Acer AX3-100-EF10 (Open Box) from Future Shop - Issues

OG buckshot jr

OG buckshot jr

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shoottomaim said:
I don't know man.. the issue seems to be with CS:GO or the graphics card.. either one. I really don't want to return this computer because there's nothing like it... and I don't trust non pre-built computers.. they seem fishy LOL. Like.. sort of US and China made products. Products that come out of the US generally have a good rep, while products that come out of China.. :yaoming:.
And plus... I don't want to meet strangers IRL :(. I'm a mommy's boy... hehe.
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My friend you are severly misinformed.

Cpu - Intel/Amd - they're made where they are made
Motherboard - custom boards are amazing. Boards given with pre-built systems are small, featureless piece of shit
Ram - Your prebuilt "16GB Gaming Monster" will have 16GB of no-name, slow, crap RAM, half of which is probably bad out of box.
Graphics card - if you look up your card, you'll notice it's listed as an "OEM" on Nvidia's/AMD's website. Manufacturers like Acer/HP etc. will pay Nvidia/AMD to make cheaper, shittier custom versions of half-decent cards to reduce cost and drive price up. So chances are, you're "1GB dedicated graphics" will not be faster than a proper-bought 1GB video card, which will still cost a lot less as part of your custom build.

:megaderp:
 
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lol. prebuilds use the cheapest no name shit. when u build, u choose quality brand name components.
 
Hinouchi

Hinouchi

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$900 can get you a decent custom built, not from BB, FS tho or any big box store. If you need, we can fking give you a list of shit to shop for and you put it together.
 
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as far as I know, they dont even sell parts in bb and fs
 
shoottomaim

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I'm crying from the kindness shown by you guys <3.
But... how easy would it be to assemble a computer on a scale of 1-10?
 
OG buckshot jr

OG buckshot jr

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shoottomaim said:
I'm crying from the kindness shown by you guys <3.
But... how easy would it be to assemble a computer on a scale of 1-10?
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Realistically, a 3-5. Everything only plugs into one thing. You can't really fuck it up. Some stuff you might want to read the manual on (like the front USB ports, power button etc.), but even that is really easy once you look at it.
 
MetalLobster

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shoottomaim said:
I'm crying from the kindness shown by you guys <3.
But... how easy would it be to assemble a computer on a scale of 1-10?
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It's SO easy, especially with all the tutorials on Youtube. For my first build, I had more trouble deciding what graphics card I wanted than how to put it in.

To answer your question, 4. With a friend who knows what's up, 2.
 
shoottomaim

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Hm.. okay. I might actually take a shot at this for fun....
So again, to re-iterate, my budget is $800 including shipping fees. I'd like this computer to last 3+ years, assuming I game on weekends. USB 3.0 ports (2+) would be awesome. I already have a HP IPS screen that I like so a screen isn't needed... it uses the cable with the blue head... the gigantic one :P.
I'd like the OS to be Windows 7/8.. preferably 8. 1TB HDD+.
I need to see if I can still spare cash for this little "project", but I should be able to...
 
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what parts can u salvage feom your existing pc?
 
Steve

Steve

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shoottomaim said:
Hm.. okay. I might actually take a shot at this for fun....
So again, to re-iterate, my budget is $800 including shipping fees. I'd like this computer to last 3+ years, assuming I game on weekends. USB 3.0 ports (2+) would be awesome. I already have a HP IPS screen that I like so a screen isn't needed... it uses the cable with the blue head... the gigantic one :P.
I'd like the OS to be Windows 7/8.. preferably 8. 1TB HDD+.
I need to see if I can still spare cash for this little "project", but I should be able to...
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Best bang for you buck = wait for American black friday. Huge sales and freeshipping.....
 
Gatherix

Gatherix

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You're likely to run into some sort of hiccup along the way, don't expect to be able to do the whole thing without a single problem. Regardless, you should be fine as long as you take your time, read the various manuals (and wherever else you're getting instructions), and handle things carefully. The hard part in the assembly of the computer that can't be easily solved with one of the manuals is knowing which things you need to be extremely careful with and which you can force. And, really, a lot of that is common sense.
 
Wrath

Wrath

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With the assistance of another friend, I built a PC for just over $300 using a Shell-Shocker Deal from Newegg, plus throw in $100 for a decent monitor, and I had gear that gives me nearly 70 FPS on CS:GO and TF2. (I had an old dell keyboard in the closet that I'm planning to replace with a Logitech Gamer-Grade keyboard, bought a year or so back a Logitech G9x that I'll continue to use until it dies, and for speakers, well, instead, I use my old pair of SkullCandy Uprocks.)

