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**-Dan-** · 03-08-2007, 12:18 PM

Well, I have a choice out of 3 PC's to get that needs the specs to play this game:

Windows 2000/XP

Intel Pentium IV 1.4GHz processor

512 MB RAM

DVD-ROM Drive

NVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti, ATI Radeon 9600, or higher

DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card

DirectX 9.0c or higher (included on Disc 1)

*Network(TCP/IP 1.5Mbps or higher)

4.7GB free hard disk space

SUPPORTED CHIPSETS:

NVIDIA - GeForce 6800, GeForce FX (5950, 5900, 5800, 5600, 5200), GeForce4 Ti, GeForce3

ATI - Radeon x800, 9800, 9700, 9600, 9500, 9200, 9000, 8500

Which one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3800-DUAL-CORE...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PENTIUM-DUAL-C...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMD-64Bit-3300...QQcmdZViewItem

I also need to know which system will play the game and be a good system overall. It's a choice out of the three.

Thanks

**PopeOfDope** · 03-08-2007, 12:25 PM

Is building your own PC out of the question?
If not, I guess the first one is the best.

**AndyMosh** · 03-08-2007, 12:30 PM

I'd say the third one for the price, compatible chipset, big hd, gig of ram, and a stunning case, for £330, not bad at all, but then again, building your own pc would be a better choice, and cheaper.

**-Dan-** · 03-08-2007, 12:30 PM

Well, I don't particularly know how to build PC's (I haven't got a clue)

Also, will the first PC support a TV tuner?

**AndyMosh** · 03-08-2007, 12:35 PM

Should do, i'm not sure if it has the correct ports though :S

**-Dan-** · 03-08-2007, 12:39 PM

I like the 3rd one, but the 1st one has a dual core processor. Decisions, decisions..

**PopeOfDope** · 03-08-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewR

I'd say the third one for the price, compatible chipset, big hd, gig of ram, and a stunning case, for £330, not bad at all, but then again, building your own pc would be a better choice, and cheaper.

ROFL

Lets compare shall we?

CPU: 3800 dual core vs 3300 single core. No contest there.
RAM: DDR2 vs Obsolete DDR, 1 Gb each
Graphics: Same basic card except the first one is not integrated so it can be sold later to recoup some moneys
HDD: SATA vs ATA, no contest there.
Case: Relativley simple vs Ugly LEDs

The only thing the 3rd PC has thats better is the 19" screen. Even then the details are sparce, their resolutions are probably the same anyway.

**-Dan-** · 03-08-2007, 12:45 PM

So, you're saying I should upgrade the gfx card? I saw it has a PCI-Express slot but does that mean the slot is free or just that there is one? Which card would you recommend? (tightish budget)

**AndyMosh** · 03-08-2007, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PopeOfDope

ROFL

Lets compare shall we?

CPU: 3800 dual core vs 3300 single core. No contest there.
RAM: DDR2 vs Obsolete DDR, 1 Gb each
Graphics: Same basic card except the first one is not integrated so it can be sold later to recoup some moneys
HDD: SATA vs ATA, no contest there.
Case: Relativley simple vs Ugly LEDs

The only thing the 3rd PC has thats better is the 19" screen. Even then the details are sparce, their resolutions are probably the same anyway.

Darn, i just got owned by PoD, i know your right, only prob is the graphics, which he will probably afteer buy as a seperate card.

**PopeOfDope** · 03-08-2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewR

Darn, i just got owned by PoD, i know your right, only prob is the graphics, which he will probably afteer buy as a seperate card.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xanthi

So, you're saying I should upgrade the gfx card? I saw it has a PCI-Express slot but does that mean the slot is free or just that there is one? Which card would you recommend? (tightish budget)

For that current game, you won't need to. However in the future you might decide to, which means you have the option to sell the card for around $5

Both the 1st and 3rd PCs have a PCIe x16 slot, however the one on the first PC will be occupied. You can easily remove it if you want to upgrade.

**-Dan-** · 03-08-2007, 12:52 PM

OK, thanks. Any ideas where I can get some cheap 7.1 surround sound speakers? (to take advantage of the 1st PC's 7.1 sound)
-= Double Post =-
Also, is there a noobs guide (with pics) on how to remove and replace a graphics card? I wanna make sure I know what I'm doing before I change cards. Which graphic card(s) would be compatiable with my motherboard? I live in the UK, btw.

**AndyMosh** · 03-08-2007, 01:00 PM

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=140004

£61 inc vat.

Edit: You should have got a manual with your computer explaining how to open it up and extras like that, try that and if not, look here:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-5023982-1.html

**JoeDaStudd** · 03-09-2007, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xanthi

Also, is there a noobs guide (with pics) on how to remove and replace a graphics card? I wanna make sure I know what I'm doing before I change cards. Which graphic card(s) would be compatiable with my motherboard? I live in the UK, btw.

