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txhackerz

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I am looking to upgrade a few components of my system (basically cpu mobo ram and vid) and am looking for something to play games at 1280x1024 with *hopefully* most settings maxed. I mainly play RTS, cs, dod and their source equivalents. Also a little BF 2142. I am not looking to break the bank. But basically something to get me by for a year or around there. I am a fan of EVGA, but brand loyalties do not go THAT far. Anyways, thanks for the help.
 
txhackerz said:
I am looking to upgrade a few components of my system (basically cpu mobo ram and vid) and am looking for something to play games at 1280x1024 with *hopefully* most settings maxed. I mainly play RTS, cs, dod and their source equivalents. Also a little BF 2142. I am not looking to break the bank. But basically something to get me by for a year or around there. I am a fan of EVGA, but brand loyalties do not go THAT far. Anyways, thanks for the help.
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Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814122022
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231098
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128044
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115003

Total: $732.87

Pwnt, gg. :p
 
FIDDYOWNZ said:
Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814122022
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231098
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128044
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115003

Total: $732.87

Pwnt, gg. :p
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Do you not think the 8800gts would be overkill for my needs?
Thanks for the links.. will start to research other things as well.

BTW I am upgrading from a 9700 pro, so aa and other features are all going to be new to me :) I cant wait for decent gaming
 
txhackerz said:
Do you not think the 8800gts would be overkill for my needs?
Thanks for the links.. will start to research other things as well.

BTW I am upgrading from a 9700 pro, so aa and other features are all going to be new to me :) I cant wait for decent gaming
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What resolutions do you play at? If you want this to last a year, I strongly suggest you buy good parts now so that 9 months comes you won't be totally ancient. The 88GTS is a great card, and if your playing BF2142 I would definitely consider that card.

With the 320MB version you should be on par with the 8800GTS 640MB on mid - range resolutions. With that said I get 70+ FPS in BF2 Maxed out 'cept AA on 1280x1024 (Native res lawl).
 
I play at 1280x1024 and see myself keeping around there for at least the next year and half or so
 
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