If you're looking to build our own PC, then you need to go part searching, but seeing as you have doubts of being able to build it yourself...
Technically not 'pre-built', they'll build it to your own specifications...
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Dragon

If you insist on buying a pre-built, know that you're going to be giving it serious upgrades down the road, the only Prebuilt that's lasted over 7 years since purchased, is an old HP Pavilion 6110n, which has had only one part added manually (Which anyone can do), another Video Card, cause the motherboard's built in card was shit. The unit's been able to handle some of the few demanding games in terms of graphics and processing power, like Mafia II, Tomb Raider, Black Ops II...and as of today, it's still alive and kicking. A Motherboard replacement, new RAM, new PSU and possibly new video card is planned to be installed when money allows it.

I can certainly understand why you'd rather just buy it straight from the leading technology store, already made but I have had zero luck in finding a good unit like the old HP, about 4 years back, I ran into an HP Tech who was helping promote the new 'slimline' series (Before the Dr. Dre bullshit plagued HP) and I asked him if the 6110n was worth replacing. He informed me to keep the unit, instead of trying to sell me the $600 slimline, as the slimline, had nothing new to offer in terms of hardware, except new hardware, which had minor 'upgrades' to the hardware used in unites a few years in the past. I've never seen a representative, shoot himself in the foot out of a sale, or even a commission. Clearly, he knew what he was talking about, as the unit still exists today. Try finding a sales rep or techie who'll give you 'honest' advice.

That big 'blue' connector of your monitor is more than likely the VGA cable, most video cards and monitors utilize VGA, DVI or HDMI.
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shoottomaim

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Wrath said:
With the assistance of another friend, I built a PC for just over $300 using a Shell-Shocker Deal from Newegg, plus throw in $100 for a decent monitor, and I had gear that gives me nearly 70 FPS on CS:GO and TF2. (I had an old dell keyboard in the closet that I'm planning to replace with a Logitech Gamer-Grade keyboard, bought a year or so back a Logitech G9x that I'll continue to use until it dies, and for speakers, well, instead, I use my old pair of SkullCandy Uprocks.)

If you're looking to build our own PC, then you need to go part searching, but seeing as you have doubts of being able to build it yourself...
Technically not 'pre-built', they'll build it to your own specifications...
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Dragon

If you insist on buying a pre-built, know that you're going to be giving it serious upgrades down the road, the only Prebuilt that's lasted over 7 years since purchased, is an old HP Pavilion 6110n, which has had only one part added manually (Which anyone can do), another Video Card, cause the motherboard's built in card was shit. The unit's been able to handle some of the few demanding games in terms of graphics and processing power, like Mafia II, Tomb Raider, Black Ops II...and as of today, it's still alive and kicking. A Motherboard replacement, new RAM, new PSU and possibly new video card is planned to be installed when money allows it.

I can certainly understand why you'd rather just buy it straight from the leading technology store, already made but I have had zero luck in finding a good unit like the old HP, about 4 years back, I ran into an HP Tech who was helping promote the new 'slimline' series (Before the Dr. Dre bullshit plagued HP) and I asked him if the 6110n was worth replacing. He informed me to keep the unit, instead of trying to sell me the $600 slimline, as the slimline, had nothing new to offer in terms of hardware, except new hardware, which had minor 'upgrades' to the hardware used in unites a few years in the past. I've never seen a representative, shoot himself in the foot out of a sale, or even a commission. Clearly, he knew what he was talking about, as the unit still exists today. Try finding a sales rep or techie who'll give you 'honest' advice.

That big 'blue' connector of your monitor is more than likely the VGA cable, most video cards and monitors utilize VGA, DVI or HDMI.
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Fuck that's a gigantic cable.
I had a feeling the Future Shop rep was bullshitting me when I asked him if Windows 8 ran good with quad-core processors like the A10. He went on ranting about the i5 and how it was good for gaming >.>.
The link you gave me seems to be killing it a little bit.. as in like overkill. Liquid cooling, wicked case, jeezus..
What would you rate the default settings at $700~ on a scale of 1-100? Remember that it has to last at least 2 years of gaming on weekends and daily usage.
 
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