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    i3 2100 Futureproof?

    I'm running a 3650 AGP. I'm guessing as games become more CPU dominant, more frequent MB/CPU upgrades are gonna have to happen. From my like the mid range (perhaps lower mid-range) seem to give the most performance per dollar. If I have to make a $300-400 dollar upgrade every year...
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    i3 2100 Futureproof?

    Will do. The video card upgrades have left me able to play some of the latest games, which is also a reason I was more looking to future proof my GPU options, rather then CPU. I guess things may be changing now with the utilization of multiple cores?
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    Ivy Bridge and PCIe 3.0

    Guessing their just setting the standard now, even though it will be a few years before the new slot bandwidth can actually be utilized?
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    Ivy Bridge and PCIe 3.0

    I got ya. I'm still running a P4 with AGP. Really outdated.
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    Ivy Bridge and PCIe 3.0

    I just read that the Ivy bridge CPU will "support" PCIe 3.0. I didn't know the CPU could cap how much bandwidth a video card bus could utilize, so I must be missing something? If not, would the Sandy Bridge CPU cap a PCIe 3.0 motherboard and video card from utilizing the extra bandwidth?
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    i3 2100 Futureproof?

    Thanks a lot for the advice everyone!
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    i3 2100 Futureproof?

    Probably Bad Company 3 and Modern Warfare 3. I won't be playing Crysis 2. I'm curious if the trend in gaming is to use the quad cores, therefore I can just upgrade the GPU when needed.
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    i3 2100 Futureproof?

    Hi everyone, I am looking to build a budget gaming PC. I was curious if a i3 would future proof me enough for the next 2-3 years, or if it would be better just to spend the extra $60 and get an i5 2300 for it's quad cores? Note: I will not be OCing, so I will be getting an H67 MB...
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    Decent Mid-Range Gaming PC

    Thanks a lot guys, this has been a great help!
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    Decent Mid-Range Gaming PC

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Mid Range Gaming. 2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread $600+ 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. Newegg. Canada. 4...
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    Intel mobo ram compatibility

    Hi Tom. It's not so much that they didn't test certain models, it's just that for the 1gb sticks the mobo only supports DS, not SS. I don't know what that means so I though it had something to do with 1gb sticks in particular. I realize that a lot of other top ram brands aren't listed, though...
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    Intel mobo ram compatibility

    My current motherboard is this: http://www.intel.com/support/m...65gbf/sb/CS-027111.htm I would like to get 2 sticks of this ram: http://www.valueram.com/datasheets/KVR400X64C3A_1G.pdf Would there be any problems with the above 1gb versions working? Intel says it only supports the...
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    2GB or 3GB RAM Upgrade

    200-300mb is being used by the background apps. Would 3GB be worth it? Or would 2GB be sufficient. I'm really looking just to play modern warfare 2 and bad company 2.
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    2GB or 3GB RAM Upgrade

    I'm looking to upgrade my memory from 1GB (2x512) to either 2GB or 3GB. I'm using XP with a very old comp P4 3GHz, 1GB DDR1, HD 3650 512. Would 3GB make much, if any difference over 2GB if gaming performance, loading times, etc. considerig how ancient my CPU is? Thanks!
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    Best AGP Vid Card w/ 350 Watt PSU

    I'm looking to buy a new vid card right now just so I can play games requiring SM 3.0. Unfortunately I don't have $600+ to buy a new midline rig so I am just looking for a temporary solution. Right now my current rig is: P4 3.0GHz 1GB DDR RAM 1 X800 Pro 1 HDD 1 Audigy Sound Card 2 ROM...
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    HD 3850 AGP

    Thanks for all the help guys. Guess I'll just wait it out, or buy a 6800 Ultra just to play sm 3.0 only games.
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    HD 3850 AGP

    I don't have a pic but I wrote down all the info: AC Input: 115/230V~,7A/4A, 50-60Hz DC Output: +5V/25A, +12V/13A -5V/0.6A, -12V/0.6A +5VSB/2.0A, +3.3V/15A Max Power Output: 350W
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    HD 3850 AGP

    This is all the info: Brand: IOI (never heard of it) Model: WIN - 350 PSU Pentium 4 Serial: GO=0310100749 Some other number: NS2535 FJ Like I said before, I can't tell ya anything about it. I have searched it up before.
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    HD 3850 AGP

    Couldn't tell ya. The PSU came stock with a premade rig.
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    HD 3850 AGP

    Where can you find such deals? I saw a mobo combo similar to what you just mentioned and it costs around $200. Plus a good quality PSU seems to cost around $100.
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    HD 3850 AGP

    Because then I would need new RAM and a new PSU. I can't afford all of that right now. Looking for a temporary fix.
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    HD 3850 AGP

