New computer decision

[Legacy_Knight_Shield]

                I am looking to purchase a second computer. I want to play game and use toolset .I have Vista on mine now and works great. I have an XP disk so I have basically 2 questions.

Q1. If I go with an older computer with XP does anyone have any recommendations?

Q2.If I go newer with win7 any suggestions.

Q3. ok 3 questions lol ...XP vs Win7 '>
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Calvinthesneak]

               Biggest question, are you going to use the machine for anything besides NWN?

As for win 7 vs XP, I'd say 7 all the way, just a nicer UI.  That said, if you're just using it for NWN, you'll want a system designed around working with that sort of platform.  Win 7 causes various issues with NWN, and graphics cards are even more problematic.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Lord Sullivan]

               Since you already have a Windows XP disk with (Product Key?)

I suggest for you to purchase new parts of previous gen hardware still available.

Example:

1- a MATX [Intel G41 socket 775] motherbord
2- a Socket 775 Intel Pentium E6500/E6600/E6700 CPU
3- 2GB of DDR2 OR DDR3 depending on the Motherboard you chose
4- A Western Digital "Black Series" SATA 2 Harddrive of the size you prefer
5- A 450W Power supply with around [30 Amps on the 12 volts rail] or around that combined if (2x 12 volts rails) - minimum
6- any decent DVD-RW sata2 optical drive
7- a Computer Case of your choise
8- GRAPHIC CARD: Either NEW Nvidia 9800 GT or any PCI-E x16 performance used card
(Best bet --> No ATI since HD series and NO Nvidia since GF 400 series)

Total Before Tax - -> $469.92 USD ($55.00 Computer Case Included) - More or less some shiping fees.

That should get you a decent inexpensive great performance system that will last you quite
sometime yet.
               
               

               

                     Modifié par Lord Sullivan, 15 mai 2011 - 02:02 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_Calvinthesneak]

               Nice components.  As I said if it's only for nwn, he might be better off with the 3.6 GHZ Cedar hill processor for half that price.  Really is dependant on what the plans are for the computer besides NWN.

I'm aware the FSB is much slower on that processor, but that might not matter so much if it's just more or less an old server box that gets occasional use.
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Lord Sullivan]

               

Calvinthesneak wrote...

Nice components.  As I said if it's only for nwn, he might be better off with the 3.6 GHZ Cedar hill processor for half that price.  Really is dependant on what the plans are for the computer besides NWN.

I'm aware the FSB is much slower on that processor, but that might not matter so much if it's just more or less an old server box that gets occasional use.

Well, I surely understand your point of view, however I can't help it, I'm a practical thinker in general so I'm
thinking if in the near future the use of the second computer changes and he ends up installing WIN7
then he'll still have decent power for more recent things.

And yeah, he should maybe give a hint on what are his intentions with the system? '>
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_NWN DM]

               Budget?
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Knight_Shield]

               My Vista machine is pretty quick and can use for other stuff so I would really like a nice xp machine like you put together there.Looks like its in budget too!
               
               

               
            

[Legacy_Knight_Shield]

                My computer : Build date 9/26/2011

motherboard   P8Z68-V LX LGA 1155 Z68 ATX Intel Motherboard
processor: Core i5 2400 LGA 1155 Boxed Processor

memory: HyperX blu 8GB DDR3-1333 (PC3-10600) CL9 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit (Two 4GB Memory                          Modules)   ( can hold up to 32 gig)

harddrive: 500gb sata 2 ..( I meant to grab a sata3)

dvd drive: ....

case:  v3 thermaltake

power supply: High Current Gamer Series HCG-620 620Watt ATX

video card: 210 silent ( upgrading to better cards dual eventually)

OS: Windows 7      64 bit

Everything under $600.00:ph34r:
               
               

               

                     Modifié par Knight_Shield, 11 octobre 2011 - 03:19 .
                     
                  

            

[Legacy_SuperFly_2000]

               I bought this computer:

http://www.netonnet....sc/157499.3012/

After installing the latest nvidia drivers NWN works even better (more FPS).

Didn't have any problems with NWN and the toolset....even though I was well aware of how to make the installation and other.

Intel® Core™ i7-2600
12 GB DDR3 RAM
3000GB HDD
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550i
Blu-ray
High Definition Audio 7.1 (Beats Audio)
               
               

               

                     Modifié par SuperFly_2000, 11 octobre 2011 - 10:28 .
                     
                  

            

[Baaleos]

               http://www.tigerdire...1927&CatId=3586

This is what I use.

In addition to 8GB Ram,
Windows 7 64 Bit Ultimate
nVidia Geforce gtx 460 se Graphics Card.
AMD Phenom X4 9950 Quad Core Processor HD995ZXAGHBOX - Black Edition


I wont be needing to upgrade for a few years.