Is it possible?

**randeDANDE** · January 10, 2011, 12:25 AM

To buy a PC around $400.00 from newegg, iBuypower, or any other site that will run this game decently? Medium settings, max resolution, with a lot of people in battle?

Or $600?

I don't think this fits under the Can I run it thread because I don't have the specs for a comp

If yes can you link me to some nice PC's that are worth the money for $400 or 600. Desktops please. I don't know much about comps and I know it's cheaper to build them by buying parts off craigslist but I don't know how to "build" a computer

**RazorbackII** · January 10, 2011, 12:36 AM

US Dollars?
It is possible, but for £400 (obviously more than $400) I don't think I would be satisfied with the quality it would run at. £600 it would be medium-high, which suggest on a budget of $600 you can play at least Medium. I'll have a little look around a few places for £400 PC's and see what there is, will be between $500-$600.

Should they include a monitor/speakers for one? Or do you have them already?

Building a computer can be cheaper, but not always. It is also quite simple to learn, and fun to do. It is basically like an expensive and fragile jigsaw puzzle imo, as the pieces fit together. The hardest part for me, was learning the BIOS stuff.

This reminds me, eBay, though inherently risky, would be a good place to get a good deal and on otherwise perfectly capable PC. Use the left-over money to buy a HDD, transfer over the OS and you have a 'good as new' PC.

It is also

**randeDANDE** · January 10, 2011, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by RazorbackII

US Dollars?
It is possible, but for £400 (obviously more than $400) I don't think I would be satisfied with the quality it would run at. £600 it would be medium-high, which suggest on a budget of $600 you can play at least Medium. I'll have a little look around a few places for £400 PC's and see what there is, will be between $500-$600.

Should they include a monitor/speakers for one? Or do you have them already?

Building a computer can be cheaper, but not always. It is also quite simple to learn, and fun to do. It is basically like an expensive and fragile jigsaw puzzle imo, as the pieces fit together. The hardest part for me, was learning the BIOS stuff.

This reminds me, eBay, though inherently risky, would be a good place to get a good deal and on otherwise perfectly capable PC. Use the left-over money to buy a HDD, transfer over the OS and you have a 'good as new' PC.

It is also

I have my own monitor/speakers. But yeah I'd like to learn how to build a computer one day. Maybe when I'm not so busy this time of the year. I don't think I'll be dealing through ebay, for some bad experiences.
Thanks for your help

**RazorbackII** · January 10, 2011, 12:57 AM

Originally Posted by randeDANDE

I have my own monitor/speakers. But yeah I'd like to learn how to build a computer one day. Maybe when I'm not so busy this time of the year. I don't think I'll be dealing through ebay, for some bad experiences.
Thanks for your help

I'll keep looking but as I'm in the UK I'm poor at finding good places to buy from. I'm sure somebody will find a good one though! Not like this isn't a mature friendly community

As for building a PC. I learned off a few google searches, forum posts and youtube videos. It's easy

**The Juggernaut** · January 10, 2011, 08:10 AM

You might want to add a little bit more than $600, I was looking at making my own, found a $900 setup that could probably run almost everything on ultra, I think.

**TW Junkie** · January 10, 2011, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by randeDANDE

max resolution

What resolution is "max resolution"? It would help to know because if its not that high it makes it easier to save yourself some dollars.

This one will probably run it decently
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229223

I'd imagine you'll get medium settings, might crunch a little with large battles.

**randeDANDE** · January 10, 2011, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by TW Junkie

What resolution is "max resolution"? It would help to know because if its not that high it makes it easier to save yourself some dollars.

This one will probably run it decently
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229223

I'd imagine you'll get medium settings, might crunch a little with large battles.

1920x1080. is this computer decent? http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/sys/2154004005.html i might save a little money if he's willing to sell it without the monitor

**TW Junkie** · January 10, 2011, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by randeDANDE

1920x1080. is this computer decent? http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/sys/2154004005.html i might save a little money if he's willing to sell it without the monitor

Its decent if everything works. It will run S2.

**Ragga** · January 10, 2011, 07:47 PM

do you already have a computer... if so, you may be able to save some money by using some of your old parts; thus you can spend more money on the parts that make more of a difference: cpu and gpu...

if you already have a hard drive, if you already have a decent motherboard (one that is compatable with PCIexpress and a decent socket), if you already have some ram, etc... all of these can be put together so you can put your 400-600 bucks into maybe a gtx 460 (about $200+) and a good CPU for $200 or more... and therefore can put you setting to high!

**tylerman29** · January 10, 2011, 09:07 PM

ye but if his parts are old..he would need a new mobo and ram to run the new processor. Basicly a whole new comp.

