Jorici Vs. Fredulus: computer build race! Jorici's to-build update!

[steve5451]

Read it in the OP.

and weep. Hard.

I read it, and this was my reaction:

That's it?

And I doubt that it could run GTA IV on max. :o
EDIT: Well, I suppose it could, but not with the best performance.

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[Jorici]

I read it, and this was my reaction:
And I doubt that it could run GTA IV on max. :o

It can't.

Right now.

but it will.

OH IT WILL

YOU'LL SEE

HAHHAHAHAHA

[steve5451]

The "Will" specs aren't the best gaming specs, you realize
But you probably could get it on highest, except with shadows on just high and draw distance half-way down.

[Jorici]

The "Will" specs aren't the best gaming specs, you realize
But you probably could get it on highest, except with shadows on just high and draw distance half-way down.

I am well aware of the power of the specs.

[Lugnut]

WinXP Home
Celeron 2.70GHZ cpu
760mb ram
Intel 845 Chipset

:c

Intel atom 1.6 (with hyperthreading, but thats bs.)
Intel GMA 950
I think it has 1 ghz of RAM, but 512 mbs goes to Windows.
Xp

[steve5451]

I believe the correct term is GB, not Ghz.

[Jorici]

How would I properly pick out a PSU?

[Jorici]

Nooo :(

Don't go on page 2.

[Fredulus]

Just make sure it fits in your case. If your case is just a normal microATX case, get a microATX power supply (I think some ATX power supplies MIGHT fit in some microATX cases. But i don't really know for sure). As far as wattage, you won't need much for a system like this. 300W would honestly be fine, but some people might tell you to get more.

[Lugnut]

I believe the correct term is GB, not Ghz.

I think youre right.

[Pentium]

Fred, you do realize that you're upgrading a 5 year old system which has a very weak CPU which cannot be replaced (at least not without a BIOS update) and won't run any modern games? Trust me, I've done the same mistake as you and I regret it. I upgraded a Socket 478 Pentium IV-system by replacing it's ATi Radeon 9200 SE with a Nvidia GeForce 6200A. Six months later the mobo broke, and none of the parts could be re-used in my next comp.

[Fredulus]

Fred, you do realize that you're upgrading a 5 year old system which has a very weak CPU which cannot be replaced (at least not without a BIOS update) and won't run any modern games? Trust me, I've done the same mistake as you and I regret it. I upgraded a Socket 478 Pentium IV-system by replacing it's ATi Radeon 9200 SE with a Nvidia GeForce 6200A. Six months later the mobo broke, and none of the parts could be re-used in my next comp.

Yes, I realize it. It's kind of the whole point.

[Monocle]

I doubt that case will support an ATX mobo.

[Pentium]

Yes, I realize it. It's kind of the whole point.

The point of this build is to waste money? I still think you should downgrade to XP. The only features that will be missing are support for more than 3.5 GB memory (sometimes lower) and the lack of DX10+. The first could be overcame by enabling PAE (Physical Adress Extension(doesn't always work, though)), and for the second one this computer just isn't powerful enough to utilize it, even with a new GPU. Another argument against XP is the ugly default theme, but you can install 3rd-party themes if you patch UXTheme.dll (can be done with free software).
But hey, it's your money.

[Fredulus]

I doubt that case will support an ATX mobo.

He knows.