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So I have a NVIDIA graphics and video card. It is not good enough to start playing PC Games like Left 4 Dead, BF3, etc. Pretty much, I can only play Minecraft on medium settings.

I just want to know some basic things I can do to get my computer to get ready to start PC gaming. I am taking all ideas.

Recently, Borederlands 2 advertisement said my computer was not able to handle the game. It gave me a reccomendation that to play on high settings, I had to upgrade my graphics, video card that costs $309. I'm perfectly fine with that, but is that all I need?

Please leave me any parts or computers that are good for PC gaming.
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Well you also have the question if your processor can run it as well.Does the graphics card require a power supply upgrade because some/most do.
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Show us some of the specs of your computer.

Also how much RAM do you have on the computer?
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I know exactly where you're coming from. You know close to little about computer specs and what not, that's okay! I was there, we all were at some point. Here's what you need to know, some postulates you should learn:
>factory built computers, NO. Always build your own.
>numbers mean close to nothing compared to performance (price, speeds, etc)
>never buy without extensive research about the top competitors product. Also ask around for opinions, a great place to do that is this section on TTG.
>trust people's advice, you'll be able to tell who knows what they're talking about and who doesn't.
>use google! You can find 98% answers there!
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itsMichael wrote I know exactly where you're coming from. You know close to little about computer specs and what not, that's okay! I was there, we all were at some point. Here's what you need to know, some postulates you should learn:
>factory built computers, NO. Always build your own.
>numbers mean close to nothing compared to performance (price, speeds, etc)
>never buy without extensive research about the top competitors product. Also ask around for opinions, a great place to do that is this section on TTG.
>trust people's advice, you'll be able to tell who knows what they're talking about and who doesn't.
>use google! You can find 98% answers there!


Well the thing is, I don't know if I'm experienced enough to build my own PC. I'm only 14 years old. I know how to follow directions in this case, but I always seem to mess soemthing up.
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Shanghai wrote Show us some of the specs of your computer.

Also how much RAM do you have on the computer?


4gb of RAM. I'm at a different house so I can't see my specs atm.
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Aproxity wrote
itsMichael wrote I know exactly where you're coming from. You know close to little about computer specs and what not, that's okay! I was there, we all were at some point. Here's what you need to know, some postulates you should learn:
>factory built computers, NO. Always build your own.
>numbers mean close to nothing compared to performance (price, speeds, etc)
>never buy without extensive research about the top competitors product. Also ask around for opinions, a great place to do that is this section on TTG.
>trust people's advice, you'll be able to tell who knows what they're talking about and who doesn't.
>use google! You can find 98% answers there!


Well the thing is, I don't know if I'm experienced enough to build my own PC. I'm only 14 years old. I know how to follow directions in this case, but I always seem to mess soemthing up.


It's literally a matter of snapping some pieces in place and plugging in some wires. I'd say the hardest part, no doubt, is actually making the wiring neat. I thought the same thing as you, trust me, it's not hard at all!
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DomesticDiscount wrote
Aproxity wrote
itsMichael wrote I know exactly where you're coming from. You know close to little about computer specs and what not, that's okay! I was there, we all were at some point. Here's what you need to know, some postulates you should learn:
>factory built computers, NO. Always build your own.
>numbers mean close to nothing compared to performance (price, speeds, etc)
>never buy without extensive research about the top competitors product. Also ask around for opinions, a great place to do that is this section on TTG.
>trust people's advice, you'll be able to tell who knows what they're talking about and who doesn't.
>use google! You can find 98% answers there!


Well the thing is, I don't know if I'm experienced enough to build my own PC. I'm only 14 years old. I know how to follow directions in this case, but I always seem to mess soemthing up.


It's literally a matter of snapping some pieces in place and plugging in some wires. I'd say the hardest part, no doubt, is actually making the wiring neat. I thought the same thing as you, trust me, it's not hard at all!


Could you maybe send a link of what parts and things I need? Also maybe how to hook it up? I just want a computer that can handle games like DayZ, Borderlands 2, Minecraft, etc on highes settings and doesn't lag. Thanks
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