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On March 12 2012 03:36 Zushen wrote:
i decided i would like to go the intel route but i have one last quetion. would it be worth it to wait for the new ivy bridge or just get an i5 now?
Depends on your current system, if you have a fairly decent system right now i would not advise buying a i5, if you have a terrible system i maybe even wouldnt suggest waiting for ivy bridge as it will have fairly little performance benefits in gaming over an i5 2500k lets say, anyway.
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What would you upgrade in this system for better gaming performance :-
Intel G840 @ 2.8 Ghz
Gigabyte H67M-D2-B3
DDR3 4GB @ 1333MHz
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti
I was thinking of processor first.
I don't know anything about Mboards
I don't know what my PSU is.
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The majority of games will benefit much more from a better GPU than a CPU. For something significant, you would need to upgrade to a ~$500 card such as a 7950 / 7970.
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For laptops, is there really a difference between i7-2630QM and the i7-2670QM that makes it worth the $75 difference?
Also, if I have a laptop and I want to stream, should I just instantly give up my dreams of streaming?
EDIT: this is the base model I want to stream on http://www.xoticpc.com/force-1761-msi-1761-p-3152.html?wconfigure=yes
I'll prob end up getting i7-2630QM and 12 GB DDR3 1333 MHz RAM
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What would an upgrade in CPU do that system?
Anything major, say I upgrade to an i5 2500k?
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On March 12 2012 05:45 deathtrance wrote:+ Show Spoiler +For laptops, is there really a difference between i7-2630QM and the i7-2670QM that makes it worth the $75 difference? Also, if I have a laptop and I want to stream, should I just instantly give up my dreams of streaming? EDIT: this is the base model I want to stream on http://www.xoticpc.com/force-1761-msi-1761-p-3152.html?wconfigure=yesI'll prob end up getting i7-2630QM and 12 GB DDR3 1333 MHz RAM
Just a 200MHz difference, so nothing significant.
On March 12 2012 06:44 Jomz wrote:+ Show Spoiler +What would an upgrade in CPU do that system?
Anything major, say I upgrade to an i5 2500k?
You would gain two cores and up to 900MHz. So for gaming, not much...
Since you have a H67 board, you want a 2500 instead of a 2500k.
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this may be stupid but thats why im posting here lol -- I was always under the impression that if you were going with an intel cpu that you should be getting a nvidia card instead of radeon, is this true?
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On March 12 2012 07:05 Cerotix wrote:
this may be stupid but thats why im posting here lol -- I was always under the impression that if you were going with an intel cpu that you should be getting a nvidia card instead of radeon, is this true?
Only time it really matters is with Linux/Unix. Not by hardware. And that's just a current state of drivers thing. Has been for a while, but no guarantees it will always be that way.
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So, is HDTV shopping a primarily subjective thing? As in go in to best buy, look at them, and find one we like? Or are some awful like monitor shopping below a certain price point? My brother and I are potentially looking for an HDTV for next year, was thinking about a 40-50inch one below 600$. Or just the best price/"performance" we can get around there, regardless of screen size (although not too small)
Edit: And if it isn't, does anybody know a good place to learn up on buying TVs?
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On March 12 2012 06:52 skyR wrote:You would gain two cores and up to 900MHz. So for gaming, not much... Since you have a H67 board, you want a 2500 instead of a 2500k.
Ah thanks.
Whats the difference between the 2500 and 2500k?
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On March 12 2012 09:53 Alryk wrote:+ Show Spoiler +So, is HDTV shopping a primarily subjective thing? As in go in to best buy, look at them, and find one we like? Or are some awful like monitor shopping below a certain price point? My brother and I are potentially looking for an HDTV for next year, was thinking about a 40-50inch one below 600$. Or just the best price/"performance" we can get around there, regardless of screen size (although not too small)
Edit: And if it isn't, does anybody know a good place to learn up on buying TVs?
Well similar to monitors. It's subjective but you still need to do research.
On March 12 2012 09:59 Jomz wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On March 12 2012 06:52 skyR wrote:You would gain two cores and up to 900MHz. So for gaming, not much... Since you have a H67 board, you want a 2500 instead of a 2500k. Ah thanks. Whats the difference between the 2500 and 2500k?
The 2500k has HD3000 and an unlocked multiplier. Since you can't overclock and will never be using the IGP, neither matters.
