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FragKrag
United States11554 Posts
 SeankPeek: It is your GPU. The Intel GMA 4500M is a pathetic chip when it comes to 3D games. ExecutioN: MSI cr610 should run it at low, but it is an Integrated ATi 4200. hellstar: Should be capable of high. s2pid_loser: I really, really hate the layout of the site. I click their "Intel" platform and it pairs a P7P55D with a Core 2 Duo... Go with a different place if you want to buy a PC. :/ iBuyPower and CyberPowerPC (same company?) have decent layouts. | ||
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Orpheos
United States1663 Posts
im eyeing the slim acers right now that have nvidia geforce 9200 on them. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103236 any opinions on how good(or not as bad) that card is? the one issue is that I also want the computer to be able to run Diablo 3 when it comes out. now i know they havent released the specs on that game but maybe you could guess? also any other suggestions if im looking to buy a computer in the 300-500 range(preferably the lower end of the range)? are there any viable options for something that cheap with a discrete graphics card so i can upgrade, in case its not good enough for D3? sry for alot of questions im just kinda stuck =P | ||
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Chunkybuddha
Canada347 Posts
NVIDIA GeForce GTX260 Processor: Intel Core 2 duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz 3.17 GHz Memory: 4GB DDR2 System 64 bit Vista My sc2 settings are at 1024 x 768 x 32 bits atm. I use a 56" SAMSUNG 1080p as my monitor, so I don't really know what my displays should be at. What are the recommended resolution for my graphics card and monitor? | ||
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feuxfollets
United States61 Posts
Intel® Core™ i7-720QM (1.60GHz, 6M cache) 512MB NVIDIA® NVS 3100M for Quad Core 4.0GB, DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM, 2 DIMMS Alternatively, this one Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor, 1.60GHz 6GB DDR3 ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4830 | ||
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KOFgokuon
United States14900 Posts
For your first one, that card seems to be fairly weak, around the level of a GeForce 7600, which I believe is close to the minimum, so it might be ok on low | ||
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feuxfollets
United States61 Posts
Specs: Intel® Core2 Duo SU7300 1.3GHz 4GB DDR3 800MHz GeForce GT 335M Processor is a bit weaker but it doesn't seem as if an i5/i7 is really necessary even for ultra. | ||
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KOFgokuon
United States14900 Posts
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SichuanPanda
Canada1542 Posts
RAM: 4.00 GB GPU: Zotac GeForce GTS 250 1GB Mobo: EVGA 3 PCI-E Board (not sure of exact model number anymore) Operating System: Windows 7 Pro x64 Resolution: 1920x1080 @ 32 Bit All Graphics settings: High FPS: Haven't done test, will edit when I do. I've not yet seen an FPS drop in game. | ||
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SichuanPanda
Canada1542 Posts
On April 24 2010 19:18 Chunkybuddha wrote: My specs: NVIDIA GeForce GTX260 Processor: Intel Core 2 duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz 3.17 GHz Memory: 4GB DDR2 System 64 bit Vista My sc2 settings are at 1024 x 768 x 32 bits atm. I use a 56" SAMSUNG 1080p as my monitor, so I don't really know what my displays should be at. What are the recommended resolution for my graphics card and monitor? 1080P = 1920x1080 | ||
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feuxfollets
United States61 Posts
It says the processor is overclockable, although I can't find specifics. edit... default overclock is 1.60 GHz Ehh... does anyone have a recommendation for a laptop that can run on high for <$1600, with a battery life of at least 5-6 hours? | ||
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FragKrag
United States11554 Posts
5-6 hours is not possible with a power processor like the i7 and a powerful graphics processor. feuxfollets, second one will run at high/ultra. | ||
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Froadac
United States6733 Posts
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FragKrag
United States11554 Posts
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Froadac
United States6733 Posts
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mahnini
United States6862 Posts
looks pretty good. did prices for 700 series chipsets drop a lot? why is that mobo so cheap? | ||
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FragKrag
United States11554 Posts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.380892 Gigabyte 770 Mobo: $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128431 GSkill Ripjaws PC3 10666 4GB RAM: $109 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275 ECS Nvidia Geforce GTS 250: $110 (with $10 mail in Rebate) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134094 Antec EarthWatts 500W 80+ Bronze: $75 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035 Samsung F3 1TB HDD: $75 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185 Total: $590 Should be an Ultra-Capable machine at resolution below 1920x1200. mahnini, that ASUS 790X has been pretty cheap for a long time now. There was a deal with a P2 955 and that mobo for -$20 for the longest time when it was around $120. | ||
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InnerPartySystem
Netherlands49 Posts
ATI 3850 graphicscard AMD 5000+ processor 2 gigs of memory winXP pro SP3 I have a constant 90 fps ingame (max?) | ||
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Polis
Poland1292 Posts
On April 24 2010 02:49 Orpheos wrote: im looking to buy a relatively cheap computer from newegg to play SC2. I dont really run any other really strenuous task on the computer so i dont need something amazing. and also i dont care much for supreme graphics so im content with running smoothly on low. im eyeing the slim acers right now that have nvidia geforce 9200 on them. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103236 any opinions on how good(or not as bad) that card is? the one issue is that I also want the computer to be able to run Diablo 3 when it comes out. now i know they havent released the specs on that game but maybe you could guess? also any other suggestions if im looking to buy a computer in the 300-500 range(preferably the lower end of the range)? are there any viable options for something that cheap with a discrete graphics card so i can upgrade, in case its not good enough for D3? sry for alot of questions im just kinda stuck =P That is integrated card, for 500$ you will not buy anything good with an operating system. Well actually if you would go real cheap, get 2GB ram, and 9800GT then you could end at about 500$ with a system. | ||
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mahnini
United States6862 Posts
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FragKrag
United States11554 Posts
Phenom II X2 @3.2GHz + ASUS 890GX: $223 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.376881 The ASUS has a 'core unlocker' button that can likely turn the Phenom II X2 into a Phenom II X4. Antec 300 + 500W Antec EarthWatts: $110 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.359965 Samsung F3 500GB: $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181 Intel does seem like a decent option though. | ||
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