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03-22-2004, 05:09 PM #1
What kind of computer do you use
I need to get a new system for gaming. Right now I play on my thinkpad... so I know I can do a lot better with the graphics and how the game runs.
So..
What system do you have?
What Memory do you have?
What video Card?
And Joystick Y/N?
TIA for the feedback everyone.
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03-22-2004, 05:32 PM #2
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Re: What kind of computer do you use
AMD 2500+ OC'd to 2.3 ghz
1gb PC2700
Asus MoBo
DVD/CD RW
Audigy 2
Siatek Joystick
Razor Boomslang mouse
GeForce 5200 256mb card
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03-22-2004, 05:41 PM #3
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Re: What kind of computer do you use
Whatever you get, get a gig of RAM. You'll need it for BF and newer games. Well, you don't need it but it really helps in load times and smoother performance. For a joystick, you don't need anything fancy since it's not a flight sim. I use a Saitek Cyborg and it works fine for flying. I don't think they make them anymore so you could check out the Evo sticks. Another good one is the Logitech Extreme 3D. I happen to like ATI cards but if you got something against them you'll be fine with nVidia. Both produce good cards. One thing to note is that ATI releases driver updates regularly so if there's a problem with a game a driver update might solve it. Oh, if you ever happen to come across two extra monitors, the newer ATI cards support surround view like the Matrox Parhelia did.
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03-22-2004, 05:51 PM #4
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Re: What kind of computer do you use
AMD 2500+ OC'd to 2.2 ghz ($80)
512 MB PC3200
Asus MoBo A7N8X Deluxe ($110)
DVD/CD RW
on-board sound
Siatek Joystick
GeForce4 5700 Ultra 128mb card ($200)
With this I can run everything at max for BFV.
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03-22-2004, 06:38 PM #5
Re: What kind of computer do you use
wickerman = Turbojuice???? from MWIR??
Your avatar is the same as a guy who posts on another board I spend time on, might be a coincidence though.
I have nothing against ATI or Invidia, anything would be an improvement now. I think it will be a few months before I am ready to buy but I want to do my homework first.
"Whatever you get, get a gig of RAM. " Got RAM covered, check the sig
Keep it coming
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03-22-2004, 06:55 PM #6
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Re: What kind of computer do you use
asus p4p800 deluxe mobo(Duel Memory Channel)
pentium 4 2.8c
2 sticks of 512 corsair XMS series memory(low latency)
ATI 9800XT
sony 21" monitor
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03-22-2004, 07:38 PM #7
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Re: What kind of computer do you use
i use...
p4 2.8ghz
1gig 3200 ram
ATI 9600pro
mouse/keyboard combo
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03-22-2004, 07:49 PM #8
Re: What kind of computer do you use
Hmmm... At one point in time I could rattle this off at the top of my head. But now i'm found peering inside to try and remember...
I've got an ASUS P4P800 Deluxe with a P4 currently running at 2.8GHz.
768MB PC3200 memory from Crucial.
nVidia GF4 Ti/4600 w/ 128MB
Samsung SyncMaster 191T 19" flat panel.
Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 Joystick
Nostromo N52 Speedpad
IBM Explorer optical mouse
Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.
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03-22-2004, 07:52 PM #9
Re: What kind of computer do you use
How did you set up your Speedpad? Saddly I looked your up and its the first time I have seen that. Seems like it would be great for gamin. I take it that completely replaces the keyboard. But what do you use the hat on the side for?
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03-22-2004, 08:09 PM #10+PARADOX+Guest
Re: What kind of computer do you use
P4 3.0@3.6 (Stock Cooling)
Asus P4C800-E Deluxe
2X512 (1 Gig) Corsair PC3500 DDR
Asus TI4600 128 DDR Video Card
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
1X80 Gig HD
1X40 Gig HD
Pioneer DVD-106S Slot
Sony 52X24X52 CD-R/CD-RW
Logitech MX510 Mouse
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick
Samsung SyncMaster 191T+ 19" flat panel Monitor
Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP1Last edited by +PARADOX+; 03-22-2004 at 08:27 PM.
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06-17-2004, 10:47 PM #11
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Re: What kind of computer do you use
A intel sever motherboard with 2 pentium xenoxs 3.06 total 6.12
4gigs of ram pc3200
ati x800platium
600watt power supply
2 15,000rpm hard drves 74gigs
dvd burner and copy
cdrom
watercooling
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06-17-2004, 11:04 PM #12
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Re: What kind of computer do you use
Soyo K7V Dragon Plus (getting newer one soon i hope)
2X256 Kingston memory, I can play at max in BF1942 when i get new mobo (tried it)
Radeon 9800 Pro 128 Video Card
Legacy Onboard 5.1 speaker system (works great to be onboard!)
1X20 Gig HD
1X111 Gig HD
Some kinda DVD rom
Logitech TRACKBALL! (I LOVE IT!)
Logitech Freedom Wireless joystick (most awesome joystick)
KDS 17' moniter
Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP1
Logitech 5.1 Speaker system
decent keyboard with extra buttons :P
Old scanner
Lanboy PC Case (EXTREMLY light.. lighter than my 6pound dog)
Planet INTRA mousepad
old 1990 model PC stand :P
1.665ghz processor
moniter can run at 200Hz amazingly, but i run it at like 80 or something
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06-17-2004, 11:09 PM #13
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AMD 2800+ 333fsb
1.5gig PC3200
Asus MoBo A7N8X Deluxe
400 watt PS
FX5600 256mb (mistake I know)
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06-18-2004, 12:03 AM #14
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Re: What kind of computer do you use
Black RaidMax case w/ 450 watt ps, 8 80mm case fans, (2 red led) 1 red cold cathode
msi nforce2 k7n2-L mobo (red)
xp 3000+ 400fsb x11
Thermalright AX7 heatsink w/80mm delta fan
40mm 10,000 rpm fan on northbridge
1 gig pc3200 cas 2.5 (red)
radeon 9700pro 128 meg 8x agp (red)
2x 120gig wd se 1200jb drives in raid 0
sb live! 5.1 xgamer for everything
Altec-Lansing 5.1 surround sound 90 watt
onboard nforce sound for ts2 only
Altec-Lansing headphone/mic combo
19" 1600x1200 mag innovision crt
8x DVD+/- RW (stealth)
56x32x56x CDRW (stealth)
PCChips TVTuner w/ remote (acts as IR mouse as well) (red)
GE 7 button dual scroll mouse
logitec explorer keyboard
WinXP Pro SP1
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06-18-2004, 12:13 AM #15
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Re: What kind of computer do you use
I just got the N52 last month and I love it! By hatswitch do you mean the directional pad? If so, I have it set up for stance up/down, reload and shuffle (ghost recon). It took a couple weeks to get used to, but once you do it's great. PCclub has them for $29.
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I can play RS, GR, JO, IL2-FB and LoMac all with High or Med-High settings on this:
Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe MoBo (add'l slot fan)
AMD XP2500 barton (non-oc) w/thermaltake TR-2 m4
1 gig DDR400 corsair xms
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
Maxtor 250gig HD w/5 partitions
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E-Dimensional 3D glasses
N52 Speedpad
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Memorex 4button optical mouse
Logitech cordless keyboard
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