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Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system**Updated**Again part 3**
So i have raped my system non stop for 5 years and it is time to upgrade. I would upgrade current system but the 754 pin socket was discontinued. I would like advice on what Processor (preferably amd) and
motherboard combo is decent, as well as what video cards are good for long amounts of abuse. Mainly lots of counterstrike source but would like something that would also be able to handle some of the new graphical demanding games. My current setup Asus k8v se deluxe motherboard Amd Athlon 64 3000+ 2.0ghz 2gb ddr ram Nvidia GeForce 7600gs 256mb memory 80gb hd koolance water case I was looking at buying another bottom of the line asus motherboards and tossing on one of the new Amd Athlon 64 x2 5000+. .02Cents appreciated. ************************************************** ************************************************** ** So Christmas day i forked out 300 on new egg and updated my Dinosaur AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core ASUS M3A78 2600mhz hyper transports G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) dual channel kit Galaxy GeForce 9500 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 +Arctic silver Thermal compound so my ish will stay cool All of this will be paired up with my existing water cooled case, hd/cd drives and existing psu. Should have pics up tomorrow. ************************************************** ************************************************** ***** Wow is all i can say in the performance increase in the dual core 3.2mhz processor compared to my original amd athlon 64 3400+ 2.0ghz is just ridiculous. This new setup shits all over the previous one, nuff said. Only complaints is that the 4gb of pc8500 ram is only recognized as 3.25gb because im on 32bit xp. |
Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
You would want AM2 Amd 5000+ or higher.
Upgrade to DDR2 ram 800+ speeds are reccomended Get a sata2 mobo and sata2 hard drives Get a high end 8800 series Nvidia. All of the parts above are chea as hell now and are really fast when working together. Never go for the brand new stuff because it's stupid exensive, buy high end hardware that came out like a year ago. They are cheap and are still crazy fast. Newegg.com is where i buy all of my brand new parts when building a computer for someone. Very good site and they ship fast. |
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screw amd. they suck.
get something dual core. for a video card a 9600 gt should suffice, i got mine for 70 bucks on black friday. |
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Quad core Intel OC'ed to run 3ghz per core on air cooling is very doable
Then add an MSI brand Radeon HD4850, 700watt psu with good 12v rails, mobo, ram, etc. Doable with $800 starting from scratch. Add a water block and skip the air cooling on the quad core and you're golden. |
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quad core isn't necessary for gaming. he wont notice a performance difference. unless he's encoding video all the time.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Originally Posted by enikolayev
screw amd. they suck.
get something dual core. for a video card a 9600 gt should suffice, i got mine for 70 bucks on black friday. So a 5000+ would be a dual core. |
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GTA 4 takes advantage of multicore. Soon all games will. Multicore is the future. 3.3ghz dual core < 3ghz quad. You know what to do.
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HD4850 and HD4870 are cheap ($170ish depending) and stomps everything else out there. Nvidia drivers suck for Vista and 64bit XP.
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i guess it depends on the budget. but the 9600 gt is more bang for the buck.
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btw vista sucks and 64 bit xp doesn't support many games
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Originally Posted by enikolayev
64 bit xp doesn't support many games
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
a friend of mine used to run it. he would always complain. It is a good system nonetheless.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
intel processor dual or quad of your choice 4 gigs+ of memory a ati 4850 or better and a decent mobo and powersupply and your good to go. Give what you want to spend on the new computer and ill be more specific.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
been needing to build me a new system for a few years now lol. i think i will really soon. i like how everyone has a different opinion when it comes to computer systems and parts
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Originally Posted by enikolayev
a friend of mine used to run it. he would always complain. It is a good system nonetheless.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Originally Posted by tekno9998
intel processor dual or quad of your choice 4 gigs+ of memory a ati 4850 or better and a decent mobo and powersupply and your good to go. Give what you want to spend on the new computer and ill be more specific.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Core2 dual or quad. AMD is out of the competition until they leapfrog Intel with their next generation offering - which is what they've been doing for the last decade if anyone's paid attention.
