New PC ahoy!

[okageryuu]

I was originally going to just upgrade the processor, motherboard, and graphics card in this PC that I got from ACER but...I'd have to buy a new case anyway so I figure I might as well just go all out. ._.

So here we go. Thanks to Bret (who has no account here), Torin Darkflight, TwileDragon, Alclave, and Pandaman for input on this.

Rosewill R6AR6-SL 0.8mm SECC 120mm Fan ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

MSI 945 Neo5-F LGA 775 Intel 945GC ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

SAPPHIRE 100220L Radeon HD 2600XT 256MB 128-bit GDDR4 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU ATX 12V 2.0 500W Power Supply - Retail

Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Conroe 2.33GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6550 - Retail

Crucial 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT12864AA80E - Retail

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2C - OEM

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First, I'm going to upgrade to an Intel Core 2 Duo processor to take care of the hassle of upgrading my processor later if/when I upgrade to Vista Ultimate.

Changed the motherboard from one with on-board video to one without on-board video to it cheaper. It also has surround sound built in so no need for a sound card.

Decided on a DX10 capable card that's GDDR4 memory standard, it's better than 360 and PS3 (and can play games in 1080p without problems).

NOTE: I do not care about ATI vs NVIDIA, so don't start whining about what's better, thanks. >_>; If you think I should switch to NVIDIA over ATI or vice-versa, gimmie a good reason cause I like ATI.

Still thinking on the PC's name...since Win 2000 PC was Reptar, then this PC is Reptar XP...maybe Reptar HD? D:

Comments

[darkbahamut.livejournal.com]

Decided on a DX10 capable card that's GDDR4 memory standard, it's better than 360 and PS3 (and can play games in 1080p without problems).

All i can say is don't get your hopes up too much, That card won't be able to run anything in DX10 at 1080p, though DX9 games should be playable without going too overboard on AA/settings.

[okageryuu.livejournal.com]

S'ok. As long as I can do Aero settings and still play DX10 games (doesn't HAVE to be 1080p), I'm good. :X

[darkbahamut.livejournal.com]

Even then i think it might struggle, and if you are having to low the res and details under DX10 the games will only look worse than the DX9 mode anyway.

I run a 8800GTX (overclocked to 621/2000) currently and even this can barely run DX10 games at 1920*1200. I tried farcry at max details and got 5 FPS.

[okageryuu.livejournal.com]

Ya on AIM now? I'm looking into DX10 cards and whatnot and found some nice NVIDIA...I honestly have nothing against them, it's just a fear of the unknown type thing.

I'll IM ya so we can talk PC. D:

[okageryuu.livejournal.com]

Additionally, been looking through NDIVIA's stuff on NewEgg...this one doesn't seem too bad, and it's $3 cheaper. XD

XFX PVT84JUDD3 GeForce 8600GT XXX 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card

[keto-galin.livejournal.com]

All those big numbers and letters automatically make me assume that must be a good computer?

[okageryuu.livejournal.com]

Ya, it's an okay PC. it's pretty decent for a custom PC with the Core 2 Duo processor. The graphics card is kinda iffy though.