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nAi.PrOtOsS
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
Canada784 Posts
March 13 2009 22:46 GMT
#1
I am getting a new computer in roughly 5 days, my dad is getting a nice deal from the company because he knows some of the people there. It is the "Acer Aspire - GT7700-UQ9300A Predator". The regular price is 1700$ or so and my dad is getting it for 999$, the only thing I am concerned about is the graphics card doesn't seem that good. What do you guys think?

Specs

****
s.a.y
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
Croatia3840 Posts
March 13 2009 22:49 GMT
#2
On March 14 2009 07:46 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
I am getting a new computer in roughly 5 days, my dad is getting a nice deal from the company because he knows some of the people there. It is the "Acer Aspire - GT7700-UQ9300A Predator". The regular price is 1700$ or so and my dad is getting it for 999$, the only thing I am concerned about is the graphics card doesn't seem that good. What do you guys think?

Specs


Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT

That is not bad at all.

you will be able to play d3 & sc2 at max detail.
I am not good with quotes
nAi.PrOtOsS
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
Canada784 Posts
March 13 2009 22:51 GMT
#3
On March 14 2009 07:49 s.a.y wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 14 2009 07:46 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
I am getting a new computer in roughly 5 days, my dad is getting a nice deal from the company because he knows some of the people there. It is the "Acer Aspire - GT7700-UQ9300A Predator". The regular price is 1700$ or so and my dad is getting it for 999$, the only thing I am concerned about is the graphics card doesn't seem that good. What do you guys think?

Specs


Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT

That is not bad at all.

you will be able to play d3 & sc2 at max detail.


Ok well I don't know much about video cards, but I thought that the NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT is worse then the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT and the 9800 and a decent card.
PH
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6173 Posts
March 13 2009 22:53 GMT
#4
On March 14 2009 07:51 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 14 2009 07:49 s.a.y wrote:
On March 14 2009 07:46 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
I am getting a new computer in roughly 5 days, my dad is getting a nice deal from the company because he knows some of the people there. It is the "Acer Aspire - GT7700-UQ9300A Predator". The regular price is 1700$ or so and my dad is getting it for 999$, the only thing I am concerned about is the graphics card doesn't seem that good. What do you guys think?

Specs


Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT

That is not bad at all.

you will be able to play d3 & sc2 at max detail.


Ok well I don't know much about video cards, but I thought that the NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT is worse then the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT and the 9800 and a decent card.

Of course the 9800 is better...it's a newer card. That doesn't make the 9600 bad, though. It's just older.

You'll be able to play any game out right now with it.
Hello
liger13
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States1060 Posts
March 13 2009 22:57 GMT
#5
On March 14 2009 07:53 PH wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 14 2009 07:51 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
On March 14 2009 07:49 s.a.y wrote:
On March 14 2009 07:46 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
I am getting a new computer in roughly 5 days, my dad is getting a nice deal from the company because he knows some of the people there. It is the "Acer Aspire - GT7700-UQ9300A Predator". The regular price is 1700$ or so and my dad is getting it for 999$, the only thing I am concerned about is the graphics card doesn't seem that good. What do you guys think?

Specs


Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT

That is not bad at all.

you will be able to play d3 & sc2 at max detail.


Ok well I don't know much about video cards, but I thought that the NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT is worse then the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT and the 9800 and a decent card.

Of course the 9800 is better...it's a newer card. That doesn't make the 9600 bad, though. It's just older.

You'll be able to play any game out right now with it.

Pshhhhhawww,,, real SC gamers have two 295s!!!!!!
OVerclocked!
I feel like pwning noobs
IzzyCraft
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4487 Posts
March 13 2009 23:33 GMT
#6
9600GT isn't a bad gpu but its' really off balance from the rest of it. 9600 is plenty to play alot of games just don't expect much eye candy.
I have ass for brains so,
even when I shit I'm droping knowledge.
writer22816
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States5775 Posts
March 13 2009 23:44 GMT
#7
9600GT is pretty good but I think the recent ATI Radeon HD4830 sounds insane - the power of a 9800GT for $30 cheaper?

Best bang for your buck imo

8/4/12 never forget, never forgive.
Jayme
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States5866 Posts
March 13 2009 23:55 GMT
#8
On March 14 2009 08:44 writer22816 wrote:
9600GT is pretty good but I think the recent ATI Radeon HD4830 sounds insane - the power of a 9800GT for $30 cheaper?

Best bang for your buck imo



Considering how expensive either of those cards are it's almost preference.
Python is garbage, number 1 advocate of getting rid of it.
IzzyCraft
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4487 Posts
March 13 2009 23:58 GMT
#9
Well on his mobo a nvidia card would be best then sli later
I have ass for brains so,
even when I shit I'm droping knowledge.
T.O.P. *
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Hong Kong4685 Posts
March 14 2009 00:07 GMT
#10
On March 14 2009 07:57 liger13 wrote:
Pshhhhhawww,,, real SC gamers have two 295s!!!!!!
OVerclocked!

Real sc gamers use pentium 3.
Oracle comes in, Scvs go down, never a miscommunication.
liger13
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States1060 Posts
March 14 2009 00:12 GMT
#11
On March 14 2009 09:07 T.O.P. wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 14 2009 07:57 liger13 wrote:
Pshhhhhawww,,, real SC gamers have two 295s!!!!!!
OVerclocked!

Real sc gamers use pentium 3.

mehh... maybe for toss
I feel like pwning noobs
PanN
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States2828 Posts
March 14 2009 00:22 GMT
#12
On March 14 2009 07:46 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
I am getting a new computer in roughly 5 days, my dad is getting a nice deal from the company because he knows some of the people there. It is the "Acer Aspire - GT7700-UQ9300A Predator". The regular price is 1700$ or so and my dad is getting it for 999$, the only thing I am concerned about is the graphics card doesn't seem that good. What do you guys think?

