Saturday, April 2, 2011

I am building a computer. Would this design pose compatibility issues?

I am building a computer. Would this design pose compatibility issues?

Tower Case = Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-US-BA-WOPSU Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811166004&Tpk=Sunbeam%20Transformer%20IC-TR-US-BA-WOPSU%20Black%20Steel

Hard Drive = Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433

Graphics = GIGABYTE GV-N250ZL-1GI GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125266&Tpk=GIGABYTE%20GV-N250ZL-1GI%20GeForce%20GTS%20250%201GB%20256-bit

BLu Ray = SAMSUNG Black 8X BD-ROM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA Internal Blu-ray Combo Drive – Bulk Model SH-B083L/BSBP LightScribe Support – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151199&Tpk=SAMSUNG%20Black%208X%20BD-ROM%2016X%20DVD-ROM%2048X%20CD-ROM%20SAT

RAM = OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2000 (PC3 16000) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G2000LV6GK – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227424&cm_re=OCZ_Gold_6GB_%283_x_2GB%29_240-Pin_DDR3_SDRAM_DDR3_200-_-20-227-424-_-Product

Processor = Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115214

Motherboard = ASUS P6X58D Premium Motherboard – LGA 1366, Intel X58, SATA, SLI Ready, CrossFireX Ready, Triple Channel DDR3 support, RAID, Hyperthreading, USB 3.0, SATA 6Gb/s – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131614

Power Source = Antec TruePower New TP-750 750W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC “compatible with Core i7/Core i5″ Power Supply – http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371022&cm_re=Antec_TruePower_New_TP-750_750W_Continuous_Power_A-_-17-371-022-_-Product

Answer by Yectep
Looks safe and fine to me. Thing I don’t get is if you’re getting DDR3 2000 RAM, why not get a trade-off between 1600MHz but in return get a much better graphics card?

The parts are compatible with each other though if that’s the only thing you’re after.

Answer by Mike
looks excellent, but what i would do is get 4gb of Ram instead, and upgrade your video card to a Ati 5770 or Nvidia 260gtx. the 250 just isnt up to par with the rest of your system. also if your plotting on making this for making a bet you only need 4gb at most anyway. games dont rely as much on the Ram as the video card.

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I recently bought Transformers 2(for windows) and tried to play it on my new PC.

The PC i use is this: Asus – Essentio Desktop with Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor

#
Warranty Terms – Parts
1 year
#
Warranty Terms – Labor
1 year limited
#
Product Height
18.1″
#
Product Width
7.9″
#
Product Weight
23.9 lbs.
#
Product Depth
21″
#
Processor Brand
Intel®
#
Processor
Intel® Core™2 Quad
#
Processor Speed
2.5GHz
#
System Bus
1333MHz
#
Cache Memory
4MB on die Level 2
#
System Memory (RAM)
8GB
#
System Memory (RAM) Supple To
16GB
#
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR2
#
Hard Drive Type
SATA (7200 rpm)
#
Hard Drive Size
1TB
#
Graphics
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
#
Video Memory
Up to 1759MB shared
#
Audio
High-definition 7.1-channel (8-speaker configurable)
#
Speakers
None
#
Network Card
Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
#
Wireless Networking
None
#
Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
#
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 48x32x48 CD-RW
#
Direct-Disc Labeling
No
#
Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
#
Available Expansion Bays
External: 1 (5.25″); Internal: 1 (3.5″)
#
Available Expansion Slots
2 PCI
#
USB 2.0 Ports
10 (4 front, 6 rear)
#
IEEE 1394 Ports
0
#
S-Video Outputs
None
#
Keyboard Description
USB multimedia
#
Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)
USB optical mouse
#
In commission System Platform
Windows
#
In commission System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
#
Software Included
Microsoft Works 9.0; Nero 9 Essentials; Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 and more
#
ENERGY STAR Qualified
No
#
HDMI Output
Yes
#
Blu-ray Player
No

The minimum requirements of the game is as follows:
Minimum System Requirements
DirectX : 9.0c
Hard Drive Space : 8 GB Free
In commission System : Windows XP/Vista
Processor : Pentium 4 @ 2.4 GHz/AMD Athlon Equivalent
RAM : 1 GB
Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 6600/ATI 9800 Pro

Is that too much for my PC? i Dont really know the facts and letters and if someone could help me thatsd be fantastic.

Is the memory card not excellent enough? I only used up 22% of RAM so i dont reckon thats the conundrum.

I also have GTA San Andres and Empire Earth 2 and they run fine.

I tried to reinstall the game but it still lags pretty terribly.

What seems to be the conundrum? Thanks guys

Answer by Akash_Raj
The conundrum is this dude:
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500

This is not a making a bet graphics card. Its just an on-board integrated graphics meant for show purposes and to play 4-5 being ancient games. You need atleast a decent budget Dedicated graphics card from ATi or NVIDIA to run it.

You can run Transformers 1 game in medium settings though. Delight in!

Answer by silent_threat
RAM is not going to be your conundrum. It looks like it may be your graphics card. If I retract correctly, the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500, is an onboard graphics card. For this game, you may want to go pick up a new Nvidia graphics card, or whatever fits your needs. It could also be the game itself. Some game engines are not the best, and can get really glitchy, even if your computer is the best of the best. For a game like Transformers 2, that is possible. Possibly try lowering the graphic settings of the game. If it stops getting choppy, then it is most liable the game. If continues to stay jittery and choppy, then you may want to pick up a new graphics card.

