03.10.2008, 01:54
hello folks
I'm doing something I should've done long ago and splashing out on a new rig, as my current rig (which was built about 6 years ago) simply can't handle IL2 or anything demanding on the CPU or graphics card any more. My main concern is smooth running and upgradeability rather than maximum power/eye candy, so I'm not going for top-line CPU or VGA card (I can always upgrade these later, if need be). My old system which just about cut the mustard back in the 'Pacific Fighters' days is ancient (I won't post specs here out of sheer embarrassment :wink: ) but if I tell you it harks back to the pre- PCI express era, you'll get the idea :lol:
Anyway, after consulting with my local shop, they gave me the following specs:
Motherboard: Intel DG33BUC/ICH8 1333/1066/800 FSB
CPU: Intel Core2Quad Q6600(2.4Ghz) 8MB 1066 BUS
VGA card: Gigabyte Geforce 8600GT 512MB
RAM: 2GB DDRII Bus 667 PC5300
PSU: ATX 510w
Firewire 1394 case
The hard drives and CD drives will be 'cannibalized' from my old rig.
Bearing in mind that I'm not able to get exactly what I'd prefer, in terms of 'Brand name' MBs and graphics cards, due to unavailabilty (I live in Vietnam), this is - so the shop tells me - the best available set up, given my budget and requirements.
Your comments and advice on these specs would be greatly appreciated
Many thanks in advance.
Hawkers
I'm doing something I should've done long ago and splashing out on a new rig, as my current rig (which was built about 6 years ago) simply can't handle IL2 or anything demanding on the CPU or graphics card any more. My main concern is smooth running and upgradeability rather than maximum power/eye candy, so I'm not going for top-line CPU or VGA card (I can always upgrade these later, if need be). My old system which just about cut the mustard back in the 'Pacific Fighters' days is ancient (I won't post specs here out of sheer embarrassment :wink: ) but if I tell you it harks back to the pre- PCI express era, you'll get the idea :lol:
Anyway, after consulting with my local shop, they gave me the following specs:
Motherboard: Intel DG33BUC/ICH8 1333/1066/800 FSB
CPU: Intel Core2Quad Q6600(2.4Ghz) 8MB 1066 BUS
VGA card: Gigabyte Geforce 8600GT 512MB
RAM: 2GB DDRII Bus 667 PC5300
PSU: ATX 510w
Firewire 1394 case
The hard drives and CD drives will be 'cannibalized' from my old rig.
Bearing in mind that I'm not able to get exactly what I'd prefer, in terms of 'Brand name' MBs and graphics cards, due to unavailabilty (I live in Vietnam), this is - so the shop tells me - the best available set up, given my budget and requirements.
Your comments and advice on these specs would be greatly appreciated
Many thanks in advance.
Hawkers