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need some help with PC req's
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 21:33:27
Siren.Maximillion said: Valefor.Slipispsycho said: Siren.Maximillion said: Valefor.Slipispsycho said: I wouldn't say you need a new CPU, like I said, this game can be ran on a Pentium 4..
So in the end, which card would you recommend, I could get a PSU tomorrow but I wanna know for sure if the card would work with my PC all right. I can't speak for the 460, I *** hate Nivida with a passion..
I can however tell you, that I ran my 4870 on a Core 2 Duo that was running at 2.13GHz, the 5770 isn't all that much different then the 4870, and my 4870 runs this game on max, beautifully. When my 4870 was in my Core 2 Duo rig, I never had a single issue with it.
So if I buy 4870 HD and run it at 2.50GHz, would it run, say..Starcraft 2 at decent graphics?
Should.. I know my card runs it just fine at highest settings, and the requirements for Starcraft 2 for a CPU is only a Pentium 4 at 2.6GHz
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 21:38:48
Err, nevermind, the 4870 is around 350-400. I guess I'll probably go for 5770.
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By Sylph.Belmonth 2010-09-21 21:38:59
Siren.Maximillion said: Valefor.Slipispsycho said: Siren.Maximillion said: Valefor.Slipispsycho said: I wouldn't say you need a new CPU, like I said, this game can be ran on a Pentium 4..
So in the end, which card would you recommend, I could get a PSU tomorrow but I wanna know for sure if the card would work with my PC all right. I can't speak for the 460, I *** hate Nivida with a passion..
I can however tell you, that I ran my 4870 on a Core 2 Duo that was running at 2.13GHz, the 5770 isn't all that much different then the 4870, and my 4870 runs this game on max, beautifully. When my 4870 was in my Core 2 Duo rig, I never had a single issue with it.
So if I buy 4870 HD and run it at 2.50GHz, would it run, say..Starcraft 2 at decent graphics? And the PSU Belmonth posted, should I go ahead and buy it?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5344842&CatId=1079
I'd go with the Nvidia one since you have a Intel CPU and if you want to later on upgrade, you wont be able to crossfire ATI with intel or AMD with Nvidia, there are a few mobos that support both but they are expensive. And get the CPU cooler later on when you can, as you'll see it was worth it, you wont regret it.
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 21:41:26
Siren.Maximillion said: Err, nevermind, the 4870 is around 350-400. I guess I'll probably go for 5770. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121376&cm_re=hd4870-_-14-121-376-_-Product
Dunno what 4870 you were looking at <_<
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 21:43:31
Sylph.Belmonth said: Siren.Maximillion said: GHz. Valefor.Slipispsycho said: Siren.Maximillion said: Err, nevermind, the 4870 is around 350-400. I guess I'll probably go for 5770. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121376&cm_re=hd4870-_-14-121-376-_-Product
Dunno what 4870 you were looking at <_<
I like this compared to the Nvidia because of the cost. Is there a reason I need to get Nvidia for an Intel processor?
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 21:45:09
I have no clue how I quoted myself there, lol
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 21:48:35
Siren.Maximillion said: I have no clue how I quoted myself there, lol For the general gamer, no.. I'm even wavering on hardcore gamer and I don't worry about matching the GPU and CPUs..
I'm running Intel CPU and ATI GPU
You got a PM
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By Sylph.Belmonth 2010-09-21 21:49:26
What resolution of monitor are you using?
Also does your motherboard support Sli? if so, then there shouldn't be any point really going Intel with Nvidia.
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 21:50:32
Valefor.Slipispsycho said: Siren.Maximillion said: I have no clue how I quoted myself there, lol For the general gamer, no.. I'm even wavering on hardcore gamer and I don't worry about matching the GPU and CPUs..