    Would an PowerColor Radeon HD 3850 AGP work on a 350 Watt PSU? NewEgg nor PowerColors website have any power requirements: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/P...x?Item=N82E16814131141 Thanks!
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    HD3650 AGP with 350 Watt PSU

    I got the info on my PSU: Brand: IOI (never heard of it) Model: WIN - 350 PSU Pentium 4 Serial: GO=0310100749 Some other number: NS2535 FJ I've been searching around but can't find anything about this PSU. Thanx for the help.
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    HD3650 AGP with 350 Watt PSU

    Will do I'll open up my case some time tomorrow and let you guys know/do some research on it myself. Thanks for the help!
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    HD3650 AGP with 350 Watt PSU

    I can find out I'll need to open up my rig though. I bought it from a MDG a long time ago. Will the brand make a difference?
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    HD3650 AGP with 350 Watt PSU

    I'm trying to keep my AGP rig alive since I can't drop $1000+ on a new one. I have a P4 3.0 GHZ HT, 1 GB DDR RAM, X800 Pro, 350 Watt PSU. I was thinking of getting a HIS Radeon HD 3650 AGP 512MB DDR2, 128-bit interface, 300 PSU minimum: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/appl...&body=MAIN#detailspecs...
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    How Important Is A CPU For Gaming, Really?

    I won't be able to bring the 3850 along with me since it will be AGP. My next rig will be PCIe. I'm fine with running newer games (Crysis and Farcry excluded) at 1024x768 (800x600 if neccessary) with AA/AF on, with the bells and whistle graphic options high. Do you really think the CPU will hold...
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    How Important Is A CPU For Gaming, Really?

    The newer 3DMarks have a huge performance increase so does that mean modern games will have a huge performance increase from a 3850? Do you think its worth any to upgrade from my X800 Pro? Also did you notice a good performance increase on modern games, not just 3DMark when you upgraded your...
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    How Important Is A CPU For Gaming, Really?

    I was asking because I wanted to buy an HD3850 AGP for my P4 3.0ghz and 1gb DDR1 ram so I cam play new games that require SM 3.0. Many people say I don't get significant fps increases over my X800 Pro only just more features. Is this true? I'm trying to hold onto my agp rig can't afford a brand...
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    Stock CPU Fan Good Enough?

    Even if you don't plan on OCing your CPU, is an after market cooler still a good idea?
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    How Important Is A CPU For Gaming, Really?

    I you have components such as the Radeon HD 4800 series and 4 GB DDR2 800, how much of a difference with a high end Core 2 Duo make for gaming? For example, is it really worth to get a E8000 series instead of an E4000 series?
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    Quad Core, DDR3 RAM, Vista

    Thanks for the info Metal. I just read Modoheo's sticky. I was very suprised to be able to build a high end PC for only $1100 when I put prices together from Tiger Direct. He also did mention the new I7 as well. Is the I7 going to be good for gaming or just multi-tasking like you and Modoheo...
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    Quad Core, DDR3 RAM, Vista

    I plan on building a new rig in the sometime near future. I haven't stayed updated with the current hardware in a couple of years so please bare with me. I'm just curious if quad core cpu's ar eneccessary for gaming as compared to dual cores, or if you will be paying a premium for an extra 5%...
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    Top AGP Video Card That Supports SM 3.0

    You are right about the mobo/cpu combo, I looked on Tiger Direct and there are soem deals. Except I don't know how to build a new computer from scratch. I can only install certain parts. Would the AGP version of the card suffer in performance compared to PCIe version? Also would my current...
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    Top AGP Video Card That Supports SM 3.0

    I have considered it but wouldn't know where to sell it. Ebay is too much of a pain. And I don't know where else I could sell it. I don't really have the money to buy a new rig and am just looking for a new vid card to hold me up for some time.
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    Top AGP Video Card That Supports SM 3.0

    Thanks for finding this nenforcer! Would you happen to know why one has lower power reccomendations then the other? Also the Visiontek needs a 6-pin connecter and the Sapphire needs an 8-pin. Would they both come with a converter if neccessary? I don't know which one I have.
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    Top AGP Video Card That Supports SM 3.0

    Thanks a lot clandren! I have a 350 Watt PSU do you think I could run the card? I have one hard drive, one external fan, Audigy 2 sound card running, and 2 ROM drives. Am I still on a really fine line?
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    Top AGP Video Card That Supports SM 3.0

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for the top AGP card that supports SM 3.0. Right now so many games require SM 3.0 to play but I'm still stuck with an AGP slot adn can't afford a whole new rig yet. The top one I found was the Radeon X1950 Series that has an AGP version. Does anyone know if the AGP...