You won't notice a massive difference unless you have a big resolution.
The more memory = The easier it is to run at high resolutions
What resolution is your screen?
[QUOTE=FINLEY;23519139]What resolution is your screen?[/QUOTE]
My current resolution on my monitor is pretty bad. 1600x900. Well at least I think its bad. Any recommendations on a cheap over 21 inch monitor?
[QUOTE=SKxJason;23519165]My current resolution on my monitor is pretty bad. 1600x900. Well at least I think its bad. Any recommendations on a cheap over 21 inch monitor?[/QUOTE]
That's not a bad res?
[url]http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/216281[/url]
[QUOTE=ghostofme;23524389]That's not a bad res?
[url]http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/216281[/url][/QUOTE]
That monitor looks tight but I saw videos and stuff and it doesn't seem to stand straight and that's how I always use it.
Damn dude xxncxx got banned? Why?
I'm back. The monitor you have now is not a bad res, its actually pretty good. Seeing as I have only 1280 x 1024.
Tip of advice, at the end of this input all the parts into Google Shop and you'll find places that sell the parts for less. You could easily save over $100.
[QUOTE=xxncxx;23537243]I'm back. The monitor you have now is not a bad res, its actually pretty good. Seeing as I have only 1280 x 1024.[/QUOTE]
I'll probably just get a mouse and keyboard then. Thinking about the Microsoft Sidewinder x4 and not sure on the mouse.
[QUOTE=xxncxx;23501163]MB, not GB. Yes, you will run them smoothly. Not on maximum settings, but around medium/high.[/QUOTE]
I bet it will on maximum settings, at least for the source games, my old 8800GT did, also on a 1920x1200 monitor
[QUOTE=thf;23547722]I bet it will on maximum settings, at least for the source games, my old 8800GT did, also on a 1920x1200 monitor[/QUOTE]
Oh definitely. He will max his source games with ease at his res.
BC2 I'm not so sure about. But I think you should come pretty close to maxing it out. Just might have to calm down on AA and AF.
[url]http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13421745[/url] Guys I think I can throw in like $300 of my own money in there. What can I fix up. Sorry for all the problems and shit...
[QUOTE=SKxJason;23567033][url]http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13421745[/url] Guys I think I can throw in like $300 of my own money in there. What can I fix up. Sorry for all the problems and shit...[/QUOTE]
You can get some better RAM, maybe upgrade your PSU to 650 or 700 watts. If you want you can get a more expensive case that's better, like a Lian Li.
[QUOTE=xxncxx;23567351]You can get some better RAM, maybe upgrade your PSU to 650 or 700 watts. If you want you can get a more expensive case that's better, like a Lian Li.[/QUOTE]
Well the thing is that I still don't know SHIT about computer parts. So can you can link me to some better RAM or a better PSU and stuff. Thanks
[QUOTE=SKxJason;23567452]Well the thing is that I still don't know SHIT about computer parts. So can you can link me to some better RAM or a better PSU and stuff. Thanks[/QUOTE]
Be right back.
[QUOTE=SKxJason;23567033][URL]http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13421745[/URL] Guys I think I can throw in like $300 of my own money in there. What can I fix up. Sorry for all the problems and shit...[/QUOTE]
Get this combo for your PSU+HDD: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.431396[/url]
Get a motherboard with at least 2 PCIe 2.0, preferably 8x/8x rather than 16x/4x (These cost around $140 at the least), upgrade to a 5850, get better ram, and if you have anything left over, get a better case. The 690 II is pretty much top of the line for the sub $100 case arena, but you can do a bit better if you're willing to invest another $50-$100 by getting a Silverstone or Lian Li.
Better PSU: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005&cm_re=650w_psu-_-17-139-005-_-Product[/url]
Better RAM: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231278&cm_re=g.skill_ripjaws-_-20-231-278-_-Product[/url]
Better case: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112250[/url]
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Broke my automerge.
Goes a bit over 300$, that shouldn't be too much of a problem.
That only adds $50 or so, go for a better motherboard and a 5850.
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Also get the combo I listed above.
Lian Li cases are nice, but for $40 extra?
And don't you dare be a material whore and whine about plastic, CM690 II is only a bit plastic.
[QUOTE=Undomian;23567556]That only adds $50 or so, go for a better motherboard and a 5850.
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Also get the combo I listed above.[/QUOTE]
KK Again though can you link me to a motherboard. And am I not allowed to add combos to wish list?
[QUOTE=Slithersoul;23567642]Lian Li cases are nice, but for $40 extra?
And don't you dare be a material whore and whine about plastic, CM690 II is only a bit plastic.[/QUOTE]
But I like whining about plastic. :saddowns:
[QUOTE=SKxJason;23567707]KK Again though can you link me to a motherboard. And am I not allowed to add combos to wish list?[/QUOTE]
No, you can't add combos to a wishlist because they're temporary.
As for the motherboard, I found these 2 combos:
[URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.437416[/URL]
[URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.434996[/URL]
And also this, which has 2 full x16 PCIe 2.0 slots, but does not support USB3 or SATA 6, if that matters to you.
[URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130239[/URL]
So should i get a 5850?
That's up to you. On average, it performs 12% better than the GTX460, so whether the extra money is worth that extra 12% is up to you.
[url]http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GTX_460_1_GB/31.html[/url]
[QUOTE=SKxJason;23568298]So should i get a 5850?[/QUOTE]
5850 or 5870 if you can.
[QUOTE=ghostofme;23568479]5850 or 5870 if you can.[/QUOTE]
I'll probably just settle for the 5850.
[url]https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=13421745[/url] is what it came out to be. Any more fixes?
Edit: I can probably go up $100 more. IDK what can be fixed with that but w/e
[QUOTE=SKxJason;23568574]I'll probably just settle for the 5850.
[url]https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=13421745[/url] is what it came out to be. Any more fixes?
Edit: I can probably go up $100 more. IDK what can be fixed with that but w/e[/QUOTE]
List doesn't work.
Switch out that optical drive. It's an IDE. Get a SATA..
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289[/url]
[QUOTE=ghostofme;23568662]List doesn't work.
Switch out that optical drive. It's an IDE. Get a SATA..
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289[/url][/QUOTE]
IDE is not bad, it can easily reach the same speeds of SATA.
Fixed link:
[url]http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13421745[/url]
If you really want to blow the extra $100, get a 650HX over the 650TX for better cable management, and get a small SSD to put your OS on.
[QUOTE=xxncxx;23568853]IDE is not bad, it can easily reach the same speeds of SATA.[/QUOTE]
It's a pain to do cable management with IDE cables though. Thats why SATA is better.
[QUOTE=SKxJason;23567033][url]http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13421745[/url] Guys I think I can throw in like $300 of my own money in there. What can I fix up. Sorry for all the problems and shit...[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253[/url]
This RAM
You can get a combo deal on the motherboard and CPU:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.434996[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.437504.11-119-216[/url]
Combo deal on the case and OS
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.446024[/url]
GPU and PSU (Get that GPU even if you're not getting the combo deal. It's cheaper.)
Otherwise, you're good.
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