CaptainRAVE Posted February 6, 2002 Share Posted February 6, 2002 It did go off topic which is why it was moved. It was also the same reason why a previous thread like this, almost identical was split up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky_Baccy Posted February 6, 2002 Share Posted February 6, 2002 I'm aware of that, but it was mostly meant as a joke - hence the cheeky grin... You really are in a sour mood today, RAVE - what's got you so upset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRAVE Posted February 6, 2002 Share Posted February 6, 2002 Sorry, didnt notice the cheeky girn .........im in a sour mood because Im in the UK and will have to wait til Saturday morning to get the JK2 trailer .........and that I havent got my T3 computer at the moment to stream it very well.........so im hoping *hint, hint* that someone will upload it so I can download it ..also for other people with 56K modems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky_Baccy Posted February 6, 2002 Share Posted February 6, 2002 That's OK - I'm glad it's sorted I'm in the UK too - and stuck with 56k also I'm going to stay up 'til God-knows-when on Thursday night and see it ASAP after it's released If you are a member (or become one...) you could see it Friday (or Thursday if you fancy staying up ridiculously late ) - you wouldn't have to wait until Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRAVE Posted February 6, 2002 Share Posted February 6, 2002 I think I can wait one extra day. Then I can view it in college on their dual T3 connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Yoyo Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 http://www.bunta.com has a Geforce3 TI 200 for $138. I think I will forget about the Geforce2 and get the Geforce3 TI 200 later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrIfTeR Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 HAHAHA i can run at full details cause im getting a new puter amd 2000+,gf4 ti,dual 40gig hd,raid,1 gig ram,ddr,21 inch flat screen monitor,etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrEEpaGe Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 not bad drifter....can you give me some more detailed specs? maybe i can give you some tips? =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 Okay, a few questions: GUNNER: How much does the 66 MHz system bus slow the processor? I have a 4 MB AGP video card...does anyone know where I can find a better one? Cheap? (sorry I can't be more specific, but I'm a total newbie at this x_X) And erm...what's a mobo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade Skyhiker Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 4MB vid card? whoa! Dude, you can get a geForce 2 MX 32Mb for cheap. You definitely need more than 4Mb lol. Did it come with the computer you bought? I used to have an old nVidia 16Mb TNT and got a 32Mb one. Big change. And it runs RtCW and Max Payne (all at the lowest settings of course since I have a crappy old PII 400) just fine. Get at least a 32Mb card Oh, and a mobo = motherboard Heart of your PC. Well, where you plug all your stuff to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 Originally posted by Jade Skyhiker 4MB vid card? whoa! Dude, you can get a geForce 2 MX 32Mb for cheap. You definitely need more than 4Mb lol. Did it come with the computer you bought? I used to have an old nVidia 16Mb TNT and got a 32Mb one. Big change. And it runs RtCW and Max Payne (all at the lowest settings of course since I have a crappy old PII 400) just fine. Get at least a 32Mb card Oh, and a mobo = motherboard Heart of your PC. Well, where you plug all your stuff to... yes, it came with geForce 2 MX? Thankies, I'll look into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrEEpaGe Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 redwing, definitely get a new video card....heh...but if i were you, i would probably get one of the new geforce4 mx cards...they are easier on the wallet and better performance than the geforce2mx....while if you want somethign that will last a little longer, go for the geforce3 ti 500 (they have dropped prices recently) or the geforce4 ti4200...if you want the whole shebang, go for the geforce4 ti4600... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky_Baccy Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 I have to disagree with all but the GF4MX idea, thrEEp. It would be utterly pointless for him to spend several hunded on a GF4 without upgrading his motherboard, RAM, and CPU - and possibly his monitor. He would see very little difference between a GF2 64MB and a GF4 Ti4600 (or even a GF3) due to the slow overall system speed, and that old 66MHz bus Celeron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 So I assume a GF2 would run with a 66MHz system bus? Originally posted by JPMaimilian (in another thread) There is nothing wrong with ATX cases, its just a standard for what motherboards will fit in it. Granted there are some poor ATX cases though, but plenty of good ones. I'd go for a custom built machine, or you could add the following 3 parts to your system: 1 Abit KG7 Raid Mainboard $189 2 AMD Athlon XP 1800 OEM $230.00 3 Registered ECC DDR 512MB PC2100 Memory 266Mhz $229.00 Total: $648.00 Thats my rant from a person who works at a computer store, the prices might have changed though. http://www.champaigncomputer.com I looked up some prices at http://www.pricewatch.com/ and I see Athlon XP for $50 EDIT: Not systems however... Would I need a new computer tower to install the above components however? (yes, I'm a newbie :rolleyess) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2 Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 k every1, i think this post has been beaten to death enough ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky_Baccy Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Originally posted by Redwing So I assume a GF2 would run with a 66MHz system bus? I looked up some prices at http://www.pricewatch.com/ and I see Athlon XP for $50 EDIT: Not systems however... Would I need a new computer tower to install the above components however? (yes, I'm a newbie :rolleyess ) A GF2 will work with a 66MHz system bus - but If you're going to get an Athlon you will need a new mobo, probably with a 266MHz system bus. (Notice the difference? Four time the system bus speed!) Unfortunately, you will almost certainly need a new PSU (Power Supply Unit) if you get a new mobo - AFAIK AT PSUs cannot be used for ATX mobos, and from what you said a while ago, you have an AT mobo + PSU. A good quality 300+ Watt ATX PSU should cost you about $50 or so (You need 300W minimum for Athlons - more wattage = more stability, but you probably won't need more than 350W) I have no idea whether the dimensions of AT and ATX PSUs are different, but if they are, you will likely need a new case... another $50 for a reasonable one... maybe a bit more... Keep asking and we'll keep helping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRAVE Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Originally posted by Wacky_Baccy (You need 300W minimum for Athlons - more wattage = more stability, but you probably won't need more than 350W) Get a 400W like me ........I needed such power for my 10 fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Ace Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 OK i got a quick question ... i have a PIII 800MHz with a Radon 32 MB video card and 448MB RAM... should i be able to run the game with a good level of detail...if this has been already answered im sorry i stopped reading all the postings 3/4 of the way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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