Time for a new computer

[smink1701]

I think it’s time for a new computer and I was thinking about a Dell Studio XPS 9000 which comes with the ATI Radeon HD 5870 card. I would ideally spend no more than $2,000 for the computer and that does not need to include the monitor of speakers, since I already have those components. Any input on this system or suggestions on another rig would be most appreciated.

Thanks!

[seb120]

if you build your own computer you can probably kill anything dell has to offer, especially with $2000

[Dano]

Build you own, you'll get better value and never have to deal with proprietary parts that companies like dell use to bleed you dry if something goes wrong after the warranty is expired.

[osn]

To stick with Dell:

CPU: Intel Core I7 920
GPU: ATI Radeon HD 5870
RAM: 4GB
HHD: 500GB

-> $1180 DELL 9000, a very high performing machine for that price. It isn't necessary for today's games though. Keep in mind that you would only stay 3-4 years 'comfortable' for the newest games on max high-res.

I bought a Dell XPS 630i like three years ago. I'm very happy although the hardware temps can be high sometimes.

[Kudlius]

Asus G73

Intel Core I7, HD5870

And You can take it anywhere you want

http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=8je5Ot4HBnKOdT81

One of the offers:
http://gizmodo.com/5468476/asus-g73-...-sale-for-1430

[osn]

Originally Posted by Kudlius

Asus G73

A desktop i7 would perform 20 FPS more than the mobile one. For a cheaper price...

[Chivas]

The last thing you want is a Dell if they still use proprietary parts. You can build a much better computer, cheaper, and one that you can easily upgrade memory, cpu, and videocard, as the need arises. Cheaply extending the life of your computer.

I would build a system based on the "Intel Core i7 875K Quad Core LGA1156 2.93GHZ Hyperthreading 8MB Cache Unlocked Processor". Its is highly overclockable.

[Kudlius]

Originally Posted by osn

A desktop i7 would perform 20 FPS more than the mobile one. For a cheaper price...

I am not so sure...
I think You need to check for the latest PC parts prices.

You can have 99999999999 FPS from Graphics and CPU, but your LCD monitor works on 60 Hz, that means max 60 FPS and I think this laptop will make it for any game.