Gaming PC

Lancer · 08-14-2006, 06:05 PM

Hey guys, I'm new to both the forums and PC hardware. I'm looking for an above-average gaming PC as well as a monitor and printer to go along with it. I'm working with a budget of $3,000 and I would appreciate any help you guys may have to offer. Unfortunately, I have absolutely no computer know-how. I came across this PC earlier today and thought I'd post it's specs here for criticism. It seems reasonably priced as well as high-quality.

Specs:

• Intel Pentium D 960 Dual-Core Processor @ 3.6GHz 2x2MB L2 Cache
• Dual Core Technology Ready
• Asus P5ND2-SLI DX PCI-X MB
• 1GB PC5300 DDR2 667 RAM
• 250GB SATA-II 8MB Cache HD
• 2 x NVIDIA Geforce 7900GT 256MB Video
• 16X DVD-ROM Drive
• 16X DVD+-RW Drive
• High Definition 7.1 Sound
• Logitech X530 Speakers System
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
• CoolerMaster Praetorian RC-730 420W Aluminum Case /w Xtreme Liquid Cooling Technology
• Operated extremely quiet and cool w/ water cooling

Link: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/infxlc.asp?v=d

Please be specific in your replies as I'm new to all of this. Thank you.

Gazz · 08-14-2006, 06:58 PM

Ok, first off you are going to need atleast 2 gig of ram to be able to play mot of today's game's . Second, onboard audio takes away too many resources from your mobo. I'd suggest getting a loose soundcard to get some better framerates, I personaly have the X-fi and that has special drivers for the creative boxes that are in that list too.

Cool setup, nothing more to add here. :thumbup:

Edit: Almost forgot, WELCOME!

Edit2: The power of your psu isn't enough. I'd go over 500w.

mamsa · 08-14-2006, 07:57 PM

I feel 1gig memory is enuff, only game I had pronblems in with 512 meg ram was World of Warcraft.

GT@Ultra · 08-14-2006, 08:50 PM

2 Gigabytes needed indeed for games like F.E.A.R,Battlefield 2 etcetc and future games.

And take a heavvier supply i would go for this

Enermax EG565P 535 Watt Power Supply (SLI-Ready) or abit heavvier even ...

Very nice setup!but wouldnt you go for a Intel Conroe E6600 CPU? Or a AMD Dual core X3800+ or higher ( better for gaming than p4 D)

Just my opinion

08-14-2006, 09:36 PM

I just upgraded to a Core 2 Duo so I would recommend one of those over the standard P4 Dual Core. Also 2GB of RAM is a must and also get the 16Mb Cache SATA2 HDDs. Otherwise nice setup.

BLACK KNIGHT · 08-15-2006, 03:24 AM

My suggestion is on the speakers...i dont know how much those run(not very high i bet) but one the to top of the line pc speakers is the logitech z-5500. I HIGHLY recommend this. I have this set and they are simply awsome. Along with everything else the find folks here suggested I think you should have a nice PC.

BK

Dreamnuker · 08-15-2006, 07:24 AM

I realy think that you should add more RAMs 2GB atleast

08-15-2006, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GM™@Aug 14 2006, 10:36 PM
I just upgraded to a Core 2 Duo so I would recommend one of those over the standard P4 Dual Core. Also 2GB of RAM is a must and also get the 16Mb Cache SATA2 HDDs. Otherwise nice setup.

^^^ Exactly what I would have said yeah.

Get some PC2 6400 RAM as well, not 5300. Plus that PSU seems pretty weak for an SLi configuration. If I were you I'd get at least an 550watt PSU to ensure a stable system.

Mach5Turbo · 08-16-2006, 06:44 AM

Looks Good

I agree 2 Gigs will help and I would also go a step furthor on your Operating System (i.e. 64 bit Edition) or if your really patient and have some extra money kicking around wait till fall for Vista to come out. Along with Vista you will get directx10 which is great for running games, especially games like Crysis.

