Build Gaming Computers.

Gaming Computers for Hardcore Gamers

Nowadays the best way to get your own gaming computers is to build it yourself.

Some gamers prefer to custom a perfect gaming machine whereas that is to them much more expensive.

However custom a gaming PC is a better deal, considering performance, than buying a complete system with no-name parts.

Even if you are in a budget or if you need to build a strong system with great performance, the ultimate decision is to have it built by yourself.

If you want to enter in the world of creating your own computer for gaming you can follow this free guide as an example to design your affordable system.

Dummies or computer tech, you should know that gaming computers don’t always require great financing. You can build a cheap desktop PC even if you are in a budget.

Most important hardware

The best gaming computer AMD requires in priority these following important hardware components.

• An AMD CPU

Not only AMD processor is a strong CPU but it is also cheap in comparison with Intel. If you want to create a server or workstation, the AMD Athlon 64 FX-62 is a great choice. This processor can handle high level applications which require great performance. And you won’t have to upgrade in the future because this CPU is compatible to the new 64-bit technology.

You can also start with the AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor which is enough fast and perfect for playing all types of games.

More memory for more speed

To enhance a great performance you need to add sufficient memory RAM to download and run your games as fast as needed. For this purpose, the dual channel RAM or DDR2 can be utilized. Buy 800MHZ at least or preferably 1066MHZ dual channel 2GB of RAM such as the Corsair 1024MB DDR2.

For the Athlon 3200+ you can go for 1GB of DDR400 and the performance will be grateful.

Video card

Gamer is always focus on video card for a great gaming machine because the new games have a huge of complexity and intensity of graphics. The new tech in gaming cards is SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or CrossFire.

Both ATI and nVidia have developed the SLI technology so it made easier your choice. For cheap price alternative you can get a Radeon 9000, Radeon 9500 or GeForce4 MX, GeForce4 TI 4200 or 4800 with PCI-Express 16x slot.

For high performance go for the Radeon 9800 with 256MB memory or even the GeForceFX 5900 with 256MB memory; it’s already a great choice.

Do you need a sound card?

If your pocket does not allow you to buy a sound card, onboard or integrated sound can provide enough performance and sound quality. Particularly the nForce2 chipset is recommended if you can only go for integrated sound.

However for your ultimate gaming PC you can have it built with Soundblaster Audigy or Audigy2 or even the Creative Labs Sound Baster X-Fi Platinum PCI Sound Card. As alternative to onboard sound, you can buy the Soundblaster Audigy but you won’t get really more performance than the integrated nForce2.

And the other part?

To your gaming project you should add these other important parts:

• the hard drive is to store your games sure but also run the Operating systems. Usually gamer don’t go below 200GB hard drive. Buying the SATA-2 16MB buffer is a reasonable financing ever.
• the motherboard to support all these components. A socket 939/AM2 is a great choice for AMD processor or even the Asus A7N8X-Deluxe motherboard for the Athlon XP 3200+ processor. You should have at least 4 PCI slots and 2 PCI-Express 16x slots. Naturally your board should support SLI or CrossFire and and have for your hard drive the SATA2 interface.
• the power supply should be able to provide enough power to the components. Don’t go below 500W or 600W SLI power supply with 120mm fan because of the SLI graphics card.
• the monitor is where you really enjoy the game. Choose a LCD or CRT as you want but the CRT is most adequate to a great gaming machine.
• the case allows you, apart to hold the components, to get a great looking machine. Imagine your case with clear side windows, round cables, blue neon lights…
• a set of speaker is essential to let the sound carry you inside the game. The best sound effect can be real through the Logitech Z-5500 5.1 or more channel speaker system.

Input devices and accessories

To complete your system you need input devices and accessories. You are free to use common keyboard and mouse with your new system but you won’t be able to enjoy the new games.

The future gaming effect require adequate input devices like the Logitech G15 gaming keyboard and the Logitech G7 gaming mouse. For some games you’ll need the specific Zboard gaming keyboard with extra gaming keyset for FPS and action games.

You also can use headphones, gamepad and joystick for some specialized games and have better performance. In fact many popular consoles such as PS2 or Xbox use gamepads and they add spice to your gaming experience.

Finally your builder experience can be improved if you learn more in magazine, forums and other site which provides tutorials online to allow you to build your gaming computers.