[SlavicAssasin224]

Ok, so as i'm a console gamer and hardly know anything about PC gaming I need your help.
I wish to get Tropico 4 for PC as it is quite pathetic on console but that's a whole different story, I've done some looking around for some computers but have not been able to find anything in my price range.

Minimum Required:

Operating System: Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Vista / 7 (32 or 64-bit)
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
HDD: 5 GB free hard disk space
Graphics: Shader Model 3.0 (Geforce 6600 or higher, Radeon X1600-Series), 256 MB, DirectX 9.0c

Recommended:

Operating System: Windows Vista / 7 (32 or 64-bit)
Processor: 2 GHz Quad Core CPU
Memory: 2 GB RAM
HDD: 5 GB free hard disk space
Graphics: Shader Model 3.0 (Geforce 8800 or higher, Radeon HD4000-Series or higher), 512 MB, DirectX 9.0c
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/08/05/tropico-...ments-revealed/

I know that prices vary dramatically but I just want to know how much i may be needing to pay.
Thanks

[finn4life]

For the recommended requirements for a pre-built i would Guestimate about $500.

[Wolf68k]

It would help to know exactly what your price range is.
And since you're not in the USA what online sites you can, or plan to, use to buy the parts from.

[finn4life]

QUOTE (Wolf68k @ Wednesday, Jun 6 2012, 03:40)

It would help to know exactly what your price range is. And since you're not in the USA what online sites you can, or plan to, use to buy the parts from.

Oops, you are in the same country as me, well maybe $600 then.
Wolf i think he is intent on a prebuilt...but for Australian Pc building sites...

http://pccasegear.com/
http://www.scorptec.com.au/

[SlavicAssasin224]

QUOTE (finn4life @ Tuesday, Jun 5 2012, 10:23)

For the recommended requirements for a pre-built i would Guestimate about $500.

Wow I didn't think it would be that cheap! Do you have any links? and yes i'm looking to get a pre built one

[Stinky12]

For $500 most of these computers for gaming are crap especially when it comes to graphics.
Good graphic card are either too expensive and take up a huge chunk of the budget or will
have to lower the settings with upcoming games. In worst case scenario, some may be force to buy a
new video card if the current one can't handle the game they want to play.

A HD7770GHz Edition could be a place to start for graphics.

[SlavicAssasin224]

Thanks for all the help, but I talked to a few of my computer friends and they convinced me to get an Alienware. It'll be able to run alot more.

[leik oh em jeez!]

QUOTE (SlavicAssasin224 @ Thursday, Jun 7 2012, 00:47)

Thanks for all the help, but I talked to a few of my computer friends and they convinced me to get an Alienware. It'll be able to run alot more.

Chances are you're going to get ripped off unless you're buying one used for $300-400.

[SlavicAssasin224]

QUOTE (leik oh em jeez! @ Thursday, Jun 7 2012, 05:55)

QUOTE (SlavicAssasin224 @ Thursday, Jun 7 2012, 00:47) Thanks for all the help, but I talked to a few of my computer friends and they convinced me to get an Alienware. It'll be able to run alot more. Chances are you're going to get ripped off unless you're buying one used for $300-400.

I'm getting an x51 customized and that's going to cost me $958 including keyboard, mouse and monitor. This is what i chose

Software & Services
4GB (2x2GB) Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
DELL UltraSharp™ U2212HMC 21.5" Monitor
Alienware Multi-Media Keyboard
Alienware Optical Mouse, MG100
1TB SATA 3Gb/s (7,200RPM) 32MB Cache
My Software & Accessories
Alienhead Flat
My Accessories
1 Year Basic Service Plan
McAfee SecurityCenter, 30-Days
Also Includes
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
Alienware X51
Intel® Core™ i3-2120 3.3GHz (3MB Cache) with Hyper-Threading Technology
Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW)
Matte Stealth Black with Dark Chrome Accents
1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 545
DW1502 Wireless-N WLAN Half Mini-Card
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
AlienFX Color, Quasar Blue
Steam and Portal™ Factory Installed
240W External Power Supply

I myself think it's good value.

[finn4life]

QUOTE (SlavicAssasin224 @ Thursday, Jun 7 2012, 17:59)

QUOTE (leik oh em jeez! @ Thursday, Jun 7 2012, 05:55) QUOTE (SlavicAssasin224 @ Thursday, Jun 7 2012, 00:47) Thanks for all the help, but I talked to a few of my computer friends and they convinced me to get an Alienware. It'll be able to run alot more. Chances are you're going to get ripped off unless you're buying one used for $300-400. I'm getting an x51 customized and that's going to cost me $958 including keyboard, mouse and monitor. This is what i chose 4GB (2x2GB) Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz Intel® Core™ i3-2120 3.3GHz (3MB Cache) with Hyper-Threading Technology 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 545

IF you build it yourself that would have cost like $500-$600 with monitor and Keyboard included.

I would put together a build for you but i honestly do not have any time to spare right now, perhaps some of the other members here can give you a hand using the sites i provided.

[leik oh em jeez!]

A grand for an i3, 4gb, gt545, and 21"? Yeah, that's a rip off. Big time.
I'll put a build or two together for you when I get home.

[illegal_luggage]

Is this US dollars or Australian?

[Wolf68k]

Never mind the fact that Alienware since bought by Dell has become a joke and a waste of money. The X51 is slim case which most likely means it uses a non-standard PSU which means that if the PSU ever goes out or you want to replace it for whatever reason, you're in for a good long hunt with limited results to replace it.

The only X51's on the AU site for Dell are i5s, 2 of them, and starts at $1299AUD. The USA site has the i3 for $699 and only 1 i5 and it's $949. The USA has no monitor, keyboard or mouse. For the AU there is a keyboard and mouse but no monitor.
But wait there's more! According to http://www.xe.com/ucc (currency exchange) $949USD = $955AUD which begs the question, "Where did that extra $344 come from? Or is the keyboard and mouse $172 each?"