Types of (Computer) specs should I be looking for?

[trainboy99]

Im looking to get a new tower computer to play Trainz on, and I am wanting to not spend over 350$. But I also want intel graphics. I am considering making a custom one, but I am still not sure. Any suggestions?

 

[colourlight]

As I,m useless with computers and anything technical such as "where do I plug it in" I will leave that to others. The only thing I really know is you should buy the best one you can afford. I had only a vague idea that to look for so I splashed out £1400 on a high end gaming machine from PC World which has an option to select the best possible setting for games such as Trainz. It even works well on Kings Cross- Newcastle so I must have bought the right one. Now somebody will say "you could have got one for £500 which is just as good" but as mine works I,m happy. For 5 or 6 years I was struggling with a Dell 5150 which was a load of @@@@. I see you only have a small budget unfortunately which will make it difficult to get a suitable machine. So that is why I,m turning you over to the experts

 

[RRSignal]

$350 is kinda tight, and you probably won't be able to run Trainz very well if you're looking to use any kind of integrated graphics. Have a look at Tigerdirect's barebones kits, but plan on adding an ~$80 graphics card (they have decent ones that are about $35-$50 after rebate.) Keep in mind that barebones generally have underpowered power supplies, which may limit your options as far as video cards.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...its&cm_sp=Masthead-_-Computer Parts-_-Spot 02

This one looks especially good.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1586030&Sku=B69-1377

FYI, This would be better moved to the Parts and Labour forum.

 

[trainboy99]

$350 is kinda tight, and you probably won't be able to run Trainz very well if you're looking to use any kind of integrated graphics. Have a look at Tigerdirect's barebones kits, but plan on adding an ~$80 graphics card (they have decent ones that are about $35-$50 after rebate.) Keep in mind that barebones generally have underpowered power supplies, which may limit your options as far as video cards.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...its&cm_sp=Masthead-_-Computer Parts-_-Spot 02

This one looks especially good.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1586030&Sku=B69-1377

FYI, This would be better moved to the Parts and Labour forum.

Those look reasonable. I thoughtbof looking on there for something but there was nothing econmical that I found. Thanks.