combat arms computer?

bdub · 10-01-2009, 06:02 PM

im wanting to play a fps that has teamed based vs npc like fireteam in combat arms and custom weapons and characters. im looking for a pre built that will be able to play this game. here are the system requirements:

Windows XP or Windows Vista Home Premium
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
512 MB RAM
GeForce FX 5600
DirectX 9.0c
2.0 GB free HD space
128 kbit/s ADSL or equivalent

i was wondering if this computer will work:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883114071
or:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883103215

and my budget is $370 tops so thats how limited i am and this is the only game i want to play mainly on the comp, everything else is lower requirements

10-02-2009, 02:16 PM

id like to know also because i want to play a few games around the same requirements and i have around the same budget

rotNdude · 10-02-2009, 02:38 PM

Combat Arms needs this:

REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
OS Windows 2000 Windows XP or better
CPU Pentium 3 - 1GHz+ Pentium 4 - 2.4GHz+
MEMORY 256Mb RAM 512Mb RAM
VIDEO CARD GeForce 2 MX GeForce FX 5600 or better
DIRECT X Version 9.0C or later Version 9.0C or later
HARD DISK SPACE 2.0 Gb 2.0 Gb
INTERNET CONNECTION Cable/DSL Cable/DSL

I think you're safe with either computer.

bdub · 10-02-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotNdude

Combat Arms needs this:

REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
OS Windows 2000 Windows XP or better
CPU Pentium 3 - 1GHz+ Pentium 4 - 2.4GHz+
MEMORY 256Mb RAM 512Mb RAM
VIDEO CARD GeForce 2 MX GeForce FX 5600 or better
DIRECT X Version 9.0C or later Version 9.0C or later
HARD DISK SPACE 2.0 Gb 2.0 Gb
INTERNET CONNECTION Cable/DSL Cable/DSL

I think you're safe with either computer.

do u think combat arms will play on medium quality with the 2.6 hgz single core?

l4dr0cks123 · 10-02-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdub

do u think combat arms will play on medium quality with the 2.6 hgz single core?

Yes because the architecture is much better than a P4 (which means it has a higher speed/Ghz).

bdub · 10-02-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l4dr0cks123

Yes because the architecture is much better than a P4 (which means it has a higher speed/Ghz).

thanks, i'll keep looking at computers but now this will most likely be the computer i get and if any1 has any other suggestions on computer let me know pls

YahooElite · 10-02-2009, 09:29 PM

honestly those 2 suggestions from newegg CPU wise are fine, however the GPU they have will pose a problem.. i tried it out on my old 3.20GHZ Pent D with an 8500GT and 3GB of ram.. and even with my system tweaked it was a little sluggish if possible GPU wise dont settle for anything below a high end 8 series card or a mid range 9 series card.. you'll be better off.. integrated graphics like the ones those 2 builds have wont cut it..

bdub · 10-03-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YahooElite

honestly those 2 suggestions from newegg CPU wise are fine, however the GPU they have will pose a problem.. i tried it out on my old 3.20GHZ Pent D with an 8500GT and 3GB of ram.. and even with my system tweaked it was a little sluggish if possible GPU wise dont settle for anything below a high end 8 series card or a mid range 9 series card.. you'll be better off.. integrated graphics like the ones those 2 builds have wont cut it..

do u know of any other pre builts that will play combat arms and around the $370 mark?
also, does any1 know if newegg has christmas deals where alot of things r cut down on price?

lhwj · 10-03-2009, 03:30 PM

Buy this Compaq (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883109032) and add a 4650 for $50: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150393

Luke

bdub · 10-03-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhwj

Buy this Compaq (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883109032) and add a 4650 for $50: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150393

Luke

do u think it would be safe using that card? i cant find how many watts the power supply is

lhwj · 10-03-2009, 03:40 PM

The 4650 is a fairly low end card. It would probably add only about 30-50 watts to the total system load. It doesn't even need a PCIe power connector.

The PC has a 300 watt supply.

It's good that you're concerned about important things like this though.

Luke

bdub · 10-03-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhwj

The 4650 is a fairly low end card. It would probably add only about 30-50 watts to the total system load. It doesn't even need a PCIe power connector.

The PC has a 300 watt supply.

It's good that you're concerned about important things like this though.

Luke

alright, thanks, the total is $394 + shipping. ill still keep looking though

steveroger · 10-03-2009, 04:09 PM

This is like the 3rd thread (and here) of yours on this kind of build ($350 to $400). Why do you keep opening new threads?

mauricioGON · 10-03-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdub

do u think combat arms will play on medium quality with the 2.6 hgz single core?

i play on the highest with 2.2 single core

bdub · 10-03-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauricioGON

i play on the highest with 2.2 single core

is that with intergrated or independant gpu?

10-01-2009, 06:02 PM	#1
bdub Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 81	combat arms computer? im wanting to play a fps that has teamed based vs npc like fireteam in combat arms and custom weapons and characters. im looking for a pre built that will be able to play this game. here are the system requirements: Windows XP or Windows Vista Home Premium Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz 512 MB RAM GeForce FX 5600 DirectX 9.0c 2.0 GB free HD space 128 kbit/s ADSL or equivalent i was wondering if this computer will work: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883114071 or: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883103215 and my budget is $370 tops so thats how limited i am and this is the only game i want to play mainly on the comp, everything else is lower requirements Last edited by bdub: 10-02-2009 at 07:25 PM.

10-03-2009, 04:09 PM	#13
steveroger Join Date: Feb 2009 Reputation: 281 Posts: 1,747	This is like the 3rd thread (and here) of yours on this kind of build ($350 to $400). Why do you keep opening new threads? Last edited by steveroger: 10-03-2009 at 04:12 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-02-2009, 02:16 PM	#2
wttwoa Guest Posts: n/a	id like to know also because i want to play a few games around the same requirements and i have around the same budget

10-02-2009, 02:38 PM	#3
rotNdude Volunteer Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Reputation: 9180 Posts: 45,465	Combat Arms needs this: REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM RECOMMENDED OS Windows 2000 Windows XP or better CPU Pentium 3 - 1GHz+ Pentium 4 - 2.4GHz+ MEMORY 256Mb RAM 512Mb RAM VIDEO CARD GeForce 2 MX GeForce FX 5600 or better DIRECT X Version 9.0C or later Version 9.0C or later HARD DISK SPACE 2.0 Gb 2.0 Gb INTERNET CONNECTION Cable/DSL Cable/DSL I think you're safe with either computer.

10-02-2009, 09:29 PM	#7
YahooElite Join Date: Nov 2008 Reputation: 782 Posts: 6,954	honestly those 2 suggestions from newegg CPU wise are fine, however the GPU they have will pose a problem.. i tried it out on my old 3.20GHZ Pent D with an 8500GT and 3GB of ram.. and even with my system tweaked it was a little sluggish if possible GPU wise dont settle for anything below a high end 8 series card or a mid range 9 series card.. you'll be better off.. integrated graphics like the ones those 2 builds have wont cut it..

10-03-2009, 03:30 PM	#9
lhwj Join Date: Nov 2007 Reputation: 829 Posts: 4,950	Buy this Compaq (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883109032) and add a 4650 for $50: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150393 Luke

10-03-2009, 03:40 PM	#11
lhwj Join Date: Nov 2007 Reputation: 829 Posts: 4,950	The 4650 is a fairly low end card. It would probably add only about 30-50 watts to the total system load. It doesn't even need a PCIe power connector. The PC has a 300 watt supply. It's good that you're concerned about important things like this though. Luke