LeedsCane
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In almost every instance there are off-brands that do just as well as the really expensive eye candy. The only places I would never skimp on would be crucial hardware... So if you go aftermarket for a GPU? Don’t just grab the cheapest one. Do your research. The GPU is by far the most important investment outside your CPU but you don’t really have many options there so never sacrifice there. Just be on the lookout for flash deals or if you have a Fry’s nearby, they often run sales to compete with the online retailers so you can win big at brick and mortars from time to time. For me personally, I am fine going ASRock on my mobo but my GPU is ASUS. I pay about $150 less for an ASRock mobo over say an ASUS or a MSI because ASRock isn’t a big brand name but I get the same specs and quality. The same goes for things like mice, keyboards, headsets, microphones and cases. Make sure the product is good through reviews but don’t always feel you need to go for the big name brands when the off brands work just as well or sometimes even better and will save you hundreds on any build or upgrade!I'm following this with detached interest. I been playing Civilization since the first version but no online. I prefer play against the AI and like games that don't require fast hand eye action(not good on the screen stuff. Also, don't like conflict unless it really matters. Since I have bad temper I just stay away from it. But my wife plays with one of our grandsons and I've told her she needs to get gamer equipment. We bought a pair of other grandsons a pair of laptops they picked out for didn't think to get one for her. The she plays with doesn't need any. She had been shopping and the pricing is steep. I can't let her see the stuff you guys are rocking -- looks expensive.