Ok im not going to say what pre-made computer I have because im not getting involved in the stupid fanboy .
But I also have a custom built.
My premade (laptop) Can run minecraft on all maxed out settings at 150 - 180 Fps.
My custom desktop can run minecraft on all maxed out settings at around 120 - 140
At the end of the day. Custom and premade are both great. I could easily upgrade my desktop to run closer to 200fps.
But seriously. its completely pointless. I didn't buy my laptop or build my desktop to play minecraft. They do a lot more than that. lol.
As said before, it comes down to this:
Prebuilt:
Use no name PSU's (that sometimes blow up, though not often obviously)
Have cooling issues (sometimes, there are some good prebuilt brands)
Cost more money because of manufacturing costs
Custom:
More bang for your buck
Better cooling (generally, depends on the case you buy though)
Easier to upgrade (also depends on your case and mobo)
Can be really intimidating to try and learn everything.
I have a Mid 2012 Macbook Pro 13 inch with 8GB of ram and it runs Minecraft amazingly well. I usually get around 60-70 fps with nothing else open and about 90-120 with Optifine. But the day I got it I was at 150 fps because it was brand new and didn't have a bunch of stuff installed. Plus I wouldn't suggest buying a computer just for Minecraft. Mac is a good all around computer because it comes pre-installed with great video recording and editing software, plus if you like making music it has Garageband pre-installed. Plus Macs are pretty hard to get viruses on unless you download something sketchy or do something dumb to it. Although it is around $1200 its a fantastic computer and it also great for on the go Minecraft if you're on a plane or waiting somewhere. It is true that a ton of games are not Mac supported yet but I think pretty soon a lot of companies are going to start porting games to macs because of how much their popularity has grown in the past couple years.
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false: just buy a mac i use a macbook pro 15 inch retina it run's 8GB worth of ram and has 1TB Worth of storage you get no lag i can dedicate all 8GB of ram to a server and still get no lag!
Not even I have a 2007 aged Mac, and MC purrs like a kitten. All these high tech computers are getting the horrid lagg too lol.
If you plan to do PC gaming (like Minecraft) heed my warning and DO NOT GET A MAC.
Macs:
>only one mouse button
>graphics cards not supported by most games or mods
>folder layout is notorious for being extremely over complicated (Minecraft involves messing with files constantly so this will be an issue)
>hidden folders
>overpriced
>can't build your own
All you have to do is go in to settings to change the mouse to use 2 buttons. It's really easy and only takes 2 seconds. The part about the graphics card is true about games and such its not the best graphics card you can get. Finding your minecraft folder is extremely easy you just go in to finder > Go > Go to Folder. Hidden folders can be disabled by typing one line of text in Terminal and entering your password. It's true they're a bit pricy but it's worth it if your looking for a fast all around computer for stuff other than gaming. They still work great with all games intended for Mac though. Minecraft you can run a smooth 150 FPS on maxed out settings on a brand new mac or one with very little on it. They last for a lot longer than most windows computers. Also one more key detail is if you really want to play a windows game just bootcamp all you need is a copy of Windows 7 or 8 and you can run Windows and Mac on the same computer. I've tried Arma 2 on bootcamp and runs just like if I were to put it on a Windows computer with the same settings.
90% of the time, it's cheaper to build your own computer from scratch. You can get the same specs as a stock computer while saving hundreds of dollars - besides, when you custom-build a computer, you don't get all the preloaded bloatware that comes with many stock computers.
Heaps of people on here are just being so ignorant. If you don't know what you're talking about, don't contribute to the discussion until you have at least a bit of knowledge.
Pre-built computers are always going to be crappier than home-built because you can put improved drives and all in them.
Most likely, a custom machine can be best for Minecraft, considering these specifications are met:
-Machine is properly built.
-Budget-to-Efficiency ratio is good.
-The machine should be able to easily load HD packs and big modds (e.g. Mo' Creatures)
So really, it depends on how the computer is built.
True: Most prebuilts are over priced, have poor cooling, more customization etc. You can generally stretch your wallet a whole lot more with custom builts.
Thanks, so most of the work is asking people who know/googling "is this part compatable with this part?" or "hard drive that runs this well and this well"?
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ANOTHER EDIT: "Hard drive... ...Don't you mean removeable storage device?" (usb/cd)
Yes, ultimately. The most important thing is getting a "mainboard" or "motherboard" that has the features you want, because everything interfaces to it. That's going to define what processors it can accept (the "socket type"), how much RAM it can support and what kind (and there are several), how many and what type of peripheral cards it will support, what graphic card features can be used, and the speed of the hard drive connections. And of course some of these boards have built-in graphics and sound, networking, etc. as well, to keep in mind. You need...
...well, let's keep it simple. You need:
- motherboard. This is the centerpiece of the computer.
- processor. You know what this does. Needs to have one of the socket types supported by the motherboard.
- memory (RAM). Needs to be a type and amount supported by the motherboard.
- graphics. May be integrated into motherboard or a peripheral card. If the latter, motherboard must have a slot of that type. Peripheral cards are almost always better-performing/have more features. But they also take TWO bays nowadays, so they'll block access to one of the other slots.
- sound. May be integrated into motherboard or a peripheral card. Same concerns as graphics, but my personal opinion is on-board is more than sufficient for nearly anything.
