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Right. I'm ready to buy a desktop pc.
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I've had great advice from some of you last month but I wasn't quite ready to buy then. I was hoping for some great deals in the January sales - but no such luck.
I ideally only want to spend £400 (this amount does NOT include the monitor, keyboard & mouse).
My kids must be able to play MINECRAFT on it without problems - so good graphics are a must.
That's it really. Could you help me buy a good one?:j
I ideally only want to spend £400 (this amount does NOT include the monitor, keyboard & mouse).
My kids must be able to play MINECRAFT on it without problems - so good graphics are a must.
That's it really. Could you help me buy a good one?:j
:j I hope my comment helps :T
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System requirements for Minecraft:
Minimum:
OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
OpenGL: 1.4
Processor: 2.0 MHz (Single Core)
RAM: 1 GB(XP), 1.5 GB(7), 2.0 GB(Vista)
Hard Drive: 80 MB Free
Video: 128MB RAM
Recommended:
OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
OpenGL: 2.0
Processor: 2.5 MHz (Single Core)
RAM: 2 GB(XP), 3 GB(Vista/7)
Hard Drive: 256 MB Free
Video: 128MB RAM
It isn't a very demanding game so you won't need a fancy graphics card any will do. The Ram is probably the most important thing you want to look for. Make sure you have 3gb+Hi. I'm a Board Guide on the Gaming, Consumer Rights, Ebay and Praise/Vent boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an abusive or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with abuse). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com0 -
Chickabiddybex wrote: »System requirements for Minecraft:
Minimum:
OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
OpenGL: 1.4
Processor: 2.0 MHz (Single Core)
RAM: 1 GB(XP), 1.5 GB(7), 2.0 GB(Vista)
Hard Drive: 80 MB Free
Video: 128MB RAM
Recommended:
OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
OpenGL: 2.0
Processor: 2.5 MHz (Single Core)
RAM: 2 GB(XP), 3 GB(Vista/7)
Hard Drive: 256 MB Free
Video: 128MB RAM
It isn't a very demanding game so you won't need a fancy graphics card any will do. The Ram is probably the most important thing you want to look for. Make sure you have 3gb+
Thank you so much for your reply.:T I was a little bit worried about buying a pc that wouldn't play the game! It wouldn't be worth the aggro!!:j I hope my comment helps :T0 -
Which is better?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251223853114?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271152365660?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271153753229?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281064341948?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I suppose I really mean which one is the best for the money.
I was on the brink of buying the Overlockers' one then decided to check out ebay. The one I was linked to on Dinoc was no longer available.
Please help me to make an informed decision.
I will be buying this
monitor - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0074H1SD0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
keyboard http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-K360-Wireless-Keyboard-Victorian/dp/B005BUNK1U/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1361021606&sr=1-3
mouse - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-910-001825-M510-Wireless-Mouse/dp/B003STDR14/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top:j I hope my comment helps :T0
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