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Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
April 25 2010 19:36 GMT
#701
In your guys opinion would the first amd second amd, or intel option be best?
GoodCat1
Profile Joined May 2009
Israel266 Posts
April 25 2010 19:37 GMT
#702
gonna run it on

i5 660
4850HD
and 4G of DDR3

should run smooth on ultra with 1400x900,isn't it?
ZerO FAN~!~!~!
Orpheos
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1663 Posts
April 25 2010 19:40 GMT
#703
On April 26 2010 04:21 Polis wrote:
Show nested quote +
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.


not even if i just want to run everything on low?
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
April 25 2010 19:46 GMT
#704
Should run perfectly fine GoodCat1

Let me try to config an i3 build Froadac. The second build actually goes over budget by $10 before MIR ><

+ Show Spoiler [Intel] +
Gigabyte H55 $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128420

i3 530 @ 2.93GHz + GSkill Ripjaws PC3 12800: $220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.365116

Antec 300 + 500W EarthWatts: $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.359965

Same GTS 250: $110 ($10 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134094

Same Samsung F3 1TB $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185


Goes over by $5 before MIR. It will be under if you choose the F3 500GB.

The Intel build sits between the first AMD, and the second AMD (if you succeed in unlocking the cores). If the second AMD does not succeed in unlocking the cores, then the Intel build comes on top. If you plan on overclocking, then then Intel build is probably the best for you (but then you have to add ~35ish for an aftermarket HSF).
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
April 25 2010 19:55 GMT
#705
On April 26 2010 04:46 FragKrag wrote:
Should run perfectly fine GoodCat1

Let me try to config an i3 build Froadac. The second build actually goes over budget by $10 before MIR ><

+ Show Spoiler [Intel] +
Gigabyte H55 $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128420

i3 530 @ 2.93GHz + GSkill Ripjaws PC3 12800: $220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.365116

Antec 300 + 500W EarthWatts: $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.359965

Same GTS 250: $110 ($10 MIR)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134094

Same Samsung F3 1TB $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185


Goes over by $5 before MIR. It will be under if you choose the F3 500GB.

The Intel build sits between the first AMD, and the second AMD (if you succeed in unlocking the cores). If the second AMD does not succeed in unlocking the cores, then the Intel build comes on top. If you plan on overclocking, then then Intel build is probably the best for you (but then you have to add ~35ish for an aftermarket HSF).

So the first AMD has the worst performance? Also, what is an HSF?
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
April 25 2010 19:58 GMT
#706
Yes, the first AMD's performance will be the lowest

HSF is Heatsink and Fan. It cools the CPU. If you want to do overclocking, you should buy an aftermarket HSF because the default Intel HSF is terrible.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
April 25 2010 20:06 GMT
#707
Do you have any suggestions on an HSF?
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
April 25 2010 20:09 GMT
#708
Depends on what you want to do with it. High overclocks? Silence?
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Polis
Profile Joined January 2005
Poland1292 Posts
April 25 2010 20:11 GMT
#709
On April 26 2010 04:40 Orpheos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 26 2010 04:21 Polis wrote:
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.


not even if i just want to run everything on low?


Can you build the PC from parts yourself? Can you reuse any old parts? PSU/DVD/case.
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
April 25 2010 20:15 GMT
#710
On April 26 2010 05:09 FragKrag wrote:
Depends on what you want to do with it. High overclocks? Silence?

Silence isn't a big deal, and a decent overclock. I don't know that much about computer components, so whatever you think would be good for a middle of the road between speed price and performance.
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
April 25 2010 20:16 GMT
#711
He could just throw this in
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500149
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
April 25 2010 20:18 GMT
#712
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065
The Hyper 212 is probably the best compromise between performance/size/price.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
mahnini
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
United States6862 Posts
April 25 2010 20:21 GMT
#713
clarkdales can overclock to 4ghz on stock cooling so i don't think it's a necessity, save the money and bump your cpu multi up instead.
the world's a playground. you know that when you're a kid, but somewhere along the way everyone forgets it.
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
April 25 2010 20:25 GMT
#714
bump your cpu multi up? What does that mean? Also, could I get windows 7 OEM, or do I need to get retail?
SoL[9]
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Portugal1370 Posts
April 25 2010 20:25 GMT
#715
My Pc is:

Pentium(R) 4 2.66Hz
2.68 Ghz
1,25 GB RAM

I think to buy this graphics cards: X1950XT/PRO or 7600 GT.

My pc will run SC2?

Thx
I Can Fly...
Polis
Profile Joined January 2005
Poland1292 Posts
April 25 2010 20:25 GMT
#716
On April 26 2010 05:16 FragKrag wrote:
He could just throw this in
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500149


Will 220w no name PSU from ANTEC be enough?
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-25 20:27:52
April 25 2010 20:27 GMT
#717
Both will run SC2, but I'm not sure you would want those graphics... If you want AGP there are probably better AGP solutions out there!

Froadac: I think he means buying the i3 540 for ~$20 more?

edit: Polis oops didn't see that
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
SoL[9]
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Portugal1370 Posts
April 25 2010 20:32 GMT
#718
FragKrag ty for the quick answer just one more question what AGP you adivce?
I Can Fly...
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
April 25 2010 20:34 GMT
#719
So you need an AGP card?

the AGP 4650 is a good choice for performance though it is a bit expensive.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150433
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Orpheos
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1663 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-25 20:37:06
April 25 2010 20:34 GMT
#720
On April 26 2010 05:11 Polis wrote:
Can you build the PC from parts yourself? Can you reuse any old parts? PSU/DVD/case.


i did once in the past but im not sure i remember where everything goes. plus id really rather not go through the hassle and the chance i fuck it up. id rather pay a couple extra bucks.
and i dont have any old parts lying around. my old desktop computer is at my parents place and its pretty trashed and like 7 years old

oh so are you saying the graphics card on that computer wont run SC2 at all? how bad would it be?
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