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David_L6 · 05-14-2005, 12:35 AM

I'm getting ready to install some games (Flight Simulator 2004, Simms2, and a couple of other games) on my computer for my kids.

To start with the games will be intalled on this system: Intel P4 2.8GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 1.5GB DDR RAM, 120GB HD, Leadtek A380 video card (nvidia 5950 Ultra), Audigy 2ZS sound card, CD-RW drive, DVD-ROM drive.

Do I save the the games to the C drive?

What is most important for Flight Simulator, CPU or video card? I've heard that it's the CPU. Wondering if that's true?

For most games video card performance is more important than CPU isn't it?

Above I said that the games will be installed on that system to start with. That is because I am slowly putting together another system for their games.

I bought a Dell 8400 case/motherboard/40GB harddrive/DVD-ROM drive off eBay. So far I've bought an Intel P4 3.8GHz CPU (570), an Enermax EG701AX-VE psu, and an Audigy 2ZS sound card. I plan on buying an nvidia 6800 series video card. Probably a 6800GT, but I may spring for the Ultra.... Depends on what kind of deal I can find on an Ultra.

How much RAM is needed for a really good gaming system? (Has to be DDR2.)

What all is involved when switching harddrives in a pre-built system? I want to install a 74GB Raptor instead of the 40GB drive it came with.

05-14-2005, 12:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
David_L6 is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6 Hellbux: 438	I'm getting ready to install some games (Flight Simulator 2004, Simms2, and a couple of other games) on my computer for my kids. To start with the games will be intalled on this system: Intel P4 2.8GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 1.5GB DDR RAM, 120GB HD, Leadtek A380 video card (nvidia 5950 Ultra), Audigy 2ZS sound card, CD-RW drive, DVD-ROM drive. Do I save the the games to the C drive? What is most important for Flight Simulator, CPU or video card? I've heard that it's the CPU. Wondering if that's true? For most games video card performance is more important than CPU isn't it? Above I said that the games will be installed on that system to start with. That is because I am slowly putting together another system for their games. I bought a Dell 8400 case/motherboard/40GB harddrive/DVD-ROM drive off eBay. So far I've bought an Intel P4 3.8GHz CPU (570), an Enermax EG701AX-VE psu, and an Audigy 2ZS sound card. I plan on buying an nvidia 6800 series video card. Probably a 6800GT, but I may spring for the Ultra.... Depends on what kind of deal I can find on an Ultra. How much RAM is needed for a really good gaming system? (Has to be DDR2.) What all is involved when switching harddrives in a pre-built system? I want to install a 74GB Raptor instead of the 40GB drive it came with.