Specs


You're getting a 9600 GT and 8 gigs of ram.

What the fuck are you thinking?
We have multiple brackets generated in advance. Relax . (Kennigit) I just simply do not understand how it can be the time to play can be 22nd at 9:30 pm PST / midnight the 23rd at the same time. (GGzerg)
nttea
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Sweden4353 Posts
March 14 2009 00:46 GMT
#13
9600 GT is NOT a good card, it's decent but with the rest of the specs it seems really underpowered.
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20154 Posts
March 14 2009 01:03 GMT
#14
On March 14 2009 07:51 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 14 2009 07:49 s.a.y wrote:
On March 14 2009 07:46 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
I am getting a new computer in roughly 5 days, my dad is getting a nice deal from the company because he knows some of the people there. It is the "Acer Aspire - GT7700-UQ9300A Predator". The regular price is 1700$ or so and my dad is getting it for 999$, the only thing I am concerned about is the graphics card doesn't seem that good. What do you guys think?

Specs


Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT

That is not bad at all.

you will be able to play d3 & sc2 at max detail.


Ok well I don't know much about video cards, but I thought that the NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT is worse then the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT and the 9800 and a decent card.


you'll be fine, i have the 9600gt for LAPTOPs and it runs game just fine. (last game i ran was fallout 3 and that was on high settings no probs)
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
mahnini
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
United States6862 Posts
March 14 2009 02:29 GMT
#15
On March 14 2009 09:22 PanN wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 14 2009 07:46 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
I am getting a new computer in roughly 5 days, my dad is getting a nice deal from the company because he knows some of the people there. It is the "Acer Aspire - GT7700-UQ9300A Predator". The regular price is 1700$ or so and my dad is getting it for 999$, the only thing I am concerned about is the graphics card doesn't seem that good. What do you guys think?

Specs


You're getting a 9600 GT and 8 gigs of ram.

What the fuck are you thinking?

what does ram have to do with video cards? :o

9600gt is pretty dated, you will be able to play most games but with newer games you usually have to turn a few settings down esp at higher res. i'd go for a 9800. also that processor wont be as good as a high end dual core for intensive games like l4d and stuff.
the world's a playground. you know that when you're a kid, but somewhere along the way everyone forgets it.
PanN
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States2828 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-03-14 03:30:01
March 14 2009 03:28 GMT
#16
On March 14 2009 11:29 mahnini wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 14 2009 09:22 PanN wrote:
On March 14 2009 07:46 nAi.PrOtOsS wrote:
I am getting a new computer in roughly 5 days, my dad is getting a nice deal from the company because he knows some of the people there. It is the "Acer Aspire - GT7700-UQ9300A Predator". The regular price is 1700$ or so and my dad is getting it for 999$, the only thing I am concerned about is the graphics card doesn't seem that good. What do you guys think?

Specs


You're getting a 9600 GT and 8 gigs of ram.

What the fuck are you thinking?

what does ram have to do with video cards? :o


Nothing.

My point is why buy a shitty completely outdated and useless graphics card, then spend money on 8 gigs of ram.

Pure stupid.

It is exactly like putting rims on a rusted POS van from the 80's.
We have multiple brackets generated in advance. Relax . (Kennigit) I just simply do not understand how it can be the time to play can be 22nd at 9:30 pm PST / midnight the 23rd at the same time. (GGzerg)
weaksauce
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
369 Posts
March 14 2009 04:27 GMT
#17
its ddr2 ram, not that hard to max out.

the analogy is more like paying your girlfriend a penny every year to ensure her armpits are hair free.

even if he DID detect penis - cubEdin
Not_Computer
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Canada2277 Posts
March 14 2009 04:31 GMT
#18
What about this one for $750 CAD ($588 USD)

* Features: 2.40GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600
* 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
* 500GB 7200 RPM SATA
* Blu-ray player and superMulti DVD burner with LightScribe Technology
* Up to 2303MB total available graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista
* Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps network interface
* High Definition Audio, 8 speaker configurable
* Ports: 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Back); 2 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (1 Front, 1 Back); Headphone port; Microphone port; Audio left/right-in port; S-video-in port; Composite video-in port (Front); 2 PS/2; Digital Audio In/Out port; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out port; Rear speaker-out port; Side speaker out port; Center port(subwoofer); VGA-out port (Back)
* Multimedia keyboard
* Windows Vista Home Premium
* Software Included: Norton Internet Security 2008; 60 days of protection updates; HP Easy Backup
* 178(W) x 422(D) x 394(H) mm
* 17 kg
* 1-Year Limited Warranty.

I'm in desperate need of a new computer and I haven't been keeping track of prices or anything lately. I guess I would need to add a video card to the above set up. (haven't been keeping track of video cards either but I'm looking for a video card that can play all the current games on above-minimum requirements... on a budget)
"Jaedong hyung better be ready. I'm going to order the most expensive dinner in Korea."
weaksauce
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
369 Posts
March 14 2009 04:37 GMT
#19
i recommend Techreport.com's system building guide for anyone looking for ideas/prices. You can even check out their saved carts at newegg (some prices have gone down, some marginally up)

stolen from some other comp thread on here

http://www.techreport.com/articles.x/16438
even if he DID detect penis - cubEdin
feathers
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States236 Posts
March 14 2009 07:13 GMT
#20
get a computer with a gtx 260 or a hd 4870. then get a big wide screen monitor.
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