I argue that the slightly higher clock speed per dollar and larger L2 cache (per dollar) of the dual core processors is what you want. All the multi-processor targeted games that will come out 2+ years from now will be built for the top end gaming rigs out then, and you won't be it with old gear. |
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Never been a fan of AMD. I have seen a few pop pretty easy, and the Intel P4's and up are like tanks in that respect.
I've always felt that its like a ford and chevy debate, really depends on what you like |
Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Originally Posted by 97EconoBox
Never been a fan of AMD. I have seen a few pop pretty easy, and the Intel P4's and up are like tanks in that respect.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Originally Posted by tekno9998
The p4 was one of the worst chips ever amd ---- all over the p4's. As of now i wouldn't touch a amd processor just like I wouldnt touch a nvidia card pure garbage right now. But like joey said give it awhile that will change it always does
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Jesus I didnt say it was the best, its jsut a common as hell chip and they are pretty reliable and dont blow up easy. hard to break like a D16 and yet still not Winning any races with 90whp.
Most PC's I work on dont have the lastest and greatest so for someone like me I see P4's all day. The occasionaly P3 or Duo core but for the average dude a 3-4 year old pc with p4 is as common as dirt. So i still stand by the comment, P4's are stout and OC decently, and I've seen AMD's stock Smoke because the thermal paste wasnt enough. granted teh guy was an assclown, how do you ---- up thermal paste but still it shouldnt cook the damn thing. lol @ p4 worst chip evar. ::) |
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If you want budget AMD is the way to go. Both my server and my home theater PC are AMD systems and work great. One runs Vista and the other runs server 2008 (basically Vista) and I have had no major problems.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
ive never had a problem with my amd
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Originally Posted by turbocivic6776
ive never had a problem with my amd
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Right, you don't have problems with AMDs... but Intels are faster. The top Futuremark scores are Intel systems. AMD's have gimped L2 caches.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
AMD is a better value though.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
To be honest I don't know much about either but I gave my buddy who knows quite a bit $600 a few months ago, told him to build me the best bang for the buck system that will last a while (the usual ----) and be upgradable and he chose a
amd athlon 64 x2 dual core proccesor 5000+ 2.6GHz. Now again I have no idea what all this ---- means, but when I was buying everything on newegg, it was the best selling processor at the time for what it's worth :S |
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yeah those cards are rediculous the are a solid like 7+ pounds and almost a foot long and 5 inches or so wide and own just about any game out i want one but my 500watt psu would hate it
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Originally Posted by TorganFM
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
That 4850x2 from what I've seen is faster than the 4870x2. Both can be xfired btw so that's 4 gpu's.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system**Updated**
I boughtz stuff. Look Up.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system**Updated**
No offense, but shoulda went with the ATI 9650 ($50-60) or 9670 ($75-85) over that vid card.
But, anyway, get it together yet? |
Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system**Updated**
Originally Posted by Jorsher
No offense, but shoulda went with the ATI 9650 ($50-60) or 9670 ($75-85) over that vid card.
But, anyway, get it together yet? Its getting delivered through ups and should be here tomorrow morning when i get home from the junior college. |
Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system
Originally Posted by enikolayev
a friend of mine used to run it. he would always complain. It is a good system nonetheless.
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system**Updated**
I'm too lazy to make my own thread sooooo I'm going to hijack this one.
The gf's hugely neurotic and can't cope with fan noise. Any recommendations on quiet PS, case fans? |
Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system**Updated**
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
I'm too lazy to make my own thread sooooo I'm going to hijack this one.
The gf's hugely neurotic and can't cope with fan noise. Any recommendations on quiet PS, case fans? The loudest thing on my PC is the optical drive. Harddrives and fans are nearly silent. The only thing I hear is air moving... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=&srchInDesc= SFlex 120mm fans are what I use. Silent except for air moving, but kinda pricey at $15 |
Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system**Updated**Again part 3**
So new system pulled 227fps constant in the Countstrike Source video stress test. Not bad for a 36 dollar video card :P
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system**Updated**Again part 3**
32-bit is retarded ;) you have pm
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Re: Calling Pc Nerds...Need advice on new system**Updated**
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
The gf's hugely neurotic and can't cope |
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