Buying new computers and upgrading to max out SC2!!

[Prodigal]

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to see if anyone planned on upgrading their comp or buying a new one SOLELY to play SC2 maxed out in every regard! I am personally buying a new desktop comp (I have a laptop that isn't easily upgraded!!). So let me know what your plans on and we can swap component part system ideas.

Prodigal

[Seradin]

I am planning to buy the recommended specs set by someone on these forums.

Link: http://www.starcraft2forum.org/forums/index.php?page=starcraft-2-system-requirements

My friend has told me that it will cost 600$, but i am not sure that is correct.

[Prodigal]

Interesting...I've got about 1k to spend, but may wait until I start working so I can get a ridiculously overpowered setup that will be obselete in four years. ;)

[furrer]

I just bought a new desktop a half year ago. it costed around 2000 USD

[gtx75]

well... id just buy this computer... Gateway GT5654, it seems legit and cheap and all i need to do is install a video card when things get tough.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=201070&WT.mc_n=218308&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=MANUFACTURERS&cm_cat=GATEWAY&cm_pla=CI%20PARTNERSHIP%20PROGRAM-%3EVENDER%20SITE&cm_ite=76858%20DATAFEED_GATEWAY&cm_keycode=218308

[Wlck742]

Just a few questions: Are you planning to build this yourself or do you want a pre-assembled one? Like from Dell, HP, big companies like that?

[EonMaster]

Since I'm in college, and therefore broke, I'm just keeping my same computer and pray to God that SC2 will run on my computer. If not...then I am screwed!

[Wlck742]

Lol, can't you ask your parents for money?

[AcE_01]

lol...

im planning to buy a new computer at the end of this year (when i finish school!!!)
my parents said if i do super good in school they will get me a new hardcore computer plus sc2!! =D

[DontHate]

well... id just buy this computer... Gateway GT5654, it seems legit and cheap and all i need to do is install a video card when things get tough.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=201070&WT.mc_n=218308&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=MANUFACTURERS&cm_cat=GATEWAY&cm_pla=CI%20PARTNERSHIP%20PROGRAM-%3EVENDER%20SITE&cm_ite=76858%20DATAFEED_GATEWAY&cm_keycode=218308

Ok, that's a pretty good deal, but be wary. I'm not sure if Gateway allows you to customize your computer by adding parts, but I know other companies with pre-assembled computers like dell does not allow you to by putting these weird pins on the back instead of regular thumbscrews or normal screws. Also, with dells, i'm pretty sure you can't overclock anything at all from the bios.

[EonMaster]

Lol, can't you ask your parents for money?


Not really. My dad is retireing this summer, and I have 2 younger sisters who will need money for college as well.

Since I go to an out of state university, it's pretty expencive. But the university is well known in the engineering world, so it's worth it.

[gtx75]

Ok, that's a pretty good deal, but be wary. I'm not sure if Gateway allows you to customize your computer by adding parts, but I know other companies with pre-assembled computers like dell does not allow you to by putting these weird pins on the back instead of regular thumbscrews or normal screws. Also, with dells, i'm pretty sure you can't overclock anything at all from the bios.


true, but we all don't know that and it was good to know that so thanks, and it seems that they are all sold out now except:
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Product_code=GTW%20GT5654&showcase=t&JRSource=channel.cii_11234.08-12468890.GTW%20GT5654