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Hi guys, I have a question, I am looking to upgrade my pc a little bit, and really I THINK , not sure , but I think my processor its the crappy here.. this is my computer:
ASUS M4N68T-M V2 AM3 NVIDIA Geforce 7025/nForce 630a Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Green AX5450 1GBK3-SH Radeon HD 5450 (Cedar) 1GB 64-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready Video Card
AMD Athlon(tm) II x2 255 Processor 3.10 GHz
4 gb ram DDR3 (2x2) --->not sure which one , lol.
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Is it the processor the bad or the graphics card? And what would be the best processor I could get for my motherboard?
Does this graphics card works with my motherboard?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121442
Ty ty!
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Both are not great, but for games, the HD 5450 is pretty bad and is the bigger problem. Also, for many games, there's not anything compatible with your motherboard that would be significantly better. Best for gaming would be a Phenom II X4. The ones with the highest clock speeds are a bit faster but not worth the extra cost, but I don't really recommend you get one.
If you don't have a higher-end power supply, something like a HD 6670 is okay and a huge upgrade over an HD 5450, but an HD 7750 is a decent amount better than an HD 6670 for only about $20 more. Any modern graphics card uses a PCI Express interface of some kind and is compatible with your motherboard. If you have a slimline case that only takes half-height expansion cards, then you would need to be careful to get a graphics card that is half height (low profile)--the only potential issues are the graphics cards not physically fitting in your case, and you not having a power supply that can support a higher-end graphics card.
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Then that means it takes in 115V from the wall, so if you were in another country with 230V power, you would fry it. That's not a relevant detail for what you're looking at. Relevant details would be the brand and model, and anything regarding max wattages, and max current rating on +12V, +5V, and +3.3V. Anyway, a 7750 should run on pretty much any power supply you could have in your system.
It depends on which game you're talking about (some will still be limited by the processor), but for increasing graphics details settings, generally there will be a huge improvement by upgrading the video card over a 5450. Some games like SC2 will run okay but not that well on an Athlon II X2, but it's not a big deal for many others.
I would prefer the Sapphire or HIS 7750 over the PowerColor because the former two seem to have larger and better cooling solutions that are probably also quieter. Those three are the same price.
The FX-8120 is a terrible idea for gaming and not better than a Phenom II. See here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-fx-pentium-apu-benchmark,3120-10.html
Your Athlon II X2 would be a bit worse than the Athlon II X3 and X4 in some games but pretty much the same in some others. The Pentium G630 is about $70-80 and requires a $50+ motherboard.
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On March 12 2012 00:57 JingleHell wrote:Show nested quote +On March 12 2012 00:39 lurchpanda wrote:
If i install a program on my :/C drive (such as starcraft or a recording program) can i just drag it onto my :/D drive or do i have to do something else? Depends on the program. Why not just install to the intended drive to begin with?
Space issues on my main hard drive, and the fact that i have a slow internet connection so it takes a long time to redownload things
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On March 12 2012 16:50 lurchpanda wrote:Show nested quote +On March 12 2012 00:57 JingleHell wrote:On March 12 2012 00:39 lurchpanda wrote:
If i install a program on my :/C drive (such as starcraft or a recording program) can i just drag it onto my :/D drive or do i have to do something else? Depends on the program. Why not just install to the intended drive to begin with? Space issues on my main hard drive, and the fact that i have a slow internet connection so it takes a long time to redownload things
There are a number of references to a programs location that will not update if you move the program folder from one disk to another. Shortcuts in the start menu and on the desktop for example. Also, there may be entries in the Registry that rely on the programs location being known. Exactly how much will break and what you'll have to do to fix it depends on the program. SC2 is fairly well-mannered in that sense, all you need to do is copy the folder and update your shortcuts. Other programs may not be as easy.
A fairly easy way of getting around this is by using links. This is a concept that allows you to move the folder to another location while making the OS believe that it's still where it used to be. Do the following:
- Move the folder (lets say it's C:\Program Files\Starcraft 2 as an example) to the new disk (for example D:\Program Files\Starcraft 2). Make sure the original folder is gone.
- Open a command terminal (press Windows key + R, type 'cmd').
- Type: mklink /D "C:\Program Files\Starcraft 2" "D:\Program Files\Starcraft 2"
- That's it.
What this does is create a link from the location where your SC2 folder used to be to where it is now. Programs that try to access the original folder will get redirected automatically without knowing it, so it appears to them as if nothing has changed.
Beware that these type of file operations can make your program unusable if something goes wrong and you don't know what you're doing. As always, make backups of important files and settings.
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so I am just trying to get the most out of them as i can. 
