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SpartyDon
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:41 pm Post subject: Optimal Computer. Need assistance. |
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Looking to upgrade my old computer. I guess build a new one would be more like it. I've read alot of posts but no post I can find has given me the optimum system for FS04. Having done some research, I'm getting mixed reviews as to whether a P4 or AMD. Also the graphics card. PCI x or AGP. Could use some help.
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Exxman
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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All depends on how much $$ you have to spend. To get a PC to run FS9 at all settings maxxed out with high FPS and addons to boot you'd have to spend quite a bit of money. I'm talking hardcore stuff not just all sliders maxxed out.
AMD is generally preferred over Intels for gaming as their performance is slightly better for gaming. PCIx is the new format so I'd suggest that if you are going to go new...go PCIx. AGP is going to be obsolete come a few years. I'm running an Intel and will be upgrading to the newer AMD's. Have PCIx as well and let me tell you...lightning is a popular descriptive for it's speed. Going 64bit is also the wave of the future so keep that in mind too.
Best bet? Shop around. I'm going to wait till summer to get a new PC cause prices will have stabilized somewhat and I'm waiting to hear about Windows 64 changes as well.
Hope that helps.
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SpartyDon
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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It does. Any thoughts on the Athelon 64 3800 vs Athelon fx-55. There is a big difference in price. Wondering if the performance increase is worth the cost?
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Exxman
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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There isn't too much of a performance gain compared to the increased price of the fx55. Stick with the 3800/4000 series really as they offer more bang for the buck.
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Pilotwannabe
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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| would having dual processors help any? or is that not how dual processors work? |
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SpartyDon
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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Exxman,
What graphics card would you recommend? Also, ram recommendations.
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Exxman
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@ Pilotwannabe- Dual processors are great for CAD/Server/Database systems where high computations are required. Dual core processors are for the general market as they don't require a special mobo or bus system. For the general user, it's not beneficial to go dual processor as their is very little gain for the $$.
@ SpartyDon. Corsair is the best right now. There are others out there that are more expensive but the best value I've found is Corsair. Never buy cheap ram...it's just not worth it. Check with the mobo manufacturer for what requirements the ram must contain in it's structure. As for the gfx card...I will never go back to ATi. Nvidia all the way. Any PCIx brand of theirs will do like the 6800GT or Ultra series. Again, price is a major factor.
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SpartyDon
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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Exxman,
Thanks for the info. Still need more information but you have pointed me in the right direction. Much appreciated. |
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