I'm running Intel CPU and ATI GPU
So final advice, I'm being thorough with this because I usually rush into buying stuff and waste money. Like the Geforce 210 (lolwut). So a 4870 ATI radeon with 500W PSU would be a massive upgrade to my graphics right? And won't have any hiccups even if it's intel?
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By Sylph.Belmonth 2010-09-21 21:51:46
Siren.Maximillion said: Valefor.Slipispsycho said: Siren.Maximillion said: I have no clue how I quoted myself there, lol For the general gamer, no.. I'm even wavering on hardcore gamer and I don't worry about matching the GPU and CPUs..
I'm running Intel CPU and ATI GPU
So final advice, I'm being thorough with this because I usually rush into buying stuff and waste money. Like the Geforce 210 (lolwut). So a 4870 ATI radeon with 500W PSU would be a massive upgrade to my graphics right? And won't have any hiccups even if it's intel?
It will be a significant upgrade, given that the one you have isn't made for gaming, and more for media.
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 21:52:33
Sylph.Belmonth said: What resolution of monitor are you using?
Also does your motherboard support Sli? if so, then there shouldn't be any point really going Intel with Nvidia.
1650x1050, no clue how to check Sli but googles goes!
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 21:52:39
Siren.Maximillion said: Valefor.Slipispsycho said: Siren.Maximillion said: I have no clue how I quoted myself there, lol For the general gamer, no.. I'm even wavering on hardcore gamer and I don't worry about matching the GPU and CPUs..
I'm running Intel CPU and ATI GPU
So final advice, I'm being thorough with this because I usually rush into buying stuff and waste money. Like the Geforce 210 (lolwut). So a 4870 ATI radeon with 500W PSU would be a massive upgrade to my graphics right? And won't have any hiccups even if it's intel? Correct, I was running it on a lesser system, and I had no problems..
The only issue you >MIGHT< face is that the PSU doesn't have all the right connections to run the rest of your hardware, if you want to, I can check it out for you to make sure the PSU I gave you will match, but I need the make/model of your PSU in there currently.
EDIT: Just incase, if you want me to check it all out, post the link to the PSU you plan to buy with the make/model of the one in there now..
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 21:54:39
Cores 2
Threads 2
Name Intel Pentium E5200
Code Name Wolfdale
Package Socket 775 LGA
Technology 45nm
Specification Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5200 @ 2.50GHz
Family 6
Extended Family 6
Model 7
Extended Model 17
Stepping 6
Revision M0
Instructions MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
Bus Speed 199.5 MHz
Rated Bus Speed 798.0 MHz
Stock Core Speed 2500 MHz
Stock Bus Speed 200 MHz
Is that it?
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By Sylph.Belmonth 2010-09-21 21:55:01
ATI 4870 would be fine then, i'd still try to go for the cooler, you'll see a huge difference if you get it to 3.0Ghz
Edit: 4870 the 1GB version
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By Sylph.Belmonth 2010-09-21 21:57:35
Siren.Maximillion said: Cores 2
Threads 2
Name Intel Pentium E5200
Code Name Wolfdale
Package Socket 775 LGA
Technology 45nm
Specification Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5200 @ 2.50GHz
Family 6
Extended Family 6
Model 7
Extended Model 17
Stepping 6
Revision M0
Instructions MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
Bus Speed 199.5 MHz
Rated Bus Speed 798.0 MHz
Stock Core Speed 2500 MHz
Stock Bus Speed 200 MHz
Is that it?
Nop
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 21:58:03
Sylph.Belmonth said: ATI 4870 would be fine then, i'd still try to go for the cooler, you'll see a huge difference if you get it to 3.0Ghz
Edit: 4870 the 1GB version
Yeah, definitely will keep in mind about the cooler. I sold my xbox 360 and all the games to deck out my desktop, gotta' make it worthwhile.
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 21:59:16
Yeah, I can't find the model/make, lol.
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By Sylph.Belmonth 2010-09-21 22:01:05
Siren.Maximillion said: Motherboard
Manufacturer LENOVO
Model To be filled by O.E.M.
