Best computer for Tf2 (and TOB)?

AlphaicX · 10-03-2009, 12:37 PM

What would be the best computer for running TOB and TF2 under $1000?

violencejr123 · 10-03-2009, 12:39 PM

Spyputer awesome with a knife inside including blood.

AlphaicX · 10-03-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by violencejr123

Spyputer awesome with a knife inside including blood.

I think not.......

RyderX · 10-03-2009, 12:44 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229126

i7 and an awesome GPU.

AlphaicX · 10-03-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RyderX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229126

i7 and an awesome GPU.

Dowant :O

However I will wait for more people to post. I think there are cheaper computers out there that can run TOB without lots of lag.

Buff · 10-03-2009, 12:53 PM

The best choice would be to build it yourself, and to ask this in the Hardware subsection.

And yes, I suggest going socket 1156.

AlphaicX · 10-03-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Buff

The best choice would be to build it yourself, and to ask this in the Hardware subsection.

And yes, I suggest going socket 1156.

Didn't see it there. This forum has so many topics <_>

Combat Medic · 10-03-2009, 01:03 PM

This should work http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229061 but honestly why not just build your own?

DarkWasp · 10-03-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RyderX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229126

i7 and an awesome GPU.

This one actually has great value, hard to find a better deal even if building from scratch.

steveroger · 10-03-2009, 03:36 PM

Since the i7 ibuypower PC for $964.98 was too expensive how about:

Gateway SX2800-03 Core 2 Quad Q8200(2.33GHz) 4GB DDR3 640GB Intel GMA X4500 Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit $449.99 plus $19.99 shipping = $469.98

and you buy an upgraded video card like this one:

XFX 4870 1GB Free shipping $139.99 ($20 rebate not included)

total = $589.98

Which beats the heck out of this one which came to $724.98. Which has a 4850 and smaller hard drive.

____
Remember, I am just trying to find the least expensive pre-built PC that could run TF2 and Orange Box. The processor might be a little weak, but I would like know whether this is good for the price and TF2 and Orange Box.

lhwj · 10-03-2009, 03:42 PM

What about a proper power supply though? You will need a decent 400-500 watt to run that 4870.

Luke

steveroger · 10-03-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lhwj

What about a proper power supply though? You will need a decent 400-500 watt to run that 4870.

Luke

Can you recommend him one? The 220W won't run much at all. LOL. But what do you think is it a good deal? I suppose you could put a cheaper video card in it, but why?

lhwj · 10-03-2009, 04:16 PM

I am puzzled by the lack of affordable (but quality) power supplies in the 500-600 watt range (ideal for running a single high end GPU). The Corsair 400 watt is $49.99, but the 450 watt model is $75, $100 for 550 watts. Similarly, PC Power & Cooling has a huge gap between the 420 watt Silencer ($50) and a 750 watt model ($120).

The PC could get by with either the 400 watt Corsair (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139008) or PCP&P (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703017), but I suppose it's good to have a little headroom.

This 500 watt Seasonic is decent, and has the two PCIe connectors necessary for the 4870, unlike the ones above. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151069

For slightly more this Antec Earthwatts (500 watt too) is also good, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371007 It's probably based on the Seasonic model above.

Luke

steveroger · 10-03-2009, 05:08 PM

There are a number of people in the newegg.com review section claiming that the 400 watt Corsair (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139008) is handling their 4870's just fine.

DarkWasp · 10-03-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by steveroger

There are a number of people in the newegg.com review section claiming that the 400 watt Corsair (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139008) is handling their 4870's just fine.

I wouldn't doubt it, its packin' quite a 12v.

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steveroger Join Date: Feb 2009 Reputation: 281 Posts: 1,747	Since the i7 ibuypower PC for $964.98 was too expensive how about: Gateway SX2800-03 Core 2 Quad Q8200(2.33GHz) 4GB DDR3 640GB Intel GMA X4500 Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit $449.99 plus $19.99 shipping = $469.98 and you buy an upgraded video card like this one: XFX 4870 1GB Free shipping $139.99 ($20 rebate not included) total = $589.98 Which beats the heck out of this one which came to $724.98. Which has a 4850 and smaller hard drive. ____ Remember, I am just trying to find the least expensive pre-built PC that could run TF2 and Orange Box. The processor might be a little weak, but I would like know whether this is good for the price and TF2 and Orange Box. Last edited by steveroger: 10-03-2009 at 03:46 PM.

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10-03-2009, 12:39 PM	#2
violencejr123 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 16 Posts: 521	Spyputer awesome with a knife inside including blood.

10-03-2009, 12:44 PM	#4
RyderX Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Reputation: 42 Posts: 1,013	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229126 i7 and an awesome GPU.

10-03-2009, 12:53 PM	#6
Buff Join Date: Feb 2009 Reputation: 1475 Posts: 13,563	The best choice would be to build it yourself, and to ask this in the Hardware subsection. And yes, I suggest going socket 1156.

10-03-2009, 01:03 PM	#8
Combat Medic Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 34 Posts: 1,070	This should work http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229061 but honestly why not just build your own?

10-03-2009, 03:42 PM	#11
lhwj Join Date: Nov 2007 Reputation: 829 Posts: 4,950	What about a proper power supply though? You will need a decent 400-500 watt to run that 4870. Luke

10-03-2009, 04:16 PM	#13
lhwj Join Date: Nov 2007 Reputation: 829 Posts: 4,950	I am puzzled by the lack of affordable (but quality) power supplies in the 500-600 watt range (ideal for running a single high end GPU). The Corsair 400 watt is $49.99, but the 450 watt model is $75, $100 for 550 watts. Similarly, PC Power & Cooling has a huge gap between the 420 watt Silencer ($50) and a 750 watt model ($120). The PC could get by with either the 400 watt Corsair (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139008) or PCP&P (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703017), but I suppose it's good to have a little headroom. This 500 watt Seasonic is decent, and has the two PCIe connectors necessary for the 4870, unlike the ones above. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151069 For slightly more this Antec Earthwatts (500 watt too) is also good, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371007 It's probably based on the Seasonic model above. Luke

10-03-2009, 05:08 PM	#14
steveroger Join Date: Feb 2009 Reputation: 281 Posts: 1,747	There are a number of people in the newegg.com review section claiming that the 400 watt Corsair (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139008) is handling their 4870's just fine.