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 Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 05:42 Post subject: Putting It To The Test.... |
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So I recently built a new computer and I must say I am quite impressed with it thus far. I've been wanting to put it to the gaming test and I was wondering what are some of the most demanding PC games you can think of. The only test I've put it thru game wise really was Far-Cry and I have it completely maxxed outi n every aspect. I have a friend giving me a copy of Doom 3 sometime soon because his compter can't run it well enough to play. So with the exceptions of Doom 3 and Far-Cry what do you think would put this tiny god of a machine to the true test?
Thanks alot, d0p35m0k3r
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 05:48 Post subject: Re: Putting It To The Test.... |
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| d0p35m0k3r wrote: | So I recently built a new computer and I must say I am quite impressed with it thus far. I've been wanting to put it to the gaming test and I was wondering what are some of the most demanding PC games you can think of. The only test I've put it thru game wise really was Far-Cry and I have it completely maxxed outi n every aspect. I have a friend giving me a copy of Doom 3 sometime soon because his compter can't run it well enough to play. So with the exceptions of Doom 3 and Far-Cry what do you think would put this tiny god of a machine to the true test?
Thanks alot, d0p35m0k3r
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Pentium 4 3.0ghz, 2gb RAM, ATI Radeon X800 Pro, Windows XP Pro, 5.1 Surround Sound, 120gb hard-drive |
You should have gotten an AMD Athlon 64 machine, as that cpu kills all other Intel cpu's, depending on the speed grade equivalents. Besides its a proven gamers chip.
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gene217
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 05:51 Post subject: |
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Half-Life 2 on All High Settings & DOOM 3 on Ultra settings. Those are the best as far as I know.
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 05:51 Post subject: |
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Well my inital intent for this computer wasn't gaming, it is primarily used for music editing and recording. And it seems to be working extremely well for just such. That and newegg had the processor on sale for a price I couldn't refuse. But it has done extremely well in gaming thus far, I just wanna see how far I can push it
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Dirtpaw
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Phluxed
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 06:44 Post subject: |
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If its a sound editing suite, why'd you get an X800 
Anyway, Half Life 2 at max settings, the battlefield 2 demo is making my computer choke a little at high settings. Also give 3dmark 2005 a go, see where you come in .
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 07:25 Post subject: |
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maybe try battlefield 2 demo on all high settings
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 07:45 Post subject: Re: Putting It To The Test.... |
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| d0p35m0k3r wrote: | So I recently built a new computer and I must say I am quite impressed with it thus far. I've been wanting to put it to the gaming test and I was wondering what are some of the most demanding PC games you can think of. The only test I've put it thru game wise really was Far-Cry and I have it completely maxxed outi n every aspect. I have a friend giving me a copy of Doom 3 sometime soon because his compter can't run it well enough to play. So with the exceptions of Doom 3 and Far-Cry what do you think would put this tiny god of a machine to the true test?
Thanks alot, d0p35m0k3r
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I used to have a 3.0 running at 3.4GHz. That's about as high as it could run on air. I've upgraded it to prescott 3.4, running it stable at 3.8GHz. Let me tell you, the 3.0, while nothing to sneeze at, is not a very fast cpu now. My current 3.8 sometimes has trouble in certain games/scenarios.
One example immediately comes to mind. Forget FarCry or Doom3/HL2. Lockon Modern Air Combat (LOMAC). This game has so many objects on the screen at the same time, the framerates can easily dip into low 30s - high 20s flying over a city at high detail level. Mind you, the x800xt pe completing this system or 2G of ram aren't limiting the frames.
I would suggest spending 40-50 more dollars for a nice cpu heatsink/fan from Thermalright and overclocking your system.
You will most likely need a 500+ watt power supply to drive such overclocked system though.
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 07:56 Post subject: Re: Putting It To The Test.... |
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| acrh2 wrote: | | d0p35m0k3r wrote: | So I recently built a new computer and I must say I am quite impressed with it thus far. I've been wanting to put it to the gaming test and I was wondering what are some of the most demanding PC games you can think of. The only test I've put it thru game wise really was Far-Cry and I have it completely maxxed outi n every aspect. I have a friend giving me a copy of Doom 3 sometime soon because his compter can't run it well enough to play. So with the exceptions of Doom 3 and Far-Cry what do you think would put this tiny god of a machine to the true test?
