Green Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I'm thinking of buying a new computer but I'm really confused at some of the system requirements for newer games specificaly the CPU speeds. They ask for things like 2.8 GHz on a single core processor. Now does any one know where I can find the speeds for the multi core processors and how parrelel the software allows the multi processors to be used. Cause I know that if you have a 2.2 Duo core and its fully parellel programed or something like that its in effect 4.4 GHz. Look if some one reading this knows about this stuff please just explain it for me a lay man and maybe talk about some cool games and how much multi threading they use in the software. Link to post Share on other sites
Suiyobi Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Dual-core processors are your best bet right now. A lot of games within these couple of years take advantage of dual-core processing power. Quad-core is only supported on a few (but growing) amount of games at the moment. If you want to be future-proof, go quad-core, otherwise, go dual-core because you'll get the most bang for your buck. (Note that quad-core processors, at the moment, are heavily used for multimedia editing software.) Also be sure to note that CPU speeds aren't everything, your graphics card will play a major factor into it, too. At the moment, I recommend nVidia's 8 series, but if you have extra cash to burn you could go with nVidia's 9 series. If you're fairly low on cash, go with ATI as an alternative. Not too knowledgeable with ATI's lineup, though, so unfortunately I can't recommend a particular series from them. Edit: Wait a minute, isn't this on the wrong section of the forum? Lol. Link to post Share on other sites
LikeCharlotte Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I have deleted my advice. OOOOO Link to post Share on other sites
Krytie TV Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Also keep in mind that if you play some older games like NWN, they may not support dual core processing. However, most of these games can be modified to play on one core in the .ini file (I think, not really a computer guru). Link to post Share on other sites
Author Green Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 well thanks for the advice, and I do realize how important graphics cards are. Link to post Share on other sites
Chrome Barracuda Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 graphics cards are very important! where you been KMT? I dont play computer games I'm getting a 32 in flat screen with HD hdmi. The works plus I gpt the xbox 360!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Author Green Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 graphics cards are very important! where you been KMT? I dont play computer games I'm getting a 32 in flat screen with HD hdmi. The works plus I gpt the xbox 360!!! I know they are, you must have misread my post. Graphics cards are less confusing for me to understand, or atleast nobodies telling me something I don't know. Processors are alot more complicated thats why I wanted processor specific advice, I never said anything that would warent a where have I been comment. Link to post Share on other sites
Chrome Barracuda Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I know they are, you must have misread my post. Graphics cards are less confusing for me to understand, or atleast nobodies telling me something I don't know. Processors are alot more complicated thats why I wanted processor specific advice, I never said anything that would warent a where have I been comment. Oh... It's all good playboy!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_pan Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 ati 4850. great bang per buck just now Link to post Share on other sites
Lookingforward Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 KMT - why not go for the gold - get an NVIDIA motherboard with SLI technology and up to 4 vidcards to match Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_pan Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 cause its unnecessary unless you want to break 3d mark records. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Green Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 cause its unnecessary unless you want to break 3d mark records. yes verry unecesary, and 3d cards are obviouse I was trying to figure out the best Processor bang for my buck Link to post Share on other sites
grogster Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Graphics card prices are falling. I have an 8700 NV card, and I can play anything. Just make sure you have the juice: 500-600 watts. Link to post Share on other sites
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