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reefme 04-06-2012 01:17 PM

Gaming PC
 
Is anyone know where in Edmonton to get a gaming PC system beside Memories Express?

Thank you for your inputs.

fido19 04-06-2012 01:21 PM

if you have a decent budget buy it online
look at
www.alienware.ca
www.tigerdirect.ca
www.ncix.ca

these sites have some really good deals, hopefully you will find something in your price range

troni 04-06-2012 01:34 PM

you can also get alienware from dell. and i think they have another extreme computer too.

fido19 04-06-2012 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troni (Post 702066)
you can also get alienware from dell. and i think they have another extreme computer too.

the dell xps???

reefme 04-06-2012 01:48 PM

I personally like to buy stuff locally. I guess I have to try Tiger Direct.

subman 04-06-2012 01:54 PM

build it!

troni 04-06-2012 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fido19 (Post 702070)
the dell xps???

i thought it was a different brand but maybe

reefme 04-06-2012 01:59 PM

Use to but not now. This pc is for my son for getting "A" on his report card.

fido19 04-06-2012 02:06 PM

if its a gift for your son i would definently go with alieware. i have one myself and they are reliable and he wont be looking to uograde for a while atleast
if budget is an issue then i would settle for a dell xps decent and reliable but outdated fast
if you just dont like the brands i would suggest sending me a pm with a price in mind and i can help you select a nice one within that range (let me know if its a laptop or a desktop)
just for your info i have tons of experience with these things(this is practically all i do)

troni 04-06-2012 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefme (Post 702078)
Use to but not now. This pc is for my son for getting "A" on his report card.

props for the A:cheer2:

when i was in school i was told 20 bucks for every A. a computer is a much better deal!

reefme 04-06-2012 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troni (Post 702090)
props for the A:cheer2:

when i was in school i was told 20 bucks for every A. a computer is a much better deal!

He was getting $5 for every "A" when he was in grade 4 & 5.

reefme 04-06-2012 02:48 PM

For good pc gaming am I looking for CPU, video card, and motherboard right?

reefme 04-06-2012 02:49 PM

And memories.

fido19 04-06-2012 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefme (Post 702099)
For good pc gaming am I looking for CPU, video card, and motherboard right?

the first thing you need to make sure is good is the video card
if going with nvidia make sure you stay higher than gt 525
if going with ati any 6 series will be sufficient
a good processor stay in the range of a i5 and if you can get an i7 (make sure they are 2nd generation)
next make sure ram is enough see if you can get more than 6 gb

motherboard you really dont have to worry about if you are getting the above items then the motherboard will be decent if not really good

reefme 04-06-2012 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fido19 (Post 702103)
the first thing you need to make sure is good is the video card
if going with nvidia make sure you stay higher than gt 525
if going with ati any 6 series will be sufficient
a good processor stay in the range of a i5 and if you can get an i7 (make sure they are 2nd generation)
next make sure ram is enough see if you can get more than 6 gb

motherboard you really dont have to worry about if you are getting the above items then the motherboard will be decent if not really good

Saw one at Future Shop yesterday for $1500.00. i7 2nd gem. 8gb of ram and I think it's nivdia 530.

fido19 04-06-2012 03:05 PM

at that price it has to have something more
can you specify what you are looking at (laptop or desktop)

reefme 04-06-2012 03:09 PM

A desk top. Blu-ray drive 128gb ssd. I think that is it.

fido19 04-06-2012 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefme (Post 702113)
A desk top. Blu-ray drive 128gb ssd. I think that is it.

its actually a decent deal
if you can forward the link to me i can let you know if its worth it

reefme 04-06-2012 03:20 PM

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...546b17f290en02

fido19 04-06-2012 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefme (Post 702119)

that is actually a really really goood deal
your son will be more than happy to have that plus the design of the case is real nice, you can see it in the pic but the top is amazing
its actually worth the buy if you are considering this desktop
if you wish to spend a little less
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...3f80db1e7aen02

then get this one it is a really good deal as well

mark 04-06-2012 03:51 PM

what's wrong with memory express? Got a gaming system for my kid over Christmas, selected the components wanted and works great.

I had looked a system similar to the Futureshop links, one of my concerns was the mother board and upgrading in the future. They seem nice though.

reefme 04-06-2012 03:56 PM

Nothing wrong with memory express. I just want go in grab and go.

reefme 04-06-2012 03:57 PM

So I can have more time with my fish stuff.

reefme 04-06-2012 04:00 PM

Thank you all!!! I will settle with Future Shop in store.

DanG 04-07-2012 04:15 AM

The memory express here will build and test one for you if you don't want to build it yourself, I'd imagine it's the same at all of them.

Aquaria 04-08-2012 08:34 AM

I'll never buy a brand comp again they build them with special parts so if somthing goes u need to service the whole computer or buy a new rig such a cash cow i suggest u save ur money time and sanity and have memory express build u one... Will be cheaper n better to

subman 04-08-2012 01:09 PM

I'll build it for you Kev!

reefme 04-08-2012 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subman (Post 702739)
I'll build it for you Kev!

Thanks Jay. But I already pick one up on Friday from Future Shop.

subman 04-08-2012 01:20 PM

what did you get?

reefme 04-08-2012 01:25 PM

$1500.00 one.
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...546b17f290en02

Come with blu-ray and 128gb of ssd.

reefme 04-08-2012 01:31 PM

Two MP60wes or $1500.00 gaming PC?

subman 04-08-2012 02:14 PM

sweeeet looking pc!


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