Matt^ Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Current Specs: AMD Athlonâ?¢ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+ (1024KB L2 Cache, SOCKET AM2) @ 2299MHz (200MHz FSB) 6GB DDR2 Ram ASUS M2V Motherboard 512 MB Radeon X1600 Series VGA Windows 7 250 GB Hitachi HD Well yeah, it's not really an ideal computer anymore and I'm looking for better performance. The CPU can't really handle as much as I want it to. Part of the real reason why I haven't joined any clans or involved myself in any wars is because of the lag. It's simply horrendous and it's not because of my connection speeds. So yeah, I was wondering if anyone could point me or help out with building a new one. I just recently bought a brand new Ultra Case and Heat sink, so yea (that won't be included in the price tag). I'd like to keep the price of the computer around 700-750 USD, and preferably based on Intel's i5 2500k or 2600k CPU. I've seen some lists that people configure on those online merchant sites with all the hardware and whatnot, if anyone could point me in the right direction that'd be awesome. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Arjun Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Yeah definitely needs an upgrade, personally i'd go for an i7 of some sort rather then the i5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Matt^ Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Yeah definitely needs an upgrade, personally i'd go for an i7 of some sort rather then the i5. Yeh lol I remember when I could run RS HD in full screen on max settings and vid it, now that's more of a dream lol, but yeah thanks for the input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
MEDUSA Report post Posted July 19, 2011 I'd honestly post it on di boards as well, a lot more people will give you some good input nvm you posted it there already lol Get an i6, you don't wanna spend like 400 bucks on just a processor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Aceman Report post Posted July 19, 2011 sounds somehwat like mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Corey Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Well, your running on an AM2 mobo so it would be a bad idea to upgrade it, because you wouldn't be able to get a good processor without getting a new mobo which would need more memory and then a new CPU. So your better off practically building a new pc. PM me if you need help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Rcms Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Glue and popsickle sticks my freind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
≈Nine Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Do you already have a copy of Windows? What other than playing RS do you plan on doing with it? I could probably help you picking parts along with a core i5 2500k (no need for an i7 2600k, it's only .1 GHz faster and hyper threading probably won't benefit you that much), but I need to know the answers first. Also, can you link me to your case and heatsink? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Matt^ Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Do you already have a copy of Windows? What other than playing RS do you plan on doing with it? I could probably help you picking parts along with a core i5 2500k (no need for an i7 2600k, it's only .1 GHz faster and hyper threading probably won't benefit you that much), but I need to know the answers first. Also, can you link me to your case and heatsink? Yeah I already have a copy of Windows 7. Apart from RS I plan on doing video editing, lots of Photoshop and Dreamweaver, having a bunch of stuff open at once, etc. Along with gaming. I want it to be able to handle anything. HS: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4974261&CatId=798 Case: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3433320&CatId=1520 (Both by Ultra) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Gwas Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Gl, personally I prefer to just buy pre-made gaming computers off e-bay. Saving a bit of $ to build it yourself is just a hassle to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Eazy Report post Posted July 19, 2011 good luck dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Johny` Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
Splodge Report post Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Buy : I5 2500K Any Sandybridge Motherboard (socket 1155), you're not an enthusiast, it doesn't matter. 4-6GB of XMS3/Dominator/Ripjaw/Vengeance RAM. ATI HD 5770 or one of the 69XX range if you have the extra cash. If you still have cash left over go for the i7 2600k. As for a cooler, go with the stock one (but I think you said you had an aftermarket one, if so go with that). Get a ~600W PSU. Hard drive speeds aren't going to be an issue or cause a bottle neck for you, go with any 1TB one. Use the DVD drive you currently have (if it's sata, otherwise buy a new one. They're cheap anyway). Going for the i5 and the 5770, I think it'll be comfortably within your price range. Although I really would recommend going for the i7 and the ATI 6950 if you can afford to spend the extra cash, It's really worth it for the extra that it will cost. That will suit your needs perfectly, while being able to play any game easily at medium settings, probably comfortably near max in your monitors native resolution. Naturally with high end hardware, you'll be able to do a lot, video editing/photoshop won't be an issue for you at all. Enjoy. Edited July 19, 2011 by Splodge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
conordakilla Report post Posted July 22, 2011 Id go with the 2600k if you have the extra 100$ to spend. If not buy the 2500k (basically the same thing) and put the extra 100$ towards your video card(s). The bump in performance buy buying the slightly better processor will be dwarfed by putting an extra 100 bucks into a nice ass video card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