Answer by Albert
No its not the RAM and Your PC meets all the requirements of the game except for the graphics card which is onboard and terrible. Transformers 2 requires a mid range graphics card like the nvidia 9500gt or the 9600gt which cost around 3500 to 4000 rs to play nicely with no lags.
So, i recommend you to get the nvidia 9600gt so you will be able to play it. By the way you have a fantastic PC and will be even better with the graphics card.

Answer by wiky
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Friday, April 1, 2011

Good Gaming rig..? Since this will be my first custom build!?

Good Gaming rig..? Since this will be my first custom build!?

Its gonna be a making a bet computer.. ex. Eve, WoW, CS, CSS, etc.. So does this seem pretty decent?

Graphics Card : XFX HD-597A-CNB9 Radeon HD 5970 Black Edition 2GB 512 (256 x 2)-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

Mother board: ASUS Crosshair IV Formula AM3 AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

Data hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Optical drive:SONY Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1681S-0B – OEM

signal card: Creative Signal Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 70SB088600002 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Express x1 Interface Signal Card

Power supply: COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro1000 RS-A00-EMBA 1000W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor Model HDT90ZFBGRBOX

Heatsink: ZALMAN CNPS10X FLEX CPU Cooler

Case: Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-US-BA-WOPSU Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case

Accessories: Razer lycosa (keyboard), Razer mamba (mouse 5600 DPI wireless/wired), Razer Carcharias (headset), Razer Megasoma(mouse pad), Razer Mako(stereo system), & a Acer 18″ monitor.. (yes i like Razer’s accessories :)
Well ofcourse i’d get ram lmao.. i do need to be able to turn the computer on! lol.. Also, thanks for the info, instead of the sony, ill get a lite-on :) ..

Answer by Jessica
That comp will run EVERYTHING maxed out. One thing though – why not get an SSD drive or 2 hard drives to run raid (So they perform better)? if you go all out, might as well get the best. You’ll notice a BIG routine difference with raid / ssd.

Answer by Proto
We’re not worthy! We’re not worthy! :D

Yeah, that’s a godlike making a bet rig…. complete heavy-handedness for simple games like those, which can run maxed on hardware half as powerful. This machine can plow through intense titles like Far Weep 2 and Just Produce 2.

The only minor things I’d change:

1) Sony OptiArcs are the most problematic DVD burners out there. Go with a Samsung, LG, Lite-On, anything else.

2) The Soundblaster X-Fi Fatal1ty is heavy-handedness if you’re not doing audio recording… just extra money spent with marginal benefit over the motherboard audio.

Answer by Doom
Chose,
You should get 2 Black Caviar 1Tb in raid (will be quicker than most SSD).

I’m building about the same rig (i saved a bit by going with a HD5850 1Gb and a excellent 650Watts PSU instead..)

PS: I’d also get some RAM if i were you.. loll

Answer by Jim
You have Wow’d me by golly! Brilliant stuff. Couldn’t do much better than this!

Answer by Jack
for eve wow etc suggest a 5770 and amd phenom 2 965 with 5 gigs of ram it will be more than enough

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ASUS Eee Pad Transformer gets UK price, release date
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Q&A: which computer is better for the $?

Q&A: which computer is better for the $?

Defender Class – Mark 1

SKU: CMUR-754-689–DMR1

Sunbeam Transformer Case, 500 Gigabyte Hard Drive, 2 GB Ram (up to 8 GB), AMD Athlon 64 X@ 4400+ Dual Core, 2.3 GHz Processor, DVD +/-R Burner 18X, ASUS AMD Motherboard, GeForce 7900GS 512MB Overclock Edition Video Card, M-Audio HD Signal Card, Windows Vista Home Basic And Starter Wrap
PRICE: $ 1,399.95

SKU: CMUR-274-168–DMR2

Sunbeam Transformer Case, 500 Gigabyte Hard Drive, 2 GB Ram (up to 8 GB), AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Dual Core, 2.6 GHz Processor, DVD +/-R Burner 18X, ASUS AMD Motherboard, Sapphire Radeon 512MB PCI Express Video Card, Creative Signal Blaster 7.1 Channels Signal Card, Windows Vista Home Basic, And Starter Wrap
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Answer by ChristianBassRocker
I would go with the second computers specs.

Answer by Sir Lagalot
That depends– there both about the same and I would go for the cheaper one, unless, if you are by it for making a bet, then the sapphire Raedon card is doubtless better for that use.

Answer by Bill Smith
The main difference is the video card, and you don’t say exactly what it is in the second one. Can you find out the actual digit (doubtless has an X1 or X2 in the begining).

Answer by zach
both of these computer are very similar and they are both fine and all but if possible place the athlon x2 5000+ on the same system as the geforce 7900gs video. that would make a better computer than both of these. but if you must choose between these two then i estimate go with the CMUR-274-168–DMR2

Answer by jonboy_2k1
The first one is a basic machine… not for making a bet or graphic intense programs.

The second would be a for games a video editing if that is your thing.

The differences are the quicker process (2.3GHz vs @.6GHz) wich is not enough to really tell the difference in my opinion. The signal card on the second is a small better and it is 7.1 channels. The largest difference is the video card. The Sapphire would be better for games and video editing.

Hope I helped….

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