Version Lenovo Product
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model P45/P43/G45/G43
Chipset Revision A3
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model 82801JR (ICH10R)
Southbridge Revision 00
BIOS
Brand LENOVO
Version 58KT24AUS
Date 20081128
It doesn't, go with the Ati then
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 22:02:48
Siren.Maximillion said: Yeah, I can't find the model/make, lol.
Where it shows the Wattage (should be a label on the inside of your case on the PSU itself) do you see any distinguishing numbers/letters at all?
Or, if it's a pre-made PC, what make/model is it (EX: HP m6650n)
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By Sylph.Belmonth 2010-09-21 22:05:03
Valefor.Slipispsycho said: Siren.Maximillion said: Yeah, I can't find the model/make, lol.
Where it shows the Wattage (should be a label on the inside of your case on the PSU itself) do you see any distinguishing numbers/letters at all?
Or, if it's a pre-made PC, what make/model is it (EX: HP m6650n)
If it's the correct wattage, you could go with the adaptor that comes with the video card and the PSU you already have, those work fine, unless you have one of those no brands PSU.
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 22:06:18
Sylph.Belmonth said: Valefor.Slipispsycho said: Siren.Maximillion said: Yeah, I can't find the model/make, lol.
Where it shows the Wattage (should be a label on the inside of your case on the PSU itself) do you see any distinguishing numbers/letters at all?
Or, if it's a pre-made PC, what make/model is it (EX: HP m6650n)
If it's the correct wattage, you could go with the adaptor that comes with the video card and the PSU you already have, those work fine, unless you have one of those no brands PSU. It's not, his PSU is rated at 280w
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 22:07:34
Lenovo ideacentre Kseries.
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 22:09:01
Siren.Maximillion said: Lenovo ideacentre Kseries. Which model number?
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 22:09:15
210 I believe.
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 22:14:09
I'm going to assume this is it: Is it?
Also, what is the PSU you picked out?
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 22:16:39
Valefor.Slipispsycho said: I'm going to assume this is it: Is it?
Also, what is the PSU you picked out?
Yeah, that's exactly it. I have no clue because my dad bought it for himself and left it at my place..forever. It has to be the most basic one that comes with it, if that makes sense.
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 22:17:46
Okay what PSU were you planning on getting? Need that so I can compare the two and make sure it comes with all the correct connections.
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By Siren.Maximillion 2010-09-21 22:23:05
I'm going to go check it at this computer store near my house first so I can pick it up right away instead of waiting for it. But probably the one you mentioned with 6 pins and such and 500W+
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 22:24:56
Oh, that's why I was confused, cuz the one I gave you was a 450w and you kept saying 500w.. K checking this stuff out real quick
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By Valefor.Slipispsycho 2010-09-21 22:33:25
Okay, best I can tell (kinda hard to find an exact model of your PSU with the PC make/model) everything should work just fine.. Unless you've added in some extra harddrives/optical drives or something.
Worst case scenario you just have to pick up some male-female converters, though I doubt it'll be necessary
If you want to double check for yourself you can open your case up and look at everything that has a lead coming from the PSU and compare it with the picture below (minus the GPU you have currently)
Anyways, I'm off to bed, send me a PM if you have any more questions.
ok so im having a PC built for me and tbh im not a guy who's good with pc tech (hvae no idea) but ive had a mate of mine around says this should be OK to play 14 just so you guys know i dont want to play this on HI spec medium or low is fine here is the specs i have atm
Processor
Intel pentium duel core G6950 2.80GHz 3MB cache +HD graphics
Motherboard
ASUS P7H55D-M EVO: MICRO ATX USB 3.0 &SATA 3.0GB/s
RAM
4GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics card
1GBATI Radion HD 5770 PCI EXPRESS (aint sure about this)- Direct x 11
So will it run it or what do i need to change? thanks in advance!
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