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    Gaming Desktop

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xdominic89x, Nov 23, 2008.

  1. xdominic89x

    xdominic89x Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys. I recently sold my desktop computer to help compensate for buying my Macbook pro. I now want to rebuilt a gaming desktop because I noticed that the GT 8600 can sometimes lag when playing newer games. Does anyone have any suggestions on any pre-made or barebones that are decently priced? I want to spend no more than 600$ or so. I already have all the peripherals; mouse, keyboard, monitor.

    Thanks!
     
    xdominic89x, Nov 23, 2008
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  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    $800 is a good target for a semi high end gaming setup $600 is pushing it for quality parts.

    Too bad you got the MBP... its no different than a windows machine with a 8600GT for half the price when it comes to games, you just paid for the logo/name & OS.

    Nothing wrong with a Mac if thats what you want and have the budget for it but it clearly didnt work out well for you.

    I would take a peek here:
    http://forum.desktopreview.com/showthread.php?t=235512

    He actually has a $600 mid end gaming build posted.

    Also with i7 out and about here shortly maybe some other C2D stuff will drop in price so thats good for you.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Nov 23, 2008
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  3. brainer

    brainer Notebook Virtuoso

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    Desktopreview.com is the way to go my friend
     
    brainer, Nov 23, 2008
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