OFFICIAL Computer Help Thread - Page 64

RaNgeR · 09-28-2006, 12:35 PM

Ok...well, my laptop seems to be shutting off for some reason? No errors ever pop up or anything like that..it just shuts off completely. Maybe its overheating? Ive obviously made sure its plugged in and what not..I have no idea would this could be. PLEASE help me out on this one guys!

Miscguy · 09-28-2006, 08:26 PM

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So yeah I'm going to be building a computer soon, or my friend is actually. What kind of specs would you recommend for high end gaming? I want to be able to run alot of the new upcoming games, plus BF2,BF2142,HL2,Fear,etc... with smoothness. I'm ready to drop like 1,000 bucks on it, but I don't want to over spend. Oh and keep in mind a flashy case isn't that big a deal, and sound cards don't need to be super top line , seeing as I use headphones.

Also, seeing as I haven't really built a computer, what and how exactly does dual processors work?

a processor can only do 1 thing at any one time (process one thing at once) having two allows 2 things to be processed at the same time. Therefore drematically increasing performance.[/quote:acc5f]

Hyperthreading did the same basic thing but split the processors speed between the two task. Dual core chips have two (or now core 2 duo "4") CPU's effectivly doubling/quadrupling there processing ability, (note: not speed). Its not a SLI setup for your CPU. It simple lets you run multiple "Threads".

Threads for all intents and purposes are individual task. Such as say running Winrar on a file, and having Photoshop running. Both require a thread, some programs require many. Normally the CPU puts each thread in a que, running them based user priority. Multiple CPUs means differant program threads can use differant cores, thus speeding up response time. Since when you switch between programs the computer no longer has to swtich priority.

Theres the basics... pretty damn basic really... but here. [url:acc5f]http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2846[/url:acc5f]

Xorcist [USA] · 10-03-2006, 11:35 AM

Not sure if I should grease or WD40 the casters? Any suggestions?

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geRV · 10-03-2006, 05:57 PM

Plenty of mousing room in that setup. biggrin:

Unknown_Sniper · 10-03-2006, 06:06 PM

should have gone with a snap-on set

Milla · 10-03-2006, 09:30 PM

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Plenty of mousing room in that setup. biggrin:

Gonna need a trackball rofl

Also lol @ height of monitor, i bet that would give you a neck cramp

1080jibber · 10-12-2006, 02:52 PM

I have an Audigy 2 soundcard. Will I notice a difference going to the X-Fi Xtreme Music from the Audigy 2?

is there really that big of a difference like in games, movies, and music?

thanks

geRV · 10-12-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1080jibber

I have an Audigy 2 soundcard. Will I notice a difference going to the X-Fi Xtreme Music from the Audigy 2?

is there really that big of a difference like in games, movies, and music?

thanks

Doubt it, ive the xifi fatal1ty and never noticed much if any improvement in games. lets me enable ultra hq audio in bf2 etc but thats really the only difference over my sonic fury card. ive crossfire though so maybe im just not seing the fps increase due to it already being good with that.

1080jibber · 10-12-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1080jibber

I have an Audigy 2 soundcard. Will I notice a difference going to the X-Fi Xtreme Music from the Audigy 2?

is there really that big of a difference like in games, movies, and music?

thanks

Doubt it, ive the xifi fatal1ty and never noticed much if any improvement in games. lets me enable ultra hq audio in bf2 etc but thats really the only difference over my sonic fury card. ive crossfire though so maybe im just not seing the fps increase due to it already being good with that.

im not worryed about FPS, im mostly looking for a difference in sound.

geRV · 10-12-2006, 03:59 PM

Ive not noticed anyting major over my old card, biggest difference to me is the ultra settings in bf2, makes the sfx a lot sharper.

1080jibber · 10-12-2006, 04:09 PM

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Ive not noticed anyting major over my old card, biggest difference to me is the ultra settings in bf2, makes the sfx a lot sharper.

thanks man, i guess i wont pick it up this weekend.
more money in my pocket biggrin:

you think its worth it to buy a X1950XTX or should i wait? im looking to upgrade but one part at a time kind of upgrade.

geRV · 10-12-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by geRV

Ive not noticed anyting major over my old card, biggest difference to me is the ultra settings in bf2, makes the sfx a lot sharper.

thanks man, i guess i wont pick it up this weekend.
more money in my pocket biggrin:

you think its worth it to buy a X1950XTX or should i wait? im looking to upgrade but one part at a time kind of upgrade.

Whats your specs at the minute, i knwo you''ve an x850.

1080jibber · 10-13-2006, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by geRV

Ive not noticed anyting major over my old card, biggest difference to me is the ultra settings in bf2, makes the sfx a lot sharper.

thanks man, i guess i wont pick it up this weekend.
more money in my pocket biggrin:

you think its worth it to buy a X1950XTX or should i wait? im looking to upgrade but one part at a time kind of upgrade.

Whats your specs at the minute, i knwo you''ve an x850.

spec's:
- Intel P4 650 - 3.4GHz 2MB - LGA775
- ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe Motherboard
- Sapphire Radeon X850XT 256MB VIVO
- Corsair XMS2 DDR2 PRO (4x512MB) DDR2 675MHz 4-4-4-12
- Audigy 2 soundcard
- OCZ ModStream 520W Modular ATX Power Supply

geRV · 10-13-2006, 02:47 PM

Hmm might be better off waiting and get a new cpu and mobo first, i doubt that p4 would get the best out of the x1950. 2.4ghz core 2 duo would run it pretty well, faster than amd's top of the line cpu by a good bit.

1080jibber · 10-13-2006, 03:03 PM

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Hmm might be better off waiting and get a new cpu and mobo first, i doubt that p4 would get the best out of the x1950. 2.4ghz core 2 duo would run it pretty well, faster than amd's top of the line cpu by a good bit.

i was thinking about the Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 too, its cheap (kind of) im going out on Saturday to look at some parts i pick up the cpu and mobo then. I guess i will wait till the end of November for my video card.
you know of a link that will compare my cpu now to the Intel Core 2 Duo E6600?