Originally posted by Luxed Hey, I returned that POS to the store. Looking at this one on sale what do you think? Specifications: Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9600SE/325MHz Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz BUS: AGP 1X/2X/4X/8X Ports: TV-Out(S-Video)+DVI connector Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0 Cable/Accessories: VGA via DVI Adapter, 1 Cable, 7 CD, Manual Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@75Hz Retail Box (See pics for details) Its $67
I have a pentuim 3 1.2ghz wit a nvidia fx 5200 graphics card and the thing works fine on all games.......cost me 600 bucks to build the machine lol......
That system is fine a the moment, but with some of the newer games you might have to consider upgrading to get better performance. You don't HAVE to upgrade, however, because if the game works, it works....
First advice, for murt: Try running direct x diagnostic (dxdiag, in the run window) to find out processor speed and type, amount of RAM, video card and sound card. If anything seems low or slow, upgrade it. Update all the drivers as well. More RAM is definitely going to help, but find out what type his mobo runs, because if it's too low speedwise, it'd also be best in the long run to upgrade that.
Second, for SD: Your comp shouldn't be running any higher than 45º C, maybe 50º max. Right now yours is running fine, but if you're worried you might want to add an extra fan, or replace the stock fan with something better. I'm sure Newegg.com has something for a good price.
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well my case came with 5-6 fans, i lose count, so i wasnt too worried bout everything else, just ive heard the heatsink that comes with amd processors is bad. oh yea, thanks!
CPU: Athlon 64-FX Memory: Corsair 1024MB TWINX matched pair Motherboard: Asus K8VDeluxe Hard Drive: 2x Western Digital WD2500JD (Raid) Graphics Card: ATI Radeon 9800 XT (256MB on 412mHz) Sound & Lan = Onboard (Don't need any better) Mouse: Logitech MX500 (Pro Gaming mouse) Keyboard: Cherry (No extra keys or options) Screen: Iiyama 19" TFT / LCD-TV
If you're gonna say that i can get a new intel processor.. i've seen the benchmarks and FX beats intel in 11/12 cases.
I'm pretty into hardware, if you need anything let me know and i'm sure i have a solution.
within the next month or so I want to put a sound card on my comp (the on-board is really nice, but I want better). Audigy 2 is the only way to fly, right?
Also, wanna add another stick of 512mb RAM. Is it better to get another stick of what I already have, or should I go with something different (I went for the cheep stuff first time around)? More than likely, I could buy two sticks if need be, but I can't go higher than PC-2700 right now. Go with the same stuff (All Component) or get a stick of high quality (Geil, corsair, kingston, etc.)? Will there be a compatibility issue?
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Hey, I returned that POS to the store. Looking at this one on sale what do you think?
Specifications:
Its $67Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9600SE/325MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz
BUS: AGP 1X/2X/4X/8X
Ports: TV-Out(S-Video)+DVI connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: VGA via DVI Adapter, 1 Cable, 7 CD, Manual
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@75Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details)
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it's pretty good if you're on a budget (lemme jsut say that)
i can't really say anything against it..i have a biostar m7ncd ultra...lol
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lmao!
600!? for htat!!
for 600 now, u can get WAY better...
upgrade dude...with new games, it will give u trouble
heh
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I need to check how much power supply my PC has....anyone know where to check this?
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well my dad found someone that has a freezing computer and needs it repaired for me..
awesome
what would help the pc from freezing the most? would it be more ram? or...would it be a heating issue?
i haven't talked to him as of yet...but i needa know...
should i just install more ram? and would that stop the freezing on his pc?
*note
i think it will, but i need backup advice, i don't want him to think i cheated him...or i don't want to be there when it freezes again..lol
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said more ram would help in the other thread, and a question:
what a good running temperature for a processor? my amd 2800 is running at 91 degrees with the heatsink that came with it.
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First advice, for murt: Try running direct x diagnostic (dxdiag, in the run window) to find out processor speed and type, amount of RAM, video card and sound card. If anything seems low or slow, upgrade it. Update all the drivers as well. More RAM is definitely going to help, but find out what type his mobo runs, because if it's too low speedwise, it'd also be best in the long run to upgrade that.
Second, for SD: Your comp shouldn't be running any higher than 45º C, maybe 50º max. Right now yours is running fine, but if you're worried you might want to add an extra fan, or replace the stock fan with something better. I'm sure Newegg.com has something for a good price.
Hahaha...bow down to the Nerd Halfblood warlord!!!
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well my case came with 5-6 fans, i lose count, so i wasnt too worried bout everything else, just ive heard the heatsink that comes with amd processors is bad. oh yea, thanks!
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thanks alistar
how do you get that program that measures your heat?
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indeed a lot of people need help on computers
but about hte first thousand posts were about my computer
lol
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I myself run the perfect (in my eyes) computer.
CPU: Athlon 64-FX
Memory: Corsair 1024MB TWINX matched pair
Motherboard: Asus K8VDeluxe
Hard Drive: 2x Western Digital WD2500JD (Raid)
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon 9800 XT (256MB on 412mHz)
Sound & Lan = Onboard (Don't need any better)
Mouse: Logitech MX500 (Pro Gaming mouse)
Keyboard: Cherry (No extra keys or options)
Screen: Iiyama 19" TFT / LCD-TV
If you're gonna say that i can get a new intel processor.. i've seen the benchmarks and FX beats intel in 11/12 cases.
I'm pretty into hardware, if you need anything let me know and i'm sure i have a solution.
- Chafgrenade
you're rich eh?
sound you might need better, however
i myself was looking into an audigy 2 soon...
man...those are some damn fine specs
u must be rich!
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if you says so, then what are the specs on your pc gb
o0o0o
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within the next month or so I want to put a sound card on my comp (the on-board is really nice, but I want better). Audigy 2 is the only way to fly, right?
Also, wanna add another stick of 512mb RAM. Is it better to get another stick of what I already have, or should I go with something different (I went for the cheep stuff first time around)? More than likely, I could buy two sticks if need be, but I can't go higher than PC-2700 right now. Go with the same stuff (All Component) or get a stick of high quality (Geil, corsair, kingston, etc.)? Will there be a compatibility issue?
Hahaha...bow down to the Nerd Halfblood warlord!!!
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lol same thing as me!
im running on n force, and ima bout to upgrade to the audigy 2...
then i am looking to get more ram
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What's the best gaming rig I can get for under $2000 (I can go a little over, but not too much)?
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