CPU Survey

[Spunky]

Reread what I wrote.

 

[Optional]

It wouldn't be $400 for the video card... Do you know anything about hardware prices right now?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130339
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

If I bought a new computer, it wouldn't be something cheap that I'd just have to replace again. I'd want it to (ideally) last as long as this one has, if not longer. Not realistic seeing the pace the technology is moving at, but still. I don't want a tinker toy. The hardware you posted all sucks.

What? When did I say anything about a $400 video card?

I actually do know quite a bit about computer hardware since I plan on building another computer within a month, so I have been doing nothing but reading up on tech hardware. I read tech sites literally every day. I have no idea why you would pick higher end parts when you are concerned with money. Yes, you can go all out and buy a computer for almost $1,000, but why not be reasonable and take into account your current financial situation? You seem to be happy with the performance of your current rig, so why go big? It seems like a cheap ploy to further your point.

 

[Spunky]

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A 10.5" card Spunky? You plan on buying a $400 video card for this new computer?

That's where. Also, I'm not planning on buying a new computer, that was the whole point of this thread. I was saying that if I was going to, I wouldn't buy a piece of **** like what you posted.

 

[Optional]

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That's where. Also, I'm not planning on buying a new computer, that was the whole point of this thread. I was saying that if I was going to, I wouldn't buy a piece of **** like what you posted.

Guess you didn't read everything...

There's no way a 10.5" card is fitting in this case either.

A 10.5" card Spunky? You plan on buying a $400 video card for this new computer? Be realistic.

My point was, you would have to spend upwards of $400 to get a 10.5" video card (Radeon 5870) that you complained that you wouldn't be able to fit into your case.

 

[Spunky]

Wow, I left out "be realistic" from your quote. That changes absolutely nothing.

The Geforce 9800 GTX+ I posted is a 10.5" card, and costs about 2/7 what a Radeon 5870 costs. Most cards NVIDIA has put out since the 8800 GTX have been 10.5" cards. Do you even read the physical specifications?

 

[Optional]

Wow, I left out "be realistic" from your quote. That changes absolutely nothing.

The Geforce 9800 GTX+ I posted is a 10.5" card, and costs about 2/7 what a Radeon 5870 costs. Most cards NVIDIA has put out since the 8800 GTX have been 10.5" cards. Do you even read the physical specifications?

You should relax a little. No need to get defensive.

Yes, you can buy a 10.5" card for $130, or you could buy a much smaller and as good or better card like a 4770 (~$115).

 

[Spunky]

I like NVIDIA better. They're the standard and most games are developed with NVIDIA cards. We're getting way off topic now. x_x

 

[KarrdeKNR]

NVidia is definately a bit more reliable right now. ATI is getting better recently. Still, like I said, you should consider fixing up a few components. Even thought it's going to need to be completely replaced in short order, if you're not willing to buy an entirely new computer now or any time in the near future.

 

[JasonX]

Processors Information
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Processor 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 2 (max 2)
Number of threads 2 (max 2)
Name Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Codename Wolfdale
Specification Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8500 @ 3.16GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket 775 LGA (0x0)
CPUID 6.7.6
Extended CPUID 6.17
Core Stepping C0
Technology 45 nm
Core Speed 3166.8 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 9.5 x 333.3 MHz
Rated Bus speed 1333.4 MHz
Stock frequency 3166 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, EM64T, VT-x
L1 Data cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 6144 KBytes, 24-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control yes
FID range 6.0x - 9.5x
Max VID 1.225 V

 

[Darth Revan]

thaught i would update my new rig settings

Processor 0    
    -- Core 0    
        -- Thread 0    0
    -- Core 1    
        -- Thread 0    1

