Is this computer decent?

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.60Ghz (might overclock to 2.4Ghz)

GPU: Nvidia 9500GT 512MB RAM

RAM: 4GB DDR2

PSU: 500W

I know the CPU is a bit slow, but do you think it will still run decently, specifically for gaming? Thanks.

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.60Ghz

GPU: Nvidia 9800GT 512MB RAM

RAM: 4GB DDR2

I know the CPU is a bit slow, but do you think it will still run decently, specifically for gaming? Thanks.

brandontwb

[QUOTE="brandontwb"]

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.60Ghz

GPU: Nvidia 9800GT 512MB RAM

RAM: 4GB DDR2

I know the CPU is a bit slow, but do you think it will still run decently, specifically for gaming? Thanks.

Solid_Tango

gpu is fine, cpu is slow but you should run games ok

no, it probably won't handle games "decently"...unless you mean old games or playing on low settings.agrippi

gpu is fine, cpu is slow but you should run games ok

ticktocktick201

The 9800GT is a good card IMO. The only other card that competes with it in that price bracket is the ATI 4850 and 4830. But in that price bracket both nVidia and ATI are pretty much on par with each other. Some games favour nVidia, some favour ATI. You mention L4D and I think that runs some what better on ATI than nVidia. But in truth you wouldn't notice the difference, because anything over 60FPS in a shooter is consider smooth gameplay. KhanhAgE

[QUOTE="KhanhAgE"]The 9800GT is a good card IMO. The only other card that competes with it in that price bracket is the ATI 4850 and 4830. But in that price bracket both nVidia and ATI are pretty much on par with each other. Some games favour nVidia, some favour ATI. You mention L4D and I think that runs some what better on ATI than nVidia. But in truth you wouldn't notice the difference, because anything over 60FPS in a shooter is consider smooth gameplay. brandontwb

[QUOTE="brandontwb"][QUOTE="KhanhAgE"]The 9800GT is a good card IMO. The only other card that competes with it in that price bracket is the ATI 4850 and 4830. But in that price bracket both nVidia and ATI are pretty much on par with each other. Some games favour nVidia, some favour ATI. You mention L4D and I think that runs some what better on ATI than nVidia. But in truth you wouldn't notice the difference, because anything over 60FPS in a shooter is consider smooth gameplay. KhanhAgE

Your video is fine, i use to have a 9800gt, and runned left 4 dead at 70 fps fully maxed out.

Your processor is old, you need to get a amd in my opinion since i belive your board is not compatible with a core 2 duo.

THEN YOU MIGHT AS WELL NEED TO GET A NEW BOARD COMPATIBLE WITH AMD PHENOM 940 OR 955.

BECAUSE INTEL CORE 2 DUOS ARE OVERPRICED PIECE SH.... AND YOULL REGRET NOT GETTING A QUAD CORE LIKE THE 940 AND 955 WHICH ARE AROUND THE 200 BUCKS, UNLIKE THE INTEL QUAD CORE 340 DOLLARS ROFL.

a year or 2 from now core 2 duos will be junk, i believe they are junk now

Your video is fine, i use to have a 9800gt, and runned left 4 dead at 70 fps fully maxed out.

Your processor is old, you need to get a amd in my opinion since i belive your board is not compatible with a core 2 duo.

THEN YOU MIGHT AS WELL NEED TO GET A NEW BOARD COMPATIBLE WITH AMD PHENOM 940 OR 955.

BECAUSE INTEL CORE 2 DUOS ARE OVERPRICED PIECE SH.... AND YOULL REGRET NOT GETTING A QUAD CORE LIKE THE 940 AND 955 WHICH ARE AROUND THE 200 BUCKS, UNLIKE THE INTEL QUAD CORE 340 DOLLARS ROFL.

a year or 2 from now core 2 duos will be junk, i believe they are junk now

pureskull123

that card is way to powerful for that cpu.dual cores are nothing but pentium4's put together,so i dont think you will get the performance that others got with core 2 duos and quads.

