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Re: New PC
« Reply #15 on: 30-12-2011, 17:12:51 »
why? they are adding it for free  ;D
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Re: New PC
« Reply #16 on: 30-12-2011, 18:12:08 »
because if you don't buy 64bit, your 8 gig of ram is useless because a 32 bit system can only use 4 gig of ram

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Re: New PC
« Reply #17 on: 30-12-2011, 18:12:38 »
32bit will just use 3.3gb RAM.


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Re: New PC
« Reply #18 on: 30-12-2011, 18:12:18 »
32bit will just use 3.3gb RAM.
And that includes (iirc) the memory on your GPU.  Hence my most important job is to 'obtain' a copy of 64-bit Win 7.  Then I can go about buying more RAM and a better GPU.

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Re: New PC
« Reply #19 on: 30-12-2011, 18:12:59 »
I got 64 bit btw
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Re: New PC
« Reply #20 on: 30-12-2011, 21:12:02 »
A GTS 550 is high end lol, you can turn AA on now...  ;D
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Re: New PC
« Reply #21 on: 30-12-2011, 21:12:31 »
i dont have 550, i have 440. I am gonna see if it sufficies, if not, swap it back in and get a 550
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Re: New PC
« Reply #22 on: 31-12-2011, 01:12:43 »
The Nvidia GT440 is a bit outdated. Price is about 65€. It will be the first item you'll have to replace. With the 440 you are below minimum requirements for BF3. You might be able to play on lowest settings, but you will have no reserves for the future. My current video card is about 3 years now, but still faster than the 440. Considering that this will be a new PC and an investment in the future, the video card needs an upgrade.

The shop is also calculating the wattage. The 440 is only using about 56W. The required PSU for the complete system is about 430W. Your problem will be to find a videocard with such low consumption once you plan to replace it.

If you upgrade to a 550, you would also need at least a 480W PSU. That would be +90€ for the videocard and +10€ for a different PSU. Considering that the shop wants to sell what he got in stock, the shop owner won't like this. (You can test his reaction and proposed price)

The Radeon 6670 is as fast as the Nvidia GTX 550 but doesn't need a better PSU. 430W would be enough. It is also as cheap as the Nvidia 440. So, I'd buy a Radeon 6670. Considering that you buy an ATI processor anyway, I don't see the need for expensive but outdated Nvidia hardware.

Edit:// The suggested Radeon 6970 is about 300€. I guess that is not really an option.
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Re: New PC
« Reply #23 on: 31-12-2011, 13:12:59 »
I can add things what i want to my PC


The current upgrades i can get

-Geforce GTS 550 (+ 80 euro)
-Geforce GTX 560 (130+ euro)
-Geforce GTX 570 (+ 295 euro)

Power supply is 500 watt. A 750 watt power supply is 50 euros extra. Keep in mind guys, PC and PC part prices in belgium are Higher then in other countries

Edit=Just called with PC store.  for 40 euros more i installed a GTX 550 instead of GT 440. Ye i was already starting to doubt aswel
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Re: New PC
« Reply #24 on: 31-12-2011, 14:12:52 »
When you have the money, just do it right the first time, will save a lot of fustration later on.
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Re: New PC
« Reply #25 on: 31-12-2011, 19:12:19 »
I can add things what i want to my PC


The current upgrades i can get

-Geforce GTS 550 (+ 80 euro)
-Geforce GTX 560 (130+ euro)
-Geforce GTX 570 (+ 295 euro)



They don't like Radeon cards in that shop, do they? Or do they just wanna get rid of their huge Nvidia stock?

Besides, if you take the 550 and got a 500W Power supply, it is all fine then.

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Re: New PC
« Reply #26 on: 01-01-2012, 13:01:56 »
Its a very good PC shop, but yeah..The boss is.....

Nvidia biased  ;D

Btw does the ATI brand no longer exists?
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Re: New PC
« Reply #27 on: 01-01-2012, 14:01:37 »
yeah it doesn't, now it's AMD Radeon

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Re: New PC
« Reply #28 on: 01-01-2012, 15:01:35 »
Another PC store here in the neighbourhood always only sold ATI/radeon. Guess it is store preferences i guess

I always preferred AMD over intel. They say intel is better in performance in a few percent, i am not paying 100 euro for that. AMD has always satisfied me and always had PC's wich lasted for years!
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Re: New PC
« Reply #29 on: 01-01-2012, 19:01:59 »
true, AMD was a perfect choice for my budget - didn't cost much and I can still manage to play BF3 on ultra (albeit on a lower res) with just one 6950 (1GB) and X6 Phenom II.