Buying a new PC, help plzx

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Each intel core has 2mb cache allocated to it, so the 4/8 MB is pretty much just giving each of the processors its own space.

The on board soundcard apparantly supports 7.1
http://www.i-tech.com.au/products/21...3MHz_FSB_.aspx

That's pretty good, the videocard will pull its weight for quite a bit too. Like happydude said, it'll play the newest games, just don't expect to run crysis on max settings and 1900 x 1400 resolution .

[Professor S]

Go Here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/

Its a great site, and the best part is they concentrate on what you need and not just what the latest and greatest is.

1) Unless you do a lot of design work or video production, there is no need for a quad core. Most software outside of video and design still isn't advanced enough to exploit multiple cores.

2) Unless you game a insanely high resolutions, or have a huge monitor, a single video card solution is best for you. 17-19 inch monitors look great with a Vid card below $100. if you want all the AA, then you'll have to move into the $100 - $200 range. Also, when choosing, remember that games are designed to run on specific GPU's/GPU drivers, so check your favorite games to see what they "run best on". It really does make a difference.

[jeepnut]

Originally Posted by Professor S

Also, when choosing, remember that games are designed to run on specific GPU's/GPU drivers, so check your favorite games to see what they "run best on". It really does make a difference.

BS like this is why I quit using my computer for gaming.

[thatmariolover]

Originally Posted by jeepnut

BS like this is why I quit using my computer for gaming.

In my experience the difference is usually negligable. Regardless, I agree, it's wrong to optimize a game for one line of cards and not another.

[Jason1]

Originally Posted by Professor S

Go Here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/

Also, when choosing, remember that games are designed to run on specific GPU's/GPU drivers, so check your favorite games to see what they "run best on". It really does make a difference.

Okay, this isnt really true. Well sometimes it is, but its usually total bullshit. Nvidia pays developers to run that stupid "plays best on" thing while their games open, and its bogus. Some games that say that will actually run better on ATI cards.

Personally I like ATI cards a lot more.

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by Jason1

Okay, this isnt really true. Well sometimes it is, but its usually total bullshit. Nvidia pays developers to run that stupid "plays best on" thing while their games open, and its bogus. Some games that say that will actually run better on ATI cards.

Personally I like ATI cards a lot more.

Once again, it depends on the games your playing. You say it isn;t really true, then say sometimes it is... just like I said that sometimes it does make a difference depending on the game. I've had both nVidia and ATi cards in my current rig and I can 100% tell you that more games I played run better on the nVidia, and the nVidia was a inferior card when it comes to hardware. I had a 1950 xtx and it was shit for the money all things considered.

Also, I think nVidia's software and driver support is far superior, while ATi has been archetecture, but what does that matter if they have constant compatability issues?