The Computer Megathread

[Nyskel]

Just a faster memory clock. You won't get anything impressive out of an 7770. If I had the choice I'd go with a 6800.

Hmm, I heard the 7770 is either equal to or better than the 6870...

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[MackTheHunter]

Hey guys,

AMD Athlon II X2 240 (rev. C3) vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 ?

[KoopaScooper]

Hey guys,

AMD Athlon II X2 240 (rev. C3) vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 ?

Hmm, I heard the 7770 is either equal to or better than the 6870...

[nerraD]

So guys. I've ordered a ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Mobo which should be coming this upcoming Monday.

I have Windows installed on my system currently with my old motherboard, and I am unsure on what would happen to my system when I swapped the motherboard and processor.

What would happen, and what do I need to prepare for this?(Do I need to back up my HDD, ect)

[KoopaScooper]

Chances are you'll only need to reactivate (which you should do over the phone.) If it doesn't boot, you could always back up through another OS and reinstall.

[Nyskel]

What do the numbers on the right column represent?

[KoopaScooper]

What do the numbers on the right column represent?

PassMark scores, higher means better

[Nyskel]

PassMark scores, higher means better

Oh I see. What brand do you suggest for the R6870?

[KoopaScooper]

Oh I see. What brand do you suggest for the R6870?

The XFX Double D 6870 is the one I'd recommend the most
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521

[BlockFry]

hey, im back 

anyways, im running a 220 watt PSU. can a 5770 run on it.

or just give me a list of gfx cards that can run, tried posting this on the dayz forums. no response

[KoopaScooper]

anyways, im running a 220 watt PSU. can a 5770 run on it.

uh
no
why on earth would you think this
i think the minimum recommended is like 450W

[¥ola]

hey, im back 

anyways, im running a 220 watt PSU. can a 5770 run on it.

or just give me a list of gfx cards that can run, tried posting this on the dayz forums. no response

Haha.
No.
Your stretching yourself extremely thin with that exact card

[Pass]

Guys, how is all this stuff for a moderately good gaming computer being able to run on max shaders? And any other possibilities like playing skyrim or battlefield on high graphics?

Graphics:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948
Processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116506
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131826
RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

yes, i am getting a pci-express wifi card.

[SPooK]

Guys, how is all this stuff for a moderately good gaming computer being able to run on max shaders? And any other possibilities like playing skyrim or battlefield on high graphics?

Graphics:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948
Processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116506
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131826
RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

yes, i am getting a pci-express wifi card.

Looks fine but for the love of god do not get red RAM on a blue motherboard. That color combination is horrible XD

[GEN.Fire Bird]

As if he will see it....