Are you tired of the clicks and latency in games on your old computer? Try following these steps to build your own computer to play at a reasonable price.
Steps
Step 1. Get a fast but cheap processor (CPU)
Intel E8000 series would be a good choice (E8400 or newer). If you're not satisfied, buy a Core i5 (the most recent, however, is the i8).
Step 2. Get a good graphics card too
To play well, you will need a good graphics card that allows smooth gameplay and good FPS. If you choose the ATI, the HD4850 is recommended. If you prefer nVidia, get a GeForce9800 or GTX260.
Step 3. Choose a cheap case
On the case, you can also save. However, make sure there is enough space inside to allow for good ventilation and prevent overheating.
Step 4. Choose a good hard drive
The most used hard drives are Western Digital, Seagate and Samsung. A capacity of 250Gb and a speed of 7200RPM should be sufficient, depending on what you need.
Step 5. Choose a compatible motherboard
ASUS, Gigabyte, EVGA, XFX or others, the list is long. Just make sure it's fully compatible with the rest of your hardware like CPU and graphics card. To prevent the so-called "bottleneck", if you intend to use ATI graphics cards you should get a motherboard that supports CrossFireX and not SLI. Conversely, nVidia users should opt for SLI-enabled motherboards and not CrossFireX.
Step 6. Get good RAM
A 4GB 800Mhz DDR2 or better should be fine. However, make sure it is compatible with your motherboard.
Step 7. For audio:
if you need a 7.1 surround system you should get satellite speakers with a sub-woofer. Otherwise, any crate will do.
Step 8. For the monitor:
Unless you need a 72 LCD monitor, get a monitor that's not too large. Samsung LCD monitors offer quality and reasonable prices. Unless you play in the dark, you won't be able to tell the difference between a contrast. 1000: 1 and 20000: 1.
Step 9. Unless you need high-end game controls, buy a cheap mouse and keyboard
Of course, choose a reliable brand. Wired keyboard and mouse are better suited to gamers due to lower latency than wireless ones.
Step 10. Make sure you get the right power supply
Without the proper current, you will have spent money for nothing.
Advice
- Having a computer-savvy friend helps.
- Alternatively, you could ask for suggestions on the computer forums.
- You may also want to ask your local store for advice.
- As for the monitor, mouse and keyboard, spend little (that the monitor is not harmful to the eye, however).
Warnings
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When assembling your computer be sure to discharge static electricity first to avoid damaging components or even suffering an electric shock.
You could use an antistatic wristband
