Computer Upgrade.

crhylove · June 23rd, 2009

I'm looking to upgrade my computer specifically to run Dolphin, as well as just update, since my hardware is pretty dated.

There's an insane deal on newegg right now for this rig:

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

Is that going to run Dolphin at full speed for most games?

Will it run PCSX 2?

Grand Theft Auto 4?

It seems like the people on these forums know their $4i+, so sound off and let me know what you think!

Thanks!

I'd be using my existing gfx card for now, and upgrading to a better one shortly after....

Little Mike · June 23rd, 2009

Well, I'd better post something like this in Hardware discussion...

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diegoarms3 · June 23rd, 2009

you need add one video card 8600 o more

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Gareth1977 · June 23rd, 2009

That's a pretty good deal, plus the Athlon is a black edition with an unlocked multiplier so you should be able to oc it to at least 3.0GHz for decent speed. And the board is a am2+/am3 socket so its good for future upgrades.

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Squall-Leonhart · June 23rd, 2009

ECS.

major turn off.

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stegsy · June 24th, 2009

I wouldnt upgarde everything at once if you have a choice regarding compatibility ,or if ya don't have a problem spending lots of money. I've found that spending alot of money on buying seperate compoments, one at time, is better in the long run than buying a mid-range system now.

The first thing you should get is a PSU, then work your way to motherboard, cpu or ram, and then graphics card. Thats if the parts you have now will work with the new hardware.

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crhylove Resident Rabble Rouser Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 121	Computer Upgrade. I'm looking to upgrade my computer specifically to run Dolphin, as well as just update, since my hardware is pretty dated. There's an insane deal on newegg right now for this rig: Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! Is that going to run Dolphin at full speed for most games? Will it run PCSX 2? Grand Theft Auto 4? It seems like the people on these forums know their $4i+, so sound off and let me know what you think! Thanks! I'd be using my existing gfx card for now, and upgrading to a better one shortly after....

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Little Mike Registered SuperKyo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brinstar Posts: 2,768	Well, I'd better post something like this in Hardware discussion... __________________ Also known as nosound.97

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diegoarms3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: peru Posts: 8	you need add one video card 8600 o more __________________ Intel Dual Core E2180 @3.0 Ghz 478*7 Bus 1520/ MoBo: Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3 / PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower 700W / MEM OCZ DDR2 Platinum Rev2 PC6400 4GB dual channel(4x2GB)-1250MHz / Asus 9800GT(128SP) 512MB OC/Seagate SATAII 1TB RAID 0 /Case Centurion / Monitor LG FlatronEZ t710SH/

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Gareth1977 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 647	That's a pretty good deal, plus the Athlon is a black edition with an unlocked multiplier so you should be able to oc it to at least 3.0GHz for decent speed. And the board is a am2+/am3 socket so its good for future upgrades. __________________ VISTA ULTIMATE x64 AMD PHENOM II 940 X4 @3.8GHz 4 GB DDR2 GTX 260 core 216

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Squall-Leonhart Behind ur girlfriend :D Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 18,439	ECS. major turn off. __________________ VBA-M \| Xtemu \| NGOHQ \| Post Impact Productions \| TNHW \| XBCD 0.2.6 \| Satanic666's Emulator Compiles Don't be a NOOB, READ THE NGEmu/EmuForums Rules of Conduct Need Help with ePSXe? This is your first stop!. If you don't post all the required information, you don't get help. Everytime someone posts a romsite, God kills a beautiful woman.

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stegsy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 86	I wouldnt upgarde everything at once if you have a choice regarding compatibility ,or if ya don't have a problem spending lots of money. I've found that spending alot of money on buying seperate compoments, one at time, is better in the long run than buying a mid-range system now. The first thing you should get is a PSU, then work your way to motherboard, cpu or ram, and then graphics card. Thats if the parts you have now will work with the new hardware.