I need some Gaming Computer Advice? =)?

Question

Ok im looking at buying a computer specifically for gaming. This is the system which i found and customised somewhat on IbuyPower.com.au

http://ibuypower.com.au/build.php?products_id=8613

Phenom II Gamer (edit) PRICE $1,520.00
Case: Coolermaster Elite 334 Mid Tower
Power Supply: 650w PSU
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0Ghz 8Mb Cache 45nm Quad Core (AMD Stock Cooler)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3
RAM: 4Gb (2x2Gb) 1333Mhz DDR3
Video Card: ATI HD5850 1Gb DX11
Hard Drive 1: Western Digital WD10EARS 1Tb (1000Gb) 64Mb Cache Caviar Green Read/Write 75Mb/s
Optical Drive 1: BenQ DW240S Dual Layer 24x DVD+-RW Black
Memory Card Reader: 30-in-1 3.5" Memory Card Reader
Sound Card: Onboard Sound
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Productivity Software: FREE Open Office
Wireless Network Card: Onboard Network
Free Game: Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Warranty: Standard 3 Year Warranty

(That was just copied off the basket is why the game and warranty is on there, thought id leave it there if it had any relevance)

My budget which i had originally decided on was $1500 so i now have two questions

1. Is this going to be able to run all of the current high demanding games including those soon to come out (i play crysis, wow, call of duty MW2, Supcom, etc...)

2. Any suggestions on a better gaming computer? if so it has to stay within my budget (or very near)

Answer 1

1. That computer will pretty much annihilate anything game out right now, and for the foreseeable future, so don't worry about that. That 5850 card is a BEAST, I should know I have one. :) You can get the processor up to 3.6 easily on air with an aftermarket air cooler, 3.4 with stock cooler pretty safely. Make sure that PSU isn't some off brand piece of sh!t. The PSU is where a lot of these companies cut corners. That HD is a low power drive. Try and get a WD Blue or a WD Caviar Black.



2. Well, your in Aussieland, I'm in the US. I guarantee I could built that computer for a lot less thru Newegg.com than what IBuyPower could sell it to me for.



If that computer fits in your budget and you don't wanna mess with building, then buy it.

Answer 2

Seems like you should be able to better for that price. You should build it yourself, save some $$, and throw in an AMD X6 (6 core CPU)



You could also bump up the card to a 5870



I'd get a WD Caviar black drive instead. The Caviar green drives are slower, it's most likely 5400 rpm



EDIT: Okay, that might not be a bad deal in Australian dollars. I was thinking US. I also have a 5850 Sapphire, really good card

Answer 3

Well no body can guarantee for future system needs...but the configuration u have selected is good may give you less strain in playing future games...even if u have problem in playing some high end games which are about to come need not to fear as hardware update is available with any brand so..dont worry and be happy using Compatibility Modes of Microsoft

Answer 4

That is kinda high for that gaming computer. Theres one on sale on ebay thats just the same but for like 700 dollars less.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280504885093&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT