Dead computer = new computer - which one?

[Unwanted Guest]

Ok,

 

My main computer fried its motherboard, and am looking to get a new computer.

 

You can guess my next question....

 

There is a limitation though to make it more tricky, will only be able to spend about $400 - $500. Like another poster here, with one income, 2 kids, stay at home wife..things are a little tight.

 

What do I need to look out for ( ie., make sure the new computer has) to run the future darkmod very well, as well as some of the traditional Theif fan missions?

 

 

I only have one chance to do this right I guess.

 

Thanks!!!!!!!

 

Matt

[HappyCheeze]

Heres a question: Have you ever built a computer before? <br /><br /><br />If you're building on a tight budget, the best way to do it is to built one yourself. My favorite sites to get computer parts at good prices are newegg.com and tigerdirect.com<br /><br />

What do I need to look out for ( ie., make sure the new computer has) to run the future darkmod very well

<br /><br />Very well as in just good performance? Or do you want some eyecandy as well?<br /><br />

as well as some of the traditional Theif fan missions?

<br /><br />Hm, I think you can do some tweaks to get Thief running on newer systems. Anyone know this enough to say anything?<br /><br />This article is kinda dated, but it should offer some insight as to which graphics card to get. <a href="http://www.tomshardware.com/news/doom-3-video-card-requirements,142.html" target="_blank">http://www.tomshardware.com/news/doom-3-vi...ements,142.html</a><br /><br />

 

Here are the doom 3 minimum requirements:

 

http://pc.ign.com/articles/532/532023p1.html

 

These should get you started. Let us know if you need more assistance.

[jdude]

If I were you I'd look into ACERs. They have a bad reputation among people who are infatuated with macs for some reason but their cheap and efficient! They usually don't have good GPUs though so purchasing and installing one will be necessary which may also require a new power supply.

[Unwanted Guest]

Ok, Thanks, for the info

 

I never built a computer, though I beleive I could figure it out with a lot of guidance, my wife says I dont have the time!

 

Well, it would be one less thing on my list to do.

 

When I focus on a computer, I 'll check back here to make sure it is compatible with the game. If it cant do darkmod or theif games, then, ..the computer will be just about worthless - at least to me!

 

Matt

[Unstoppable]

Also you could buy the exact same motherboard. It should boot right up without needing to reinstall the OS. Just a quick fix till you save up more to g et a computer you will be happy with.