Tsunami Gaming

So I really need to get a new computer, cuz this laptop is just kililn me Anyway, I'm about to head into school, makin lil money, so I do have a very limited budget. Lookin around 450-650 for a new computer. I don't need top of the line, just something that is going to run smoothly. I'd like for it to be able to play CoD Black Ops, and if possible, even BF3/MW3. These are the two I been lookin at, any comments on which one's better?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883220058
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883220070

I was thinkin the first one, cuz I think the graphics card is a lil bit better. But what do i know? xD

(And also, can someone tell me how good/bad integrated graphics coming with an i5 would be? I know generally integrated is awful, but I've found some i5's for a real good price, so it might be worth it

http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/AMD_Phen ... nfigurator

I would look here 1st. Decent Pc's I've had them build a couple of them for me in the past.

If your going to go the recertified route this 1 has a slight bump in cpu power + you should be able to give it a nice little overclock. Dont harp on the video cards with that price range they will always be a couple model years old and you will be able to find an upgrade later on down the road.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6883220070

You will be surprised how well a 2 or 3 yr old mid-range graphics card can run even the latest games... My old 9600GT still copes with everything I throw at it. Don't assume that just because a game has lots of fancy graphics instead of gameplay that you need to spend hundreds on a graphics card to run it... you can always drop the textures down from mega-ultra-insane to decent if the frame rate drops too much.

Soooo was talkin with a friend and we went and put together the parts I'd want on my computer. As far as I know, it blows the two I posted earlier out of the water. What do you think?
ASUS M4A88T-V EVO/USB3 ATX AMD Motherboard
Radeon HD 6750
1 TB Hard drive - Sata 6gb/s
AMD Phenom II x6 1090T 3.2ghz
8 gb ram (2x4gb) DDR3 1600
With a dvd write and a nice pretty tower. Also 600 watt power supply.
I'm getting this for $650.92, and then $555.92 after mail in rebate. I'm thinkin I definitely have to go with this right?

Thats the way to go , Wasnt sure you were comfortable with building. If you need an O.S. Let me know I can send you a legit copy. Save you a few bucks.

Thanks, but I my friend is hookin me up with a legit copy Comes in tomorrow!!! i'll finally be able to play Blops so I'll probably be joinin you guys in nuketown hopefully console talent transfers over xD

toadsdaki wrote:hopefully console talent transfers over xD

1) I don't think so.
2) Even if it did...


jk

lol actually...i should probably hope it doesn't transfer

Good stuff I could use more target practice
j/k

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's here! Built it today in a lil over an hour Got windows all updated, and MSE installed and updated! Now I'm just gonna have to buy a wireless card to install, an HD monitor, and maybe a new keyboard. I got to play some Black ops campaign.....RAN IT MAXED INCREDIBLY SMOOTH! I've never ran anything max in my life Hopefully I'll be up and running soon, gotta teach you PC Cod players what FPS is all about

Do not use any wireless if you are gamer

I have been using WiFi to connect to my router for 10 years as a gamer without any problems. Wireless mice / keyboards on the other hand... they are just useless, even for non gaming work.

I will smile as you eat your words , we dont take it easy like they play on Ps3 & XBox this is a put on your Big Boy Pants Server. Looking forward to gaming with you. Add me on steam fahquho@yahoo.com

toadsdaki wrote:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's here! Built it today in a lil over an hour Got windows all updated, and MSE installed and updated! Now I'm just gonna have to buy a wireless card to install, an HD monitor, and maybe a new keyboard. I got to play some Black ops campaign.....RAN IT MAXED INCREDIBLY SMOOTH! I've never ran anything max in my life Hopefully I'll be up and running soon, gotta teach you PC Cod players what FPS is all about

I have been using a wireless mouse for about 4 years. Never had a problem with it. I still seem to be able to kill better than most just as easily.

Sweet man glad to hear everything is going good so far.

BaDFiShy wrote:I will smile as you eat your words , we dont take it easy like they play on Ps3 & XBox this is a put on your Big Boy Pants Server. Looking forward to gaming with you. Add me on steam fahquho@yahoo.com

What he said! LOL in my ancient evil accented voice!

BaDFiShy wrote:Thats the way to go , Wasnt sure you were comfortable with building. If you need an O.S. Let me know I can send you a legit copy. Save you a few bucks.

Do you have a legit copy of Windows 7 for me? <3