So basically up untill now I've always played on consoles but I'm interested in buying a pc specifically to play games on, no really demanding games, just like the new diablo, star wars old republic etc. To be honest I don't know shit about computers so I was looking up premade setups, more specifically the razor laptop but it's a ripoff and I'm told I could make my own setup for a lot cheaper but obviously like I said I don't know shit about them so my question is, how should I go about getting a decent gaming pc, nothing ridiculously powerful just something that can play games similar to the ones I listed and how much would I be looking at paying for nz wise, thanks I appreciate the help.

ps, i've been searching gaming pcs of the new zealand site "trademe" would it be a good idea to purchase one from there?

For my Computer with includes 16GB of RAM a Radeon HD 5800 Series graphics card, and an AMD Quad core processor i can run all of those games fine plus more, i got mine by going down to the nearest computer markets and buying the bits and pieces but if you're looking to get a relatively cheap system that can run those sorts of games i suggest going to ibuypower.com and having a look on there because those are design for gaming and come with packages with mouse keyboard and the basics for a starter gamer

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Go on www.DragonPc.co.nz
They are in ChCh but are really cheap

ok thanks, i appreciate that. my problem was more about assembling the actual pc rather than the price, i'm looking to find a premade gaming pc capable of playing these games since i know nothing about the assembling of a computer, i will the site a look.

whats up bro, i will look at it now. i don't really wonna spend anything over $1000.

$850 will get you a decent one, no screen or anything though just the tower.
Go packages -> Intel or AMD

ok thanks bro. if i had known you were into this stuff i would of messaged you

yeh i sort of am but not really, i've tried finding cheap PC's but never been able to afford one.

www.dragonpc.co.nz/pk.aspx?831&ssid=

1k, seems really good

swtor is pretty demanding, you should buy parts individually and build yourself.. it's so easy

i spent $800 (i5/6870) and can run swtor on ultra+be in the main city and have no problems

www.pcgear.co.nz/home.php?cat=276&sort=price&sort_direction=1
They are in Dunedin, they seem kinda cheap.

www.pcgear.co.nz/product.php?productid=12399&cat=276&page=1

This system should run the latest games allright and is pretty cheap.

yeah fair enough man. I've started working, only part time but between that and going to the gym etc i havn't really had time to go on that's why i wasn't that interested in mw3


that was my intent but like i said i'm useless when it comes to computers, i wouldn't even know what parts to buy let alone assemble it, maybe if there's a decent guide online i will attempt it.

Just try search on Youtube; Step by step guide to building a PC. Also gotta be careful about ESD.

what's "ESD"?

ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) is when you or your tool touch a component with the opposite charge to you. E.G. if you are charged and the component you are touching is not, you may ruin it.

This Vid should help with ESD.