Xrazor Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hello, I just wanted to mention that I built a budget gaming computer for someone that is composed of: Pentium 4 3.4 HT 2GB ddr2 1066 9600gso 768MB 550w powersupply All in an older Dell platform. lol. The game loads and runs well at medium settings (no shadows)- I purchased the game and played it a bit to test and it was very playable, never dropping to a stutter/laggy state. I ordered him a dual core for 16.50 lol. Will be dropping that in soon, but in the meantime, he gets playablity from a very budget system. That's not "budget" that's "ghetto" lol If that runs this game well, then good for him, he's one of the luckiest players around, as most have higher specs than that and it runs like poodooh for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talligan Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Hello, I just wanted to mention that I built a budget gaming computer for someone that is composed of: Pentium 4 3.4 HT 2GB ddr2 1066 9600gso 768MB 550w powersupply All in an older Dell platform. lol. The game loads and runs well at medium settings (no shadows)- I purchased the game and played it a bit to test and it was very playable, never dropping to a stutter/laggy state. I ordered him a dual core for 16.50 lol. Will be dropping that in soon, but in the meantime, he gets playablity from a very budget system. People still use P4's? That still must have cost a hundred or two hundred to put together (unless you rifled through the school's junk hardware bin). In the future, I'd recommend spending $300 on a refurbished Dell with a quad core or something and in the future you can swap out for a better PSU and graphics card. You'll get a better all-around computer and it'll still be super cheap. Edited February 26, 2012 by talligan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalBalance Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I have DDR3 memory on my computer and I have a DDR3 memory video card. If I upgrade to a DDR5 video card, would I work or would it be incompatible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talligan Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I have DDR3 memory on my computer and I have a DDR3 memory video card. If I upgrade to a DDR5 video card, would I work or would it be incompatible? It'll work. Videocard memory and system memory don't interfere with one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veilshatter Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hello, I just wanted to mention that I built a budget gaming computer for someone that is composed of: Pentium 4 3.4 HT 2GB ddr2 1066 9600gso 768MB 550w powersupply All in an older Dell platform. lol. The game loads and runs well at medium settings (no shadows)- I purchased the game and played it a bit to test and it was very playable, never dropping to a stutter/laggy state. I ordered him a dual core for 16.50 lol. Will be dropping that in soon, but in the meantime, he gets playablity from a very budget system. I have a hard time believing a single core p4HT can run the game pt any thing close to playable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperchris Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Building a new computer here is what I have so far: MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130565 RAM: 8GB CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849 Power Supply: Currently at 650W but I will upgrade it soon I'm looking for a great Graphics Card that is from the $100-$230 Price Range that would be compatible with my system and be able to run SWTOR and other games on the highest of settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowmedown Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) Building a new computer here is what I have so far: MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130565 RAM: 8GB CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849 Power Supply: Currently at 650W but I will upgrade it soon I'm looking for a great Graphics Card that is from the $100-$230 Price Range that would be compatible with my system and be able to run SWTOR and other games on the highest of settings. A i3 2130 will out game that CPU for less and draw 65 watts. http://budget-gaming-computers.com/gaming-cpu-ranking-chart.html Even better $30 more with the 15 buck discount than the one you picked and your set to play with the big boys. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 Save the $ to pay for it with this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502 Good GPU and with the MB you can add anouther down the road if needed. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521 This is how it stacks up against the 550ti http://www.hwcompare.com/9710/geforce-gtx-550-ti-vs-radeon-hd-6870/ With the i3 you can run the stock cooler as per no over clocking, but with either the AMD you picked or the i5 2500k you will need a aftermarket cooler. This is a good PSU that has the power for you to add anouther card in the future for xfire. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021 Edited March 1, 2012 by blowmedown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TawClaw Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Building a new computer here is what I have so far: MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130565 RAM: 8GB CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849 Power Supply: Currently at 650W but I will upgrade it soon I'm looking for a great Graphics Card that is from the $100-$230 Price Range that would be compatible with my system and be able to run SWTOR and other games on the highest of settings. Like the guy above me said, consider getting an i3-21xx instead of that AMD Phenom. Don't be fooled into thinking less cores = less performance, the i3's are WAY faster than Phenoms. They're also less expensive. Also like the guy above me said (he must be a very intelligent individual), consider going for $30 more and getting an i5. An i5 2500k is super fast at stock speeds, and can be overclocked like a madman, faster than many i7's! As for the graphics card, I highly reccomend the Radeon HD 6850. For your price range, this card fits right in and has great performance. It is ~$150 and can max this game at 60 fps. However, if you are willing to wait another 2 weeks, Radeon is releasing its 78xx series of graphics cards on the (14th?). These will be around if not $5-20 more, and will be more powerful than the 68xx line. Bottum line: If I were you, I would definately 100% go for a dual core i3 wih hyperthreading or a quad core i5, and wait 2 weeks for the Radeon 7850 to come out for $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proksham Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 With both Ivy bridge and Kepler gpu's just around the corner, it might be best to wait the couple months if you'd like to get a really good deal. I'm sure sandy bridge is going to be dirt cheap and the gtx6 series looks to be pretty aggressively priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidson Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) I just installed the game and my PC does not run it as well as I had hoped. Here is what I have: windows 7 64 bit AMD-FX 6100 6 core ATI Radeon HD 7450 10GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM to a 1080p screen via HDMI I have not done a FPS check, but I am suspecting that its a graphics card issue. I dropped all the settings to medium or low, turned off bloom. and it runs much better but does not look as good. Its playable, and I will live with it considering I would need to get a new power supply, as well as the card. Any suggestions? Edited March 1, 2012 by Rapidson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabaal Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Any suggestions? Yes, next time make enquieries before puchasing? That GPU is just a rebranded 6450 which isn't aimed at gamers at all and is more designed for home theatre pc's for watching movies etc. I'd be surprised if you even got 20fps at 1920x1080 resolution with it and should have done some research before you bought the PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapidson Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 thanks for the not very constructive suggestion. you are assuming I purchased this computer solely to play this game. I was aware of what the graphics card was, and at this point its what I have. I am simply trying to see if I have any other issues, and maybe pick up a suggestion for a better card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperchris Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 A i3 2130 will out game that CPU for less and draw 65 watts. http://budget-gaming-computers.com/gaming-cpu-ranking-chart.html Even better $30 more with the 15 buck discount than the one you picked and your set to play with the big boys. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072 Save the $ to pay for it with this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502 Good GPU and with the MB you can add anouther down the road if needed. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521 This is how it stacks up against the 550ti http://www.hwcompare.com/9710/geforce-gtx-550-ti-vs-radeon-hd-6870/ With the i3 you can run the stock cooler as per no over clocking, but with either the AMD you picked or the i5 2500k you will need a aftermarket cooler. This is a good PSU that has the power for you to add anouther card in the future for xfire. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021 Yeah I actually ended up purchasing the 6870 yesterday and thank you for that website I've been trying to find it forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowmedown Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 thanks for the not very constructive suggestion. you are assuming I purchased this computer solely to play this game. I was aware of what the graphics card was, and at this point its what I have. I am simply trying to see if I have any other issues, and maybe pick up a suggestion for a better card. The fx 6100 really is bad for gaming but i'm here to help first what PSU do you have upgrade might not be needed to get a better GPU check this out. http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=337314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowmedown Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yeah I actually ended up purchasing the 6870 yesterday and thank you for that website I've been trying to find it forever You will not max this game FPS wise no mater what you buy in all places till they fix it on their end but you should play as good as it will. You should of posted hear with your budget looking for the best bang for the buck, but their nothing wrong with what you have. If i word things wrong sorry english is my 3rd language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowmedown Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 With both Ivy bridge and Kepler gpu's just around the corner, it might be best to wait the couple months if you'd like to get a really good deal. I'm sure sandy bridge is going to be dirt cheap and the gtx6 series looks to be pretty aggressively priced. Just a thought the 7xxx series really does not look that good unless you just look at the memory clock speed. Ivy is suposed to be like 15% better, a i5 2500k will max everything out game wise easy, PCI-E 3.0 nothing uses the full 2.1 yet. And no you will not see dirt cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevansFollower Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Ok so I have a possible build together. It is kind of expensive, but I want to know how well it will handle this game at 1920 x 1080. Also, is the US version of ncix.com good? I compared prices and with the free shipping they came out cheaper. Case: Corsair Carbide 500r White http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=62758&vpn=CC-9011013-WW&manufacture=Corsair&promoid=1009 PSU: Corsair TX750 V2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021 MOBO: ASRock Extreme4 Gen3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157265 CPU: Intel i5-2500k http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57962&vpn=BX80623I52500K&manufacture=Intel&promoid=1009 CPU Heatsink: Cooler Master 212 Plus http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=41337&vpn=RR-B10-212P-G1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER&promoid=1009 Ram: Corsair Vengeance Low Profile White http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233199 GPU: Sapphire 6850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908 HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500gb SATA 3 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=58402&vpn=WD5000AAKX&manufacture=Western%20Digital%20WD Optical Drive: ASUS 24x SATA DVD Writer http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=49597&vpn=DRW-24B1ST%20Bulk&manufacture=ASUS Please give any suggestions you could. I don't care how harsh. Should I also wait for Ivy Bridge/7800 Series for better performance? One last thing, how will the motherboard I linked handle overclocking? Thanks for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awbridgers Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Can someone tell me a good graphics card that will run this game and is under $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowmedown Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Ok so I have a possible build together. It is kind of expensive, but I want to know how well it will handle this game at 1920 x 1080. Also, is the US version of ncix.com good? I compared prices and with the free shipping they came out cheaper. Case: Corsair Carbide 500r White http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=62758&vpn=CC-9011013-WW&manufacture=Corsair&promoid=1009 PSU: Corsair TX750 V2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021 MOBO: ASRock Extreme4 Gen3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157265 CPU: Intel i5-2500k http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=57962&vpn=BX80623I52500K&manufacture=Intel&promoid=1009 CPU Heatsink: Cooler Master 212 Plus http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=41337&vpn=RR-B10-212P-G1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER&promoid=1009 Ram: Corsair Vengeance Low Profile White http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233199 GPU: Sapphire 6850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908 HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500gb SATA 3 http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=58402&vpn=WD5000AAKX&manufacture=Western%20Digital%20WD Optical Drive: ASUS 24x SATA DVD Writer http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=49597&vpn=DRW-24B1ST%20Bulk&manufacture=ASUS Please give any suggestions you could. I don't care how harsh. Should I also wait for Ivy Bridge/7800 Series for better performance? One last thing, how will the motherboard I linked handle overclocking? Thanks for any help! First thats a good price on that case. Second looks like a solid system 1 thing i would upgrade to is the GPU for a few more $. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948 And get this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007 You can save the $ for them with this PSU it's pleanty for that system. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031 As far a waiting on the IVY your choice PCIE 2.1 is not being fully used yet so it will be a few years at least before you need 3.0 if ever. They will not start making games that people can not play.( except a poor game engine like this) The IVY will be pricey for about 15% better performance. The i5 2500k will destroy all games for years to come their really no need to OC it much now unless your one that just needs to say my CPU is OC'ed @ 5.0 GHz. As far as ncix I never use them so no anwser their. EDIT i really like 1.5v ram for intel http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428 Edited March 3, 2012 by blowmedown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowmedown Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Can someone tell me a good graphics card that will run this game and is under $100 Depends on your monitor rez such as 900p/1050p/1080p what CPU you have, motherboard, PSU so no unless you can give more input or link the PC you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alzor Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 An admin suggested that I post my question here. "I have recently upgraded my PC over the past few weeks. I've upgraded both my RAM and upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 - 64 bit. Previously I had 4GB of RAM and my SWTOR launch screen (screen where you enter you password) would appear immediately after confirming the admin access. Now that I've upgraded to 8GB it takes approximately 2:15 seconds for the launch screen to appear. I first thought it was bad RAM, but I've since switched it out 3 times (using the crucial.com scanner to ensure it's the correct kind), all with the same results. If I remove the RAM it fixes the issues, but I'm hoping there is another option instead." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowmedown Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) An admin suggested that I post my question here. "I have recently upgraded my PC over the past few weeks. I've upgraded both my RAM and upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 - 64 bit. Previously I had 4GB of RAM and my SWTOR launch screen (screen where you enter you password) would appear immediately after confirming the admin access. Now that I've upgraded to 8GB it takes approximately 2:15 seconds for the launch screen to appear. I first thought it was bad RAM, but I've since switched it out 3 times (using the crucial.com scanner to ensure it's the correct kind), all with the same results. If I remove the RAM it fixes the issues, but I'm hoping there is another option instead." Not enough info is your new ram reconized in the BIOS, is the timeing right, crucial.com means nothing. Are you mixing your old ram with the new or just have the new installed. IF I REMOVE THE RAM IT FIXES THE ISSUE this makes me think your using the old ram with the new ram never do that always use only matching ram. Remove your old ram and install the new. Buy matching 8gb of ram. english is my 3rd language if i word things wrong Edited March 3, 2012 by blowmedown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alzor Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Not enough info is your new ram reconized in the BIOS, is the timeing right, crucial.com means nothing. Are you mixing your old ram with the new or just have the new installed. IF I REMOVE THE RAM IT FIXES THE ISSUE this makes me think your using the old ram with the new ram never do that always use only matching ram. Remove your old ram and install the new. Buy matching 8gb of ram. All of the RAM is recognized And all 4 sticks of ram show "2048 MB (DDR2 667) SPD: 5-5-5-15" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alzor Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Not enough info is your new ram reconized in the BIOS, is the timeing right, crucial.com means nothing. Are you mixing your old ram with the new or just have the new installed. IF I REMOVE THE RAM IT FIXES THE ISSUE this makes me think your using the old ram with the new ram never do that always use only matching ram. Remove your old ram and install the new. Buy matching 8gb of ram. english is my 3rd language if i word things wrong And yes the new RAM is being mixed with the RAM that originally came with the PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowmedown Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 And yes the new RAM is being mixed with the RAM that originally came with the PC. Glad to here the MB driver update resolved your issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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