• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 11:01
CEST 17:01
KST 00:01
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
[ASL21] Ro8 Preview Pt2: Progenitors0Code S Season 1 - RO12 Group A: Rogue, Percival, Solar, Zoun13[ASL21] Ro8 Preview Pt1: Inheritors16[ASL21] Ro16 Preview Pt2: All Star10Team Liquid Map Contest #22 - The Finalists22
Community News
RSL Revival: Season 5 - Qualifiers and Main Event8Code S Season 1 (2026) - RO12 Results02026 GSL Season 1 Qualifiers25Maestros of the Game 2 announced92026 GSL Tour plans announced15
StarCraft 2
General
Code S Season 1 - RO12 Group A: Rogue, Percival, Solar, Zoun Code S Season 1 (2026) - RO12 Results Team Liquid Map Contest #22 - The Finalists Blizzard Classic Cup @ BlizzCon 2026 - $100k prize pool MaNa leaves Team Liquid
Tourneys
GSL Code S Season 1 (2026) RSL Revival: Season 5 - Qualifiers and Main Event SC2 INu's Battles#15 <BO.9 2Matches> WardiTV Spring Cup SEL Masters #6 - Solar vs Classic (SC: Evo)
Strategy
Custom Maps
[D]RTS in all its shapes and glory <3 [A] Nemrods 1/4 players [M] (2) Frigid Storage
External Content
The PondCast: SC2 News & Results Mutation # 523 Firewall Mutation # 522 Flip My Base Mutation # 521 Memorable Boss
Brood War
General
Why there arent any 256x256 pro maps? [ASL21] Ro8 Preview Pt2: Progenitors BW General Discussion BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ ASL21 General Discussion
Tourneys
[Megathread] Daily Proleagues [ASL21] Ro8 Day 2 Escore Tournament StarCraft Season 2 [BSL22] RO16 Group Stage - 02 - 10 May
Strategy
Fighting Spirit mining rates Simple Questions, Simple Answers What's the deal with APM & what's its true value Any training maps people recommend?
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Dawn of War IV Nintendo Switch Thread Daigo vs Menard Best of 10 Diablo IV
Dota 2
The Story of Wings Gaming
League of Legends
G2 just beat GenG in First stand
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
Vanilla Mini Mafia Mafia Game Mode Feedback/Ideas TL Mafia Community Thread Five o'clock TL Mafia
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread European Politico-economics QA Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread 3D technology/software discussion Canadian Politics Mega-thread
Fan Clubs
The IdrA Fan Club
Media & Entertainment
[Manga] One Piece Anime Discussion Thread [Req][Books] Good Fantasy/SciFi books Movie Discussion!
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread McBoner: A hockey love story Formula 1 Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
streaming software Strange computer issues (software) [G] How to Block Livestream Ads
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
Movie Stars In Video Games: …
TrAiDoS
ramps on octagon
StaticNine
Broowar part 2
qwaykee
Funny Nicknames
LUCKY_NOOB
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 1929 users

[Guideline] SC2 Computers - Page 36

Forum Index > Tech Support
Post a Reply
Prev 1 34 35 36 37 38 66 Next
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 States11563 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 States11563 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 States11563 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 States11563 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 States11563 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 States11563 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 States11563 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?
Prev 1 34 35 36 37 38 66 Next
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
uThermal 2v2 Circuit
14:00
Season 2 - May 2026
RotterdaM705
uThermal483
IndyStarCraft 158
SteadfastSC135
LiquipediaDiscussion
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
RotterdaM 705
uThermal 483
mouzHeroMarine 349
IndyStarCraft 158
SteadfastSC 135
Railgan 125
BRAT_OK 74
MindelVK 23
StarCraft: Brood War
Britney 68903
EffOrt 1580
Horang2 1060
Shuttle 855
Hyuk 605
ggaemo 502
Soma 292
Rush 289
firebathero 261
Leta 178
[ Show more ]
Pusan 159
PianO 102
Sharp 82
Last 81
actioN 69
Barracks 65
ToSsGirL 50
Hm[arnc] 49
Dewaltoss 43
Sacsri 27
Rock 19
IntoTheRainbow 16
Terrorterran 15
yabsab 15
zelot 15
JulyZerg 14
Noble 13
GoRush 11
Shine 9
Dota 2
qojqva2128
monkeys_forever209
Fuzer 182
Heroes of the Storm
Khaldor385
Other Games
singsing2516
B2W.Neo1445
Liquid`RaSZi1129
Beastyqt823
KnowMe252
elazer1
Organizations
Other Games
BasetradeTV618
Dota 2
PGL Dota 2 - Main Stream68
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
[ Show 14 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• iHatsuTV 4
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
Dota 2
• WagamamaTV450
League of Legends
• Jankos2170
Other Games
• Shiphtur38
Upcoming Events
BSL
3h 59m
IPSL
3h 59m
eOnzErG vs TBD
G5 vs Nesh
Patches Events
8h 59m
Replay Cast
17h 59m
Wardi Open
18h 59m
Afreeca Starleague
18h 59m
Jaedong vs Light
Monday Night Weeklies
1d
Replay Cast
1d 8h
Sparkling Tuna Cup
1d 18h
Afreeca Starleague
1d 18h
Snow vs Flash
[ Show More ]
WardiTV Invitational
1d 19h
GSL
2 days
Classic vs Cure
Maru vs Rogue
GSL
3 days
SHIN vs Zoun
ByuN vs herO
OSC
3 days
OSC
3 days
Replay Cast
4 days
Escore
4 days
The PondCast
4 days
WardiTV Invitational
4 days
Replay Cast
5 days
CranKy Ducklings
5 days
RSL Revival
5 days
SHIN vs Bunny
ByuN vs Shameless
WardiTV Invitational
5 days
BSL
6 days
Replay Cast
6 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
6 days
RSL Revival
6 days
Cure vs Zoun
Clem vs Lambo
WardiTV Invitational
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

Proleague 2026-05-02
WardiTV TLMC #16
Nations Cup 2026

Ongoing

BSL Season 22
ASL Season 21
CSL 2026 SPRING (S20)
IPSL Spring 2026
KCM Race Survival 2026 Season 2
KK 2v2 League Season 1
Acropolis #4
SCTL 2026 Spring
RSL Revival: Season 5
2026 GSL S1
BLAST Rivals Spring 2026
IEM Rio 2026
PGL Bucharest 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 1
BLAST Open Spring 2026
ESL Pro League S23 Finals
ESL Pro League S23 Stage 1&2
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026

Upcoming

Escore Tournament S2: W6
BSL 22 Non-Korean Championship
Escore Tournament S2: W7
Escore Tournament S2: W8
CSLAN 4
Kung Fu Cup 2026 Grand Finals
HSC XXIX
uThermal 2v2 2026 Main Event
Maestros of the Game 2
2026 GSL S2
Stake Ranked Episode 3
XSE Pro League 2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 2
CS Asia Championships 2026
IEM Atlanta 2026
Asian Champions League 2026
PGL Astana 2026
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2026 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.