- networking. Again, may be integrated or separate. May support wi-fi or not.
- data storage. Serial ATA or EIDE, probably the former now. You'll probably want the fastest type your motherboard supports.
- optical drive. May not be necessary anymore, but for a gaming rig I would not recommend leaving it out.
- case. Has to fit the motherboard and all components.
- power supply. Must be powerful enough to support ALL the components and then some.
the motherboard will come with a number of USB ports for keyboard, mouse, and external peripherals. I noted how many of these things can be integrated into the motherboard or not, but if you have peripheral cards for any or all of them, you need to make sure you have enough of the right kind of slots to do it.
But no matter what you do, stay away from Macs unless you really want to spend an extra $1000 for a shiny case. There are computers out there that have twice the performance of similar priced Macs.
You forgot to mention the operating system designed for the elderly and computer illiterate, and the vast range of software that would have made our days in preschool and junior primary a lot more fun.
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You forgot to mention the operating system designed for the elderly and computer illiterate, and the vast range of software that would have made our days in preschool and junior primary a lot more fun.
My old school had iMacs. I was just disappointed that when we got better PCs the new ones no longer had Oregon Trail. It was just so much fun slaughtering oxen.
But I also have a custom built.
My premade (laptop) Can run minecraft on all maxed out settings at 150 - 180 Fps.
My custom desktop can run minecraft on all maxed out settings at around 120 - 140
At the end of the day. Custom and premade are both great. I could easily upgrade my desktop to run closer to 200fps.
But seriously. its completely pointless. I didn't buy my laptop or build my desktop to play minecraft. They do a lot more than that. lol.
Prebuilt:
Use no name PSU's (that sometimes blow up, though not often obviously)
Have cooling issues (sometimes, there are some good prebuilt brands)
Cost more money because of manufacturing costs
Custom:
More bang for your buck
Better cooling (generally, depends on the case you buy though)
Easier to upgrade (also depends on your case and mobo)
Can be really intimidating to try and learn everything.
Not even I have a 2007 aged Mac, and MC purrs like a kitten. All these high tech computers are getting the horrid lagg too lol.
All you have to do is go in to settings to change the mouse to use 2 buttons. It's really easy and only takes 2 seconds. The part about the graphics card is true about games and such its not the best graphics card you can get. Finding your minecraft folder is extremely easy you just go in to finder > Go > Go to Folder. Hidden folders can be disabled by typing one line of text in Terminal and entering your password. It's true they're a bit pricy but it's worth it if your looking for a fast all around computer for stuff other than gaming. They still work great with all games intended for Mac though. Minecraft you can run a smooth 150 FPS on maxed out settings on a brand new mac or one with very little on it. They last for a lot longer than most windows computers. Also one more key detail is if you really want to play a windows game just bootcamp all you need is a copy of Windows 7 or 8 and you can run Windows and Mac on the same computer. I've tried Arma 2 on bootcamp and runs just like if I were to put it on a Windows computer with the same settings.
Playing Minecraft since Alpha 1.1.2_0
Pre-built computers are always going to be crappier than home-built because you can put improved drives and all in them.
-Machine is properly built.
-Budget-to-Efficiency ratio is good.
-The machine should be able to easily load HD packs and big modds (e.g. Mo' Creatures)
So really, it depends on how the computer is built.
Yes, ultimately. The most important thing is getting a "mainboard" or "motherboard" that has the features you want, because everything interfaces to it. That's going to define what processors it can accept (the "socket type"), how much RAM it can support and what kind (and there are several), how many and what type of peripheral cards it will support, what graphic card features can be used, and the speed of the hard drive connections. And of course some of these boards have built-in graphics and sound, networking, etc. as well, to keep in mind. You need...
...well, let's keep it simple. You need:
- motherboard. This is the centerpiece of the computer.
- processor. You know what this does. Needs to have one of the socket types supported by the motherboard.
- memory (RAM). Needs to be a type and amount supported by the motherboard.
- graphics. May be integrated into motherboard or a peripheral card. If the latter, motherboard must have a slot of that type. Peripheral cards are almost always better-performing/have more features. But they also take TWO bays nowadays, so they'll block access to one of the other slots.
- sound. May be integrated into motherboard or a peripheral card. Same concerns as graphics, but my personal opinion is on-board is more than sufficient for nearly anything.
- networking. Again, may be integrated or separate. May support wi-fi or not.
- data storage. Serial ATA or EIDE, probably the former now. You'll probably want the fastest type your motherboard supports.
- optical drive. May not be necessary anymore, but for a gaming rig I would not recommend leaving it out.
- case. Has to fit the motherboard and all components.
- power supply. Must be powerful enough to support ALL the components and then some.
the motherboard will come with a number of USB ports for keyboard, mouse, and external peripherals. I noted how many of these things can be integrated into the motherboard or not, but if you have peripheral cards for any or all of them, you need to make sure you have enough of the right kind of slots to do it.
You forgot to mention the operating system designed for the elderly and computer illiterate, and the vast range of software that would have made our days in preschool and junior primary a lot more fun.
I believe in the Invisible Pink Unicorn, bless her Invisible Pinkness.
My old school had iMacs. I was just disappointed that when we got better PCs the new ones no longer had Oregon Trail. It was just so much fun slaughtering oxen.