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Pyr0 MK III · 8 Oct 2004, 01:55

The first thing that strikes me about that system is the graphics card. If he's planning to run Doom 3 or most modern games well on that decrepit shit heap then he's got another thing coming. You should really consider at least a fx5600, there shouldnt be much difference price wise, but it'll run a lot better. Another thing: why use a Sound Blaster Live? The Sound Blaster Audigy is much better and the Audigy Player is dirt cheap, we're talking £35 here, and it should be even cheaper in the US. While you're at it, you may as well splurge for a gig of ram, I refuse to believe that it will cost that much more, and it will significantly future-proof his machine.

With regards to the Power Supply, as long as you get a Full ATX size PSU and a Full ATX case it shouldnt be a bother fitting it.

Hope this helps.

8 Oct 2004, 01:55	#7
Pyr0 MK III Look! He's Dancing! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Gawd Bless Glasgow Posts: 2,144	Re: Opinions wanted on helping friend buy a PC tower. The first thing that strikes me about that system is the graphics card. If he's planning to run Doom 3 or most modern games well on that decrepit shit heap then he's got another thing coming. You should really consider at least a fx5600, there shouldnt be much difference price wise, but it'll run a lot better. Another thing: why use a Sound Blaster Live? The Sound Blaster Audigy is much better and the Audigy Player is dirt cheap, we're talking £35 here, and it should be even cheaper in the US. While you're at it, you may as well splurge for a gig of ram, I refuse to believe that it will cost that much more, and it will significantly future-proof his machine. With regards to the Power Supply, as long as you get a Full ATX size PSU and a Full ATX case it shouldnt be a bother fitting it. Hope this helps. __________________ [22:18] <nodrog> Cock: 8" (20cm) uncut [22:18] <nodrog> Balls: Large hefty balls, stretched max 6" (15.5cm) [22:18] <nodrog> Arse: Can take two fists, or one fist almost to the elbow, but slow warming up.