New member here......got a problem.

[Cdubneeddeal]

Originally posted by: keysplayr2003

Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
One reason why you don't see any Dell deals on AT 🙂

Go into FS/FT and do a search for "Dell".

I did. I came up with over 20 full pages of Dell equipment for sale or WTB.
I'd like to know what made you post this? Did you mean AT advertisements for Dell?

Exactomundo.

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: bonylad
You know I will be honest. I look around this forum, and see that what the "good setup" is. It seems to be some sort or A64 and a 6800GT. Now granted this is wonderful for guys who really WANT 100fps or whatever in HL2 with max settings. I dont care as much. If I can get 45-60fps at 800x600 or similar with settings high, I am happy.

So the question now is.

Will I be able to do this. Given a card update in the future, and an upgrade to 1GB of RAM? On say HL2?

For gaming you are screwed. There are no good PCI cards anymore, no market for them. Sorry.

Return it or sell it if you want to game. Adding RAM won't help.

 

[Gamingphreek]

You dont need a 500-550 Watt PSU. Get a QUALITY 350-450. ANything over that is for enthusiasts and hard core OCers.

-Kevin

 

[SickBeast]

Originally posted by: bonylad
You know I will be honest. I look around this forum, and see that what the "good setup" is. It seems to be some sort or A64 and a 6800GT. Now granted this is wonderful for guys who really WANT 100fps or whatever in HL2 with max settings. I dont care as much. If I can get 45-60fps at 800x600 or similar with settings high, I am happy.

So the question now is.

Will I be able to do this. Given a card update in the future, and an upgrade to 1GB of RAM? On say HL2?

No. You will not be able to get a decent DX9 graphics card to run HL2 at high settings. The best you can do is the R9100 which is a DX8 card. The water and lighting effects will always be "medium" quality IMO.

1GB of RAM is pointless for most users unless they're gaming or running demanding professional applications.

I have a 9700Pro and it feels like a low-end card in HL2 and Doom 3. It depends on your expectations. Honestly once you've seen HL2/Doom 3 running on a DX9 graphics card you won't be happy running in DX8 mode.

As others have said, just sell the whole system and build yourself a custom rig. Based on what you're saying, I would say an A64 2800+ paired with a cheap NF4 board (Chaintech) and a 6600GT PCI-E would be perfect for you.