if AMD' and dual core are ok for online gaming, the Compaqs from office depot are extremely inexpensive, and a very good start point. an upgrade video card may be necessary. the very nice price units do not pop up on line, but they are there when called by part number and only for the week the brochure is valid. the brochure can be found online.
they deliver(at least to my house) for no charge. i do pay sales tax. these guys have a lot of components, and pretty good descriptions. http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Home.jsp over 200 mb, over 200video cards. regards jer At 09:05 AM 1/14/2009, you wrote: >I have a daughter that has become intrigued by online gaming. In order to >further her interest, bond with her and (hopefully) to save some money, we >want to make a family project of building a gaming computer for her. > We have Comcast Cable as an ISP. I have built a computer before >(for the office) but the details of a gaming computer needs are a bit arcane >for >me. We think that we can keep the monitor (LCD) she has. > I am under the impression that we start with a case and a power >supply (400W or better). After that, I think that the component parts of >MoBo, >CPU, hard drive, graphics card and operating system need to be picked as to >best compatibility. This is where my knowledge begins to lack. > Can anyone give me a flowchart process for picking the parts and >assembly that would be a good jumping off point for this project? > I know that you can always spend more money but I would like to see >options and places that we can cut corners. > I work in the entertainment business(on the audio side) and often >have to suggest upgrades to PA systems for musicians to get the most bang for >their buck. My general rule of thumb is to buy the best equipment you can >afford that is the human contact point (Best microphones, best speaker >cabinets). Is there such a "rule of thumb" in the gaming computer world? > >Tracy Foust > >**************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy >steps! >(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De >cemailfooterNO62) > > >************************************************************************* >** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** >** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** >************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
