Building system for Nvidia GTX 295

eurostar111 · 10-18-2009, 07:29 PM

Hello

I'm in the process of creating a shortlist for all the parts i'm going to include in my new system basically for Flight Sim X use as far as gaming is concerned. Firstly, is the GTX 295 too much for this game? Will it actually make a difference? I've already purchased the card but can just as easily get rid of it as well.

Secondly, everything is going to revolve/support the graphics card which is going to be the GTX 295 as already stated...other than that...i just need to make sure that the following parts on the PC support this video card. Please let me know...my biggest question is with regards to whether the motherboard is optimal for this card:

Processor AMD Athlon II X4 620 - Quad Core 2.6Ghz, 2MB Cache
Motherboard Socket AM3
Memory 4GB (2GB x2) DDR2 800
Graphics HD 4200 Graphics --> this is what i'm replacing with GTX 295
Hard Drive 500GB SATA
Optical Drive DVD�R/RW Drive
Sound Card 7.1 High Definition Audio
Chassis Mid Tower w. 450W
I/O Ports 12x USB 2.0
Operating System Recommend Windows Vista / Windows XP

Please let me know if there should be anymore adjustments.

Phædrus2401 · 10-18-2009, 07:36 PM

The GTX295 is way too much for that game, you could probably make due with a GeForce 9600GT/Radeon 4670. Maybe a 9800GT/4770/4830 at most.

I would not use any video card without getting a better power supply.

If you use the GTX295 I would recommend this power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=Corsair%20850
For a lesser powered card (up to a GTX260):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=Corsair%20650

eurostar111 · 10-18-2009, 09:50 PM

Thanks a lot...will look into it.

So the GTX 295 is way too much for this game eh? I know its one of the most taxing games out there...in terms of sapping performance

Phædrus2401 · 10-18-2009, 09:54 PM

Its main draw is on the CPU, rather than the graphics card, at least with this particular game. Your best performance increase would be from upgrading your CPU from the Athlon II X2 to a Phenom II X4.

eurostar111 · 10-18-2009, 10:05 PM

So even though its a amd athlon II quad core (x4) 2.6ghz - thats still not good enough eh?

Thanks for the replies by the way. I stumbled upon this site...so i'm hoping this might be of some use:

http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_fsx_techtips.html

Cheers.

Phædrus2401 · 10-18-2009, 10:10 PM

Whoops; thought it said X2, instead of X4. It should be ok... Not great, but maybe not worth the cost of upgrading to a Phenom II.

If a 7600GT can play with most settings on ultra, a 9600GT or 9800GT should be plenty. No need for a GTX295.

10-18-2009, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
eurostar111 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows vista	Building system for Nvidia GTX 295 Hello I'm in the process of creating a shortlist for all the parts i'm going to include in my new system basically for Flight Sim X use as far as gaming is concerned. Firstly, is the GTX 295 too much for this game? Will it actually make a difference? I've already purchased the card but can just as easily get rid of it as well. Secondly, everything is going to revolve/support the graphics card which is going to be the GTX 295 as already stated...other than that...i just need to make sure that the following parts on the PC support this video card. Please let me know...my biggest question is with regards to whether the motherboard is optimal for this card: Processor AMD Athlon II X4 620 - Quad Core 2.6Ghz, 2MB Cache Motherboard Socket AM3 Memory 4GB (2GB x2) DDR2 800 Graphics HD 4200 Graphics --> this is what i'm replacing with GTX 295 Hard Drive 500GB SATA Optical Drive DVD�R/RW Drive Sound Card 7.1 High Definition Audio Chassis Mid Tower w. 450W I/O Ports 12x USB 2.0 Operating System Recommend Windows Vista / Windows XP Please let me know if there should be anymore adjustments.

10-18-2009, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,911 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Building system for Nvidia GTX 295 The GTX295 is way too much for that game, you could probably make due with a GeForce 9600GT/Radeon 4670. Maybe a 9800GT/4770/4830 at most. I would not use any video card without getting a better power supply. If you use the GTX295 I would recommend this power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=Corsair%20850 For a lesser powered card (up to a GTX260): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=Corsair%20650 __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-18-2009, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
eurostar111 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows vista	Re: Building system for Nvidia GTX 295 Thanks a lot...will look into it. So the GTX 295 is way too much for this game eh? I know its one of the most taxing games out there...in terms of sapping performance

10-18-2009, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,911 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Building system for Nvidia GTX 295 Its main draw is on the CPU, rather than the graphics card, at least with this particular game. Your best performance increase would be from upgrading your CPU from the Athlon II X2 to a Phenom II X4. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-18-2009, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
eurostar111 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows vista	Re: Building system for Nvidia GTX 295 So even though its a amd athlon II quad core (x4) 2.6ghz - thats still not good enough eh? Thanks for the replies by the way. I stumbled upon this site...so i'm hoping this might be of some use: http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_fsx_techtips.html Cheers.

10-18-2009, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,911 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Building system for Nvidia GTX 295 Whoops; thought it said X2, instead of X4. It should be ok... Not great, but maybe not worth the cost of upgrading to a Phenom II. If a 7600GT can play with most settings on ultra, a 9600GT or 9800GT should be plenty. No need for a GTX295. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.