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Official 2008 "I Need A New PC" Thread
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DrBaalzamon
Member
Any opinions on a SLI board? Looking to SLI two 9800GToc's... MSI board
Ok guys I need your help!!
So basically all I play on my PC is WoW. Though with my rig now, I can only run it on low settings at around 20fps.
Can anyone point me towards a decent graphic card that will allow me to pump up the settings while running it at a stable framerate at a decent price? Thanks in advance.
Here is what I got:
Windows Vista - 32 Bit
2GB RAM
Intel Core 2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz
Video Card: Intel G965 Express Chipset Family
So basically all I play on my PC is WoW. Though with my rig now, I can only run it on low settings at around 20fps.
Can anyone point me towards a decent graphic card that will allow me to pump up the settings while running it at a stable framerate at a decent price? Thanks in advance.
Here is what I got:
Windows Vista - 32 Bit
2GB RAM
Intel Core 2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz
Video Card: Intel G965 Express Chipset Family
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
how much do you want to spend?
Automatisch
Member
You could honestly spend under $100 and achieve what you want, though you might as well get something around $150 if you ever want to play other, newer games.SPEA said:Anyone?
Automatisch
Member
SPEA said:
If you want to spend as little as possible, there's tons of different things to look at. If you want something solid and want to spend a little under $200, then you can get an AMD/ATI 4850 and an nVidia 9800GTX+ in that price range.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
ATI HD4850 is your best bet.
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Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Will this processor be able to run most games, along with 4 gigs of ram and an nVidia 9800GTX+, at around 60 FPS?
Should I go Vista or stick with XP.
I'm building a new gaming PC, any advice would be appreciated (what I should look out for, things to remember).
Thanks.
Will this processor be able to run most games, along with 4 gigs of ram and an nVidia 9800GTX+, at around 60 FPS?
Should I go Vista or stick with XP.
I'm building a new gaming PC, any advice would be appreciated (what I should look out for, things to remember).
Thanks.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
60fps. Anything but Crysis. Also it depends of which resolution you will be playing at. 1400x900 and 60fps will be the norm with those specs.Rez>You said:Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Will this processor be able to run most games, along with 4 gigs of ram and an nVidia 9800GTX+, at around 60 FPS?
Should I go Vista or stick with XP.
I'm building a new gaming PC, any advice would be appreciated (what I should look out for, things to remember).
Thanks.
PTCoakley said:
4850 or GTX 260
If you want the cheap route get a 8800GT or 9800GT for $100 after rebate, or 3870 if you like ati flavor.
Rez>You said:Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Will this processor be able to run most games, along with 4 gigs of ram and an nVidia 9800GTX+, at around 60 FPS?
Should I go Vista or stick with XP.
I'm building a new gaming PC, any advice would be appreciated (what I should look out for, things to remember).
Thanks.
Most on high settings yup.
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Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
Excellent, thanks.Hazaro said:
More like, "Official 2008: I need a new thread title so I can be found easier when searched" Thread.:lol
Gaf, I need a new PC. I'll be doing a lot of programming and a bit of 3D work on it soon -- and I'll also be composing music andPhotoshopping GIMP'ing. I need lots of storage space and I don't know what else...
But you only have $400 - maybe $500 - to find me a pre-assembled computer... Preferably one you would see in mainstream stores like Wal-Mart. Go, go, go!
Also: GAF, if nothing you list appeals to me, what should I look for when I go out to find the PC myself? How much RAM is needed when Vista is pre-loaded? Which Vista version? Are you sure there's nothing on this list here? What the hell is a dual core and which one is better - AMD or Intel?
Gaf, I need a new PC. I'll be doing a lot of programming and a bit of 3D work on it soon -- and I'll also be composing music and
But you only have $400 - maybe $500 - to find me a pre-assembled computer... Preferably one you would see in mainstream stores like Wal-Mart. Go, go, go!
Also: GAF, if nothing you list appeals to me, what should I look for when I go out to find the PC myself? How much RAM is needed when Vista is pre-loaded? Which Vista version? Are you sure there's nothing on this list here? What the hell is a dual core and which one is better - AMD or Intel?
Automatisch
Member
Huh? The 260 is well over cost of the 9800GTX+ and the 4850.Hazaro said:
Apparently, the 512MB version of the 4870 will be $200 soon
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/video/...ces_Pricing_of_ATI_Radeon_HD_4870_to_199.html
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/video/...ces_Pricing_of_ATI_Radeon_HD_4870_to_199.html
VictimOfGrief
Banned
^ True however the GTX295 is due out soon with the 55nm GTX260's to be out soon as well.
BladedExpert
Member
I need some halp :/
I came into possession of an XFX 8800GT 256MB pretty much like this recently, but it wouldn't work with my stock 250W PSU. Today I received my shiny new Thermaltake ToughPower 600W PSU.
