how future proof is my rig for gaming?

[ste2425]

i would like to hook it up to ma tv one day but id need a new one that has a propa connection on but what size's are the recomended now?

 

[aCid888*]

If your telling him to get a 4850 you may as well tell him to get a new mobo, cpu and psu...then a new monitor...this is very expensive and its pretty much a new rig

 

[Jmatt110]

What connectors does your current TV have? I'm assuming your current monitor as a 15-17inch CRT?? If so, anything from a 19inch widescrien up to a 22inch widescreen will be like see the world for the first time again lol, 19, 20 and 22 are quite common sizes and either the 9600gt or 4850 will handle the resolution fine for a while, the 4850 a bit longer (obviously, but more expensive).

 

[Frick]

i would like to hook it up to ma tv one day but id need a new one that has a propa connection on but what size's are the recomended now?

A TV? 42 inches at least. But frankly, a nice 22' monitor would be better imo. Unless you're planning on bying a TV anyways..

 

[ste2425]

why? instead of just saying that, say whats actually wrong with my mobo an cpu for that card? the fact that i started this post askin if it was ok should show that i dont no much about the technical side of it so could u explain what u say in more detail pease, like instead of sayin this wont work with that explain why please

frick:
i dont no i just want a nice big screen to play the games on

 

[Jmatt110]

If your telling him to get a 4850 you may as well tell him to get a new mobo, cpu and psu...then a new monitor...this is very expensive and its pretty much a new rig

Not necessarily, if he OC's his current CPU he should be fine. Neither of ur know his budget either, so we're both offering different solutions here.

 

[Jmatt110]

why? instead of just saying that, say whats actually wrong with my mobo an cpu for that card? the fact that i started this post askin if it was ok should show that i dont no much about the technical side of it so could u explain what u say in more detail pease, like instead of sayin this wont work with that explain why please

frick:
i dont no i just want a nice big screen to play the games on

I dont see anything wrong with your CPU and mobo, and neither do others in this thread. The 4850 will last you longer than the 9600gt, thats a fact and there is no way acid could dispute that. It is however a more expensive option than acid's, so really it comes down to your budget and whether or not you think it's worth it to pay more now and save later, or pay less now and pay more later.

 

[ste2425]

budget really isnt a problem i mean id like not to have to spend hundreds u no but i have no other expenses at the moment

and i have heard allot of good reviews about the 4850 its just from whats been said i thought that it wasnt compatable with my current rig thats why i posted what i did earlier about explainin stuff coz i was gettin wrong ideas

 

[Jmatt110]

budget really isnt a problem i mean id like not to have to spend hundreds u no but i have no other expenses at the moment

and i have heard allot of good reviews about the 4850 its just from whats been said i thought that it wasnt compatable with my current rig thats why i posted what i did earlier about explainin stuff coz i was gettin wrong ideas

In that case just grab a new PSU (Corsair HX 520/620 are great ), get the 4850 and a new hard drive. OC your CPU and you will be good as gold. If you can justify the cost, then a nice 20 or 22 inch widescreen will blow your mind

 

[Frick]

why? instead of just saying that, say whats actually wrong with my mobo an cpu for that card? the fact that i started this post askin if it was ok should show that i dont no much about the technical side of it so could u explain what u say in more detail pease, like instead of sayin this wont work with that explain why please

frick:
i dont no i just want a nice big screen to play the games on

And if you currently game at 1024*768 I don't see a reason to upgrade anything at the moment. You can get acceptable framrates at decent settings with your current setup. Also, if you buy a graphic card that's too good, the processor will hold it back, as well as that resolution. As said, If i were you I'd sit tight a couple of months and save up to an entire computer, with a good 22' screen.

