Is this computer sufficient enough to play Half-Life 2.

[jcovercash]

Before I buy this computer I want to make sure its good enought to play Half-Life 2 at 1024x768 or 1280x1024 at decent framerates without having to turn off the extras.

Shuttle XPC Socket 939, Model SN95G5
NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black, Model ND-3520A BK
NEC 1.44MB Black Internal Floppy Drive
Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD740GD
Mushkin Dual Pack 184-Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1.8GHz, 512KB L2 Cache 939-Pin 64-bit Processor - OEM
MSI nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video Card, 128MB GDDR3, 128-Bit, DVI/VIVO, AGP 8X, Model "NX6600GT-VTD128" -RETAIL


Is there anything that I should change? Or will all of this stuff suffice. I really don't want to spend much more if any more on the computer but the main reason Im building it is to upgrade from a 1.4ghz athlon, 512mb ram, 8mb video system. I know I will see a performace gain in everything, but I want to make sure its good enough before I buy it.


Thanks,
Josh

 

[Lonyo]

Yup.
I play fine 1024x768 with a 9800Pro and XP 2500+

 

[jcovercash]

Originally posted by: Lonyo
Yup.
I play fine 1024x768 with a 9800Pro and XP 2500+

Ok well I have been out of the PC building/research world as or lately. But I do know that my processor is better, but the 6600GT. Is it better than a 9800pro? Isnt half-life optimised for ati however so my nvidia card is at a loss?

Do you have an effects on your turned off enable to play with that resolution?

 

[Gamingphreek]

Yes.
You have been a member of these forums long enough to know that you should have used the search feature though.

-Kevin

 

[jcovercash]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Yes.
You have been a member of these forums long enough to know that you should have used the search feature though.

-Kevin

I did search, didnt find anything on a 6600. I found some stuff on the 6800. I may just have overlooked the thread however.

 

[narcotic]

First of all AMDman12GHz, you should know you're building a heck of a system, it'll run anything out there right now without flinching for a sec. so you can relax and get your awesome rig.

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Yes.
You have been a member of these forums long enough to know that you should have used the search feature though.

-Kevin

I too was a little surprised, since I saw your not a new comer here, nevertheless, I really don't understand people like Gamingphreek, I mean what's with the f***ing flaming?! He asked a legit. question, if you don't want to answer, just don't, and don't bother us with your frustrations. BLAHHH!

 

[MidasKnight]

Originally posted by: AMDman12GHz
Before I buy this computer I want to make sure its good enought to play Half-Life 2 at 1024x768 or 1280x1024 at decent framerates without having to turn off the extras.

Shuttle XPC Socket 939, Model SN95G5
NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Black, Model ND-3520A BK
NEC 1.44MB Black Internal Floppy Drive
Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD740GD
Mushkin Dual Pack 184-Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1.8GHz, 512KB L2 Cache 939-Pin 64-bit Processor - OEM
MSI nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video Card, 128MB GDDR3, 128-Bit, DVI/VIVO, AGP 8X, Model "NX6600GT-VTD128" -RETAIL


Is there anything that I should change? Or will all of this stuff suffice. I really don't want to spend much more if any more on the computer but the main reason Im building it is to upgrade from a 1.4ghz athlon, 512mb ram, 8mb video system. I know I will see a performace gain in everything, but I want to make sure its good enough before I buy it.


Thanks,
Josh

Looks great. It'll be just fine for that type of gaming.

 

[McArra]

Yep, you are going to enjoy that little beast.

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

I think he just posted to make all of us running an amd xp system jealous

 

[jcovercash]

Ok Thanks guys, sorry for posting this, but I couldn't find what I wanted to know exactly searching.

I knew the computer would play it pretty well but I kept having someone tell me to get a X800. I didnt know if for some reason the 6600GT wouldn't pump out enough juice.


Thanks again,
Josh

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

From what I know is the ATi cards are better for the HL2 engine but I have a 6800nu unlocked and HL2 plays awesome on it. I've heard somewhere about yellowish water caused by the 6800's but I haven't seen that yet. The 6600gt will do fine. Sure if you forked out a little bit more money you would get better visual quality and FPS. What's your budget look like?

Edit: Also..if you don't like how the 6600gt plays you could always sell it on here to get a better vid card.

 

[RadeonGuy]

It will run perfect i can run my at 1024x768 with everything turned on and 4xAF with a radeon x300

 

[jcovercash]

Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
From what I know is the ATi cards are better for the HL2 engine but I have a 6800nu unlocked and HL2 plays awesome on it. I've heard somewhere about yellowish water caused by the 6800's but I haven't seen that yet. The 6600gt will do fine. Sure if you forked out a little bit more money you would get better visual quality and FPS. What's your budget look like?

Edit: Also..if you don't like how the 6600gt plays you could always sell it on here to get a better vid card.

Ok thanks, Thats pretty reassuring to me then. My budget is pretty much dead. I started pricing stuf on newegg and wanted to spend 600-800. Now im at 1100. . I don't want to spend that but I would rather go ahead and get something nice than have to upgrade almost all my componets later on.

BTW anyone know if this 6600gt will fit in that shuttle?

Josh

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

I don't see why it wouldn't fit. It looks a tad bit smaller than my BFG.

Now you have to change your name to AMDman18Ghz

 

[jcovercash]

Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
I don't see why it wouldn't fit. It looks a tad bit smaller than my BFG.

Now you have to change your name to AMDman18Ghz

Yea I know I need to change my name. I wanted just AMDman but thats taken by someone who doesnt post anymore and the mods will not give it to me :-/...... Ohh well


Thanks for all the info again.
Josh

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: narcotic
First of all AMDman12GHz, you should know you're building a heck of a system, it'll run anything out there right now without flinching for a sec. so you can relax and get your awesome rig.

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Yes.
You have been a member of these forums long enough to know that you should have used the search feature though.

-Kevin

I too was a little surprised, since I saw your not a new comer here, nevertheless, I really don't understand people like Gamingphreek, I mean what's with the f***ing flaming?! He asked a legit. question, if you don't want to answer, just don't, and don't bother us with your frustrations. BLAHHH!

I was flaming at all. I simply gave a statement. He has been a member for multiple years and has many posts. There are plenty of HL2 threads and performance guides out there.

I know he asked a legit question thats why i answered it.

Looks to me like you are the one who is flaming.

-Kevin