Thanks alot, d0p35m0k3r
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Pentium 4 3.0ghz, 2gb RAM, ATI Radeon X800 Pro, Windows XP Pro, 5.1 Surround Sound, 120gb hard-drive |
I used to have a 3.0 running at 3.4GHz. That's about as high as it could run on air. I've upgraded it to prescott 3.4, running it stable at 3.8GHz. Let me tell you, the 3.0, while nothing to sneeze at, is not a very fast cpu now. My current 3.8 sometimes has trouble in certain games/scenarios.
One example that immediately comes to mind. Forget FarCry or Doom3/HL2. Lockon Modern Air Combat (LOMAC). This game has so many objects on the screen at the same time, the framerates can easily dip into low 30s - high 20s flying over a city at high detail level. Mind you, the x800xt pe completing this system or 2G of ram aren't limiting the frames.
I would suggest spending 40-50 more dollars for a nice cpu heatsink/fan from Thermalright and overclocking your system.
You will most likely need a 500+ watt cpu to drive such overclocked system though. |
I haven't much bothered with overclocking altho I'm sure I could with the liquid cooling system I was so kind as to throw in the computer, compliments of my grandpa's credit card  I may seek a faster CPU at some point but as for now, I'm running everything more than at a more than desiarable rate. I'm just wanting to test my limitations game wise to see what I can pull.
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 09:52 Post subject: |
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Haven't tried it yet, but I figure the F.E.A.R beta should be rather demanding.. I remember being impressed by the videos.
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 12:24 Post subject: |
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nice machine !!!
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 12:26 Post subject: |
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| d0p35m0k3r wrote: | | Well my inital intent for this computer wasn't gaming, it is primarily used for music editing and recording. And it seems to be working extremely well for just such. That and newegg had the processor on sale for a price I couldn't refuse. But it has done extremely well in gaming thus far, I just wanna see how far I can push it |
And you get a crappy sound card?
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 14:52 Post subject: Re: Putting It To The Test.... |
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| d0p35m0k3r wrote: | So I recently built a new computer and I must say I am quite impressed with it thus far. I've been wanting to put it to the gaming test and I was wondering what are some of the most demanding PC games you can think of. The only test I've put it thru game wise really was Far-Cry and I have it completely maxxed outi n every aspect. I have a friend giving me a copy of Doom 3 sometime soon because his compter can't run it well enough to play. So with the exceptions of Doom 3 and Far-Cry what do you think would put this tiny god of a machine to the true test?
Thanks alot, d0p35m0k3r
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Pentium 4 3.0ghz, 2gb RAM, ATI Radeon X800 Pro, Windows XP Pro, 5.1 Surround Sound, 120gb hard-drive |
Having built two computers for music recording and production myself, I can tell you that you're going to want to invest in a decent audio interface. I highly reccomend the M-Audio Audiophile 2496. The ASIO support and dual RCA input/output is practically a must when it comes to low latency, high quality recording and processing.
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 14:54 Post subject: |
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HL2 isn't a very good test, it's extremely well optimised so it will run great on 1600x1200 with everything maxed, including AA and AF. It does for me anyway.
I would say the F.E.A.R beta would be best. That kills my system with everything maxed, and my computer is a bit of a beast.
"Techniclly speaking, Beta-Manboi didnt inject Burberry_Massi with Benz, he injected him with liquid that had air bubbles in it, which caused benz." - House M.D
"Faith without logic is the same as knowledge without understanding; meaningless"
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 14:54 Post subject: |
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| AnimalMother wrote: | HL2 isn't a very good test, it's extremely well optimised so it will run great on 1600x1200 with everything maxed, including AA and AF. It does for me anyway.
