Help with my gaming PC? Thanks! - Page 3

surgeVel · 04-16-2008, 10:59 AM

Yes that would be the card. If you look through the reviews, you'll probably see one by surgeVel in there

As far as an OS goes, I would recommend Vista Home Premium 32-bit for now. There are some applications that do not fully support 64-bit operating systems. Plus, you can always upgrade in a year or two to a 64-bit operating system, because your configuration can easily handle everything needed. Vista is actually some $$ cheaper so go with it over XP.

Let me know if you need any help.

Redmo0n · 04-16-2008, 11:16 AM

I would recommend 64 bit.

Supports up to 16 gig ram so you can take full advantage of your 2x2 gig sticks

And the application issue is small and only effects a small amount of programs, which will get fixed.

surgeVel · 04-16-2008, 11:29 AM

Sorry about that. I forgot he upped it to 4gb from our original recommendations of 2gb. Yes, 64-bit is your best answer then.

g3kk0 · 04-16-2008, 01:31 PM

Ok, awesome.
Let me make sure I have this right; basically, the only difference between the 32 and 64 bit OS's is the 64 bit is more powerful and can use more RAM?

I should go with Premium, right?

ShaolinDreams · 04-16-2008, 01:34 PM

once you get all your 64bit drivers sorted.. its plain sailing

yeh i think the system generally runs slightly quicker also your 64bit applications.. vista has 2 program file folders so anything 32bit just gets installed into 'program files x86' runs fast not that youll really notice a difference. Obviously there's gonna be a few applications that might not like vista but thats not a big deal. You can run XP 32bit in Vista 64bit with Virtual Machine program if you really need that app working or just have a dual boot. Vista hogs slightly more ram then xp about 1gb being idle.. so you can get away with 2gb but 4gb is deffo recommended.

g3kk0 · 04-16-2008, 02:52 PM

kk, thanks. The mobo I'm going to buy has 4 RAM slots, so I can go up to 8GB or more in the future, so RAM won't be a problem.

Vista Home Premium is the one I should buy, correct? I don't have much experience installing an OS, so I'm not quite sure which one I need...

surgeVel · 04-16-2008, 03:00 PM

Yes. Home Premium (Make sure it's 64-bit). Installation is easy. On bootup just insert the CD and when prompted hit any key to boot to the CD. Then follow the simple step by step instructions. Vista does take a while to load at times, so if you ever think it has frozen on a particular screen, give it a few minutes and see if things change.

g3kk0 · 04-16-2008, 03:12 PM

Alright then, I think that's all my questions for now. haha
Don't worry, I'm sure I'll think of some more soon.

Thanks for all of your help so far.

fireball · 04-16-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g3kk0

Oh yeah, I forgot, I do need an OS. Which OS should I purchase for the best gaming? XP Prof/Home or Vista? And what about 32 or 64 bit? I'm slightly confused about the different bit sizes...

Get a 64bit so you can use all your RAM. 32bit will not use all 4gb of RAM that you will be purchasing. It's your call on whether to go with vista or xp.

edit: sorry. just realized that was answered.

g3kk0 · 04-16-2008, 05:32 PM

Hey ShaolinDreams, I see you are a gamer (from your sig). Do you use Vista or XP?
I see you use Vista, surgeVel. How do you like it? Do you play games on your PC and have you had any major problems with it?

I've been reading a lot about Vista vs XP and it seems XP is better for gaming...
I'm just seeing if y'all have any opinions that could help me decide.

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surgeVel New Netflix Subscriber! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,175	Re: Help with my gaming PC? Thanks! Yes that would be the card. If you look through the reviews, you'll probably see one by surgeVel in there As far as an OS goes, I would recommend Vista Home Premium 32-bit for now. There are some applications that do not fully support 64-bit operating systems. Plus, you can always upgrade in a year or two to a 64-bit operating system, because your configuration can easily handle everything needed. Vista is actually some $$ cheaper so go with it over XP. Let me know if you need any help. __________________ -surgeVel Surge Velocity - Custom Built Computers For Speed and Power that is Light on Your Wallet! If you'd rather not risk building yourself, we won't charge an arm and a leg to do it for you! www.SurgeVelocity.com-Updated! \| NZXT Cases at lowest prices! \| Inferno Deals: The NewEgg Alternative!

