Any computer experts?

markem · 07-26-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by E-Tx Surveyor

I'm interested in getting back into World Of Warcraft to play with some friends and co-workers. The computer I have now won't run it, plus this laptop belongs to my wife and she doesn't want my WoW time cutting into her FB time

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As an aside, a friend is part of the closed beta testing for the new version of WoW. One test character is a werewolf who wears a top hat

07-26-2010, 04:33 PM

I found several websites that have outlines different machines for different price ranges. Everyone here has been a huge help.

I've started price shopping already, hoping to pick up a few things on special so I'm going to try and maintain patience

I think I will go with a $750 system so I have some play room for a monitor. I would still really like to be able to play on my big screen TV but it seems I would need a very high end video card.

Chingas · 07-26-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by E-Tx Surveyor

I would still really like to be able to play on my big screen TV but it seems I would need a very high end video card.

Not necessarily. Adapters brother. Of course the resolution will be scales down to the tv. But most tv's have an analog connected for PC's. VGA. They are by standard, blue.

If not, some have DVI connectors, white. And almost all tv's these days have HDMI ports. You can adapt to your video card or look for one that has a native connector as your tv and use it as an extended display.

Unfortunately, you won't be getting the 1600 x 1200 on your tv if your tv is only 1080. It may even get scaled to 600 x 480 but it can be done none the less.

Don't forget to comp your prices. Ive bought a majority of all my parts from Newegg and ZipZoomFly.

Good luck brother.

JaKaacH · 07-28-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-Tx Surveyor

I found several websites that have outlines different machines for different price ranges. Everyone here has been a huge help.

I've started price shopping already, hoping to pick up a few things on special so I'm going to try and maintain patience

I think I will go with a $750 system so I have some play room for a monitor. I would still really like to be able to play on my big screen TV but it seems I would need a very high end video card.

How far are you from the Micro Center store in Richardson, TX?
http://www.microcenter.com/at_the_st...ichardson.html
Micro Center stores are the best. IMO

07-26-2010, 04:33 PM	#2
E-Tx Surveyor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any computer experts? I found several websites that have outlines different machines for different price ranges. Everyone here has been a huge help. I've started price shopping already, hoping to pick up a few things on special so I'm going to try and maintain patience I think I will go with a $750 system so I have some play room for a monitor. I would still really like to be able to play on my big screen TV but it seems I would need a very high end video card.