**Maizel** · January 10, 2011, 09:48 PM

If you read the 'Can I run it' thread for a couple of pages, you will have a pretty good idea how the game will (assumingly) run on particular hardware.

As for building the PC. It's really a no brainer. All parts come with a manual that tells you how to install it. If you don't have one it's no problem either, since everything really only fits one way. The hardest part of building a pc is connecting the motherboard to your case's 'on' switch, that's how easy it is.

A quick google search will probably help you out alot as well.

**Ragga** · January 10, 2011, 10:03 PM

have to agree with Maizel... it sounds a lot tougher than it really is: if you can put together some legos you are set. i built mine about a year ago and now have to laugh at the ridiculous prices i see for desktop computers at best buy or ppl selling built computers online (they typically use cheap componets and jack up the prices... or use the best parts and price it for almost double the worth). nonetheless, there is nothing but pluging this wire/part into the other, etc.

as for the possibility of 'old parts' not being capatible with newer ones, i guess it would be best if the poster would tell us what he is working with; gotta know so we can work with you.

**randeDANDE** · January 11, 2011, 12:07 AM

I guess I could get some parts and figure out how to put it in. I'm running http://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-A1.../dp/B000MAFNM8 right now but I upgraded my RAM to 3gb and my video card to Nvidia 8500 GT 512MB, everything else is straight from the factory. One reason why I also want a new comp is because this computer is loud as hell! Frequent freezes too(Probably freezes twice a week).

**TW Junkie** · January 11, 2011, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by randeDANDE

I guess I could get some parts and figure out how to put it in. I'm running http://www.amazon.com/HP-Pavilion-A1.../dp/B000MAFNM8 right now but I upgraded my RAM to 3gb and my video card to Nvidia 8500 GT 512MB, everything else is straight from the factory. One reason why I also want a new comp is because this computer is loud as hell! Frequent freezes too(Probably freezes twice a week).

You could certainly try to use some parts from that computer; however, the case will need to replaced and just about everything else except for your hard drive(s) and CD/DVD drive(s). Those are 2 of the cheapest parts you will need anyway so doesn't really make things much cheaper.

A lot of people will tell you how its so easy to build your own computer and in theory it is quite easy. But you need to be aware that there are a lot of things that can go wrong and cause you more headache and trouble than it might be worth unless you have the true desire to learn how. Troubleshooting hardware issues can some of the most frustrating experiences related to computers. I've been building computers for 14+ years and I can tell you that it is not always easy. If you receive bad parts you need to know how to troubleshoot the hardware in order to tell what part is bad, you also most often need some spare parts you know work in order to aid you in determining what part is bad. Once you know what part is bad you can send it back and get a new one, but this is not always a fun process and can take a long time and be very frustrating depending on the level of customer service that the part maker has.

If you decide to build your own computer just keep these things in mind, and do it because you think it would be fun to learn and go in knowing what you are getting into. Everything could go fine and most often if you buy quality parts everything will work the first time you boot it (so long as all the proper connections are made

) but be prepared that it might not go that way.

**Maizel** · January 11, 2011, 10:54 AM

You should try taking your current machine apart and put it back together again from scratch, whenever you've decided to get your new Hardware.

Learning with 600 bucks worth of new stuff isn't very fun if it goes wrong.

**Ragga** · January 11, 2011, 11:29 AM

TW Junkie is somewhat correct... although i did say that it is an easy process to build you computer, by no means did everything go perfect the first time i did it. as TW Junkie stated, "you have to be aware"... and that is probably the best advice. do your research, watch a few videos, and if you are going to buy some new parts, get quality and from a company with a reputable customer service (lilke EVGA - i actually had to call them to help me through putting my cpu on their motherboard and adding enough gooo - forgot the technical term - on the cpu... LOL).

anyways... the simplicity that many talk about is the preceived concept of building a computer vs. actually building a computer. for example, when i frist heard about doing so, i was like... "man, are you from NASA???" or "do you have to have a PhD in something"... but the actual fact is that it isnt brain surgery nor painting the mona lisa... it is more like putting together a bike, or building a model airplane, or assembling some

ie fruniture from ikea (by the way, love it, but boy is it sometimes hard to assemble). nonetheless... all it takes is following the directions, not rushing, doing some research, and being willing to ask for some directions (unlike when driving lost

)

**randeDANDE** · January 11, 2011, 07:37 PM

Actually I'm changing my mind about building a comp. I probably do that later down the road but for now I just want this PC

I'm not really good at telling if I'm getting the bang for my buck so if you guys could help me out that'd be great!
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/sys/
are there any comps there that aren't trying to take my money and give me less than what I paid for quality?
thanks