So you want to make your own PC?

[eska]

not necessarily, meeting the minimum specifications doesn't actually mean you can run them. In fact a lot of the time, if you only just meet the minimum specs, you won't run it well at all, even on low settings.

[Xfire Keenmike aka cull]

what is more important the overall pc? the processor? memory? video card? i hope to test those questions. when and only if my little pc cant run cod4 or swbf2 well. i have the option to upgrade my pc with a pc express card.

this little thing is only 9.99 at compusa after all the savings. http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3192397&CatId=1558

[eska]

In your case, if it doesn't run graphics card and processor are the important, as your almost 2GB/ soon to be 3GB RAM is perfectly fine. I would recommend when it comes to a PC, not just going with what you can get cheap, rather go with something that while it may be a bit more expensive, will last you a lot longer, as spending $9 on a $40 graphics card isn't the best choice, as you will have to upgrade pretty soon. While spending $150 on a good graphics card will have you set for a while.

But remember, only really go into upgrading the computer if you think your going to be using it a lot, otherwise spending $150 on a graphics card, no matter how long it will last will be pointless.

[Xfire Keenmike aka cull]

i would have to decide on the ten dollar gpu soon. ends this 30th. it would be a test to see how far i could push this little pc only if it doesnt run the swbf2 well. i will be looking for a server and some one to help me tonight. installed game and at 3:00 am it worked. the graphics are fine. what would be a good test for my system in a swbf2 server?

[eska]

If your looking to push it, I would look into the process of overclocking, but you would need to make sure your computer is well cooled etc. though it can help a lot if you overclock.

[Xfire Keenmike aka cull]

after going in to a server and seeing, i dont think i need to push the processor or any thing else in that manner. i am just glad i found the most bang for my bucks. i have been saying there are good little pcs out there. swbf1 and swbf2 are some of of the most fun games around and i plan to be playing them on this little pc. NVIDIA GeForce 8200 onboard graphics chipset heatsink with that little blue light that tells you its on.

[eska]

Is it a laptop?!

[Xfire Keenmike aka cull]

mini itx case i carry to work every night.

[eska]

Well you'd struggle to fit a more modern graphics card into a mini case, wouldn't be enough room inside. Just that picture looked like a laptop.

[Xfire Keenmike aka cull]

since swbf2 plays well and looks fine i wont be buying any gpu. on board graphics is cool. this is what i was planning on building untill i found my little pc. mine is not as small but it does all the tricks i need it to do.

129.99 6.7" x 6.7" and put it in

69.99   7.3" X 8.7" X 2.8"