Is this a good gaming rig?

[Freeforall]

I want to get a new gaming rig for Christmas, and I have picked out this one. It is $1000.

Processor: Intel Core i7 2600 3.4GHz
Windows 7 Pro 64bit OS
Graphics: 1GB Nvidie Geforce GTX 550 Ti (2x DVI What does that mean?)
RAM: 8GB DDR3
HDD: 1TB 7200 RPM

Would you guys get this?

Page: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1277082&Sku=SYX-1113

[venuse]

sorry that is alittle overpriced you woul be better off with this desktop from newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229283

it is basically the same thing but cheaper and a more powerful gpu.
the 550GTX Ti is at best about 5% more powerful then a 5770 but cost $50 more
for that same 50 dollars more you can have the 6850 which will blow the 550gtx ti out of the water

[Freeforall]

Alright, I will get that one instead, thank you :)

[Freeforall]

On my current laptop, I play MW3 on 640x480 resolution, low textures, and no AA at about 4-10 FPS. What kind of FPS should I expect on a PC like that one?

[venuse]

lol thats kinda of a silly question but to put it simply. max settings with 4xaa and 16xaf, at 1280 x 1024 res at probably 50+. can probably get that fps at even 1600 x 900 res. bf3 at max

[ARTgames]

On my current laptop, I play MW3 on 640x480 resolution, low textures, and no AA at about 4-10 FPS. What kind of FPS should I expect on a PC like that one?

Well when it comes to games if you have an ok cpu and 2 or more gigs of ram it really just comes down to your graphics card(s).

So basically searching your video card name with a popular video game will give you some idea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5XUJWx-FfI

Also looking at your card online with your other system specs you will be running the game on high setting fine.

lol thats kinda of a silly question but to put it simply. max settings with 4xaa and 16xaf, at 1280 x 1024 res at probably 50+. can probably get that fps at even 1600 x 900 res. bf3 at max

You say that but some gaming pc builders say how many fps that pc will get in big title games. I dont know how truth they are but thats what seems like people care about.

[Freeforall]

Awesome :) I don't have to play at maximum settings, I have played at low settings my whole life, I am used to it. And anything above 20 FPS is fine in my opinion.

[ARTgames]

you will be in for a shock

[venuse]

from what i can tell about alot pc gamers, not all, is that they care more about maxing out the graphics while maintain a bare minimum of 30 fps, i personally cant stand 30 fps. while the rich hardcore  pc gamers brag about their builds that can get 60 fps on max settings while cutting others down who cant afford a 500 dollar graphics card. then there are the people with little money for good hardware who feel left out of the loop or even cheated when they purchase a game that wont run well.

im the last one. but anyways that system should kick major ass so now you can rub it in other peoples' faces hahaha

[Matty_Richo]

Sorry for the late reply to this topic.

I would suggest building your own PC, there are plenty of Tutorials and you can get a considerably better computer for the same price.

If you are still looking, I would suggest the i5 2500K as it is basically the same as an i7 2600K just without hyperthreading which isn't really utilized in games.

Then have a look at the GTX 560Ti or if you can afford it the 6950 or GTX 570.

[Freeforall]

Me and my dad are building a rig for Christmas!

GTX 560TI
16GB RAM
i5 Quad Core 3.2GHz
24" LED Screen

[ARTgames]

yes i know :P http://youtu.be/tjqv1hEgRaI

[Freeforall]

So, I assume this gaming rig is decent atleast? Will it play Minecraft on far/fancy/smooth lighting?

[ARTgames]

yeah

[krele]

So, I assume this gaming rig is decent atleast? Will it play Minecraft on far/fancy/smooth lighting?

Decent? It's made of high-end hardware, it could be called top-notch!
And lol, my 10 year old PC in the basement with integrated GPU, 1gb ram and 1.8ghz cpu can run minecraft at max hahahaha =P. Don't worry about it.