Want to build a Custom Gaming PC, this is the place to find out how to do it!

So you want to build a Custom Gaming
PC!

So you are considering your options, buy or build a custom Gaming PC? Before you
put your hard earned cash out for a custom gaming PC why not investigate the
possibilities? Some pros and cons of buy or build?
I think everyone wants the good news first, but with a major out lay of cash you may
want to look at the bad news first so on with the cons:
Cons:
Buy -
You will have to find a reputable computer manufacture/assembler to build a custom
Gaming PC. Give them the specifications and then they will tell you how much it will
cost.
Most custom computers will not go past the OEM [Original Equipment Manufactures]
warranty.
You will have to pay to have the computer assembled and shipped to you.
Build-
You will have to order, assemble, test, and load the software yourself.
Any tech support will have to come from searching the internet to find any information
about your problem if the item/device manufacture does not offer support.
Pros:
Buy -
You don't have to order, assemble, test, or load software on the system.
You can call the company you bought it from for tech support. [This may not always be
the case!]
Build -
You save the cost of the assembly by doing it yourself.
You know what is installed in the system, you bought each part.
The money you saved on the assembly and shipping can be used to buy higher quality
parts or more items/devices than you would if you purchased a custom built pc.
You have a larger choice for your components.
When you build a custom Gaming PC it is easier to upgrade, you know what components
are in the system, you wouldn't if you bought a custom computer unless you kept the
specifications from when you ordered it, and heck who keeps receipts and manuals any
way?
So now you can make an intelligent decision and enjoy your new game machine!


What is in a gaming PC that isn't in a normal or business PC?

Well for starters it will have a very high resolution video card [don't for get to match
that card with a high resolution monitor!] with a lot of memory, it will also have the
latest MDAC processor. [Most motherboards come with embedded video, the embedded
video is ok for normal business or home use but it not display the higher resolutions
games require and the system performance will suffer].
Your gaming PC must also have a very high quality sound card and speakers or head
phones for the best gaming experience. [Don't get fooled by the onboard sound on most
motherboards, they will not have the quality of a medium priced sound card]
You will also want the fastest processor available and the most ram you can afford.
You will need a high capacity hard drive and a high speed DVD [The latest game I have
came on two DVD's! Gone are the single CD days, so if you have four newer games they
just maxed out your 20 gig hard drive!]
If you are a online gamer you will need a decent network card, most newer motherboards
come with that option embedded on the motherboard.
If you have a yearning to fly you will need a joy stick, some players have rudder pedals
also. Your best bet is to get USB devices.
And you will need an Operating System, if you are familiar with Linux there are a few
games being ported over for it. Other wise XP is still the best bet, publishers are not
writing drivers or games for Vista yet, maybe in the next six months to a year.

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