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testament1 9/21/08 7:06:24 PM
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So my current system sucks, and I can barely play WAR on it. So I need to build a new one(two actually, one for myself and my wife). So I started fooling around at Newegg, and threw together this PC. Price is a concern for me, as I have to build two identical systems, so I can't go all out. Well, here's a mini part list and specs: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Brisbane 2.9GHz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103234 MOBO: ASUS M2N-E http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131022 RAM: G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098 VIDEO CARD: GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143118
So there are the most important pieces. What kind of performance will I get out of this machine? I'm hoping to play it on Max settings, but I don't want my FPS to tank....can I run at max while still maintaining 30+FPS in RvR and big cities? And I realize I could get "better". However, like I said, I'm on a budget, and I'm trying to build two WAR pc's for under $1k. However, if you see any glaring flaws, or pieces I should swap out, please let me know.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. |
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Starz 9/21/08 7:13:33 PM
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That machine should run pretty much whatever you throw at it. One suggestion though, get 4GB of RAM (Its worth it, and only another 20-40$) (Youll need a 64 bit OS to use the full 4GB, its worth it though.)
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testament1 9/21/08 7:20:12 PM
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So XP won't run 4 gigs or Ram? Hmm. Well, would XP 64 be better than Vista at this point for gaming? |
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Starz 9/21/08 7:27:23 PM
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XP 32 bit would recognize 3.5gb, in all honesty, I would suggest vista 64 bit, because, that computer can handle it, its really not as bad as an operating system as people make it out to be. And just think, you would/will process 64 bits at a time instead of 32 =p |
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neobamboom 9/21/08 7:32:14 PM
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If you have time to read: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/234120-44-windows-vista-benchmark-rundown -Post the final specs of your machines- and let us (me) know how they run :) |
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