Author Topic: The Computer Megathread (Read 492704 times)

Ethan · October 29, 2011, 05:36:33 PM

Quote from: SPooK on October 29, 2011, 05:31:50 PM

Basically for a computer I just want it to have really fast multitasking, and fast render times as well as be able to play games such as Battlefield 3 on Ultra to Max settings on a 1920x1080 screen. Also enough RAM so I could run a few servers for my friends. And a lovey looking case, that's the only reason why I picked the Corsair Graphite. That is all I want XD

And that's what I showed you.
No need for more than 8GB of RAM unless you're hosting more than 4 servers 24/7 while gaming.

But, it was only a suggestion. Up to you.

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SPooK · October 29, 2011, 05:56:00 PM

Quote from: Ethan on October 29, 2011, 05:36:33 PM

And that's what I showed you.
No need for more than 8GB of RAM unless you're hosting more than 4 servers 24/7 while gaming.

But, it was only a suggestion. Up to you.

So basically the parts you gave me could do what I want. That's fine with me. Thanks :D

Squideey · October 29, 2011, 05:57:58 PM

What antivirus should I get? Avast?

Max4344 · October 29, 2011, 06:56:05 PM

Quote from: Ethan on October 29, 2011, 05:26:53 PM

How big is your case?
Dont know but i know its an Acer Aspire one X1300 and its Quite compact
What slots does your motherboard have?
See Above
What wattage/model is your power supply?
See First Answer
What OS are you running?
Windows 7 64 Bit
What is your CPU?
AMD Phenom 9650 X4

dorkdotdan · October 29, 2011, 07:15:08 PM

Would this work with a Toshiba Satellite C655D? I tried comparing specs, but the only two factors I know are that the Satellite's max Memory is 8GB and that they are both DDR3.

(The Satellite: http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/pdet.to?poid=2000014196)

Doomonkey · October 29, 2011, 07:22:43 PM

Quote from: Squideey on October 29, 2011, 05:57:58 PM

What antivirus should I get? Avast?

I think Microsoft Security Essentials works well.

Avast costs money unless you want 2-week-old definitions, right?

Flush535 · October 29, 2011, 08:18:24 PM

Quote from: Ethan on October 29, 2011, 03:41:39 PM

Uninstall CCC or Vision or whatever it's called now, using the add/remove programs feature in Windows, then also use Driver Sweeper to get rid of any remaining traces.
Then, clear out the Windows GAC (Global Assembly Cache). In Windows 7, you can browse directly to "C:\Windows\assembly". Sort by "Public Key Token", then delete everything with the Token "90ba9c70f846762e" (ATI's key). You'll obviously need Administrator privileges. No reboot needed either. Reinstall the Vision engine and your drivers, and you're good to go.

Is this risk free?

Ethan · October 30, 2011, 01:26:44 AM

Quote from: Squideey on October 29, 2011, 05:57:58 PM

What antivirus should I get? Avast?

Kaspersky, Trend Micro and Nod32 are probably the best paid ones.
If you don't want to pay, get Windows Security Essentials.

Quote from: Max4344 on October 29, 2011, 06:56:05 PM

How big is your case?
Dont know but i know its an Acer Aspire one X1300 and its Quite compact
What slots does your motherboard have?
See Above
What wattage/model is your power supply?
See First Answer
What OS are you running?
Windows 7 64 Bit
What is your CPU?
AMD Phenom 9650 X4

That case looks really compact.
You won't be able to upgrade that graphics card much. Save for a new system or get a new case/mobo/PSU.

Quote from: dorkdotdan on October 29, 2011, 07:15:08 PM

Would this work with a Toshiba Satellite C655D? I tried comparing specs, but the only two factors I know are that the Satellite's max Memory is 8GB and that they are both DDR3.

(The Satellite: http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/pdet.to?poid=2000014196)

Possibly.
It's hard to say without the full specifications of the RAM DIMM slots, with speed specs.
Although with that amazing (lol) 1.3GHz dual core, your RAM won't really make much difference. Try find more detailed specs on it.

Quote from: Flush535 on October 29, 2011, 08:18:24 PM

Is this risk free?

Nothing is risk free. Up to you whether or not you want it fixed.

Coulmbai · October 30, 2011, 01:27:45 AM

Wait, so about that suggestion? :D

Ethan · October 30, 2011, 01:31:59 AM

Quote from: Coulmbai on October 30, 2011, 01:27:45 AM

Wait, so about that suggestion? :D

What one?
Sorry, I have a lot of things going on in here.

Coulmbai · October 30, 2011, 01:33:10 AM

Quote from: Ethan on October 29, 2011, 01:14:30 AM

There would be a little bit of bottlenecking to my knowledge, but not too much. You should be fine.
They are cheap cards now also.
BRB with a suggestion.

Ethan · October 30, 2011, 01:36:07 AM

Quote from: Coulmbai on October 30, 2011, 01:33:10 AM

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150482
Think it's marginally better than a 9800GT, and look at the awesomesauce price.

Coulmbai · October 30, 2011, 01:42:28 AM

Quote from: Ethan on October 30, 2011, 01:36:07 AM

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150482
Think it's marginally better than a 9800GT, and look at the awesomesauce price.

that means i have 35 dollars extra :D
Any other ideas?

Becquerel · October 30, 2011, 01:44:01 AM

What does a processor core look like?

Coulmbai · October 30, 2011, 01:45:08 AM

wait, could i put this in my computer?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148366