Finally bought a Quad core

RadeonProVega · Mar 3, 2010

It was total 530 dollars, but i traded in some junk at a pawn shop and got some extra cash, so really i didn't pay a total of 530 bucks directly out of my pocket, so i have some cash left, going to buy a GT240 to go along with it. The Galaxy 240 at best buy.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...ssor/9721653.p?id=1218159872341&skuId=9721653

Yep, finally. Now i have 2 gaming rigs. (Plan to use XP for both, gaming with DX9 for a few more years. Really not interested in dx10 or dx11.

Main Gaming Rig: Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Q8300 + Install XP Pro on it + Using my PNY 9800GT Green Edition + 8GB of Ram.

Secondary Rig: eMachine Intel Pentium Dual core 805 + Windows 7 OS + Using XP Radeon Drivers to enable DX9 performance + 4670.....

More details later

Peace

BazookaJoe · Mar 3, 2010

Not bad at all - to be honest DX10 is a waste of time , and although DX11 has its advantages, I agree that if you don't care, then why bother?

XP is a great gaming OS - performs far better than anything else - although the RAM limits are a bit of a problem unless you go 64Bit.

Quads are fun - I just wish OS / Games would actually USE them :\

DonInKansas · Mar 3, 2010

Could have spent probably 150 dollars less and built it yourself if you're providing your own OS and RAM.

DOM · Mar 3, 2010

8GB on XP

Fourstaff · Mar 3, 2010

GT240? At least go for GTS250

pantherx12 · Mar 3, 2010

He only uses graphics cards that don't require a power connector.

Keep the graphics cards you've got for the moment UK2, I'm certain some ATI partner will put out a 5770 or 5750 that doesn't require a power connector.

I'd upgrade to windows seven as well, may aswell get a nice slick new OS to go with the nice new slick computer.

You know if you put a decent graphics card in there it be a real nice rig.

Does the power supply have a pci-e power connection?

If it does go crazy wild and get a card that needs a power cable, maybe HD5770 : ]

Mussels · Mar 3, 2010

DOM said:
8GB on XP

lol, just saw that

r9 · Mar 3, 2010

It came long time since PCI VGA

. What is with that 240, all cards in that price range are better even the cheaper ones.

shevanel · Mar 3, 2010

what happened to the smallville avatar? what tv show is the new one from?

anyways congrats on your new Pc purchase. have fun.

Mussels · Mar 3, 2010

shevanel said:
what happened to the smallville avatar? what tv show is the new one from?

anyways congrats on your new Pc purchase. have fun.

i think its the girls from TATU.

shevanel · Mar 3, 2010

you think? oh u noe

Wile E · Mar 3, 2010

Time for claims that it maxes Crysis. :rolleyes:

Marineborn · Mar 3, 2010

he might be running xp 64 bit....? ,maybe

Wrigleyvillain · Mar 3, 2010

I still hold out a shred of hope that this guys posts are in fact just a clever (and subsequently hilarious) troll. What's left of my faith in humanity rests on it.

shevanel · Mar 3, 2010

xp 64 is so gross, thats like recommending a buddy to hookup with the local crackhead chick you see walking up and down the street all day

kenkickr · Mar 3, 2010

shevanel said:
xp 64 is so gross, thats like recommending a buddy to hookup with the local crackhead chick you see walking up and down the street all day

+1 to that. XP x64 is nothing but problems:shadedshu I "tried" it when AMD/Crytek had that Farcry 64 patch. That was more stable than XP x64 :laugh:

zithe · Mar 3, 2010

Upgrade that sucker to win7 and have a blast.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/offers/upgrade-option.aspx

Free since that tower comes with vista.

Wrigleyvillain · Mar 3, 2010

To be fair, these days, XP 64 is pretty much just as stable and usable as the 32 bit we all know and love(d).

kenkickr · Mar 3, 2010

Wrigleyvillain said:
To be fair, these days, XP 64 is pretty much just as stable and usable as the 32 bit we all know and love(d).

Yeah but it is so...old now.

Lionheart · Mar 3, 2010

yeah it is old, but XP is what he wants

RadeonProVega · Mar 4, 2010

I have XP 32bit install for the Quad.

KingPing · Mar 4, 2010

Yeah, i use 16Gb on my win 95 pc, and i am going for 32 because it lags a bit, and maybe an i7 :slap:

troyrae360 · Mar 4, 2010

u2konline said:
I have XP 32bit install for the Quad.

XP 32 bit and 8gb ram?
You have been on TPU for a while, please dont tell me you don't relize that 32bit cannot address (use) 8gb ram
UK2 you are just kidding with us right?

theonedub · Mar 4, 2010

Wrigleyvillain said:
I still hold out a shred of hope that this guys posts are in fact just a clever (and subsequently hilarious) troll. What's left of my faith in humanity rests on it.

Seriously though, I scratch my head when I read some of his posts. That config is just poor all around.

JrRacinFan · Mar 4, 2010

u2konline said:
I have XP 32bit install for the Quad.

Please upgrade to 64 bit!!

u2konline said:
I have XP 32bit install for the Quad.

Please upgrade to 64 bit!!

u2konline said:
I have XP 32bit install for the Quad.

Please upgrade to 64 bit!!

u2konline said:
I have XP 32bit install for the Quad.

Please upgrade to 64 bit!!

The gt240 I can understand, but why aren't you purchasing their GTS250 they have on sale instead?

Wrigleyvillain said:
I still hold out a shred of hope that this guys posts are in fact just a clever (and subsequently hilarious) troll. What's left of my faith in humanity rests on it.

Unfortunately they aren't

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