Hi PCS Forums. Not been here since my last computer here.
Looking for a bit of an upgrade here. In the form of a gaming desktop as I demote this laptop to my Uni Driver. My main priority is being able to get some reasonably high settings and 60+ fps minimum. If this is possible. Price range is 1000-1500. Don't need an OS. Would like it to have some good room for upgrading in the future if possible. So make your better judgement than mine on what compromises to make. Only need the computer not any peripherals. Priority is running games at good settings. Your input would be greatly appreciated
On a similar slightly related note, is PCS the best online retailer to buy from not for example the one whose website name is overclocking. If someone knows the pros and cons of each that would be very useful.
Again thankyou very much for any input.
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Chassis & Display
Optimus Series: 15.6'' Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-3630QM (2.40GHz) 6MB
Memory (RAM)
8GB SAMSUNG 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 MEMORY (2 x 4GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M - 2.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 11
1st Hard Disk
120GB INTEL® 520 SERIES SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 550MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
2nd Hard Disk
500GB WD SCORPIO BLACK WD5000BPKT, SATA 3 Gb/s, 16MB CACHE (7200 rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)
Memory Card Reader
Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo)
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND (£9)
Sound Card
Intel 2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless/Wired Networking
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® N135 802.11N (150Mbps) + BLUETOOTH
USB Options
3 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT AS STANDARD
Battery
Optimus Series 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (5,200 mAh/76.96WH)
Power Cable
1 x UK Power Lead & 120W AC Adaptor
Keyboard Language
INTEGRATED UK KEYBOARD WITH NUMBER PAD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence (£79)
Office Software
FREE 60 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 2010 Professional Edition
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1.3 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM
Looking for a bit of an upgrade here. In the form of a gaming desktop as I demote this laptop to my Uni Driver. My main priority is being able to get some reasonably high settings and 60+ fps minimum. If this is possible. Price range is 1000-1500. Don't need an OS. Would like it to have some good room for upgrading in the future if possible. So make your better judgement than mine on what compromises to make. Only need the computer not any peripherals. Priority is running games at good settings. Your input would be greatly appreciated
On a similar slightly related note, is PCS the best online retailer to buy from not for example the one whose website name is overclocking. If someone knows the pros and cons of each that would be very useful.
Again thankyou very much for any input.
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