Rate My Spec

**Asiankid0** · 08-15-2009, 03:04 PM

Contrary to the thread title, I was wondering if any members with extensive computer knowledge will be able to tell me if the following specs will run modern games well...I haven't bought the parts yet but I am going to in less than a week...just want second opinions from you guys~ thats all. (To the mods, if you feel that this should belong in the Tech Section, you can move it - I apologize, but since people check Free MMORPG section more so than the Tech Section, I had to post it here....because I need opinions/advice fast :3)

Tower: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP43-UD3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Graphics Card: MSI N260GTX-T2D896-OCv4 GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ... - Retail
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80569Q9550 - Retail
RAM: mushkin 2GB (2 x 1GB ) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996684 - Retail
Internal HD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
Keyboard + Mouse: Logitech EX 110 Black USB + PS/2 Standard Cordless Desktop Keyboard & Mouse Kit - Retail
Monitor: ASUS VH226H Black 21.5" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
DVD Burner: SAMSUNG DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223L LightScribe Support - OEM
CPU Fan: ZALMAN CNPS9900LED 120mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail

Total amount comes up to around $1100 USD~ within my budget.

**shovel** · 08-15-2009, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Asiankid0

^ is it? I hope it is...I want to play CoD 4 and FEAR 1/2 on high settings, NOT windowed....for once

not to mention Mabi: Heroes, C9, etc, etc...
(check my sig for what games I am planning to play lol)

Oh actually, you might want a little more ram. Just reread it and noticed that. (Thought you had 3 before) If you have a 32bit system just get 3gb of ram. If you get a 64bit system, then go with at least 4gb of ram.

Yea but otherwise, that desktop is top of the line. I'm not too hip with the graphics cards anymore but as far as I know the one you selected is one of the best?

But don't worry, that thing should run anything on Max, except maybe Gta4 and Crysis...

**SnOwBunZz** · 08-15-2009, 03:17 PM

8.5/10

Graphics card could be better, but will still run anything you throw at.

**Asiankid0** · 08-15-2009, 03:23 PM

hmm...i am sort of tight on the budget...so getting an extra RAM chip on top, and possibly getting a slightly better graphics card (according to SnOwBunZz...) will be difficult...

like i said, as long as I can play modern games (definitely NOT playing GTA4 or Crysis...) fine on non-windowed mode and medium-high settings, I'll be happy. :3

**MageMoa** · 08-15-2009, 03:34 PM

Hmm, I hope you are getting a free upgrade to windows 7? (<< Ignore that if it isn't a vista computer)

Anyways, your computer is fine. 8.5/10

**shovel** · 08-15-2009, 03:34 PM

Yea, that graphics card should be what you want. I think Snowbunz is saying that it just could be better, which it can. But that should definitely last you for a couple years.

The ram makes everything run smoother. Like for instance, GTA4 uses 1.1gb of ram on my computer, so if you only have 2gb of ram, then that doesn't leave a lot of space for all the other background crap to run and it could lead to an uncomfortable experience.

But I know, you said won't be playing GTA4. I don't know what games you have in mind if you don't feel like running those. I assure you that it can run anything you want.

Personally, I think the extra ram is a necessary addition. Everything else is perfect.

But it you can't find an upgrade, then just get what you have. If you feel like you need more ram in the future, you could always get some. 2gb may work for you, but I like to multitask like a beast

**SnOwBunZz** · 08-15-2009, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by shovel

Yea, that graphics card should be what you want. I think Snowbunz is saying that it just could be better, which it can. But that should definitely last you for a couple years.

+1.

Misread the ram amount part. =.="
Speaking from experience, you still will run pretty much everything if you decide to go with vista.
If you can, pick up another 2gbs of ram. It'll increase the speed on everything.

Still holding the 8.5 since you can run everything.

**Slate** · 08-15-2009, 03:51 PM

Well, my specs are:

GTX 280
4GB Ram running at 1066Mhz
Q6600 (Quad) Running at 3.1GHz

I would say those are some pretty good specs.

**KaoruHataki** · 08-15-2009, 03:54 PM

Ya... your computer is perfect for any current game that is outthere... Mine is a HD4770 Graphic card with omost all the same specs as yours and i have never had any problem with any new releases.. So yes you are fine dude....
7.5

**RichyRichy** · 08-15-2009, 04:18 PM

Whoa that's really cheap for the parts you're getting. Yeah should run games fine on high or very high. Don't expect the max resolution though. 1920×1080 should be fine for you =] My new comp that I'm getting at christmas is gonna be $2000. Hopefully the new graphic cards won't be a disappointment. If you want you could go with more ram. 4gb DDR2 or 4GB DDR3. Shouldn't be that much more.

