Computer for friend ; $500
A friend from Mexico wants to know if its cost effective for a new computer.
So I created this list
http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishR.asp?ID=423509
Athlon XP 1800+ retail
Sapphire 8500LE 64MB
Epox 8RDA3+ (mostllty because it has 2 nic, 3 onboard usb2, and is upgradable)
WD 80GB 8cache
Logitech Z-340
Kingston 256MB DDR2700
Lite On 52x32x52 CDRW
basic MS mouse and Logitech Keyboard
He will not OC
Play some games.
Already has a monitor, the case he will buy at a local store. He currentllty has a p3 800 slot1 (IIRC they have external cache), 128MB, an Nvidia GPU (maybe Geforce 256 32 SDRam).
Will this setup play any current game at aceptable resolutions?
EDIT: corrected the wish list
Re: Computer for friend ; $500
Quote:
Originally posted by freedonX
A friend from Mexico wants to know if its cost effective for a new computer.
So I created this list
http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishR.asp?ID=423509
Athlon XP 1800+ retail
Sapphire 8500LE 64MB
Epox 8RDA3+ (mostllty because it has 2 nic, 3 onboard usb2, and is upgradable)
WD 80GB 8cache
Logitech Z-340
Kingston 256MB DDR2700
Lite On 52x32x52 CDRW
basic MS mouse and Logitech Keyboard
He will not OC
Play some games.
Already has a monitor, the case he will buy at a local store. He currentllty has a p3 800 slot1 (IIRC they have external cache), 128MB, an Nvidia GPU (maybe Geforce 256 32 SDRam).
Will this setup play any current game at aceptable resolutions?
EDIT: corrected the wish list
You've made some very focused picks IMO for someone on a budget. The answer is yes, that system will play at acceptable framerates with one caveat- you need one more stick of ram. Everything else is just perfect and DO stay with the Logitechs, for the $$ they are unbeatable! My .02 cents ;)
Re: Re: Computer for friend ; $500
Quote:
Originally posted by gurutoo
You've made some very focused picks IMO for someone on a budget. The answer is yes, that system will play at acceptable framerates with one caveat- you need one more stick of ram. Everything else is just perfect and DO stay with the Logitechs, for the $$ they are unbeatable! My .02 cents ;)
EDIT: I'm not talking about Doom3 or Halflife2.
It will play MOHAA,RTCW,Serious Sam,QuakeIII Arena,UT2003 and such...