Looking for a few suggestions on a new computer

From what I understand WOW doesn't support Quad core tech anyhow it was patched to support Duel core, in fact their are not many games that do support the Quad core architecture at the moment,

That said running a Quad core over a dual core will however give you a better fps around 60 compared to 20/30 from a dual, but this also depends on the GPU being used.

there are others who may disagree but if money is an issue, I would seriously look at a duel core with a better GPU card, but that said also it is always best to get the best you can afford.

the final decision is one of personal choice, do you want the best, and are prepared to save and buy it, or are you prepared to settle for less and improve on what you have got.

with my personal circumstances the ability to play the game at all on min settings wins over the ability to play the game on max settings, but I have a loving wife and kids to consider when building a pc.

probably not the definitive answer you wanted but the final decision is with Patrick's personal circumstances and choice.

 

If you are on a seriously tight bedget then you can go the dual core route and save some cash as Match suggested toward a better GPU.
If you are looking at MOBOs - I would suggest that you have a look at the Biostar range as they are really well packed with features and build quality.

 

Well, I ordered my motherboard today. I went with the,

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

then I was thinking of going with this memory. I was going to pick up 8 Gig's

Newegg.com - G.SKILL HK 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL4D-4GBHK - Desktop Memory

 

Why 8?

if you are going to run a 32bit OS you only need 4

if you are going to run a 64bit OS you will only use 6

So why not just get 4 for now and when the software catches up with the hardware technology you can always get another 4

but at the moment 8 is basically a waste of money

 

99% of games do not benefit from a better CPU as Match has said, there are only a few I know of that do (Supreme Commander) awesome game
Needs a hefty CPU and GPU.
If you look at the Minimum requirements of a game its all GPU based.

 

I am going with a Quad core I already ordered the motherboard, My brother was just thinking that a dual core would be fine but I already have a dual core. And I think it will be worth the extra money just to have a quad core.


I was just going to get 8 Gig's because they come in 4 gig packages, And I just want it maxed out on Memory.

 

The fact that you have an older dual core bares no resemblance to the newer dual cores.
As you are looking at gaming I would seriously use a dual core, overclock it and spend your extra money on a better GPU
The same is true of your RAM - by the time you come to actually use the 8GB your PC will be outdated

 

Hey guys sorry I have not been around for awhile, but real life called. Well I have everything for my build now except for my processor, And I will have that In 2 weeks. And When I get Everything I will take lots of pictures And post them for every one to see.

 

Hey Patrick ,

Pictures would be excellent.

I built my own last year and now I want to move up to quad core I am running on dual core now.

If you run into any problems please post back and I am sure we can help you.

JB.

 

Oh I am sure, I will have a few posts needing help. Every one here has helped me pick out everything I need for my first build. So I think It is only fair that they get to see it. And maybe some one can write up a guide with all the pictures, for all the other rookies out there.

 

Okay, glad to see you're back

Remember to make a new thread for your actual build to make it easier to follow

 

Race you : But I also want another HDD, and an LCD Monitor, Just hope Mr Christmas is listening carefully :c00l:

 

I know this is more than $600.
But this is a one time expense.
You'll be happy for a long time.



MOBO $68

Monitor $180

RAM x2 $143

Case $100

CPU $55

GPU $155

PSU $112

OS $100

T= $913

Edit: Going back through the thread, I see I'm a day late and more than a dollar short....

 

ROFL

It was a Good Night then?

 

LOL, just a couple days late I have been using this computer for awhile now