I swap out the old for the new and swap out my stock nVidia 8400GS for the 8800GT. Double check all the connections are tight and the 6 pin power cable is connected and the card is seated nicely.......aaaaand nothing. Screen stays blank (off in fact), the fans all start up but there is no beep from the MoBo (no POST iirc). So I switch it back off and triple check all connections are solid, again, no dice. So I take out the 8800 and put back the 8400, and Bingo. Works again.
Now I'm thinking my moBo isn't compatible or something....heres the website for my pc and the mobo info....so am I missing something? I'm a total noob when it comes to this shit. If this card wont work with this PC what cards would you suggest that would as I'm willing to change the one I have. Any help appreciated and feel free to point and laugh
I came into possession of an XFX 8800GT 256MB pretty much like this recently, but it wouldn't work with my stock 250W PSU. Today I received my shiny new Thermaltake ToughPower 600W PSU.
I swap out the old for the new and swap out my stock nVidia 8400GS for the 8800GT. Double check all the connections are tight and the 6 pin power cable is connected and the card is seated nicely.......aaaaand nothing. Screen stays blank (off in fact), the fans all start up but there is no beep from the MoBo (no POST iirc). So I switch it back off and triple check all connections are solid, again, no dice. So I take out the 8800 and put back the 8400, and Bingo. Works again.
Now I'm thinking my moBo isn't compatible or something....heres the website for my pc and the mobo info....so am I missing something? I'm a total noob when it comes to this shit. If this card wont work with this PC what cards would you suggest that would as I'm willing to change the one I have. Any help appreciated and feel free to point and laugh
BladedExpert said:I need some halp :/
I came into possession of an XFX 8800GT 256MB pretty much like this recently, but it wouldn't work with my stock 250W PSU. Today I received my shiny new Thermaltake ToughPower 600W PSU.
I swap out the old for the new and swap out my stock nVidia 8400GS for the 8800GT. Double check all the connections are tight and the 6 pin power cable is connected and the card is seated nicely.......aaaaand nothing. Screen stays blank (off in fact), the fans all start up but there is no beep from the MoBo (no POST iirc). So I switch it back off and triple check all connections are solid, again, no dice. So I take out the 8800 and put back the 8400, and Bingo. Works again.
Now I'm thinking my moBo isn't compatible or something....heres the website for my pc and the mobo info....so am I missing something? I'm a total noob when it comes to this shit. If this card wont work with this PC what cards would you suggest that would as I'm willing to change the one I have. Any help appreciated and feel free to point and laugh
Uninstall the drivers, then swap the cards. See if that works.
BladedExpert
Member
Hazaro said:
Now why didn't I think of that.....maybe upgrading a PC without my morning Coffee was a bad idea :lol
I am considering the bose companion 5 for general purposes is it worth? or there something better and less expensive?
What attracts me to it is that doesn't take much space and that those speakers can fake 5.1 nicely. At least that's what I been reading.
What attracts me to it is that doesn't take much space and that those speakers can fake 5.1 nicely. At least that's what I been reading.
NIghtWolf said:
$400 2.1 system, are you shitting me?
For $250 tops you can get a Logitech Z-5500 setup (5.1) or a better 2.1 probably.
Bose also tends to be mucho expensive for the quality they offer.
You'd be better off going to head-fi.org and asking there. They will point you in the correct direction for sure.
BladedExpert
Member
Deleted drivers, put 8800 back in, switched on, same result
Any other suggestions?
Any other suggestions?
NIghtWolf said:
Oh their quality is generally good, however they are way overpriced for what they offer as almost everyone on that forum will tell you :lol
BladedExpert - Just no image, and the fans stay on... Shouldn't be any reason it won't work with your computer... At least I can think of right now.
*Maybe you are plugging the video cable into slot 2 instead of 1? Maybe? Check that it's making good contact when video cable is plugged in, etc.
Wouldn't hurt to go over every power cable just in case.
Reneledarker
Banned
Hi, I need your help.
My father is going to give me a pc as a gift, but I live in Mexico and he told me to pick one from a shop called telnor, the best one I found was this:
https://h20285.www2.hp.com/estore/ConfigFile.aspx?co=mex&PCS=MEXSTORE&cmodel=LASP-115071-BAS
I want to know if I can play games like oblivion, lineage 2 on that pc.
Thanks.
My father is going to give me a pc as a gift, but I live in Mexico and he told me to pick one from a shop called telnor, the best one I found was this:
https://h20285.www2.hp.com/estore/ConfigFile.aspx?co=mex&PCS=MEXSTORE&cmodel=LASP-115071-BAS
I want to know if I can play games like oblivion, lineage 2 on that pc.
