How good would you say this computer is:-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600(2,40 GHz, 1066MHz FSB)-2048(2x1024) MB RAM DDR2, 667 MHz(4 sockets DDR2 Max, 8 GB/2 socket DDR3 max 4GB)-329 GB Harddrive, 7.299 rpm, SATA-NVIDIA Geforce 8800GTX 768MB(2x DVI, VGA adapter included, HDTV Output)-DVD/R/RW-10/100 Ethernet card-Creative X-Fi Extreme Soundcard-Motherboard: Gigabyte P35C-DS3R-Vista Home Premiumprice: 2,200 US dollars.I dont want to build my own comp. I know it will be cheaper but I only want to upgrade basic stuff, like GFX card or Ram. I was wondering if this computer would be a good long term investment, or if there is something in it, that is on the edge of being outdated?last time I bought a comp, I got one of the last ones with AGP, instead of the new PCI-Express, so it made it difficult to upgrade it! I was wondering about, how well you think this computer would be able to play crysis, gears of war and such? I mean, it has no SLI, so I was wondering if it would be weak in the graphical performance.
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It won't max out Crysis (Like everything on the market) If you are getting 2 8800GTX (Which I highly recommend you don't) I would wait for the 9XXX series to comeout next year, those will be able to max crysis. SLI doesn't double the power, it only gives you about a 30% increase in preformance from 1 card.How good is this computer?
Change that 8800GTX to a 8800GT and you will save a lot of money.The RAM, although might be no difference - should be changed to a DDR2 800 one.No need for an extra ethernet card, all motherboards come with one inbuilt.Unless music/sound is important to you, you can drop the sound card for now, and pick it up later on.
[QUOTE=''Luminouslight'']It won't max out Crysis (Like everything on the market) If you are getting 2 8800GTX (Which I highly recommend you don't) I would wait for the 9XXX series to comeout next year, those will be able to max crysis. SLI doesn't double the power, it only gives you about a 30% increase in preformance from 1 card.[/QUOTE]is crysis really that demanding?if there are games already on the marked which can not be maxed out by this, I kinda wonder what price it would be to have a computer that would be able to max out all games... including does coming 1 or 2 years from now!?!??!?!
I agree with the 8800GT suggestion. An 8800GT will give you nearly the performance of an 8800GTX, only for a much lower price (~ $270). Although if I were in your position, I would just wait a bit longer for the Geforce 9 series cards. None of the cards from this generation seem to fare very well with Crysis and other DX10 games.
[QUOTE=''cmdrmonkey'']I agree with the 8800GT suggestion. An 8800GT will give you nearly the performance of an 8800GTX, only for a much lower price (~ $270). Although if I were in your position, I would just wait a bit longer for the Geforce 9 series cards. None of the cards from this generation seem to fare very well with Crysis and other DX10 games. [/QUOTE]is it due to slobby hardware with the GF 8 series, or is it just plain bad driver support? but that can be fixed right?
[QUOTE=''cmdrmonkey'']I agree with the 8800GT suggestion. An 8800GT will give you nearly the performance of an 8800GTX, only for a much lower price (~ $270). Although if I were in your position, I would just wait a bit longer for the Geforce 9 series cards. None of the cards from this generation seem to fare very well with Crysis and other DX10 games. [/QUOTE]9 series is rumored to come out in Q2 next year, so around 4-5 months from here. I wouldnt wait that long...
[QUOTE=''LuffyTubby''][QUOTE=''cmdrmonkey'']I agree with the 8800GT suggestion. An 8800GT will give you nearly the performance of an 8800GTX, only for a much lower price (~ $270). Although if I were in your position, I would just wait a bit longer for the Geforce 9 series cards. None of the cards from this generation seem to fare very well with Crysis and other DX10 games. [/QUOTE]is it due to slobby hardware with the GF 8 series, or is it just plain bad driver support? but that can be fixed right?[/QUOTE]It is due to tooo demanding game for current hardware...
Ok. What about Quad core?Most people I talk to say that dual core from Intel is what everyone is using(including mac!!!), so I was wondering if I should get a Dual-core instead of a quad core? whats the difference?
????How good is this computer?
It won't max out Crysis (Like everything on the market) If you are getting 2 8800GTX (Which I highly recommend you don't) I would wait for the 9XXX series to comeout next year, those will be able to max crysis. SLI doesn't double the power, it only gives you about a 30% increase in preformance from 1 card.How good is this computer?
Change that 8800GTX to a 8800GT and you will save a lot of money.The RAM, although might be no difference - should be changed to a DDR2 800 one.No need for an extra ethernet card, all motherboards come with one inbuilt.Unless music/sound is important to you, you can drop the sound card for now, and pick it up later on.
[QUOTE=''Luminouslight'']It won't max out Crysis (Like everything on the market) If you are getting 2 8800GTX (Which I highly recommend you don't) I would wait for the 9XXX series to comeout next year, those will be able to max crysis. SLI doesn't double the power, it only gives you about a 30% increase in preformance from 1 card.[/QUOTE]is crysis really that demanding?if there are games already on the marked which can not be maxed out by this, I kinda wonder what price it would be to have a computer that would be able to max out all games... including does coming 1 or 2 years from now!?!??!?!
I agree with the 8800GT suggestion. An 8800GT will give you nearly the performance of an 8800GTX, only for a much lower price (~ $270). Although if I were in your position, I would just wait a bit longer for the Geforce 9 series cards. None of the cards from this generation seem to fare very well with Crysis and other DX10 games.
[QUOTE=''cmdrmonkey'']I agree with the 8800GT suggestion. An 8800GT will give you nearly the performance of an 8800GTX, only for a much lower price (~ $270). Although if I were in your position, I would just wait a bit longer for the Geforce 9 series cards. None of the cards from this generation seem to fare very well with Crysis and other DX10 games. [/QUOTE]is it due to slobby hardware with the GF 8 series, or is it just plain bad driver support? but that can be fixed right?
[QUOTE=''cmdrmonkey'']I agree with the 8800GT suggestion. An 8800GT will give you nearly the performance of an 8800GTX, only for a much lower price (~ $270). Although if I were in your position, I would just wait a bit longer for the Geforce 9 series cards. None of the cards from this generation seem to fare very well with Crysis and other DX10 games. [/QUOTE]9 series is rumored to come out in Q2 next year, so around 4-5 months from here. I wouldnt wait that long...
[QUOTE=''LuffyTubby''][QUOTE=''cmdrmonkey'']I agree with the 8800GT suggestion. An 8800GT will give you nearly the performance of an 8800GTX, only for a much lower price (~ $270). Although if I were in your position, I would just wait a bit longer for the Geforce 9 series cards. None of the cards from this generation seem to fare very well with Crysis and other DX10 games. [/QUOTE]is it due to slobby hardware with the GF 8 series, or is it just plain bad driver support? but that can be fixed right?[/QUOTE]It is due to tooo demanding game for current hardware...
Ok. What about Quad core?Most people I talk to say that dual core from Intel is what everyone is using(including mac!!!), so I was wondering if I should get a Dual-core instead of a quad core? whats the difference?
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Well I say this is great configuration for a Personal Computer. All parts you describe in your list are superb. This information is very helpful for those who want to purchase a brand new computer. Thanks for sharing such information.
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