Questions tagged [gaming]
For questions concerning hardware that will be used for gaming.
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How to turn Dell Precision T5400 into a gaming computer?
I have an opportunity to buy a used Dell T5400 for a very reasonable price.
CPU: Xeon E5420
Clock: 2500 Mhz
Cores: 4 - Quad Core
RAM: 4GB DDR3
Disk: 250GB
GPU: nVidia Quadro NVS DMS->2x DVI
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Graphics card for new college computer
I am going to be building a computer for a college student. He is going into general engineering while he figures out exactly what he wants to do. The budget for this computer is about $1500 USD (just ...
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A good monitor as the main one of a two-monitor setup
I'm searching for a good monitor for my PC. I currently own a 21,5" ASUS monitor, which is fine; I'm planning on using the one I currently own as a second monitor and get a new one as my main monitor. ...
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Good heatsink for socket LGA 2011-v3?
I am going to be building a computer for a college student. He is going into general engineering while he figures out exactly what he wants to do. The budget for this computer is about $1500 USD (just ...
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Motherboard for a new college desktop computer
I am going to be building a computer for a college student. He is going into general engineering while he figures out exactly what he wants to do. The budget for this computer is about $1500 USD (just ...
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Dedicated server that can run multiple Team Fortress 2 servers?
I rent several virtual private servers to run Team Fortress 2 servers. These servers all run SourceMod (an administration and plugin framework). Individual servers then run various SourceMod plugins ...
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1TB or more HDD for Playstation 4
What type of hard drive should I be looking for a Playstation 4? I am usually partial towards SSD over traditional, but I am also open to the idea of hybrids as well.
I have looked into Samsung 850 ...
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Recommended small form factor gaming PCs?
I'd like to fit a gaming PC in my living room, and am looking into small form factor ones.
I have been recommended the Alienware X51 series whose I appreciate the shape reminiscent of a gaming ...
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What should I consider when buying a (gaming) monitor? [closed]
I'm looking for a good, second 24" monitor.
What specifications do I have to look for in general when buying monitors?
I know, because it's my second 24" monitor, that it should fit well next to the ...
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What are my options for a thumb trackball for gaming?
I have used the Logitech M570 for years, however when I compare the DPI on it to normal modern gaming mice it seems lackluster. I also would like to use all my fingers for buttons in games that ...
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