Thanks.
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Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
This has probably been asked a million times, but should I go Vista or XP for my new gaming rig?
Also, with a Q6600, nVidia 9800GTX+ and 4 gigs of RAM, will I be able to play GTA4 on decent settings? And will I be able to play Crysis on High?
Cheers.
Also, with a Q6600, nVidia 9800GTX+ and 4 gigs of RAM, will I be able to play GTA4 on decent settings? And will I be able to play Crysis on High?
Cheers.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
You have 4GB of ram, you NEED to go Vista 64. Crysis on HIGH? I don't know. I remember playing with a rig similar to yours at a demo station on BestBuy and the fps didn't hold that well. It was 1600x1050 no AA. Maybe if you OC your processor. Also, it could have been the Crysis demo which isn't as optimized as the real game.
Reneledarker said:
Not with a 8400, that's about half the power you need.
Pish posh. To use those 4GB you need 64-bit Vista.godhandiscen said:
I'm still here lurking with my 2.75GB viewable waiting for windows 7 :lol
Rez>You said:
GTA? Medium at 30 fps.
Crysis? High at 30-40 fps.
lol Rockstar.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
God Hazaro you amaze me. :lolHazaro said:
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Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
Alright guys, thanks for the help, much appreciated.
I know relatively little about PC gaming, but I've heard Vista isn't as reliable when it comes to gaming as XP. Any truth to this? Should I just wait for Windows 7?
I know relatively little about PC gaming, but I've heard Vista isn't as reliable when it comes to gaming as XP. Any truth to this? Should I just wait for Windows 7?
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
It is WAY better after SP1. Give it a spin, 64 bit of course. The 32 bit is buggy afaik.Hazaro said:Is this good or bad
I tried Vista for about 7 minutes playing inkball then wiped it off my partition, got it for free too. I hear it's better now, but I'm lazy and don't want to reinstall everything.
Vista has surpassed XP in gaming performance by now. Google the benches.
Haha, so I finally figured out how to get a game to render higher than my lcd's native resolution. So in celebration I ran the DMC4 benchmark again at 2560x1600, 8xAA, max
Results are:
Scene 1: 66 fps
Scene 2: 50 fps
Scene 3: 85 fps
Scene 4: 50 fps
I'm pretty damn impressed. Though it seems like DMC4 is a special case in that it was coded EXTREMELY well.
Results are:
Scene 1: 66 fps
Scene 2: 50 fps
Scene 3: 85 fps
Scene 4: 50 fps
I'm pretty damn impressed. Though it seems like DMC4 is a special case in that it was coded EXTREMELY well.
I guess I'll ask this here since it was here I got the advice to use Vista. ;p
Vista so far hasn't given me too many problems, but I just spent maybe 10-15 minutes trying to figure out how to do something that was very easy in XP. I want to search a specific directory. I want to search all files in that directory, and all files contained in any subfolders of that directory.
I want to do a "grep -i mystring `find .`", or something like that, to put it another way.
Anyway, in XP I could simply quickly navigate the directory structure and tell it where to search. Then I could click the file contents box or whatnot, and type in my string. In XP, the only way you can apparently search is by using the search box at the upper right. "Advanced search" doesn't give me any additional options besides searching in non-indexed files, which I want to do, so I turned that on. Search options doesn't give me anything useful besides the option to always search in file contents AND file names (and I'd prefer to only search file names, or only search file contents, depending on my current needs, anyway). Anyway, that would still work, though it would be annoyingly painful due to the directory structure navigation and window popup interface Vista uses on it...except the search still apparently fails to consider any file contents and only searches file names.
So is there some easy way to search file contents without actually getting a decent text editor and using that to search? Am I missing something?
Vista so far hasn't given me too many problems, but I just spent maybe 10-15 minutes trying to figure out how to do something that was very easy in XP. I want to search a specific directory. I want to search all files in that directory, and all files contained in any subfolders of that directory.
I want to do a "grep -i mystring `find .`", or something like that, to put it another way.
Anyway, in XP I could simply quickly navigate the directory structure and tell it where to search. Then I could click the file contents box or whatnot, and type in my string. In XP, the only way you can apparently search is by using the search box at the upper right. "Advanced search" doesn't give me any additional options besides searching in non-indexed files, which I want to do, so I turned that on. Search options doesn't give me anything useful besides the option to always search in file contents AND file names (and I'd prefer to only search file names, or only search file contents, depending on my current needs, anyway). Anyway, that would still work, though it would be annoyingly painful due to the directory structure navigation and window popup interface Vista uses on it...except the search still apparently fails to consider any file contents and only searches file names.
So is there some easy way to search file contents without actually getting a decent text editor and using that to search? Am I missing something?