What is a good laptop or desktop for recording Minecraft?

[rocketman2102]

Hello, I was wondering if there was a computer out there that can fit these requirements.

-Record Minecraft on high-medium settings with about a steady 60 fps and other steam and browser games with no lag
-Windows 8
-Under $600
-Good amount of storage, 500 gb at the least
-Prebuilt (not custom) Desktop or Laptop
(Please keep in mind that I will also have to pay for a good monitor for a desktop)
-Preferred Intel processor

I was also wondering if any of these computers would fit my needs, and if so, which one is better for the price. Thanks!


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K0HMT2K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1427241748&sr=8-1&keywords=Dell+inspiron+3000&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=31QKpg2hCrL&ref=plSrch

OR

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K0HMSTY/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?qid=1427241914&sr=8-15&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=Dell+inspiron+3000&dpPl=1&dpID=31QKpg2hCrL&ref=plSrch

 

[LookItsRain]

Define "minecraft". Is base minecraft? Mods,texture packs shaders? etc.

I suggest this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229618&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

 

[Aspiring techie]

Minecraft only uses one CPU core. Because of that, I would recommend a desktop with an i3.

 

[Aspiring techie]

This guy will chew up anything Minecraft has to offer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883266642

 

[LookItsRain]

This guy will chew up anything Minecraft has to offer
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883266642

Does not have a graphics card, garbage for games. An i3 cant record either.

 

[rocketman2102]

I will be using a texture pack either 64x or 128x, but if not then 32x, possibly shaders, and a preferred intel processor. Also, which is better AMD or intel for minecraft?

 

[LookItsRain]

At this price point, it hard to get a prebuilt computer with an i5, intel is better, but the 8320 will run just fine and be able to record, an i3 will struggle to record unless you have software that uses the encoder in a gpu.

 

[rocketman2102]

So what about the computers I listed, do you think they could handle my needs? Also, what is the 8320?

 

[LookItsRain]

So what about the computers I listed, do you think they could handle my needs? Also, what is the 8320?

8320 is the FX 8320 in the one i posted.

 

[rocketman2102]

Oh sorry didn't look at the full name. So you're saying the 8320 is better than the ones I listed and is there one like the 8320 but with an Intel processor?

 

[rocketman2102]

Basically, what I'm asking is what computer is the best out of the one you listed and the ones I listed and on that best computer, will I be able to get the performance I am looking for? Also, am I better off getting the GUA440 rather than the GUA2202 that you suggested?

 

[LookItsRain]

So what about the computers I listed, do you think they could handle my needs? Also, what is the 8320?

8320 is the FX 8320 in the one i posted.

Basically, what I'm asking is what computer is the best out of the one you listed and the ones I listed and on that best computer, will I be able to get the performance I am looking for? Also, am I better off getting the GUA440 rather than the GUA2202 that you suggested?

The one i listed is far superior to the GUA440 i found.

I do make a suggestion though, build your own, as most of these are not that great for what you can build yourself. Building yourself is not difficult.

 

[rocketman2102]

I thought about building one, but i'd rather find one premade before I go and build one. But if I just stay with the first computer you listed with the 8320 processor, will it meet my needs? Oh and what about the keyboard and mouse in the picture, do they come with the computer do you know?

 

[LookItsRain]

I thought about building one, but i'd rather find one premade before I go and build one. But if I just stay with the first computer you listed with the 8320 processor, will it meet my needs? Oh and what about the keyboard and mouse in the picture, do they come with the computer do you know?

It will fit your needs, but the mobo will be a low grade one, the power supply will probably be junk etc. To upgrade this system, you would have to buy a new power supply from the get go.I think it comes with keyboard and mouse, you will have to check their website and see.

I would just consider building your own, you get a better computer, i hate to see people waste money on an inferior product.

 

[rocketman2102]

Yeah, do you have any suggestions on any custom computers? And does the MB and Power Supply have a huge impact on the performance?

 

[LookItsRain]

Yeah, do you have any suggestions on any custom computers? And does the MB and Power Supply have a huge impact on the performance?

In this case, a lower end mobo wont allow overclocking, nor will a cheap power supply. Im assuming they use cheap power supplies, which will burn out and maybe take the the computer with it. 350 watts imo is not enough for whats in it now.

A good custom build depends on what components you need and your overall budget. Including OS peripherals etc.

 

[rocketman2102]

So Ill probably have to switch the power supply, do you know how much that would cost for a compatible one?

 

[rocketman2102]

And will I have to change the mobo and power supply if I dont overclock it because I dont plan on doing so?

 

[LookItsRain]

And will I have to change the mobo and power supply if I dont overclock it because I dont plan on doing so?

You would have to change the power supply to put a better graphics card in, the r7 250 is a upper low end card.

 

[rocketman2102]

If I just get the computer as it is now, it will fit all of my needs without upgrades? I only ask because this is my first time buying a gaming computer.

 

[LookItsRain]

If I just get the computer as it is now, it will fit all of my needs without upgrades? I only ask because this is my first time buying a gaming computer.

For minecraft, it will record and play fine at 60 fps with any size texture pack, it will not run any shaders mods, all at 1080p. Other games will be around med settings at 60 fps at 1080p. The newer games will be low settings at 60 fps at 1080p. The r7 250 and the power supply is the bottleneck.

 

[rocketman2102]

I can always upgrade later if need be. Im assuming this is much better than the ones I listed?