It's a new gaming world for me

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I just purchased a new PC (I-7 Processor, 10G RAM, 2TB storage, video card (OK, can't remember the model) and I can actually play new video games now.  I can't play on Ultra settings but all the games I am interetsed in playing work on high settings just fine (Total War Shogun 2, King Aurther, Heroes VI (beta), and more).  Not bragging since I am sure many are already playing these games but WOW...too many games to play now.  I was starting to think that as I approach 41 that my desire to play games was almost gone. Come to find out, it was just a crappy PC.

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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top

Video Gamers never age. They just get better computers. :P

Reply #2 from Demigod Forums Top

WB to our nerdy world :P

And no kidding - a good pc goes a long way!

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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top

I seriously need a new computer of my own, this thing I am using right now just can't quite handle a modern game. I can't even play Sins at the moment anymore.

Reply #4 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting Zeta1127, reply 3
I seriously need a new computer of my own, this thing I am using right now just can't quite handle a modern game. I can't even play Sins at the moment anymore.

If you know how to build one, $500 would get you into something ok nowadays. 

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting pacov, reply 4
If you know how to build one, $500 would get you into something ok nowadays.

You make a good point.  I was thinking of taking my old PC and just rebuild it and see what I come up with since its just laying around anyway.  I have never built a PC before so it may be fun.  Guess I can only use the old case now and go from there but doesn't New Egg have PC builder kits?

 

Reply #6 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting GCFL, reply 5
Guess I can only use the old case now and go from there but doesn't New Egg have PC builder kits?

I've probably built > 30 pcs - its not extremely challenging (but I doubt you'll find it simple your first time around).  As someone who's reused cases before, I generally recommend just starting from scratch and getting a new case.  You can typically find something that will be much better than your original case for $20-$30 and might even include a low end power supply.  Or if you decide you are going to be a do it yourselfer and want to reuse a case over and over, then I'd suggest dumping some money into a really nice case that is easy to open/close, good ventilation, etc. 

Places like new egg, microcenter, tiger direct all have "barebone" kits.  These typically are just a motherboard and a compatible cpu, but often include ram and a few other goodies.  If you have a local microcenter, I'd strongly suggest heading over there on a scouting mission and get some info from them.

All of that said, GCFL, hope you continue to enjoy your new pc!

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

As I discovered, HP cases are designed so they can't be used with non HP parts. I'm not sure but I think Dell cases may be the same.

Reply #8 from Elemental Forums Top

Dell used to be the same, probably still are, but I haven't paid attention in about 4 years to it.

 

Which reminds me...

 

I'm due for a new machine in the next year or so.  I try to keep them for 5-6 years, which is pretty nice actually, since I've gotten over the urge to always have the newest games anyway.

 

When I do upgrade, I have 3+ years of 'new' games to pick through and see where they stand at that point.  Cheaper, and I rarely get something which sucks because the games have had years of review on them :)

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting shadowtongue, reply 8
When I do upgrade, I have 3+ years of 'new' games to pick through and see where they stand at that point. Cheaper, and I rarely get something which sucks because the games have had years of review on them

You do have a good point there.  :)

Speaking of cases, here's a solid deal on a fairly decent one - regularly $50, now $35 on newegg with free shipping.

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3294446

I've built quite a few using this case.  Nice re-usability as well with a decent layout.

Reply #10 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting shadowtongue, reply 8
I'm due for a new machine in the next year or so.  I try to keep them for 5-6 years, which is pretty nice actually, since I've gotten over the urge to always have the newest games anyway.

 

When I do upgrade, I have 3+ years of 'new' games to pick through and see where they stand at that point.  Cheaper, and I rarely get something which sucks because the games have had years of review on them

Your post reminded me of this:

Reply #12 from Demigod Forums Top

heh... computer savings time.  :O

I've used to be a guy that bought everything when it came out if I was interested.  Now, I TRY to wait.  Deals usually come within a year on steam at least. 

Reply #13 from Elemental Forums Top

Damn straight. All hail the computer! :cylon:

 

I play games when they're a few years old as well and I don't get that "the cake is a lie" o_O

 

....YES! I've played and completed Half-Life 2. I got the expansions as well but haven't gotten to them yet....got Half-Life and its expansions to deal with first :grin:

Reply #14 from Elemental Forums Top

Good stuff man, welcome to the 21st century :thumbsup:

Reply #15 from Elemental Forums Top

Yes welcome to the new age.  And I'm almost 60... and I still love PC games.  I do shy away from the RTS games because the new mouses (mice) just aren't as fast as the mice were in the 'good old days.'   (smile). 

Reply #16 from Elemental Forums Top

thanks for the congrats everyone. Now...maybe I will try to play this Elemental game everyone has been talking about. wink, wink ;)

 

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