PC or Notebook to run Second life on (almost) ultra graphics quality

[Elisaisabel Munro]

Hi everybody!

I love Second life a lot.. i'm playing it since almost 10 years...

My computers, from time to time, always fall short, and now, my PC can't play it without crashing to desktop or blackout power off.. I need to have a new computer.

I KNOW a PC will be a better option, you will get more with same amount of money invested.. but i need the portability a notebook gives, because for at least, for the next 2 or 3 years i'm living in a small reduce space.. 

 I'm studying right now.. i wont have time to play VG when i'm studying.. and that is half a year.. now i'm on summer vacations... and my mind is thinking about videogames and relaxing a lot  :-D  But.. even when i'm studying, i play SL when i go to places to make money (like traffic cones, for example.. don't worry, i got good grades).

 

i was looking to buy a notebook that have this specs:

intel i7-6500u 6th generation

intel hd graphics 520 integrated

6gb DDR3

1 TB 

windows 10

 

I know it falls short on GPU...

 

If i resign space and have no portability, i will have this specs with a new PC:

Nvidia msi geforce gtx 1060 3gt oc 3GB DDR5 direct x 12

intel core i5 6400 2.7 ghz, 3.3 ghz turbo 6th generation

msi h110 pro-vh gigabyte ga-110m-h 

4gb ddr4

1 TB

it will be less expensive and anything that falls short, i can replace or improve it (like more ram) in the future...

 

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I play other videogames like skyrim, with like 200 mods, Tera and Blade and Soul on my old computer..  Right now, i can't play Second Life on it, i have terrible lagging problems.. i can play the other mmorpg VG..

 

 

 

What do you think?

 

Thank you!

[LinuxGod4u]

Hi there, you'll get more bang for your money purchasing a desktop. I only buy from Amazon & or Bestbuy unlike Newegg they take care of customer problem(s) quickly. Currently this desktop is a good deal & is close in specs you desire:

https://www.amazon.com/iBUYPOWER-AM600i-Gaming-Desktop-i5-6400/dp/B01KW42TSY/ref=sr_1_6?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480836343&sr=1-6&keywords=cyberpower+gaming+pc&refinements=p_6%3AATVPDKIKX0DER%2Cp_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A2289793011

Need to replace included cheap power supply :

https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Gold-Power-Supply-PS-TR2-0500NPCGUS-G/dp/B00TQIA8B8/ref=sr_1_2?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480836769&sr=1-2&keywords=power+supply&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A6906984011%2Cp_6%3AATVPDKIKX0DER%2Cp_89%3AThermaltake

If I were to buy a laptop/notebook:

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GP72-Leopard-NOTEBOOK-i7-6700HQ/dp/B01IA9HBUY/ref=sr_1_39?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480836999&sr=1-39&keywords=msi+gaming+laptop&refinements=p_89%3AMSI%2Cp_6%3AATVPDKIKX0DER

If you want to save money & still have a great desktop:

https://www.amazon.com/CyberpowerPC-Gamer-GUA3400A-Gaming-Desktop/dp/B0111MU5ZA/ref=sr_1_3?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480837284&sr=1-3&keywords=cyberpowerpc&refinements=p_6%3AATVPDKIKX0DER

Replace included cheap graphics card:

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Support-04G-P4-6251-KR-Rodgers/dp/B01MEFABEL/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480838434&sr=1-4&keywords=gtx+1050ti+4gb

Replace included cheap power supply:

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-BRONZE-Warranty-Tester-100-B1-0450-K1/dp/B01F5LX55K/ref=sr_1_3?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480838647&sr=1-3&keywords=power+supply&refinements=p_6%3AATVPDKIKX0DER%2Cp_36%3A1253504011

For SL currently you need at least 8GB RAM, a quadcore CPU & a decent graphics card. Always when needed make sure you buy a name brand power supply! The decision is yours

 

[Elisaisabel Munro]

Thank you! I cant buy At those places because i dont have credit card nor live un USA, but the above specs are what i was suspecting i need It.. i'll keep the Desktop and improve it..

[LinuxGod4u]

UPDATED: 12/6/16-Yes, Amazon does ship internationally & here are  links that may help some of you:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201214790

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201074230

If you do not have a credit/debit card you could use a Visa or MasterCard that you can preload money onto, so as to order from Amazon. Here is just one example (always read the fine print on *FEES*)  :

https://www.netspend.com/prepaid-debit/how-it-works/fee-plan/

I hope this helps!!