Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz!

jackmc2007 · 10-10-2008, 10:45 AM

Hi guys

I want to buy a graphics card but i dont know much about computers, i was wondering what kind of setting i would be able to play crysis on.

I have vista

Intel Core Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz

2GB ram

and im going to buy a new graphics card, probably something along the lines of Geforce 9800GT, or ATI Radeon HD 4850

Help would be appreciated, if the outcome isnt too good, give it to me gently lol

thanks :)

TyDeacon · 10-10-2008, 10:46 AM

What are the specs of your computer?

jackmc2007 · 10-10-2008, 10:47 AM

Erm...what other specs do you need?

TyDeacon · 10-10-2008, 10:52 AM

Power supply, DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 RAM. Motherboard model if you have it.

jackmc2007 · 10-10-2008, 11:02 AM

I will be buying a 400w power supply, i think thats enough? and erm...my motherboard is Advent T9409, and my ram is DDR2

thanks

rabinpro · 10-10-2008, 11:10 AM

you need to buy at least 600W pSu to have good performance if you want to buy Geforce 9800GT..

jackmc2007 · 10-10-2008, 11:11 AM

Oh right, ok thanks, but what kind of setting will i be able to play a game like crysis at?

**koala** · 10-10-2008, 11:38 AM

You will need a PSU with a minimum of 26 amps on the +12V line to power a PCIE graphics card, something around the 600-700W region from a good quality manufacturer like Seasonic, Corsair, OCZ, Thermaltake, PC Power & Cooling, etc. Don't go for a cheap, generic one or your components will have a much shorter lifespan.

Would the HD4870 be out of your price range? It's much better than the 9800 or 4850 and will allow you play to play games like Crysis on maximum settings with good framerates.

jackmc2007 · 10-10-2008, 11:47 AM

Cool, thanks for your detailed response but unfortuntley yes, that graphics card is out of my price range, so far the 9800 IS my price range, but i can stretch to a 4850, im not really looking for ultimate gaming, im not a hardcore gamer, i would just like to be able to play crysis on very high, or near enough graphics with more or less smooth gameplay.

thanks :)

**koala** · 10-10-2008, 11:52 AM

Well, I can play Crysis at very close to maximum settings with an 8800GT so anything above that will have no problems at all. Everything is very high or maximum except anti-aliasing which is on x2. Very clear image, good framerates and no lag.

jackmc2007 · 10-10-2008, 11:55 AM

Oh right kool, thanks for your help and time guys :D

10-10-2008, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
jackmc2007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista	Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! Hi guys I want to buy a graphics card but i dont know much about computers, i was wondering what kind of setting i would be able to play crysis on. I have vista Intel Core Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz 2GB ram and im going to buy a new graphics card, probably something along the lines of Geforce 9800GT, or ATI Radeon HD 4850 Help would be appreciated, if the outcome isnt too good, give it to me gently lol thanks :)

10-10-2008, 10:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
TyDeacon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 287 OS: XP	Re: Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! What are the specs of your computer? __________________ Tyler Deacon A+ Certified Network+ Certified

10-10-2008, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
jackmc2007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista	Re: Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! Erm...what other specs do you need?

10-10-2008, 10:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
TyDeacon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 287 OS: XP	Re: Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! Power supply, DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 RAM. Motherboard model if you have it. __________________ Tyler Deacon A+ Certified Network+ Certified

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jackmc2007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista	Re: Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! I will be buying a 400w power supply, i think thats enough? and erm...my motherboard is Advent T9409, and my ram is DDR2 thanks

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rabinpro Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nepal, Kathmandu Posts: 37 OS: Win Xp sp3	Re: Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! you need to buy at least 600W pSu to have good performance if you want to buy Geforce 9800GT..

10-10-2008, 11:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
jackmc2007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista	Re: Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! Oh right, ok thanks, but what kind of setting will i be able to play a game like crysis at?

10-10-2008, 11:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,425 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! You will need a PSU with a minimum of 26 amps on the +12V line to power a PCIE graphics card, something around the 600-700W region from a good quality manufacturer like Seasonic, Corsair, OCZ, Thermaltake, PC Power & Cooling, etc. Don't go for a cheap, generic one or your components will have a much shorter lifespan. Would the HD4870 be out of your price range? It's much better than the 9800 or 4850 and will allow you play to play games like Crysis on maximum settings with good framerates. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here Last edited by koala; 10-10-2008 at 11:40 AM.

10-10-2008, 11:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
jackmc2007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista	Re: Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! Cool, thanks for your detailed response but unfortuntley yes, that graphics card is out of my price range, so far the 9800 IS my price range, but i can stretch to a 4850, im not really looking for ultimate gaming, im not a hardcore gamer, i would just like to be able to play crysis on very high, or near enough graphics with more or less smooth gameplay. thanks :)

10-10-2008, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,425 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! Well, I can play Crysis at very close to maximum settings with an 8800GT so anything above that will have no problems at all. Everything is very high or maximum except anti-aliasing which is on x2. Very clear image, good framerates and no lag. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

10-10-2008, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
jackmc2007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31 OS: Vista	Re: Just wondering about my pc performance, help plz! Oh right kool, thanks for your help and time guys :D