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surgeVel New Netflix Subscriber! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,175	Re: Help with my gaming PC? Thanks! Sorry about that. I forgot he upped it to 4gb from our original recommendations of 2gb. Yes, 64-bit is your best answer then. __________________ -surgeVel Surge Velocity - Custom Built Computers For Speed and Power that is Light on Your Wallet! If you'd rather not risk building yourself, we won't charge an arm and a leg to do it for you! www.SurgeVelocity.com-Updated! \| NZXT Cases at lowest prices! \| Inferno Deals: The NewEgg Alternative!

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g3kk0 True Techie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 130	Re: Help with my gaming PC? Thanks! Ok, awesome. Let me make sure I have this right; basically, the only difference between the 32 and 64 bit OS's is the 64 bit is more powerful and can use more RAM? I should go with Premium, right?

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ShaolinDreams Super Techie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 460	Re: Help with my gaming PC? Thanks! once you get all your 64bit drivers sorted.. its plain sailing yeh i think the system generally runs slightly quicker also your 64bit applications.. vista has 2 program file folders so anything 32bit just gets installed into 'program files x86' runs fast not that youll really notice a difference. Obviously there's gonna be a few applications that might not like vista but thats not a big deal. You can run XP 32bit in Vista 64bit with Virtual Machine program if you really need that app working or just have a dual boot. Vista hogs slightly more ram then xp about 1gb being idle.. so you can get away with 2gb but 4gb is deffo recommended. __________________ *Gaming Rig* Intel Core 2 E6600 @ 3Ghz -Upgrade- Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro 25C/35C Asus P5N-D Nforce 750i 1333FSB Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB DDR2 800MHz -Upgrade- Crucial Ballistix Tracer RED 2x2GB 800Mhz 2x SataII, 2x IDE Total = 1.1Tb EVGA 8800GTS 512mb 'Crysis Edition' @ 750/1900/2000 Onboard Realtek 8.1 Sound Jazzy! Hiper Type-R 580w -Upgrade- Gigabyte ODIN GT 800W Modded iCute -Upgrade- Antec 900 19" Iiyama CRT -NEXT Upgrade!- Samsung SM-T260HD 26" w/ Digital TV Tuner / Samsung SM-T240 24" 3DMark06 Score- 13k Last edited by ShaolinDreams; 04-16-2008 at 01:44 PM.

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g3kk0 True Techie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 130	Re: Help with my gaming PC? Thanks! kk, thanks. The mobo I'm going to buy has 4 RAM slots, so I can go up to 8GB or more in the future, so RAM won't be a problem. Vista Home Premium is the one I should buy, correct? I don't have much experience installing an OS, so I'm not quite sure which one I need...

04-16-2008, 03:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
surgeVel New Netflix Subscriber! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,175	Re: Help with my gaming PC? Thanks! Yes. Home Premium (Make sure it's 64-bit). Installation is easy. On bootup just insert the CD and when prompted hit any key to boot to the CD. Then follow the simple step by step instructions. Vista does take a while to load at times, so if you ever think it has frozen on a particular screen, give it a few minutes and see if things change. __________________ -surgeVel Surge Velocity - Custom Built Computers For Speed and Power that is Light on Your Wallet! If you'd rather not risk building yourself, we won't charge an arm and a leg to do it for you! www.SurgeVelocity.com-Updated! \| NZXT Cases at lowest prices! \| Inferno Deals: The NewEgg Alternative!

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g3kk0 True Techie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 130	Re: Help with my gaming PC? Thanks! Alright then, I think that's all my questions for now. haha Don't worry, I'm sure I'll think of some more soon. Thanks for all of your help so far.

04-16-2008, 05:32 PM	#30 (permalink)
g3kk0 True Techie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 130	Re: Help with my gaming PC? Thanks! Hey ShaolinDreams, I see you are a gamer (from your sig). Do you use Vista or XP? I see you use Vista, surgeVel. How do you like it? Do you play games on your PC and have you had any major problems with it? I've been reading a lot about Vista vs XP and it seems XP is better for gaming... I'm just seeing if y'all have any opinions that could help me decide.

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