Cream_CurdlR · 08-16-2006, 01:45 PM

yes but will vista run all games? im kinda wondering if u should wait on vista untill all games can be played? please correct me if im wrong

08-14-2006, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gazz Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boobville Posts: 2,828 Hellbux: 105,347	Ok, first off you are going to need atleast 2 gig of ram to be able to play mot of today's game's . Second, onboard audio takes away too many resources from your mobo. I'd suggest getting a loose soundcard to get some better framerates, I personaly have the X-fi and that has special drivers for the creative boxes that are in that list too. Cool setup, nothing more to add here. :thumbup: Edit: Almost forgot, WELCOME! Edit2: The power of your psu isn't enough. I'd go over 500w. __________________ Littlebigplanet is going to be the best selling game this year because I say so, and I am always right. PSN name: Gazz1979 (feel free to add me)

08-14-2006, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
mamsa is on the 2nd circle: Lust Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 78 Hellbux: 1,390	I feel 1gig memory is enuff, only game I had pronblems in with 512 meg ram was World of Warcraft. __________________ God created everything, including AIDS.

08-15-2006, 03:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
BLACK KNIGHT is on the 2nd circle: Lust Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RIGHT BEHIND YOU! Posts: 203 Hellbux: 3,247	My suggestion is on the speakers...i dont know how much those run(not very high i bet) but one the to top of the line pc speakers is the logitech z-5500. I HIGHLY recommend this. I have this set and they are simply awsome. Along with everything else the find folks here suggested I think you should have a nice PC. BK __________________

08-15-2006, 07:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dreamnuker is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: C:/Europe/Lithunia/Palanga Posts: 26 Hellbux: 120	I realy think that you should add more RAMs 2GB atleast __________________

08-16-2006, 06:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mach5Turbo is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 16 Hellbux: 139	Looks Good I agree 2 Gigs will help and I would also go a step furthor on your Operating System (i.e. 64 bit Edition) or if your really patient and have some extra money kicking around wait till fall for Vista to come out. Along with Vista you will get directx10 which is great for running games, especially games like Crysis. __________________

08-14-2006, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lancer is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1 Hellbux: 20	Hey guys, I'm new to both the forums and PC hardware. I'm looking for an above-average gaming PC as well as a monitor and printer to go along with it. I'm working with a budget of $3,000 and I would appreciate any help you guys may have to offer. Unfortunately, I have absolutely no computer know-how. I came across this PC earlier today and thought I'd post it's specs here for criticism. It seems reasonably priced as well as high-quality. Specs: • Intel Pentium D 960 Dual-Core Processor @ 3.6GHz 2x2MB L2 Cache • Dual Core Technology Ready • Asus P5ND2-SLI DX PCI-X MB • 1GB PC5300 DDR2 667 RAM • 250GB SATA-II 8MB Cache HD • 2 x NVIDIA Geforce 7900GT 256MB Video • 16X DVD-ROM Drive • 16X DVD+-RW Drive • High Definition 7.1 Sound • Logitech X530 Speakers System • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home • CoolerMaster Praetorian RC-730 420W Aluminum Case /w Xtreme Liquid Cooling Technology • Operated extremely quiet and cool w/ water cooling Link: http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/infxlc.asp?v=d Please be specific in your replies as I'm new to all of this. Thank you.

08-14-2006, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
GT@Ultra is on the 2nd circle: Lust Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 203 Hellbux: 3,362	2 Gigabytes needed indeed for games like F.E.A.R,Battlefield 2 etcetc and future games. And take a heavvier supply i would go for this Enermax EG565P 535 Watt Power Supply (SLI-Ready) or abit heavvier even ... Very nice setup!but wouldnt you go for a Intel Conroe E6600 CPU? Or a AMD Dual core X3800+ or higher ( better for gaming than p4 D) Just my opinion

08-14-2006, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
GM™ Posts: n/a Hellbux: 0 [Check]	I just upgraded to a Core 2 Duo so I would recommend one of those over the standard P4 Dual Core. Also 2GB of RAM is a must and also get the 16Mb Cache SATA2 HDDs. Otherwise nice setup.

08-16-2006, 01:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cream_CurdlR is on the 2nd circle: Lust Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 103 Hellbux: 78	yes but will vista run all games? im kinda wondering if u should wait on vista untill all games can be played? please correct me if im wrong

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