Q. I'm looking for a good graphics card for new games coming in the holiday season of 2012. I am mostly a console gamer and have very little knowledge about graphics cards. My specs are:
DXDIAG:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/29/2012, 20:28:35
Machine name: GARY-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.120401-1505)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 560
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4060MB RAM
Page File: 2747MB used, 5373MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) G45/G43 Express Chipset
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2E22&SUBSYS_04391028&REV_03
Display Memory: 1695 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1631 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: DELL IN1920
Monitor Id: DELF021
Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (59.790Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2202 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2202
DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/25/2010 20:36:02, 6547968 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6D62-11CF-027B-3324A3C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2E22
SubSys ID: 0x04391028
Revision ID: 0x0003
Driver Strong Name: oem29.inf:Intel.Mfg.NTamd64:iEGL0:8.15.10.2202:pci\ven_8086&dev_2e22
Rank Of Driver: 00E62001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_B ModeVC1_C
D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DXDIAG:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/29/2012, 20:28:35
Machine name: GARY-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.120401-1505)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 560
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5800 @ 3.20GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4060MB RAM
Page File: 2747MB used, 5373MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) G45/G43 Express Chipset
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2E22&SUBSYS_04391028&REV_03
Display Memory: 1695 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1631 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: DELL IN1920
Monitor Id: DELF021
Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (59.790Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2202 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2202
DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/25/2010 20:36:02, 6547968 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6D62-11CF-027B-3324A3C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2E22
SubSys ID: 0x04391028
Revision ID: 0x0003
Driver Strong Name: oem29.inf:Intel.Mfg.NTamd64:iEGL0:8.15.10.2202:pci\ven_8086&dev_2e22
Rank Of Driver: 00E62001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_B ModeVC1_C
D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
A. I don't wanna burst your bubble, but you have a cheap, low end specs computer.
Right now you DO NOT HAVE a graphics card, just onboard graphics, powered by your motherboard chipset (Intel G45/G43 Express Chipset).
Also, your computer has a low end processor, the Intel Pentium Dual-Core CPU E5800.
For good to excellent gaming performance you would need:
Processor (CPU): When it comes to gaming, AMD sucks. It is just a cheap replacement for people that don't really care about top gaming performance.
DO NOT BUY AMD.
Minimal (budget): Intel Core i3-2100 dual core or Intel Core i3-2130 dual core ($120 to $150)
Best: Intel Core i5-2500K or Intel Core i5-3570K ($220 to $240)
For either one of the processors above, the best would be a Z77 chipset motherboard, or at least a Z68. Best motherboards are ASRock and ASUS.
Graphics card (GPU):
Minimal (budget): 1GB nVidia GeForce GTX460 Fermi ($140)
Optimal: 1GB nVidia GeForce GTX560 Ti ($240)
Best: 2GB nVidia GeForce GTX680 ($500)
Best graphics cards are EVGA, ZOTAC and MSI FROZR II.
Memory (RAM):
Minimal (Budget): 4GB (two x 2GB) dual channel kit, DDR3 1600MHz
Optimal/Best: 8GB (two x 4GB) dual channel kit, DDR3 1600MHz
Anything over 8GB of RAM is overkill, as you will never need or use more, no matter what.
Best gaming RAM brands are G.Skill Ripjaws X Series and Corsair Vengeance
A fast Seagate Barracuda or Samsung Spinpoint, SATA III (6.0Gb/s), 7200rpm hard drive, at least 500GB or bigger.
A good quality, 80plus certified power supply unit (PSU), 600 Watts or bigger, and from a reliable brand name such as Thermaltake, Enermax, Cooler Master, Antech, OCZ, or Corsair.
Last but not least, it's always best to have a full ATX size PC case with bottom PSU mounting, for many reasons.
Top reasons being better air flow in the box and less vibrations and noise.
You can get all parts from Newegg.com and build the best gaming PC yourself. You will pay less and get a whole lot more.
TOTAL COST: From $750 to over $1,500, depending on which parts you choose.
The satisfaction of using a gaming computer you built: PRICELESS.
Right now you DO NOT HAVE a graphics card, just onboard graphics, powered by your motherboard chipset (Intel G45/G43 Express Chipset).
Also, your computer has a low end processor, the Intel Pentium Dual-Core CPU E5800.
For good to excellent gaming performance you would need:
Processor (CPU): When it comes to gaming, AMD sucks. It is just a cheap replacement for people that don't really care about top gaming performance.
DO NOT BUY AMD.
Minimal (budget): Intel Core i3-2100 dual core or Intel Core i3-2130 dual core ($120 to $150)
Best: Intel Core i5-2500K or Intel Core i5-3570K ($220 to $240)
For either one of the processors above, the best would be a Z77 chipset motherboard, or at least a Z68. Best motherboards are ASRock and ASUS.
Graphics card (GPU):
Minimal (budget): 1GB nVidia GeForce GTX460 Fermi ($140)
Optimal: 1GB nVidia GeForce GTX560 Ti ($240)
Best: 2GB nVidia GeForce GTX680 ($500)
Best graphics cards are EVGA, ZOTAC and MSI FROZR II.
Memory (RAM):
Minimal (Budget): 4GB (two x 2GB) dual channel kit, DDR3 1600MHz
Optimal/Best: 8GB (two x 4GB) dual channel kit, DDR3 1600MHz
Anything over 8GB of RAM is overkill, as you will never need or use more, no matter what.