The installation of a PCI-Express is very simple, but I'll have a look round for a nice guide in a sec.

As for graphics card compatiablity any PCI-Express card will work with that motherboard. Although space inside the case may restrict your choice.

**teeth_03** · 03-09-2007, 07:23 AM

installing the hardware is easy

usually the software can be a lil difficult tho (sometimes,especially if the new hardware puts too much ***** on the same IRQs...)

**AndyMosh** · 03-09-2007, 07:28 AM

I posted a link to the guide above, can't anyone read?

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-5023982-1.html

03-08-2007, 12:18 PM	#1
-Dan- LEEEROOOOY JEEENNKINSSS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Real First Name: Dan Location: UK Just Played: FIFA 10 Posts: 1,254 Trader Feedback: 0	Which PC? Well, I have a choice out of 3 PC's to get that needs the specs to play this game: Windows 2000/XP Intel Pentium IV 1.4GHz processor 512 MB RAM DVD-ROM Drive NVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti, ATI Radeon 9600, or higher DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card DirectX 9.0c or higher (included on Disc 1) *Network(TCP/IP 1.5Mbps or higher) 4.7GB free hard disk space SUPPORTED CHIPSETS: NVIDIA - GeForce 6800, GeForce FX (5950, 5900, 5800, 5600, 5200), GeForce4 Ti, GeForce3 ATI - Radeon x800, 9800, 9700, 9600, 9500, 9200, 9000, 8500 Which one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3800-DUAL-CORE...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PENTIUM-DUAL-C...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMD-64Bit-3300...QQcmdZViewItem I also need to know which system will play the game and be a good system overall. It's a choice out of the three. Thanks

03-08-2007, 12:30 PM	#3
AndyMosh chaccaron. Join Date: Sep 2006 Real First Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 2,615 Trader Feedback: 0	I'd say the third one for the price, compatible chipset, big hd, gig of ram, and a stunning case, for £330, not bad at all, but then again, building your own pc would be a better choice, and cheaper. __________________ whyHELLOder.

03-08-2007, 12:35 PM	#5
AndyMosh chaccaron. Join Date: Sep 2006 Real First Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 2,615 Trader Feedback: 0	Should do, i'm not sure if it has the correct ports though :S __________________ whyHELLOder.

03-08-2007, 12:52 PM	#11
-Dan- LEEEROOOOY JEEENNKINSSS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Real First Name: Dan Location: UK Just Played: FIFA 10 Posts: 1,254 Trader Feedback: 0	OK, thanks. Any ideas where I can get some cheap 7.1 surround sound speakers? (to take advantage of the 1st PC's 7.1 sound) -= Double Post =- Also, is there a noobs guide (with pics) on how to remove and replace a graphics card? I wanna make sure I know what I'm doing before I change cards. Which graphic card(s) would be compatiable with my motherboard? I live in the UK, btw. Last edited by Xanthi; 03-08-2007 at 12:59 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-08-2007, 01:00 PM	#12
AndyMosh chaccaron. Join Date: Sep 2006 Real First Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 2,615 Trader Feedback: 0	http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=140004 £61 inc vat. Edit: You should have got a manual with your computer explaining how to open it up and extras like that, try that and if not, look here: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-5023982-1.html __________________ whyHELLOder.

03-08-2007, 12:25 PM	#2
PopeOfDope DopaMean Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 3,739 Trader Feedback: 0	Is building your own PC out of the question? If not, I guess the first one is the best.

03-08-2007, 12:39 PM	#6
-Dan- LEEEROOOOY JEEENNKINSSS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Real First Name: Dan Location: UK Just Played: FIFA 10 Posts: 1,254 Trader Feedback: 0	I like the 3rd one, but the 1st one has a dual core processor. Decisions, decisions..

03-08-2007, 12:45 PM	#8
-Dan- LEEEROOOOY JEEENNKINSSS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Real First Name: Dan Location: UK Just Played: FIFA 10 Posts: 1,254 Trader Feedback: 0	So, you're saying I should upgrade the gfx card? I saw it has a PCI-Express slot but does that mean the slot is free or just that there is one? Which card would you recommend? (tightish budget)

03-09-2007, 07:23 AM	#14
teeth_03 300k Hot Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Big Blue Ball of Bor Posts: 1,335 Trader Feedback: 0	installing the hardware is easy usually the software can be a lil difficult tho (sometimes,especially if the new hardware puts too much ***** on the same IRQs...)

03-09-2007, 07:28 AM	#15
AndyMosh chaccaron. Join Date: Sep 2006 Real First Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 2,615 Trader Feedback: 0	I posted a link to the guide above, can't anyone read? http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3118_7-5023982-1.html __________________ whyHELLOder.

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