BF2S Forums a few questions

i think so, or maybe i'll just stick to the one I have now. but that's not really an issue for me.

Snorkelfarsan wrote:

Hi,

Within a few months I'll be getting myself a new system, and this time I wanna build it myself. I'm looking at spending maybe $1500 or so.

First of all,
[*] What graphics card?! I prefer nVidia over ATI, but should I go for the 8k series or newer 9k series?

well the new ATI hd4k series looks great, I'd consider that. Also most intel based chipset boards support crossfire (multi GPU)

[*] Processor? Right now I'm running an AMD X2 5600+, but I wanna go with an Intel this time (better for overclocking?). So 2 cores or 4 cores? 4 cores a probably better - on the paper -  but can you really use it to it's fullest on vista or xp?

for gaming stick to 2 cores. 4 hardly get used and overclock worse

[*] whats most important when choosing memory, the speed or the amount of GBs? E.g. is it better to go with 2 GBs of 1000 MHZ of ram or 4Gs of 700 MHZ?

size is way more important. With the efficient cache of modern CPUs, anything above 667MHz is tolerable. Unless you are going for those super high clocks no need to get faster than 800MHz

[*] I think I'm gonna go with Vista 64 bits, but I'm not sure. If the computer is good and fast enough i dint think it will be a problem. But I know that a lot of ppl don't like vista, so please fill me in on some of the big issues with Vista?

most people who hate vista don't know what they are talking about. If you use a modern PC without old peripherals or old software there won't be any problems. Vista is very stable nowadays and adds loads of nice new features. If you're concerned about the 3% loss of FPS vs. XP you can always tweak vista to be less of a resource hog. But in the end what difference do 97 vs 100fps make

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DDR3 won't work on a 780i based board. Also intel chipset > nvidia.

Last edited by max (2008-05-25 11:55:40)

Snorkelfarsan wrote:

Allright, thanks max.

Is x2 this card:
Sapphire Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR4

better then 8800 GTX?

It's not better than an 8800GTX. It's 10-20% slower, but it's a lot more card for the cash. I've got a 3870, and I couldn't be happier. It'll run everything maxed, with the exception of Crysis.

2x 3870 is faster than an 8800GTX.

I real-life performance, the difference between an 8800GT, GTX, GTS G92 or 3870 barely matters at all. It's just what you can afford.

Last edited by Freezer7Pro (2008-05-25 12:14:09)

I heard that's a good card for not that much money, althuogh the 8800 GTS 512 is slightly better and only $30 more.


Is this card:
XFX GeForce 9800GTX 675M 512MB GDDR3

Better than a standard 8800 GTX?

Last edited by Snorkelfarsan (2008-05-25 12:26:41)

Snorkelfarsan wrote:

I heard that's a good card for not that much money, althuogh the 8800 GTS 512 is slightly better and only $30 more.


Is this card:
XFX GeForce 9800GTX 675M 512MB GDDR3

Better than a standard 8800 GTX?

Yes, but loses to 8800GTX at high resolutions. If you are not planning to build this right away, I'd wait till June for the Radeon 4-series. They are not going to be all too pricey, yet will offer great performance.

thanks for all the info guys, and i also feel that right now, the 9k series isn't all tha good. so i'll wait for the 4k ATI series.

but if I'd buy myself a rig right now, i thinks I'd go with something like this:

 
XFX GeForce 8800GTS 650M 512MB GDDR3, PCI-Express 2.0, 2xDVI/HDTV/HDCP,650Mhz

Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6, X48, Socket-775, ATX, Silent Pipe, DDR2, 2xPCI-Ex(2.0)x16

Intel Core™ 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz, Socket LGA775, 6MB, 1333Mhz BOXED m/fläkt

Western Digital Raptor 150GB SATA 16MB 10000RPM

Samsung SpinPoint T166 400GB SATA2 16MB 7200RPM

Corsair TWIN2X 6400C5DHX DDR2, 4096MB Kit m/två CL5 2GB Dimm's, E.P.P and DHX

And what OS should I go with? i think I want a 64 bit version, Vista ultimate preferably, but it's so damn expensive.

And what does it mean when you buy an OEM version instead of a Full version? The OEM is much cheaper.

Ok, thanks.

*cough* piracy */cough*

Gooners wrote:

max wrote:

*cough* piracy */cough*

High-Five

Low-Five

Snorkelfarsan wrote:

i'd rather buy my version, I want a legit version of my OS.

then don't complain that it's expensive

max wrote:

Snorkelfarsan wrote:

i'd rather buy my version, I want a legit version of my OS.

then don't complain that it's expensive

I copied over my version of XP Pro from my old machine to my new one. I just told the microsoft people (I called in, because at the time, I hadn't installed my ethernet drivers) and told them I reformatted. They gave me a new activation key thing.