desktop-xps-730x&s=dhs&cs=19&ref=dthp

[||§§||Zombie]

custom build your own I use these guys and start off with barebone system and then add what is needed

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=31&name=Barebone-Kits

and theseguys for all my parts i need

http://www.newegg.com/

[Nightmare]

Have a look at Dell's XPS 730x desktop systems for gaming. Pretty much any configuration within your budget is going to run any game you're interested in now, as well as Modern Warfare 2 and other games scheduled for release this fall.

http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/desktops/desktop-xps-730x/pd.aspx?refid=desktop-xps-730x&s=dhs&cs=19&ref=dthp

pfft... If your willing to spend 3 grand be my guest. custom built mine for more than have the cost, about $600-$700 for just for the whole "tower." Monitor and everything else ended up to be bout $1000. :) Specs on my xfire.

[||§§||GhostDog]

Dell can be more expensive that's true. But it's a good option if you're not an expert and have no intention of becoming one soon. The systems I priced out were a XPS730 for $2,700+ and a XPS 625 for $2,247, and that was trying to keep the cost down and still get a decent system. But where it pays off is in the warranty. In my experience, their support is good and if a part fails, you'll have a replacement there the next day.

[||§§||Dr.H]

Ghost is right in the fact that if you are not comfortable with the electronic parts, system diagnostics, individual company returns and software processes needed to build your own system then it is best to buy one from a company you can be sure will be there if and when you run into a problem. It's only common sense ;).

[||§§|| Sven The Slayer]

I've had nothing but bad experiences with dell. I told my parents to get a dell when they needed a new machine. It's OS was messed up out of the box. Anytime you tried to access my network places it told you you didn't have sufficient rights to access it, even though you're logged on as a full administrator. My sisters Dell laptop had the screen replaced once only to fail a second time. Her laptop also over heated and shut off randomly. Another friend of mine had the same over heating issue with her Dell. My laptop had issues... but it's old and a Dell so 2x suck right there. Not to mention all the BLOATware Dell loves to give you. All the shit they pre-package your operating system with. If you Buy a dell great, I would still recommend a CLEAN install of windows. No telling what they did to muck around in it. Don't forget about proprietary hardware that makes upgrades nearly impossible and impractical.

I still recommend cyberpowerpc (http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/landingpages/intel/i7/?gclid=CPrUxriIxJsCFdFL5QodSFbY_A). They also have a full line up not as limited as Dell and all price ranges too. They are just about as good as building it yourself without the hassle or the know how.

[Nightmare]

Ghost is right in the fact that if you are not comfortable with the electronic parts, system diagnostics, individual company returns and software processes needed to build your own system then it is best to buy one from a company you can be sure will be there if and when you run into a problem. It's only common sense ;).

well yeah that's totally true. thats total common sense there lol. if your uncomfortable building your own, i'd recommend www.cyberpowerpc.com or www.ibuypower.com. they have some good deals there. :thumbsup2: