Hiya! My first post here at techspot =) pleased to make your acquaintances
My current computer is getting to be 4 years old now (see siggy) and I'm thinking of building a desktop sometime soon.
I'm not a hardcore gamer -- i don't really mind having my settings at Low/Medium and don't need crazy-*** FPS for my games. However, I would like to be able to use this computer for a good 4~5 years without too many issues (too much to ask for?)
I like shooters like Teamfortress2 and Cod4 as well as RTS like Starcraft (I'm expecting to get SC2 when/if that comes out). I've always wanted to play Left4Dead as well. Ahem.
This being my first time building a desktop, I'm not too sure what kind of hardware to get. As far as the GPU goes, what do you guys suggest? I'm willing to stretch my budget to 250 for a card, but preferably closer to the $200 range. The entire system, I'm thinking 1000~1200 without a monitor. Sound reasonable?
Thanks in advance for your feedback i appreciate it.
[edit] and since i can't see my own siggy....
Current configuration (Dell Inspiron 6400)
Intel Core Duo (2ghz) /// Ati Mobility Radeon x1400 /// 1GB memory
My current computer is getting to be 4 years old now (see siggy) and I'm thinking of building a desktop sometime soon.
I'm not a hardcore gamer -- i don't really mind having my settings at Low/Medium and don't need crazy-*** FPS for my games. However, I would like to be able to use this computer for a good 4~5 years without too many issues (too much to ask for?)
I like shooters like Teamfortress2 and Cod4 as well as RTS like Starcraft (I'm expecting to get SC2 when/if that comes out). I've always wanted to play Left4Dead as well. Ahem.
This being my first time building a desktop, I'm not too sure what kind of hardware to get. As far as the GPU goes, what do you guys suggest? I'm willing to stretch my budget to 250 for a card, but preferably closer to the $200 range. The entire system, I'm thinking 1000~1200 without a monitor. Sound reasonable?
Thanks in advance for your feedback i appreciate it.
[edit] and since i can't see my own siggy....
Current configuration (Dell Inspiron 6400)
Intel Core Duo (2ghz) /// Ati Mobility Radeon x1400 /// 1GB memory