 

[ste2425]

haha yea id love that but i tink ill wait till my bank acount came out of minus into plus

the only problem i had when overclocking my cpu i got upto 3.0 at fairly good temps just raising the FSB but when i tried to get to 3.1 it wouldnt go past the screen to select bios. (im a complete novice to overclocking, a guy gave me some advice and said to rase the FSB by certain amount and itl rais my clock speed. Could it been my cooling wasnt good enough so it wouldnt let me or did i need to do sumit with the voltages?)

 

[aCid888*]

I assume hes from the UK seeing how he types (I'm also from the UK)

And yes, if he OCs he will be better off...but seeing as its not OCed 24/7 then maybe he doesnt want to, who knows..either way I doubt hes in the market to be spending £/$400 on an upgrade of his system lol

 

[Jmatt110]

I assume hes from the UK seeing how he types (I'm also from the UK)

And yes, if he OCs he will be better off...but seeing as its not OCed 24/7 then maybe he doesnt want to, who knows..either way I doubt hes in the market to be spending £/$400 on an upgrade of his system lol

There are plenty of guides out there for OCing, and a LOT of helpful people here on these forums who will get him up and running without a hitch. He's obviously willing so I dont think theres any problems with this.

 

[ste2425]

well yes there is just one, since the guy who told me the basics i avent been able to get much help of any1 on the OC in front, iave left post's n stuff but no luck

 

[wolf2009]

sorry to say, but that rig is not even present proof. You should atleast upgrade the card, if you want to play some games on something more than low .

 

[Jmatt110]

well yes there is just one, since the guy who told me the basics i avent been able to get much help of any1 on the OC in front, iave left post's n stuff but no luck

Well here's some guides to get you started: http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=9808
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=22916
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=30480
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=20251

I don't own an Intel rig, so I can't give you specific advice, however from what I've seen on these forums is nothing but good help

 

[ste2425]

what you mean? i play every game i own on the highest settings they have

Jmatt110 and cheers mate

 

[wolf2009]

what you mean? i play every game i own on the highest settings they have

what games do you own ?

try playing COD4 , Bioshock, Unreal Tournament 3, STALKER , Oblivion on highest settings with 4AA .

 

[Jmatt110]

what you mean? i play every game i own on the highest settings they have

Jmatt110 and cheers mate

No worries, I edited my post and added more links for ya

 

[Frick]

I think 3Ghz with that CPU isn't all too bad. If you increase the voltage to the CPU (if you have that option on the motherboard) you might get it all the way up to 3.5, but then you need some good cooling.

 

[Jmatt110]

Frick, I dont know why but your avatar really disturbs me for some reason.

ste, what cooler do you have on your CPU?

 

[ste2425]

errrm something that cam with the mobo its just ya basic thing and i crnt tell u brand at this moment in time as the stickers is sorta spinning rather fast

and i play age of empire 3 errm maelstrom Timeshift, Need for speed carbon, Prey, Quake 4, Batllefield 2142, X3 reunion, Lego Starwars2...

but im downloading the crysis demo just to see how bad my rig really is coz from what i heard this game could be used for benchmarking

 

[Frick]

but im downloading the crysis demo just to see how bad my rig really is coz from what i heard this game could be used for benchmarking

That game makes everything related to computers cry.

@Jmatt: Aww.

EDIT: But if you play only those games (although there's nothing "only" about X3) there's not much need in upgrading anyway.

 

[Jmatt110]

errrm something that cam with the mobo its just ya basic thing and i crnt tell u brand at this moment in time as the stickers is sorta spinning rather fast

and i play age of empire 3 errm maelstrom Timeshift, Need for speed carbon, Prey, Quake 4, Batllefield 2142, X3 reunion, Lego Starwars2...

but im downloading the crysis demo just to see how bad my rig really is coz from what i heard this game could be used for benchmarking

Are you looking to play any newer games, as those are starting to show their age. Good games though

Crysis will bring your computer to its knees and make it beg for mercy. Try the Unreal Tournament 3 demo and see how that goes.

 

[Jmatt110]

That game makes everything related to computers cry.

@Jmatt: Aww.

lol sorry, its just something about him.