I would say the F.E.A.R beta would be best. That kills my system with everything maxed, and my computer is a bit of a beast. |
what are ur specs animal? |
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Phluxed
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| Posted: Sun, 19th Jun 2005 20:21 Post subject: |
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| gutyreader wrote: | | Haven't tried it yet, but I figure the F.E.A.R beta should be rather demanding.. I remember being impressed by the videos. |
Negative. My computer runs it maxed. |
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Jun 2005 03:30 Post subject: |
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| Martinius wrote: | | d0p35m0k3r wrote: | | Well my inital intent for this computer wasn't gaming, it is primarily used for music editing and recording. And it seems to be working extremely well for just such. That and newegg had the processor on sale for a price I couldn't refuse. But it has done extremely well in gaming thus far, I just wanna see how far I can push it |
And you get a crappy sound card? |
I got an M-Audio Delta 44 and USB surround sound headphones for all of my non-recording needs
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Jun 2005 03:43 Post subject: |
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| Phluxed wrote: | | gutyreader wrote: | | Haven't tried it yet, but I figure the F.E.A.R beta should be rather demanding.. I remember being impressed by the videos. |
Negative. My computer runs it maxed. |
At 1600x1200 w/everything maxed? Don't talk shit please.
Even an FX55 with 2GB's RAM and duel 6800 ultras has problems at these settings.
"Techniclly speaking, Beta-Manboi didnt inject Burberry_Massi with Benz, he injected him with liquid that had air bubbles in it, which caused benz." - House M.D
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bxrdj
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Jun 2005 08:06 Post subject: |
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I was actually able to run it just fine maxxed out on all setting with these specs:
DIMENSION XPS GEN 3
PENTIUM 4 560 AT 3.4 GHZ HT 1MB
2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ
SB AUDIGY 2 THX CERT
20.1 IN 2001FP
256MB X800XT PE
2*160 GB RAID 0
16X DVD+RW
LOGITECH CORDLESS MX DUO
LOGITECH Z680 5.1 THX
(sorry about the meaningless spes, i just pasted this from my sig on another board...)
but yea it ran fine, it would choke a tiny bit in a big firefight, but overall it ran fine ... i do prefer taking a few things off for online play ... also I just freshly rebuild my os and clared my system from all possible intrusions so it is at optiomal performance now ...
fuck ...
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Ispep
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Jun 2005 12:35 Post subject: |
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Lock On Modern Air Combat as mentioned above even in low detail settings will give your machine a run for it's money, I'd like to see you try it on full detail settings. This is a true killer game because you can instantly see the difference a good setup makes.
Other than that it's business as usual and I guess running benchmarks and doom III et al are what your supposed to do.
Nothing NEW for computers to handle yet though.
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Phluxed
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Jun 2005 21:18 Post subject: |
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| AnimalMother wrote: | | Phluxed wrote: | | gutyreader wrote: | | Haven't tried it yet, but I figure the F.E.A.R beta should be rather demanding.. I remember being impressed by the videos. |
Negative. My computer runs it maxed. |
At 1600x1200 w/everything maxed? Don't talk shit please.
Even an FX55 with 2GB's RAM and duel 6800 ultras has problems at these settings. |
Not 1600x1200. |
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Jun 2005 21:25 Post subject: |
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I think you should try Medal Of Honour: Pacific Assault. That was the first game that had slow-downs on my pc.
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| Posted: Mon, 20th Jun 2005 22:24 Post subject: |
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| AnimalMother wrote: | | Phluxed wrote: | | gutyreader wrote: | | Haven't tried it yet, but I figure the F.E.A.R beta should be rather demanding.. I remember being impressed by the videos. |
Negative. My computer runs it maxed. |
At 1600x1200 w/everything maxed? Don't talk shit please.
Even an FX55 with 2GB's RAM and duel 6800 ultras has problems at these settings. |
Heh. He didn't say it ran fast. He said "runs it". After testing FEAR beta with my setup, I would venture a guess that his box would run it at those settings with an average of 15-20 fps, with minimum dropping below 1fps.
Of course, I'm talking about the built-in performance test.
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| Posted: Tue, 21st Jun 2005 01:32 Post subject: |
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Well most people with a computer thats not 5 years old can 'run' it maxed, just that it's going to be a slideshow.
"Techniclly speaking, Beta-Manboi didnt inject Burberry_Massi with Benz, he injected him with liquid that had air bubbles in it, which caused benz." - House M.D
"Faith without logic is the same as knowledge without understanding; meaningless"
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