Assembled Gaming PC for 2012 With Amazing Performance

Posted on Dec 6, 2011 Saqib Hardware

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In those good old days, we used to play video games on our television. Thankfully that era has come to an end and now we’re in 2011 and we’ve got a variety of gaming solutions, thanks to the development in technology. We now have in our hand different gaming consoles like PlayStation 3, XBOX 360 and Nintendo Wii, all these three being the popular ones. If we want any of this gaming consoles, we don’t need to think much about it, as we can just head out to a shop or order them online and buy it. But assembling a custom gaming PC is not that easy.
We need to wisely choose each and every part and arm ourselves with the latest knowledge in this tech world. New and new models of processors, motherboards and graphic cards keep on releasing regularly and this really makes it confusing and hard for an end user to select the right components. No doubt an end user may just end up buying not so useful gaming peripherals which can last just a year or so. So is there anything we can do to assemble a gaming PC that can last at least 2-3 years? Yes, just read on.

How about starting a new year, with a new gaming rig. To play next-gen games, you need next-gen gaming machine. Assembling a gaming PC can seem to be a daunting task at first, but fear not, all we need to do is to just select the right components for our gaming machine. To make things easy, here are the bet gaming PC configurations, within a specified budget.

Low End Gaming Configuration

Want to build best cheap gaming PC? This is possible, just go for the below configuration.
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 955 (3.2GHz)
Motherboard: ASUS M5A88-M (AMD 880G chipset)
RAM: Corsair 4GB DDRIII 1333MHz
Hard Disk: 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 (7200 RPM)
Graphics card: MSI R6770-MD1GD 1GB GDDR5
Monitor: Benq G2220HD – 21.5-inch LED
Cabinet: NZXT Gamma
Power supply unit: Cooler Master GX-450W
Keyboard and Mouse: Logitech G1 Gaming Desktop
Optical Drive: Lite-On 22X SATA DVD-RW
Speakers: Altec Lansing 2.1 BXR1221
This should be a true VFM (value for money) gaming rig. The processor used in this config is a true Quad Core 3.2Ghz, that gives optimal performance for demanding applications and games. The monitor may be regarded as somewhat old model, but that doesn’t diminish its value. This is a Full HD LED (and not LCD), with 1920 x 1080 resolution and within our budget limit. Logitech G1 gaming desktop is a combo, which includes keyboard and mice and priced attractively.
If NZXT Gamma cabinet is not available at your place, then you can also go for Cooler Master Elite 311. Regarding power supply, Cooler Master GX-450W is a mid-range power supply, reasonably priced. Don’t settle for any cheap/unbranded PSU, as that can be dangerous for your gaming system.

Mid End Gaming Configuration

Now coming to the mid end gaming PC, this configuration can be suited perfectly for medium budget gamers.

Processor: AMD PhenomII X6 1055T (2.8GHz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L
RAM: Corsair 4GB DDRIII 1333MHz
Hard Disk: Western Digital Caviar Black – 1TB
Graphics card: MSI Cyclone OC HD6850 1GB GDDR5
Monitor: Benq G2220HD – 21.5-inch LED
Cabinet: NZXT Gamma
Power supply unit: Corsair VX450
Optical Drive: Lite-On 22X SATA DVD-RW
Keyboard and Mouse: Razer Cyclosa Bundle
Speakers: Altec Lansing 2.1 BXR1221
Gamepad (Optional): Logitech F310 Gamepad
For mid-end users, R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition/OC will be perfect, it comes with AMD 860MHz core and 1GB GDDR5 4400MHz Memory.
Buying a Gamepad is an optional step. Some games can be enjoyed in a different way, with a Gamepad. This Logitech F310 can work with new titles and also old titles. It is equipped with profiler software that helps in configuring 10 programmable buttons and 8 way programmable D-Pad. Just plug this into a USB connection and start playing your favorite game. This device is compatible with Windows XP, Vista and 7.

High End Gaming Configuration

High end gaming doesn’t in any sense mean that we have to purchase the most expensive processors and graphic cards available. Getting the best bang for money is what everyone should look out for, by seeing the fact that any configuration will become obsolete in 2-3 years. That’s why always invest taking into consideration all these factors.

Processor: Intel Core i5 2500K (3.3 GHz)
Motherboad: MSI P67A-GD55
RAM: Gskil RipJawsX F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL 1600MHz
Hard disk: Seagate 1 TB 7200.12
Graphic card: Sapphire Radeon HD 6950
Monitor: Samsung P2350
Power supply: Corsair TX750 V2
Keyboard and Mouse: Razer Cyclosa Bundle
Optical drive: Lite-on 22X SATA DVD-RW
Speakers: Altec Lansing VS4621
Gamepad (Optional): Logitech F310 Gamepad Price: $25
Processor Intel Core i5 2500K is the latest from Sandy Bridge platform. For a high-end gaming PC, its
 essential to opt for a good quality RAM. Check out more info on Gskill RipJawsX.
Samsung P2350 is a 23-inch LCD with 1920 x 1080 resolution and fast 2ms response time. It looks superb and performs great.
Now that you’re armed with the information, you can go ahead and assemble a gaming machine. If you’re not comfortable of assembling all these components together, then you can also hire a professional to do this. First buy these components and then just ask that professional to assemble the PC. If you’ve never done this any time, there’s no need to try this out yourself.
Apart from these mentioned components, if something else catches your eye and is within the budget, then feel free to go for it, just don’t forget to check its tech specs first. It may also be possible if that shop doesn’t have this exact model, he may try to force you some different model, therefore do your homework, be smart and compare both the components performance first and then buy.

