It might sound hard , but its easier than you think. Many of us know the power a PC can deliver in terms of graphics, but don't know how to create it. So we have come up with with what we think might help you.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Check the system requirements for games you intend to play as well as the highest requirements
- Find a retailer where you can buy parts for your gaming PC eg. Evetech (www.evetech.co.za), incredible connection etc.
- Purchase a CPU separately from the motherboard, but the motherboard must be able to accept a fast CPU and have multiple PCI upgrade slots as well as PCI Express AGP slots
- Insure you follow the manufacturers specifications on RAM to be used on the motherboard
- Purchase the largest and fastest hard drive , which is a SATA drive
- Purchase a PCI Express video card if the motherboard supports it otherwise get an AGP card but get a graphics card that meets the requirements of most games. The most commonly used are Nividia Geforce and ATI Redeon, and ensure you look for GPU speed , graphics, memory and pixel share the card supports
- Get an audio card which meets your needs , when playing 3D some games may require sound card processors
- Casing is important because you should have a case that is able to house your motherboard, pay attention to the device's front facing panels and you will need a power supply that is at least 300 Watts to power the unit, also get a cooling fan for the CPU
- Buy a DVD-RW drive
- Your monitor Should be as good as the PC so get a LED or LCD
- Assemble your gaming computer using extreme caution or get it done by a professional
- Refer to your manuals when building the computer
- Always make sure you are anti static
- Hold all cards by their edges and never touch any part
- Avoid allowing any screws to come into contact with any component
- Keep magnetic devices away from the components
- Work on a table over a surface without carpets
- Insure all internal parts have been installed before turning the PC on
Seriously? This is pathetic.
ReplyDeleteSo many things are incorrect. If you want to help the gaming community don't post uninformative rubbish.
99% of the time the standard motherboard audio will be fine for a gamer.
Largest and fastest HDD. In standard gaming computers SATA may well be the largest. But SSD is far faster. 1tb is usually enough for a gaming PC.
Purchase a CPU that corresponds with the motherboard socket. Not just a "fast" one. And irrespective of that ive never seen a motherboard that comes with a CPU attached.
As for the Graphics card. AGP has been phased out. AGP no longer likens itself to a gaming system. PCI-E is the only option for GPU's.
3D has no relevance to sound. 3D needs to be supported by the GPU and monitor. Audio relates to Surround sound and most good motherboards support surround sound. Whether it be a headset or speakers.