Edit: Rating 7/10

**H4wkeye** · 08-15-2009, 04:21 PM

Its good brah.It'll run any new or upcoming game.

**poeticas** · 08-15-2009, 04:32 PM

i will give u 9/10 cuz in the end every 1 needs to upgrade pc ... :/ and i think DDR3 thats that then

. *walks away from this thread*

**firekilla30** · 08-15-2009, 04:33 PM

his graphic card is fine. I have 9800 gtx + and it can play any game perfectly. The 260 is a damn great card. I say you upgrade the ram and your set a few years.

**i G U M** · 08-15-2009, 04:48 PM

My mmo computers spec:

Motherboard - PCS 428330 Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R, X58, Socket-1366 CrossFireX, DDR3, ATX, GbLAN, Firewire, 2xPCI-Ex(2.0)x16

CPU - INTEL CORE I7-920 2.66G 8M LGA1366 BOX

GFX - Card - PCS 483935 Gainward GeForce GTX 260 896MB PhysX PCI-Express 2.0, "Golden Sample", 2xDVI, HDCP

RAM - CORSAIR Intel Core i7 6GB Kit PC3-10666, 1333MHz, 3x240 DIMM

And not to get off-topic ill probably rate your computer a 9 out of 10~
Bought these parts 2 weeks ago

I have no problem what-so-ever with any games at the moment ^^

**iAmRetarded** · 08-15-2009, 05:05 PM

Its fine for running games on max for 1 year or so.

**Asiankid0** · 08-15-2009, 05:08 PM

wow thanks for the replies~ now i know my desktop will run fine....
you guys recommended me getting another 2GB RAM stick? so 3 RAM sticks total? depending on how much each one costs I'll buy an extra. But I think I am gonna try the 2GB RAMs first before buying another one...

also, VISTA gets a free upgrade to Windows 7? Isn't there a downloadable beta out for Win 7 atm?

the monitor I am getting is a HD 21" monitor (as you can see on description)~ not sure what the resolution is on that item, but I guess I might need to lower it...

**iAmRetarded** · 08-15-2009, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Asiankid0

wow thanks for the replies~ now i know my desktop will run fine....
you guys recommended me getting another 2GB RAM stick? so 3 RAM sticks total? depending on how much each one costs I'll buy an extra. But I think I am gonna try the 2GB RAMs first before buying another one...

also, VISTA gets a free upgrade to Windows 7? Isn't there a downloadable beta out for Win 7 atm?

the monitor I am getting is a HD 21" monitor (as you can see on description)~ not sure what the resolution is on that item, but I guess I might need to lower it...

Get 4GB DDR2. DDR2 is super cheap too. Just download Win7 7600 RTM.

**Asiankid0** · 08-15-2009, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by iAm******ed

Get 4GB DDR2. DDR2 is super cheap too. Just download Win7 7600 RTM.

so ditch the 2 2GB sticks and get 1 4GB DDR2?
where do you download Win7 7600 RTM btw?

**MageMoa** · 08-15-2009, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by iAm******ed

Get 4GB DDR2. DDR2 is super cheap too. Just download Win7 7600 RTM.

I was actually planning on doing that, but the fact that your computer will stop working in like a year sucks :o

Ohwell, I guess you are fine if you buy windows7?

**ShadowDancer11** · 08-15-2009, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by MageMoa

Hmm, I hope you are getting a free upgrade to windows 7? (<< Ignore that if it isn't a vista computer)

Anyways, your computer is fine. 8.5/10

Lol... torrents anyone ?

>_> its free

**Asiankid0** · 08-15-2009, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by MageMoa

I was actually planning on doing that, but the fact that your computer will stop working in like a year sucks :o

what you mean by that?

**MageMoa** · 08-15-2009, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Asiankid0

what you mean by that?

When you download windows 7, You'll only be able to use it until june 2010. After that, your computer will get blocked until you buy a legit version of Windows (XP/Vista/7)

**IronyTaken** · 08-15-2009, 05:27 PM

I am sticking with my 8800gt oc until directx 11 cards.

My 8800gt can still play everything on max so I am good.

**iAmRetarded** · 08-15-2009, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by MageMoa

When you download windows 7, You'll only be able to use it until june 2010. After that, your computer will get blocked until you buy a legit version of Windows (XP/Vista/7)

You're stupid do u know that? Windows 7 isn't in Beta anymore. Its Released for manufactoring so it means its done. Download it and your able to use it 30d and then u have to buy it.

**snubi** · 08-15-2009, 05:30 PM

i would get the 280 gtx instead of 260 its well worth it ;D

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