Around 100 great card and 2 free games:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133246

[QUOTE="ticktocktick201"]

gpu is fine, cpu is slow but you should run games ok

brandontwb

that card is way to powerful for that cpu.dual cores are nothing but pentium4's put together,so i dont think you will get the performance that others got with core 2 duos and quads.

onfire23

I was thinking about getting and AMDx2 but later on. Right now I need to know if it will run decently even with the low P.O.S. CPU!brandontwb

[QUOTE="brandontwb"][QUOTE="ticktocktick201"]

gpu is fine, cpu is slow but you should run games ok

subrosian

[QUOTE="onfire23"]

that card is way to powerful for that cpu.dual cores are nothing but pentium4's put together,so i dont think you will get the performance that others got with core 2 duos and quads.

brandontwb

[QUOTE="subrosian"][QUOTE="brandontwb"]Thanks, it gets kind of tiring when people keep on saying, "it needs to be better" all the time :D. A x2 AMD at 2.3Ghz is only around $50 so I could always upgrade later on.brandontwb

[QUOTE="brandontwb"][QUOTE="onfire23"]

that card is way to powerful for that cpu.dual cores are nothing but pentium4's put together,so i dont think you will get the performance that others got with core 2 duos and quads.

subrosian

[QUOTE="subrosian"][QUOTE="brandontwb"]I don't have the 4GB ram or the card yet. I need to get those and a power supply which means I wont have enough money for a CPU. I'm thinking of overclocking it to about 2.0Ghz or more.brandontwb

I would build it all at once.

[QUOTE="brandontwb"][QUOTE="subrosian"] Wait... so right now you have a Pentium Dual Core - and you have not bought a PSU, RAM, or your GPU? - Why spend all your money salvaging an old platform, when you will get better performance in the long run by going to something new / better? What games are you planning to play?joshuahaveron

I would build it all at once.

[QUOTE="subrosian"][QUOTE="brandontwb"]Does that mean it wont work with my CPU?brandontwb

[QUOTE="joshuahaveron"]

[QUOTE="brandontwb"]I'm not building a computer, I'm just replacing some stuff in my current one. I'm planning to play Left 4 Dead at high frame rate. I don't think anything will be going to waste because when I go to build a custom computer later on, I take out the RAM and video card and put it in my new unit.brandontwb

I would build it all at once.

[QUOTE="brandontwb"][QUOTE="joshuahaveron"]

I would build it all at once.

subrosian

[QUOTE="Solid_Tango"][QUOTE="brandontwb"]

CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.60Ghz

GPU: Nvidia 9800GT 512MB RAM

RAM: 4GB DDR2

I know the CPU is a bit slow, but do you think it will still run decently, specifically for gaming? Thanks.

brandontwb

[QUOTE="KhanhAgE"][QUOTE="brandontwb"]So your saying that with my specs I can run Left 4 Dead at 60FPS :D. (On medium settings, I presume)brandontwb

[QUOTE="subrosian"][QUOTE="brandontwb"]Don't have the money. tbrandontwb

[QUOTE="subrosian"][QUOTE="brandontwb"]Don't have the money. tbrandontwb

[QUOTE="brandontwb"]

[QUOTE="subrosian"] 1. Download CPU-Z and post screenshots of each of the tabs 2. Download GPU-Z and do the same - you can use Photobucket if you need an image holder. - Also, if this is a pre-built machine, if you can get me the model number and manufacturer, I'll take a look and see what you can do. It sounds to me like you're basically trying to retrofit something in a way that's going to become an expensive nightmare for you. - This person is right, trying to turn a Honda Civic into a Porsche 911 by adding parts is more expensive than just buying a Porsche - that doesn't mean you can't upgrade your system - but we need to see what you have and be realistic about where you should, and shouldn't, be trying to upgrade.KhanhAgE

You haven't answered the questions about what system you have - does your motherboard even support overclocking? And no, a 9500gt is a bad way to go :|subrosian