Use BitTorrent? You're Being Watched

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Anyone who has downloaded pirated music, video or ebooks using a BitTorrent client has probably had their IP address logged by copyright-enforcement authorities within 3 hours of doing so. So say computer scientists who placed a fake pirate server online - and very quickly found monitoring systems checking out who was taking what from the servers.
The news comes from this week's SecureComm conference in Padua, Italy, where computer security researcher Tom Chothia and his colleagues at the University of Birmingham, UK, revealed they have discovered "massive monitoring" of BitTorrent download sites, such as the PirateBay, has been taking place for at least three years.
BitTorrent is a data distribution protocol that splits an uploaded digital media file into many parts and shares it around a swarm of co-operating servers. Birmingham's fake server acted like a part of a file-sharing swarm and the connections made to it quickly revealed the presence of file-sharing monitors run by "copyright enforcement organisations, security companies and even government research labs".
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"We only detected monitors in Top 100 torrents; this implies that copyright enforcement agencies are monitoring only the most popular content music and movie on public trackers," the team says in its presentation paper. "Almost everyone that shares popular films and music illegally will be connected to by a monitor and will have their IP address logged," says Chothia.
Given the vast numbers of people whose IP addresses will have now been logged, the finding raises the question over what enforcement outfits now plan to do with their harvested data. Have they gathered a war chest of targets for future copyright infringement lawsuits? Or are they simply assessing the scale of the problem to make governments act?
If it is for lawsuits, the standard of evidence may not be enough, says Chothia. "All the monitors connected to file sharers believed to be sharing illegal content. However, they did not actually collect any of the files being shared. So it is questionable whether the observed evidence of file-sharing would stand up in court."

Important Tips for COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

I have been using PC since 10 years..Well u too use PC in this era of mobile computing and tablets... Technology may gives us new devices today but PC has its own advantages...

Ok...I will list out some tips which i practically do myself while using computers...I do include some tips i found in vast internet and tech books


1) I recommend that you purchase UPS for your computer. This will keep your computer from crashing during power outages, and will protect your computer from low and high voltage occurrences.
2) Get a good surge protector and plug your computer and peripherals into it.
3) Backup any data you cannot afford to lose to at least two separate physical drives. So backup data to external hard drives, USB/thumb drives, CD-RW’s etc.
4) Run Scandisk and Defragment at least once a month. This will keep your hard drive healthy and prevent crashes.
5) Do keep at least 500 MBs of your C: drive free for Windows XP to use. If you use Vista, or Windows 7 then you should have 1 GB of free space on your C: drive.
6) Do not let a lot of programs load up when you start your computer. They use valuable memory and Windows Resources.
7) Use a trusted anti-virus product. Turn on its real time protection and firewall features. Also, make sure the anti-virus program is set to update automatically. These programs must regularly update their virus definitions to provide the best defence against new viruses and other malware.
8) Make sure Windows Update is set to Automatically Update your computer.
9) Keep all of your working files in one folder.
10) Don’t put your personal files on the root of the C: drive.
11) Uninstall programs that you are not using. But don’t just delete the program. Remove it correctly so you won’t cause Windows errors. Go to Start, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs. Find the program you want to remove in the list, and click the Remove button.
12) If you download a zip file and expand it, delete the original zip file when you are done.
13) Practice safe computing. Don’t accept software or downloads for which you didn’t ask. Delete any suspicious email without opening it. And even if the email came from your best friend, don’t open any email attachments with the following extensions: * .exe, .com, .vbs, .bat, .mdb, .reg, and .js
14) Don’t click on YES or OK unless you are 100% sure about that. Otherwise click the negative answer.
15) Clean up your temp files, your temporary internet files, and other junk files about once a month. To do this easily, you can either download CCleaner. Or you can run the built-in Windows Disk Cleanup tool for XP or the Disk Cleanup for Windows 7.
16) Check all your computer cables and make sure they are plugged in tight, and not being pinched or pulled in a way that is damaging them.
17) Physically Clean Your Computer at least once in a month.
18) Check to see if you have the latest hardware drivers loaded for your printer, monitor and other peripherals.
19) Don’t leave your monitor running all the time. The best way to extend your display’s life is to shut it off when it’s not in use.
20) Do a full scan for viruses and spyware once in a week.
21) Check for updates on all of your programs you use.
22) Always use genuine software.
23) Keep all official documents, receipts, and license keys for your software, which are needed if the software must be reinstalled.
24) Speed up your computer with ReadyBoost. ReadyBoost can speed up your computer by using storage space on most USB flash drives and flash memory cards.
25) Lock your computer with a strong password to make sure that the children doesn’t play with your computer. You may enable a guest account to others.
26) Turn off remote assistance and remote desktop unless you are part of a network. These services sometimes allow hackers to use your computer and access your data.
27) Be aware of USB flash drives that you connected to your pc. Run a virus scan to make sure it’s virus free.
28) Never switch off or unplug your computer from direct supply until your OS has shut down.
29) Avoid multitasking with large programs. Working on 15 programs at the same time is not a good idea.
30) Remove duplicate files on your computer. Search Google for software to “remove duplicate files”. Almost all of this software works the same way: it reads every file on your computer and compares a mathematical representation of each file (called a checksum) to every other file on your computer. The process takes time, but it’s highly accurate, and every duplicate file remover will let you choose which files to remove.