Processors Information
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Processor 1            ID = 0
    Number of cores        2 (max 2)
    Number of threads    2 (max 2)
    Name            AMD Phenom II X2 545
    Codename        Callisto
    Specification        AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 545 Processor
    Package         Socket AM3 (938)
    CPUID            F.4.2
    Extended CPUID        10.4
    Brand ID        29
    Core Stepping        RB-C2
    Technology        45 nm
    Core Speed        803.6 MHz
    Multiplier x FSB    4.0 x 200.9 MHz
    HT Link speed        2009.1 MHz
    Stock frequency        3000 MHz
    Instructions sets    MMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, x86-64, AMD-V
    L1 Data cache        2 x 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size
    L1 Instruction cache    2 x 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size
    L2 cache        2 x 512 KBytes, 16-way set associative, 64-byte line size
    L3 cache        6 MBytes, 48-way set associative, 64-byte line size
    FID/VID Control        yes
    FID range        4.0x - 15.0x
    Max VID            1.350 V
    P-State            FID 0xE - VID 0x10
    P-State            FID 0x7 - VID 0x18
    P-State            FID 0x2 - VID 0x20
    P-State            FID 0x100 - VID 0x2A

    Package Type        0x1
    Model            45
    String 1        0x7
    String 2        0x6
    Page            0x0
    TDP Limit        79 Watts
    TDC Limit        66 Amps
    Attached device        PCI device at bus 0, device 24, function 0
    Attached device        PCI device at bus 0, device 24, function 1
    Attached device        PCI device at bus 0, device 24, function 2
    Attached device        PCI device at bus 0, device 24, function 3
    Attached device        PCI device at bus 0, device 24, function 4

 

[It's over One Million!]

Hey Raven, maybe now u know system requirements?

 

[Raven]

Hey Raven, maybe now u know system requirements?

I could guess the current ones, but they are subject to change as we're developing the game.

 

[Sicron]

My CPU is the same as Karrde's T7700, except I have the T7300 which is clocked at 2.0ghz. Other than that, they are exactly the same.

 

[GATE Elemental]

CPU-Z TXT Report
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Binaries
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CPU-Z version 1.53.1

Processors
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Number of processors 1
Number of threads 2

APICs
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Processor 0
-- Core 0
-- Thread 0 0
-- Core 1
-- Thread 0 1

Processors Information
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Processor 1 ID = 0
Number of cores 2 (max 2)
Number of threads 2 (max 2)
Name Intel Pentium D 945
Codename Presler
Specification Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.40GHz
Package (platform ID) Socket 775 LGA (0x2)
CPUID F.6.4
Extended CPUID F.6
Core Stepping C1
Technology 65 nm
Core Speed 3410.1 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 17.0 x 200.6 MHz
Rated Bus speed 802.4 MHz
Stock frequency 3400 MHz
Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache 2 x 16 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Trace cache 2 x 12 Kuops, 8-way set associative
L2 cache 2 x 2048 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
FID/VID Control yes
FID range 14.0x - 17.0x
VID range 1.116 V - 1.324 V

had to quote it to follow thread.

 

[Greenberet]

come on guys....

SSE2 was introduced in 2001 together with Pentium 4 by Nvidia. Which means 9 YEARS AGO. Which means your CPU must be older then 9 years now. You definitly should get a new one

 

[hleV]

come on guys....

SSE2 was introduced in 2001 together with Pentium 4 by Nvidia. Which means 9 YEARS AGO. Which means your CPU must be older then 9 years now. You definitly should get a new one

Even if you're happy with what you have now? Only for ESF?

You shouldn't try to convince people without SSE2 to get it so you could use it for ESF (or you'll use it anyway, dunno).
Isn't there a possibility for SSE and SSE2 setting in options? Like if you have no SSE2 - remove some stuff that required it from the game but still leave person with the ability to play.

 

[Damaera]

Even if you're happy with what you have now? Only for ESF?

You shouldn't try to convince people without SSE2 to get it so you could use it for ESF (or you'll use it anyway, dunno).
Isn't there a possibility for SSE and SSE2 setting in options? Like if you have no SSE2 - remove some stuff that required it from the game but still leave person with the ability to play.

Even if you don't care about playing a game on low settings, I highly recommend that those with older computers upgrade their hardware. Not just for ESF, but for other games. Every year the requirements are getting higher and higher, eventually you'll be left in the dust with your older computer, unable to play a new game on the lowest settings possible.

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[hleV]

Even if you're happy with what you have now?

Don't post if the post doesn't make sense, Dam.

 

[Damaera]

So you're telling me to not reply to posts that don't make any sense. Why would you make a post that doesn't make any sense in the first place?

 

[hleV]

My post makes sense. And please stop this.