Buying a new computer any suggestions web links?

DemonMonger · 03-24-2011, 04:29 PM

Hey guys!

I am tired of getting killed due to my computers inadequacy aka lag at the start of combat and unlag 15 mins later dead.

Feel free to place suggestions here on what computer I should buy, and which ones work well for you!

Thanks!

ice_zero_cool · 03-24-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DemonMonger

Hey guys!

I am tired of getting killed due to my computers inadequacy aka lag at the start of combat and unlag 15 mins later dead.

Feel free to place suggestions here on what computer I should buy, and which ones work well for you!

Thanks!

well, if you want to make your own pc, id know a site where you could buy them, but since the site is German language only i think that its not worth telling you.

anyways, i bought some parts there (CPU, GPU, MOBO, RAM) and its working just fine all together... and i think you could get those parts in your locale hardware/computer market:

GPU: Gigabyte (nVidia) GeForce 460GTX OC
CPU: Intel Core i3 530 "Clarkdale"
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-P55N-USB3

ram is noname so i think there might be a better one

Znurre · 03-24-2011, 06:18 PM

I'd go for one of Intel's new Sandy Bridge CPUs, preferably i7 or i5.
If you plan on using Windows, I would recommend an ATI Radeon HD 6870, if you also plan on using Linux you might consider an NVidia GeForce GTX 460.
To not get any freeze lags you'll need a good HDD, don't go for storage space only but buy a fast 10k RPM HDD or an SSD.

Seher · 03-24-2011, 06:24 PM

Depends on how much you want to pay.

Anyway you won't regret it if you buy Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 (not P55N afaik :P)+ core i3 530, that's a cheap and still very decent combination. (It's sometimes possible to see cheaper i3 540 offers though, the higher the number the better :P)
As for the RAM... You can just search on the board manufacturer's website for the board model open the compatibility list there and buy the cheapest RAM you can find :P
(List for this board)
That's just a dual core though, might not be that future-proof.
If you want to pay a bit more (~90€ more): i5 2300 or 2400. (<- Quad core)
(Board should be Gigabyte GA-H67A-UD3H-B3 then) (RAM list for this board)

And the graphics card: HD 6850 or GTX 460 (1gb) or HD 6870 or HD 5870 or GTX 560. (cheap -> expensive)
Depends again on how much you want to pay and a bit on your display. The bigger the resolution you play in the bigger the graphics card needs to be.

I wouldn't buy a SSD, I've got no and I don't miss one. :P To me SSDs are just expensive useless junk.

ice_zero_cool · 03-24-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Znurre

To not get any freeze lags you'll need a good HDD, don't go for storage space only but buy a fast 10k RPM HDD or an SSD.

or you could buy tons of RAM and create a RAMdisk... a SSD is not really needed.

btw znurre, why is ATI better for windows?

Znurre · 03-24-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ice_zero_cool

or you could buy tons of RAM and create a RAMdisk... a SSD is not really needed.

btw znurre, why is ATI better for windows?

Not really better, but I would personally go with an ATI if I could since I have been having hardware problems with my GTX 460.
And I am far from the only one, just google for "gtx 460 freeze".
Sadly, imo. ATI is nowhere near NVidia when it comes to Linux driver support but for Windows that should not be any problem.

Anpu · 03-24-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Znurre

I'd go for one of Intel's new Sandy Bridge CPUs, preferably i7 or i5.
If you plan on using Windows, I would recommend an ATI Radeon HD 6870, if you also plan on using Linux you might consider an NVidia GeForce GTX 460.
To not get any freeze lags you'll need a good HDD, don't go for storage space only but buy a fast 10k RPM HDD or an SSD.

This. Same config, works perfect.

DemonMonger · 03-25-2011, 01:27 PM

Thanks guys!

My "Regnum Computer" is now being ordered

www.bestbuy.com

Anpu · 03-25-2011, 03:11 PM

Congrats on shopping!

Tigerious · 03-25-2011, 05:28 PM

Hum I think you should check your internet connection first =)

Anyway, here an old hardware configuration that still works fine with some graphics settings removed in regnum :

AMD x64 dual core 3800+
Nvidia Geforce 9600GS (512mb DDR)
Nvidia north/south/bridge npc555
Realtek soundcard (integrated in motherboard)
2 Gibabytes of DDR2
OS : Gentoo Linux

03-24-2011, 04:29 PM	#1
DemonMonger Marquis Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edge of the Abyss Posts: 2,066	Buying a new computer any suggestions web links? Hey guys! I am tired of getting killed due to my computers inadequacy aka lag at the start of combat and unlag 15 mins later dead. Feel free to place suggestions here on what computer I should buy, and which ones work well for you! Thanks!

03-24-2011, 06:18 PM	#3
Znurre Marquis Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: RA Posts: 1,897	I'd go for one of Intel's new Sandy Bridge CPUs, preferably i7 or i5. If you plan on using Windows, I would recommend an ATI Radeon HD 6870, if you also plan on using Linux you might consider an NVidia GeForce GTX 460. To not get any freeze lags you'll need a good HDD, don't go for storage space only but buy a fast 10k RPM HDD or an SSD. __________________ Winning a fight is not what makes you a good player, it's how you do it. http://home.znur.re/screenshot%20201...2011_39_37.jpg

03-24-2011, 06:24 PM	#4
Seher Count Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,026	Depends on how much you want to pay. Anyway you won't regret it if you buy Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 (not P55N afaik :P)+ core i3 530, that's a cheap and still very decent combination. (It's sometimes possible to see cheaper i3 540 offers though, the higher the number the better :P) As for the RAM... You can just search on the board manufacturer's website for the board model open the compatibility list there and buy the cheapest RAM you can find :P (List for this board) That's just a dual core though, might not be that future-proof. If you want to pay a bit more (~90€ more): i5 2300 or 2400. (<- Quad core) (Board should be Gigabyte GA-H67A-UD3H-B3 then) (RAM list for this board) And the graphics card: HD 6850 or GTX 460 (1gb) or HD 6870 or HD 5870 or GTX 560. (cheap -> expensive) Depends again on how much you want to pay and a bit on your display. The bigger the resolution you play in the bigger the graphics card needs to be. I wouldn't buy a SSD, I've got no and I don't miss one. :P To me SSDs are just expensive useless junk. __________________ Winning a fight doesn't make you a good player, having fun losing one does. DISCORD!

03-25-2011, 03:11 PM	#9
Anpu Count Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,186	Congrats on shopping! __________________ Inquisition

03-25-2011, 01:27 PM	#8
DemonMonger Marquis Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edge of the Abyss Posts: 2,066	Thanks guys! My "Regnum Computer" is now being ordered www.bestbuy.com

03-25-2011, 05:28 PM	#10
Tigerious Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: France Posts: 496	Hum I think you should check your internet connection first =) Anyway, here an old hardware configuration that still works fine with some graphics settings removed in regnum : AMD x64 dual core 3800+ Nvidia Geforce 9600GS (512mb DDR) Nvidia north/south/bridge npc555 Realtek soundcard (integrated in motherboard) 2 Gibabytes of DDR2 OS : Gentoo Linux