Getting a new PC, want some higher settings.

_Failve · 10-31-2009, 11:42 AM

The new computer I'm getting will have an AMD Phenom II Quad-Core at 2.8GHz, 2GB of Corsair RAM (Latency - 4), and SLI with 2 9800GTX+'s.

I was wondering, if I put my settings to highest, what other settings are there to put on? In terms of console commands?

JustLinkStudios · 11-01-2009, 03:07 AM

Im not sure what you mean by changing graphics settings in the console. Just use the video options in the menu?

And some basic advice, if your going to splash out on two 9800's, you may aswell get a GTX275/285 if your motherboard permits it. More power, higher clocks, higher on board mem and obviously it would be cooler than plastering two beefy cards in your rig which would just produce loads of unecessary heat.

More cards doesnt mean better performance, SLI has always been sketchy in my experience. Never been much of a performance boost to justify the price of two cards. Not telling you what to do here, just advising.

johnjohnx2 · 11-01-2009, 03:10 AM

Maybe I could get some feedback on the new parts I'm thinking about getting?

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=11197366

LATTEH · 11-01-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by johnjohnx2

Maybe I could get some feedback on the new parts I'm thinking about getting?

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=11197366

i can give you one don't get vista get win7

johnjohnx2 · 11-01-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LATTEH

i can give you one don't get vista get win7

Thanks for pointing that out. Vista was a place holder for 7.

Dr. freeeeemann · 11-01-2009, 02:57 PM

so this thread is for bragging bout your computer

.n£º.§ty|e$ · 11-01-2009, 06:37 PM

I have an 8800 GTX 768 Mb and I can run episode 2 at over 100 fps all maxed out..

neelpos · 11-01-2009, 07:20 PM

9800 GTX+ 1GB
$130

tkrow21 · 11-01-2009, 07:24 PM

Get 4GB RAM if you're running Vista or 7.

Dump the 9800GTX's. Get two HD5750's (less heat, less power, less $$$, more power).

GenhisKhan · 11-01-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjohnx2

Maybe I could get some feedback on the new parts I'm thinking about getting?

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/Pu...umber=11197366

That list is quite good. Actually looks pretty much like my rig

:

Manufacturer: Me
Processor: Core i7 720 2.67 GHz
Memory: Corsair platinum 6GB DDR3 1600 RAM
Hard Drive: Western Digital caviar 650 GB 7200RPM
Video Card: ATI MSI HD 5850
Monitor: 21" LCD Flatron W2052TG LG
Sound Card: SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Speakers/Headphones: Elecom
Keyboard: generic
Mouse: Logitech G5
Operating System: Windows 7 home premium 64-bit
Motherboard: Asus P6T Deluxe
PSU: Seasonic SS-700-MH
Computer Case: Cooler Master CM-690

Just one thing, why would you worry about source games running in that PC. Graphically and performance wise you will eat any source game alive.

Barney · 11-01-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by _Failve

The new computer I'm getting will have an AMD Phenom II Quad-Core at 2.8GHz, 2GB of Corsair RAM (Latency - 4), and SLI with 2 9800GTX+'s.

You're doing it wrong.

Get a 955 or 965, 4GB memory and 5850.

Win

johnjohnx2 · 11-01-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkrow21

Get 4GB RAM if you're running Vista or 7.

Dump the 9800GTX's. Get two HD5750's (less heat, less power, less $$$, more power).

Less power is more power?!

sisterbliss · 11-02-2009, 05:46 AM

i would recommened not getting an asus motherboard. i have had both the striker extremes (their top line) and I have had nothing but trouble. asus are also terrible with drivers.

also get windows 7. and one top of the range nvidia card. rather than sli. SLI isn't that good and it is a pain in the ♥♥♥♥ trying to fit two huge cards in your case. especially if you have more than one harddrive. also i would recommened nvidia over ati any day.

gorpie · 11-02-2009, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjohnx2

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkrow21

Dump the 9800GTX's. Get two HD5750's (less heat, less power, less $$$, more power).

Less power is more power?!

I think (assume) he meant they use less electricity, but have more processing power.?

henno13 · 11-02-2009, 05:52 AM

Try this:

http://www.tweakguides.com/HL2_1.html

10-31-2009, 11:42 AM	#1
_Failve Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 33	Getting a new PC, want some higher settings. The new computer I'm getting will have an AMD Phenom II Quad-Core at 2.8GHz, 2GB of Corsair RAM (Latency - 4), and SLI with 2 9800GTX+'s. I was wondering, if I put my settings to highest, what other settings are there to put on? In terms of console commands?

11-01-2009, 03:07 AM	#2
JustLinkStudios Join Date: Mar 2009 Reputation: 10 Posts: 94	Im not sure what you mean by changing graphics settings in the console. Just use the video options in the menu? And some basic advice, if your going to splash out on two 9800's, you may aswell get a GTX275/285 if your motherboard permits it. More power, higher clocks, higher on board mem and obviously it would be cooler than plastering two beefy cards in your rig which would just produce loads of unecessary heat. More cards doesnt mean better performance, SLI has always been sketchy in my experience. Never been much of a performance boost to justify the price of two cards. Not telling you what to do here, just advising. Last edited by JustLinkStudios : 11-01-2009 at 03:10 AM.

11-02-2009, 05:46 AM	#13
sisterbliss Join Date: Jul 2008 Reputation: 45 Posts: 442	i would recommened not getting an asus motherboard. i have had both the striker extremes (their top line) and I have had nothing but trouble. asus are also terrible with drivers. also get windows 7. and one top of the range nvidia card. rather than sli. SLI isn't that good and it is a pain in the ♥♥♥♥ trying to fit two huge cards in your case. especially if you have more than one harddrive. also i would recommened nvidia over ati any day. Last edited by sisterbliss : 11-02-2009 at 05:48 AM.

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.n£º.§ty\|e$ Join Date: Jan 2009 Reputation: 44 Posts: 463	I have an 8800 GTX 768 Mb and I can run episode 2 at over 100 fps all maxed out..

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neelpos Join Date: Dec 2007 Reputation: 70 Posts: 1,397	9800 GTX+ 1GB $130

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tkrow21 Join Date: Jan 2009 Reputation: 41 Posts: 383	Get 4GB RAM if you're running Vista or 7. Dump the 9800GTX's. Get two HD5750's (less heat, less power, less $$$, more power).

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henno13 Join Date: Sep 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 42	Try this: http://www.tweakguides.com/HL2_1.html