buying a new rig

**RaZeR187** · 04-29-08, 01:04 PM

i know i am not a very known memeber on this site but i am asking from some help with some tech stuff all i really want to know is if this computer i am looking at will run Cs and if not what upgrades will i have to buy to make it run ... and i should mention i already have a nevieda ge force 7100 gt which is plenty to run cs but any help would be great thanks.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...gon=&langid=EN

**Mcstrange** · 04-29-08, 01:41 PM

Cant figure out how to see the video card on that thing, since its a media PC I expect it to rely on an integrated graphics chip, not so good for games.

It will play CS depending on the video card

**vafaskillz** · 04-29-08, 02:36 PM

What are your computer specs right now? Maybe you could use that 600 dollars for solid upgrades. I def wouldn't buy that system. If you are willing to spend 600 dollars on that comp, then wait a little longer and save some more money and invest in something that will be worth your while for some years to come.

**Mcstrange** · 04-29-08, 02:41 PM

True that Tony. 600 will get you this:
http://techreport.com/articles.x/14610/2

Component Item Price
Processor Intel Pentium E2180 $69.99
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L $89.99
Memory 2GB Kingston DDR2-800 $38.99
Graphics EVGA GeForce 9600 GT $149.99
Storage Western Digital Caviar SE16 320GB $74.99
Samsung SH-S203B $26.99
Audio Integrated $0
Enclosure Antec NSK 4480 w/380W PSU $69.99
Total
$520.93

which will run nice circles around that acer thing. I guess you would still need a monitor but say use your current HD, and yu can probably get a nice 20inch WS monitor without going much over 600

**RaZeR187** · 04-30-08, 01:38 AM

i am not very good at building computers so i would be lost buying just parts and another thing i don't see a power supply added in that price

**Paladinchan** · 04-30-08, 11:21 AM

power supply is included in the Case .. 380W

**Mcstrange** · 04-30-08, 12:06 PM

bigdog box!

**RaZeR187** · 04-30-08, 12:40 PM

thanks alot guys for your help and if any of you care i think i will be buying the econo rig that was brought to my attention .... but one more question does anyone know a good site to order parts from?

**Mcstrange** · 04-30-08, 12:46 PM

Are you going to attempt to build it yourself?

**Graverunner** · 04-30-08, 12:53 PM

unless you have a really good reason not to, I would suggest building it yourself. I didn't know much about computers, but built my own last year. it is fun, educational, and gives you a great sense of pride when you click the "my computer" icon.