AH compatible CPU recommendations

[Atoon]

I still have my 17" sony flat panel moitor, but was relieved of my computer and my laptop-  It's a long sad story I'd rather forget.

Can anyone help me with a source for just A CPU? I need an excellent gamer system, would like to keep it under $1000. I still have great speakers and all the accessories, I just need a new CPU. Thnx in advance!

[B@tfinkV]

While not being able to direct you to any companies (i'm in the UK here) I will suggest that you dont settle for any less than a radeon 9800 vid card and DEFINITELY 1GB of RAM.

you should find what you're looking for, that will play AH with smooth res and frames, for under $800(approx guess converted from £sterling) if you are just buying the cpu box seperate.

[MOIL]

While the 9800pro was a good card keep in mind that it is an AGP only card. AGP by todays standards are done, you should get a box that has PCI-x or a MB with PCI-x and build your own.
I am a fan of the AMD processors, speed per $$$ is good and thier great for gaming.

An NForce4 939 setup along with a good 12 pipeline (or higher) PCI-x card and no less than 1GB of RAM makes a nice gamers rig for around $1000

Hope this helps

[TEShaw]

As to AH compatibility, let me tell you:

Avoid dual core processors! (At least the AMD ones that come with these HP Pavilion boxes you can buy off the shelf for under $1,000.)

There are workarounds; but they are tedious and annoying.

(Heh, now that I've said that, HTC might come out with a version that fixes the problem, and you'll be wishing you did have that dual core thing.)

luck.

[Karnak]

My AMD dual core system runs AH with no problems at all.

It is home built though, so.....

[Slash27]

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com

http://www.ibuypower.com


 Maybe I misread it. You need just the CPU or a new PC? You can get the cpu at http://www.newegg.com

[Atoon]

I should add that I'm not very familir with all the tech. terms.

I guess I was hoping for a name brand/model, that works well, without customization.

[B@tfinkV]

Buy a PC magazine or check a website that boasts machine reviews, check the specs of the machine you're interested in performs well for 3D benchmarks, ensure it has lots of RAM (this will be clearly listed as a key feature in any review) and lastly ensure you are purchasing something with *at least* a radeon 9800 vid card(moil's varients are all better.), which will also be clearly shown in any spec list

[Atoon]

I think Slash has provided me with what I need

Now I need  towel to clean up the drool:D

[Atoon]

Using the Ibuypower link, I am looking at the "weekly gamer special"

AMD Athlon-64 X2 3800+
nVidia nForce-4 SLI 16x PCI-Express MB
512 MB DDR400 Memory
160GB 7200 rpm SATA-2 HDD
16x Double Layer DVD+52x32x52 CD-RW
16x DVD-ROM
7.1 Channel Surround Sound
16x Double Layer DVD±R/±RW Drive
600W Subwoofer Speakers
Nzxt Trinity Tower Case w/MOD Window

Special Features:
FREE 12-in-1 Media Card Reader
FREE One Year iCare Deluxe OnSite Service

I'll make a few upgrades, like an operating system, & an MS word etc. software packge, some extra fans, extra USB ports and a couple purdy blue lights- $1,300. But this looks like it should play AH & Toca Race Driver 3 just fine


Now I just gotta wait for me paycheck.  2-weeks, what a coincidence:rofl

[RedDg]

Make sure you get at least 1GB of RAM.

[WhiteHawk]

my "rig 2" listed below cost me just over a thousand dollars.  If you dont need hard drive and cd roms and dvd burners and what not, you can do it for 8 or 900, it kicks butt, for 1000 dollar system.

[715]

The system Atoon mentions comes standard with an Nvidia 6200 graphics card.  Is that going to be sufficient or should he select an upgrade?  The 6200 mentions "TurboCache".  Does that mean the graphics card will be eating up some of his limited RAM?

[38ruk]

The Nvidia 6200 will be a big disappointment, if your a heavy gamer , it just wont cut it . Looking threw the list on ibuypower , they have a 7800GT upgrade for $258 . My 7800gt runs 1280X1024  512 textures ingame sliders @default  , 2x Anti aliasing  at 100fps most of the time . Ive seen it as low a 65-70 in a heavy furball over a smoking field.   38

[JimBeam]

im looking at upgrading my video card my PC can w/ an ati x 200 i turned the settings down alittle for more performance b/c it really seems to struggle for instance if i try to attack a filght of buffs when i get within 800meters my fps will drop to 4 or 5 per secound also when the sun starts to set and rise again my fps will drop to 7 or 8 per secound. Im not very good with computers so im just guessing its my card. What cards should i stay away from and what cards do ya'll recommend.
My PC isnt even a year old i have 2gb of rememory it has amd anthlon 64 processor and thats about all the info i know about it. So if you have any suggestions i would apreciate it
Beamer:)