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Have I built the right pc for gaming?

Discussion in 'Computers & Modding' started by stirgo1212, Jan 20, 2010.

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  1. stirgo1212

    stirgo1212 Well-Known Member

    so ive done a few posts on this topic before but now i think i have made a final decision.
    IS THIS GOOD FOR GAMING

    ATI Radeon HD4670, 512 MB, 128 Bit, PCIe x16 v2.0

    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit

    Sweex SATA Controller 2-ports

    AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition2x 3100 MHz, 2x 512 kB, 4000 MT/s, Callisto

    Cooler Master ExtremePower
    400 Watt, ATX 2.03, ATX12V 2.0, 4 x, 5 x

    Card Reader 54 in 1
    CF, MD, MMC, MS, SD(HC), SM, xD, USB Mainboard, 3,5" intern, USB-powered

    ASRock A780LM-S
    AMD 760G, 5.200 MT/s, Onboard, 1x PCIe x16 v2.0, Socket AM2+

    GeiL 4 GB DDR2-800 Kit
    4096 MB, CL5 5-5-15, 2 stuk(s), PC2 6400

    Western Digital WD3200AAJS
    320 GB, 8,9 / 8 / 7200, € 0,12*, Serial ATA/300

    Samsung SH-D162D
    16 / 48 speed, Ultra DMA/33, 100 / 90 ms
     
    stirgo1212, Jan 20, 2010
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  2. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    you don't need a sata controller, theres one built in to the motherboard.

    I suggest you get windows 7 professional or ultimate, home has limited compatibility with XP software (this is not widely advertised by microsoft)

    I would recommend a higher wattage power supply than 400W, but you have chosen a good brand.

    320GB will not last long. Windows 7 can use up to 20GB and most games are multi-GB these days.
     
    Loonylion, Jan 20, 2010
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  3. snebbers

    snebbers Well-Known Member

    I would probably recommend getting Windows XP 64 bit, but that's personal preference. Not to mention the fact that Loony said.. It's more compatible.
     
    snebbers, Jan 20, 2010
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  4. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    XP 64 bit has very poor compatibility.
     
    Loonylion, Jan 20, 2010
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  5. snebbers

    snebbers Well-Known Member

    Is that so? Well I use 32 bit. But I guess it depends on what you actually do when using your OS.
     
    snebbers, Jan 20, 2010
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  6. timmy1991

    timmy1991 Well-Known Member

    if it's for gaming, 32-Bit XP(Home) is the way to go. 64-Bit(Professional) is aimed at businesses.
     
    timmy1991, Jan 20, 2010
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  7. stirgo1212

    stirgo1212 Well-Known Member

    all you are talking about is what i should do to get it better. I upgraded the wattage to 500 watt.
    BUT:the main question is
    IS THIS A GOOD PC FOR GAMING OR NOT?
     
    stirgo1212, Jan 20, 2010
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  8. snebbers

    snebbers Well-Known Member

    I think it's pretty damn good to use for gaming.
     
    snebbers, Jan 20, 2010
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  9. stirgo1212

    stirgo1212 Well-Known Member

    Its not too bad a price.
    545€ or 768$
    I was also wondering. what do you need for wireless internet? a network card? Or wireless lan?
     
    stirgo1212, Jan 20, 2010
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  10. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    a HSDPA modem. Don't bother with it, its slow and expensive.

    Wireless lan allows you to connect to a normal broadband connection wirelessly (within about 100 feet of the router) but it is slow and unreliable.
     
    Loonylion, Jan 20, 2010
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  11. stirgo1212

    stirgo1212 Well-Known Member

    so i just need one of these usb "wireless N" dongles?
     
    stirgo1212, Jan 20, 2010
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  12. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    if you already have a wireless router, yes. wireless is not good for online gaming, however.
     
    Loonylion, Jan 20, 2010
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  13. stirgo1212

    stirgo1212 Well-Known Member

    but i can still use a wireless LAN to connect to regular broadband, no?
     
    stirgo1212, Jan 21, 2010
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  14. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    if you have a wireless router, yes.
     
    Loonylion, Jan 21, 2010
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  15. damanali

    damanali Well-Known Member

    can't you just buy and use a ethernet cable, cause if its a pc, a solid connection using a cable is better than easily disturbed signals from wireless routers?
     
    damanali, Jan 22, 2010
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  16. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    wired is always superior to wireless, yes.
     
    Loonylion, Jan 22, 2010
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  17. timmy1991

    timmy1991 Well-Known Member

    yes wired is much better... I just so happened to be blessed to have a PC that lacks an ethernet port, so I'm forced to use wireless... I lose network connection while playing online games every 5-10 minutes, not fun at all.
     
    timmy1991, Jan 22, 2010
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  18. snebbers

    snebbers Well-Known Member

    I disagree with this.. I use Wireless for Online Gaming, and I never lose my connection during the game and I don't suffer any lag either.. I think it would be wiser to say that wireless in some situations is perfectly alright and will be suitable, but yes Wired will always be superior.
     
    snebbers, Jan 22, 2010
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  19. MangaRx

    MangaRx Well-Known Member

    did you build it yourself or did you get someone to build it with those specs?
     
    MangaRx, Jan 29, 2010
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  20. stirgo1212

    stirgo1212 Well-Known Member

    Im gonna get some1 to build it for me. Its online, you pay 50€ extra for them to build it for you and send it
     
    stirgo1212, Jan 29, 2010
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