Custom Built Gaming PC

If you are looking for a high end gaming computer, Gateway has got you covered. The FX8040 features an Intel Quad core processor, perfect for those first person shooters. Looking for an Xmas gift for yourself? Look no further.

The FX8040 features Intel Quad-Core processing for the unprecedented power of 4 processing cores to push your gaming and content creation to the next level and scream through intense applications. Enjoy the latest graphics technology with nVidia GeForce 8800GTS graphics supporting revolutionary DirectX 10 games for hyper-real graphics and film quality effects with 320MB dedicated video memory.

Intel Viiv allows you to control when and how you enjoy premium home entertainment with the ability to watch and record TV and to manage and share your media library. Blaze through downloads, bypass loading screens and take your system speed to new levels with 3GB memory. Windows Vista Ultimate gives you the power to enjoy premium multimedia, enhanced security & extras with the most complete version of Windows Vista.

DirectX 10, BluRay/HD-DVD Capable 2x DVI-I with HDCP, S-Video (Includes DVI-VGA Dongle) Ports Analog/Digital TV Tuner with 3D Combo (PCIe) Optical Drive - 16x DVD+/-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 4x DVD+R DL, 40x CD-R & 24x CD-RW Write max, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CD-ROM Read max 9-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader - Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card, Smart Media, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Compact Flash & IBM Microdrive 2x PS/2 (Keyboard and Mouse), 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x RJ-11 Modem, 1x Parallel, 1x Serial, 3x IEEE 1394 (2 Front, 1 Rear), 7x USB 2.0 (2 Front, 4 Rear, 1 in Digital Media Reader), Center/Sub, Rear (Stereo), Front/Headphones (Stereo), Line-in (Stereo), Microphone, S/PDIF Optical, S/PDIF Coax, Microphone, Front/Headphone (Stereo) Ports Dimensions - Height 16.50 x Width 8.00 x Depth 17.50-inches (419x203x444mm) Weight - 38 pounds Monitor is not included

Choosing a computer power supply can be easy, provided that you don’t fall for the common mistakes. One of the most common mistakes people make when building their own computer is to neglect the importance of computer power supply. Tending to cut down their budget on it and get the cheapest one available. If you really care about the longevity of your computer system this advice should help you put in some effort to choose the right power supply.

Power Rating
The problem with today’s PC users is that they have not realized how much more powerful a computer has become, and because of that how much more power it needs Here is a table listing the parts for your computer and how many watts are generally devoted to each of them:

Computer Parts

Watts
Motherboard: 15-30
Low-End CPU: 20-50
Mid To High-End CPU:40-100
RAM: 7 per 128MB
PCI Add-In Card: 5
Low To Mid-Range Graphics: 20-60
High-End Graphics: 60-100
IDE Hard Drive: 10-30
Optical Drives: 10-25

Add up the power required for your system and get the power supply with a power rating higher than that required power. If you are building a high-end gaming computer, chances are you’ll need a 600 - 650W power supply.

Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
This is essentially the lifespan of the power supply; it represents the average hours the power supply can perform before it fails. Most power supplies will have MTBF ratings of 100,000 hours or more, but know that these figures were not collected from actual real-time testing. Typical ratings are based upon the comparative failure rates of the power supply’s individual components.

Short Circuit Protection
When choosing a computer power supply, make sure that it is equipped with a short circuit protection feature. This is a preventative action, making sure the computer parts don’t draw excessive currents, which could lead to its internal chips being burned.

Low Noise
The main reason a power supply is noisy is its inability to dissipate heat fast. The fan has to work on overdrive to maintain the required temperature. When choosing a computer power supply, make sure that it comes with a big powerful 140mm fan or two 80mm fans to effectively dissipate the heat and avoid any issues.

Load Current (Maximum and Minimum values)
Each computer part requires different voltage and current to function. It’s important that the power supply can support the various voltage levels and the ones currently being supplied. Some terms to remember:

Maximum load current - The maximum current that the computer part can accept for a particular voltage level.

Minimum load current - The minimum current the computer part needs to be functional.

If the part is not getting the minimum load current from the power supply, the power supply is in trouble.

Form Factor
Most of the power supplies in the market are of the ATX form factor. However, if you are using a micro ATX computer case, make sure to get a micro ATX power supply, otherwise it won’t be able to fit inside the case.

Recap
Power supply is a computer part that you must pay attention to. When choosing a power supply, always go for one that has a higher power rating than what your system needs.

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Getting a barebone gaming computer kit is one of the best ways to build your own gaming computer with ease. The ‘barebone’ of the computer consists of the computer case, power supply, motherboard, CPU and memory RAM, though some add in hard drive or graphics card into their barebone kit.

There are many advantages going barebone; for starters, the biggest challenge of compatibility issue is solved. You can leave the trouble to the expert. They will provide the matching motherboard for the CPU and RAM and a power supply enough to support plenty of add on.

Another benefit is the hassle free installation. You don’t have to spend as much time assembling the parts as the retailer will assemble for you before it’s delivered. For those who don’t prefer the manual work but still want control over their computer, the barebone kit is the right choice.

On top of that, the barebone gaming computer kit is cheap; you can usually find a barebone kit for under $100.

Where can I get a barebone kit?
Most of the regular computer distributors provide barebone kit packages. Take your time to look around and find not only the best kit but the best warranty and service as well.

Remember, different barebone kits have different configurations. Before you make your purchase, check out which parts you need to make it to a workable PC.

