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#1 Saddam_Hussain
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i would say get a new mobo, which would also mean get a new cpu, maybe hdd and ram and a new video card. but if you dont want to spend loads of money i woul dsay get a new video card. (nvidia 7950GT)yoyo462001
Maybe a new PC) :D . My main problem is prioritizing which to go for and in what order so as to achieve the the most significant performance gain and then rinse repeat. For cards, I think I may skip the 7950GT and bite the bullet for the 8800GTS 340mb. What would you suggest I should go for 1st?
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#2 Saddam_Hussain
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Why would anyone want to name their profile after Saddam Hussein? I'm curious as to why anyone would think that was a good idea. Do you look up to the guy or something?MrMcPeach
Why would anyone want to name their profile after MrMcPeach? I'm curious as to why anyone would think that was a good idea. Do you look up to the guy or something?
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#3 Saddam_Hussain
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Thats correct the CPU. Once you can upgrade to a dual core proc Sup Com will run much smoother. 4-6 months seems like a long time but its no I say hold out and pick a solid mobo cpu combo it will be the most impactful upgrade. Then go for that 8800GTS, the 320MB version is sub $300 right now.cronomagical
4-6 months because I'd have to factor another $300-$400 into my budget. Im not an extreme enthusiast and only game on weekends but I like the great quality experience and so I dont mind shelling for decent parts. So my current CPU is $hitty? I thought my GPU was the $hittiest component of all! BTW, would the midrange DX10 card be better than the current 8800s? Saw a comment by someone that it would be adviseable to wait for something like the 8900GS... is it because its newer, it would be of higher performance? Thanks for your response. Cheers!
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#4 Saddam_Hussain
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I have the 225BW and so far it has been fantastic. the only issue is that there are some back light bleeding at the top and bottom on pure black scenes in movies and games. My understanding is that it is quite normal for LCDs of this size and prize. As this is my first LCD, I cant complain. I dont even want to see the back of my 17" CRT anymore.
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#5 Saddam_Hussain
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Addendum: I just found out for a little bit more, an 8800 GTS could be had instead of the 7950GT. I suppose my wuestion is: What will be the bottleneck in my system? I suspect the CPU and if so the next question is: Will it be manageable for at least the next 4-6 months when I can invest in a mobo+cpu? Cheers!
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#6 Saddam_Hussain
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Due to a limited budget, Im unable to go on am out & out upgrade spree, especially since I want to get decent parts for my PC. So this has made me make a series of threads on these boards asking opinions of this part or that part. This thread is in the same vein, so I hope the generous folks can contribute their time in helping Saddam get closer to gaming oblivion. :-) I dont overclock so I dont need parts that are overclocking nirvana. Anyway, Im targeting one of either Ram,Video Card, or Mobo+CPU for the most immediate impact on gaming ( currently If I want to play the Supreme Commander demo I have to turn down the settings so much that the game looks like it was made 5yrs ago!). RAM: Typically, I'd think 1GB of ram should suffice but if there'd be magnificent performance jump I'd go for it. 2GB seems to be the standard for gaming, and I eventually want to cram 4GB. My other problem here apart from whether this part should assume primacy, is the brand. Generic ram looks very appealing to my wallet but Im yet to know whether its worth it. I saw this brand Apogee that is way cheaper than Corsair/Geil and Im wondering if it is a decent brand. Input on this would be highly appreciated. I could squeeze cash for the Corsair/Geil rams but I'd like to know why I shouldnt go for Kingston/Samsung/Apogee (without heat spreaders/sinks) instead. GPU: This has been my hardest battle. I already had a shortlist to pick from: 7600GS, 7900GT, or 7950GT, but with midrange DX10 cards around the corner I held back and went for an LCD. I realize to play new games on 1680 x 1050 resolution I need a better card and so it remains an option. My problem is that I want the card to last for at least a year (but hopefully 2 years) and remain capable of high-highest settings. Another worry is that if games are released using DX10 capabilities I'd be in a bind. Im not looking at Vista for at least another year or something like that, so if DX10 cards are only neccessay for Vista functions in the next year or so, I'd be glad to spend on a 7950GT. MOBO+CPU: My current board supports LGA 775 but its a crappy board that would be overreaching its capacities, especially since future upgrades (next 4-6months) would be beyond what its manufacturer imagined for it. Unless, if a kind soul can tell me why I shouldnt dump this board, I'd be looking forward to a more capable board. I was under the impression that my CPU was fully capable but all this talk of dual cores has left me disheartened. I'm looking at an E6400 but Im unsure if this is future-proof enough (3-5 yrs), so I'd be willing to spend lil extra for an E6600 (4MB) if it will take me to the promised land. As for boards, Im looking at the (MSI) Intel 965, unless some has got a better solution Here goes my system: _________________________________________ P4 3.0 HT 1GB Ram (2 512MB modules) 80 GB HD (Sata) 20 GB HD Nvidia 6800 XT Some cheap a$$ mobo by ECS (RS400) Generic 500 wt PSU _________________________________________ P.S. I recently got a 22" Samsung Syncmast 225BW that so far has been great, apart for some (negligible) ghosting in sport simulations. If someone's got this same LCD or has some experience with, I'd appreciate if some light can be shed here... Cheers!
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#7 Saddam_Hussain
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@ Kujectez: I know I'd enjoy HDTV but might be unimpressed with the PC side of things. Where do you feel the pull? After some research it appears the Samsung Syncmaster 940MW is capable of displaying HD signals... does that mean it will come out crisp as HDTV? I doubt. But I think I might go with a dedicated PC LCD to maximize performance and maybe some time later I'd get a separate HDTV (Hopefully when the prices get less atrocious). _______________________________________________________________________________ @ Gregoroth, what do you mean?
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#8 Saddam_Hussain
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For LCD, Im looking at the Samsung SyncMaster 940mg which is an LCD TV but not High Def. It serves the purpose of the PC but just average for TV/Movies.
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#9 Saddam_Hussain
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Hello folks! Im thinking of upgrading my CRT and Im faced with a conundrum. I use my PC for games and some graphic work and need a nice monitor capable of solid resolutions. I also want to *experience* HDTV and so Im thinking of biting the bullet to hook up one that will serve as a monitor and a tele in my room. And there lies my problem. After some scouting I potentially want to get a 26" Hitachi LCD TV, basic specs: 1366x768 HD resolution 500cd/m2 Brightness Picture in Picture 8ms The thing is will it be a solid monitor? 8ms seems a bit slow when some standalone monitors are capable of 4ms or less. Im not sure of the resolution either. Does it make a difference if it is HD resolution as opposed to standard resolution? Am I sacrificing gaming/graphical performance by looking for something that does both but not superbly in the computer side of things? I'd appreciate some input here, perhaps on what look for in getting HDTV or anything else. Cheers.
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