Best gaming RAM brands are G.Skill Ripjaws X Series and Corsair Vengeance
A fast Seagate Barracuda or Samsung Spinpoint, SATA III (6.0Gb/s), 7200rpm hard drive, at least 500GB or bigger.
A good quality, 80plus certified power supply unit (PSU), 600 Watts or bigger, and from a reliable brand name such as Thermaltake, Enermax, Cooler Master, Antech, OCZ, or Corsair.
Last but not least, it's always best to have a full ATX size PC case with bottom PSU mounting, for many reasons.
Top reasons being better air flow in the box and less vibrations and noise.
You can get all parts from Newegg.com and build the best gaming PC yourself. You will pay less and get a whole lot more.
TOTAL COST: From $750 to over $1,500, depending on which parts you choose.
The satisfaction of using a gaming computer you built: PRICELESS.
Price and setup building a gaming computer?
Q. I've decided to build a computer for gaming though i don't want to customize it on some website,
there are many other posts about this kind of thing i realize
i just want one MORE RECENT (2012 february-march)
So the price cap is about 1000-1200 dollars,
i COULD go over that but it would take me a bit more time to get the money so i would have to be prepared for the computer to last longer to account for that time :)
So I'm looking for a comp that can run all the new games etc. etc. decent amount of ram, at least 6 gb
NOT Looking for the monitor, keyboard, mouse just the computer
sorry I'm dragging this on but i don't want to edit this post a million times :P
If it helps, i would be running 2 klipsch-thx speakers and a subwoofer, so i dunno if that has anything to do witht eh sound card...
So really I'm looking for a complete set up, like if someone out there could list all the different parts/specs of parts i should get but whats most important to me is SPECIFIC parts as i am not that great at rummaging to find compatible hardware
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: I already have Windows 7 Ultimate that i can put on another computer just a heads up:)
ALSO
I made an email for this
PLEase if anyone is willing to further help me as I'm sure i will run into problems
computersetupattempt@gmail.com
there are many other posts about this kind of thing i realize
i just want one MORE RECENT (2012 february-march)
So the price cap is about 1000-1200 dollars,
i COULD go over that but it would take me a bit more time to get the money so i would have to be prepared for the computer to last longer to account for that time :)
So I'm looking for a comp that can run all the new games etc. etc. decent amount of ram, at least 6 gb
NOT Looking for the monitor, keyboard, mouse just the computer
sorry I'm dragging this on but i don't want to edit this post a million times :P
If it helps, i would be running 2 klipsch-thx speakers and a subwoofer, so i dunno if that has anything to do witht eh sound card...
So really I'm looking for a complete set up, like if someone out there could list all the different parts/specs of parts i should get but whats most important to me is SPECIFIC parts as i am not that great at rummaging to find compatible hardware
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: I already have Windows 7 Ultimate that i can put on another computer just a heads up:)
ALSO
I made an email for this
PLEase if anyone is willing to further help me as I'm sure i will run into problems
computersetupattempt@gmail.com
A. Case $159
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4146085&Sku=C283-1187
Motherboard $99
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=779339&CatId=7248
CPU $260
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1308191&Sku=A79-8150
RAM 12gb $100
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7025816&Sku=C13-5706
SSD 64gb for OS $79
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=365474&Sku=C19-8024
Graphics
Good $139
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=41125&Sku=E145-0550
Great $249
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7191453&Sku=E145-0562
PSU $100
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5309345&Sku=C283-1228
Now I put a solid state drive there for your boot drive and any main programs you will be running, any media I would put on a second drive that is a normal HDD like 1TB or more, they are pretty costly and your selection is limited still with things still being cleaned up in Thailand. expect to pay another hundred or so depending on the size, just read reviews and pick one. I'm not sure what you will be doing graphic wise but the first card should be more than sufficient, and if not its an easy upgrade. You could go the Intel route but I prefer AMD and that 8 core processor is nuts. You could also get an after market fan which is another $50 or so. but all in all those all solid top of the line products with all the latest technologies, you will be future proofed for a very long time and you have plenty of room for upgrading if a new processor comes out or something. also you will need a copy of windows unless you already have one which would set you back another $100. also in benchmarks the AMD effects blows away the I5s and anything in the price range.
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4146085&Sku=C283-1187
Motherboard $99
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=779339&CatId=7248
CPU $260
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1308191&Sku=A79-8150
RAM 12gb $100
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7025816&Sku=C13-5706
SSD 64gb for OS $79
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=365474&Sku=C19-8024
Graphics
Good $139
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=41125&Sku=E145-0550
Great $249
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7191453&Sku=E145-0562
PSU $100
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5309345&Sku=C283-1228
Now I put a solid state drive there for your boot drive and any main programs you will be running, any media I would put on a second drive that is a normal HDD like 1TB or more, they are pretty costly and your selection is limited still with things still being cleaned up in Thailand. expect to pay another hundred or so depending on the size, just read reviews and pick one. I'm not sure what you will be doing graphic wise but the first card should be more than sufficient, and if not its an easy upgrade. You could go the Intel route but I prefer AMD and that 8 core processor is nuts. You could also get an after market fan which is another $50 or so. but all in all those all solid top of the line products with all the latest technologies, you will be future proofed for a very long time and you have plenty of room for upgrading if a new processor comes out or something. also you will need a copy of windows unless you already have one which would set you back another $100. also in benchmarks the AMD effects blows away the I5s and anything in the price range.
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