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If you are an avid PC gamer, getting a good speakers is a must. One of the biggest mistakes people make when building a gaming computer is to underestimate the critical importance of sound reproduction. The following advice will hopefully help you in your decision to choose good computer speakers.

RMS Power output
RMS power refers to the average power output of the speaker over a long period of time. Generally, the higher the RMS power, the louder the speaker system. It isn’t worthwhile to look at the total peak power as that doesn’t give a good indication of the power output. If you want to blast you and your speakers away while playing your game, get speakers with high RMS power.

Frequency Response
The effect of the speaker will depend on the range of frequency it can run at. Humans hearing range is between 20 Hz to 20 kHz, which covers from low frequency to high frequency. Which means the bigger the frequency range speakers can operate, the better sound effects they can produce. A good 6.1 Ch surround sound speaker system usually can operate between 35 Hz to 20 kHz.

Signal to noise ratio (SNR)
Signal to noise ratio (SNR) refers to the noise interference of the input signal. Simply: the higher the SNR, the better the sound quality. Higher SNR is noticeable as its cleaner with less noise during playback. In order to optimize games that have a broad dynamic range, you have to ensure that the SNR is larger than that range, otherwise you’ll experience sound clipping, distortion and/or signal loss.

Number of speakers
The number of speakers in a speaker system will give a good gauge on the quality of sound it can produce. The more speakers the better as they can be tailored to fit particular sound spectrums, since each component handles just part of the frequency range.

A 5.1 channel speaker system will actually consist of six components: right and left front satellites, right and left surround satellites, a center speaker and a subwoofer. A 6.1 channel system adds a rear center speaker and a 7.1 channel system adds left and right rear speakers.

Normally a 5.1 channel speaker system should suffice ; however, depending on your budget and listening expectation, you might want to upgrade to a 7.1 channel system or downgrade to a standard 2.1 system (stereo + subwoofer).

Surround Sound
Surround sound technology is mainly a hardware decoder that can distinguish the sound sources and frequency and output to various speaker satellites to create a surrounded environment. Here are the various surround sound technology available in the market:

* Dolby Digital

* DTS

* A3D (Aureal 3-Dimensional)

* Creative Labs EAX

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
This is a measurement of the purity of the audio signal. A 0.1% THD is decent, though a lower value would mean a better speaker. Any speaker that generates more than 1-2% THD will produce distorted sound and may be unpleasant to your hearing. For gaming, a speakers with low value THD is what you’re looking for.

Magnetic shield
Your speakers will more than likely be in close proximity to your video monitor, so it’s essential that the cabinets be magnetically shielded; otherwise they’ll damage your monitor.

Recap
In general, good PC gaming speakers should have a high RMS power, Signal to noise ratio, low THD, support surround sound technology and a 5.1 channel system.

Though keep in mind, there is no hard rule when it comes to choosing the speaker. Let your ears make the decision. Listen to the sound quality first before you make your purchase. Make sure that the highs are warm and crisp, the lows are present, and everything seems balanced. With all that in mind, you should be able to choose the best speakers for your needs.

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Choosing a LCD monitor requires different knowledge from choosing a standard CRT monitor. It is just different technology that cannot be compared in one way. Here are some features that you should look out for when choosing an LCD monitor.

Resolution
LCD monitors work differently from its CRT counterpart in that its screen display is based on a fixed matrix of horizontal and vertical pixel. The effect is that LCD monitor works best only at the resolution they are designed for, which is known as the native resolution. If you change the resolution settings, the image and quality will be negatively affected.

If you are looking for an LCD monitor, choose one with a native resolution that suit your needs, but if you change your resolution regularly, it’s best you get a CRT monitor.

Response Time
The response time is the measurement of how fast each pixel can change color. It calculates whether or not LCDs can clearly show full-motion video without ‘smearing’ or ‘ghosting’.

In some faster paced games, ghosting may occur on slower monitors due to the action being faster than the monitor can keep up with. In that case, it is more desirable for gamers to get an LCD monitor with a fast response time to prevent any ghosting effect that might take place.

The price of the LCD monitor usually increases with a faster response time. Currently in the market, the fastest response time for LCD monitor is 2ms and it costs 50-70% more than the standard 8ms LCDs.

Generally, an LCD monitor with 20ms response time or less is sufficient for normal daily use; however for gamers, it is preferable to get an LCD monitor with a response time of less than 8ms.

Contrast Ratio
Contrast ratio measures the differences in brightness levels between the brightest white and the darkest black pixel. A strong contrast ratio of 120:1 easily displays vivid colors, while ratios as high as 300:1 support superior gray-scaling.

A high contrast ratio amounts to the image colors being more distinct and more details on display. Typically, contrast ratios range from 450:1 to 600:1, anything lower is unacceptable.

Viewing Angle
A disadvantage of an LCD monitor is that it has a limited viewing angle. Viewing angle refers to the degree of angle at which you can view the screen and still see defined and accurate images. When you stand off center to view the LCD screen, it is more than likely that you can only see faded images. CRT monitors do not run into this problem.

Choosing an LCD monitor with greater viewing angle will be more desirable in this case. For gamers who are getting an LCD monitor, it is best to get one with 2ms response time, 1280×1024 resolution and contrast ratio (650:1 will be great.) A strongly recommended LCD montior is the Niko 1920W 19 Widescreen LCD . It has a clear and bright display and the image quality is excellent. Not only that, but it’s a good value for money as well.

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