Getting a new computer

Hello, I am looking for a new computer since my old Sony Vaio was pain because of the back light. I thought some of the people would on the BeamNG forums could help me buy a good computer for BeamNG.drive (Not interested in building my own) My price limit is $1500.00 and I was thinking of the Alienware x51. Some other suggestions would be nice to.


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building a computer means that you can choose the parts. . .me.... im not the computer type. . . but a ton of people on here know excatly what their talking about. .. plus when you build a computer you could probably build one that is three times as better than buying one. . . .dont get me wrong tho. . . alienware X51 is some good shiz so

 

Im scared of building a computer because I might balls it all up



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I can not suggest any pre-built systems without feeling incredible guilt. 99% of the time anyone can build a desktop. There are hundreds of great guides already out there you can follow. It's not that hard, really, it looks much more difficult than it is.

 

This is the 1st part of a 3 part series on how to build a computer. (Step 1 is choosing parts/basics, step 2 is building, step 3 is OS installation and driver installation)



Building a computer is a lot easier than you might think. I could suggest a good system for $1500 (if you build it), but I'm not going to suggest any pre-builts because I would feel too guilty that you had gotten ripped off.

 

If you have an idea of what you're doing then it's really not that hard at all to build a computer. Just get some good compatible parts. (You can build a pretty good gaming computer with $1500. Mine was around $800 and I have 2 screens and a NZXT Phantom case.)

 

No really guys, I will have no idea what I will be doing. The hardest and longest thing I've done was remaking galaga on scratch (a easier way of coding program)

 

Can I just stress...build your own computer you know what you put into it and you know what it is fully capable of, you dont get that assurance with a store bought computer thats the difference...

 

I have nowhere and no one to help me either, other than the geeksquad


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When you build a computer for the first time read the manuals and look up online videos on a how to build guide and you will find its rather easy..

 

I just want a simple computer that can BeamNG.drive on medium settings and other games on medium settings. I'm am not interested in building a computer because I can barely build my own tamiya rc car. I just don't have the skills and the brains


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I built my first computer 8 years ago in September...that pc took me 6 days to build and all you need to do is do some research and get the parts and then ask around your friends who have built computers before and you will learn how to build a pc...I sense your scared of damaging a $1000 piece of equipment...

 

putting a computer together is like building lego's it's so easy (building an rc car is not a good comparison, rc car's are far more complicated then putting together a pc)

just watch this video:



or search youtube for your own

if you must must get a pre-built, do NOT, get an alienware, they are overpriced, and have been known to have internal problems

i personally would recommend a Lenovo(i have an h430 myself, wonderful pc, planning to upgrade gpu soon) if you have to get a pre-built, but building a pc will be cheaper, easier, and just better in all ways possible, trust me, building will be the far better choice, even a 6 year old could do it (literally)

 

I have no friends that have built their own computer and I am very scared of breaking it. Plus my father is buying it for me, so If I balls it up, It will probably be a year before i will play BeamNG.drive


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I'm just so scared of ruining it and I don't know what to buy and where to buy. I think I'll buy a computer and upgrade it if needed. But does your levono run BeamNG okayly on medium settings? Because my Vaio sucked horrendously bad


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cpu wise, yes, but mine is no longer in production(it was replaced by the H520) (you would most likely have to upgrade the gpu however to be able to change settings to anything higher than low(and in turn, the psu because the stock 280 Watt obviously won't support some high end gpu))

here's a build i just whipped up for you, because building is going to be the better choice, and it's very very easy (like i said, a 6 year old could do it, and it's like putting lego's together))

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks


CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($69.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($82.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $975.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-08 22:24 EDT-0400)

the above build will EASILY run beamng at medium-high settings and should max most other games as well

 

I'll talk to my father and my brother about it and thank you for giving me this. Do I bread tools other than screwdrivers and wrenches?


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All you need is a Phillips-head screw driver. Attaching the motherboard, power supply, PCI slots, any extra fans you may get, and depending on the case you may or may not have to secure the 3.5 and 5.25 inch bays manually with screws.

 

Jesus H Christ in Heaven...

They don't want to build their own pc...

Just badger the poor OP till they give in...Pathetic

 

once again, check out the video in my other post about building, it should tell you everything you need to know about building, including what tools, not only that, but also read the manuals of the parts, as they will have instructions, including what tools you will need (it can be done with just a screwdriver and your hands most of the time, although if you want to be paranoid about static electricity, you can also buy a cheap $5-$8 anti-static electricity wrist band: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Anti-Static-Wrist-Adjustable-Grounding/dp/B00004Z5D1)