I still don't get why you drilled that hole at the bottom for the PSU (I actually did the exact opposite), but whatever.. And maybe try cutting those front 2x120mm fan holes a bit cleaner next time 😁 Don't want you slicing your fingers open again... Also, was ripping out that cage a total pain?
I'd probably just pull my whole shroud off, though I might leave the other part there to hide the cables..
The drive's solid (that 7200.12 series), 4GB of RAM at 1333 MHz with great latencies (888-24), motherboard's fine, processor is good... actually, it's pretty beefy. You can still squeeze a lot out of that rig. As for the GPU, we're still a bit in the dark since it's from the 5770 line—could be an HD 5770 or an HD 5750, though you mentioned it's an HD 5770
Bottom line? For your resolution (1152x864), any card from that series will do just fine 🙂 I'm running the exact same card at twice your resolution 👍
Everything looks alright... just enjoy the gaming while you can, simple as that
Not sure what you're looking for from us here. A stamp of approval saying everything's okay? 😁 (You know what they say: no use crying over spilled milk 😬—same deal here) 👍
It’s basically how you hook your monitor up to your PC. HDMI is pretty much the gold standard now—it handles the highest picture quality by far... Then you've got the older stuff: VGA, DVI, D-Sub (just Google them, you'll recognize them once you see)... But look, I don't know what ports you've actually got on your graphics card, though you really need to go with HDMI. VGA is finally being phased out for good, and most modern cards haven't even bothered including it anymore...
Just grab the first one you see with Full HD, a 23 or 24-inch screen, and an HDMI port...
It’s all just TN panels anyway. You’re basically buying the same thing in different packaging... And a quick tip: steer clear of glossy screens. Once the sun starts hitting harder in the spring, you'll lose your mind staring at reflections instead of actually seeing the picture...
Unless you need pivot mode, but then there's no HDMI...
If you ask me, this one is probably your best bang for your buck...
Just boot up your PC, run Speccy, and post the results here if you actually want to have a conversation.. Until then, maybe hold off on the endless typing? We aren't running a psychic hotline over here..
Once again, they aren't even listing the CPU, the motherboard, or how much RAM is actually in there... those are the biggest factors in the price! And if there's an old HD5770 tucked inside, you're probably getting ripped off since that card is basically ancient history now... though I guess it all depends on what else is in the rig.
But honestly? It feels like they’re hiding the specs entirely. You don't even know what you're actually getting. Pretty sure you're just getting scammed here.
The HD6970 is stronger in some spots and weaker in others—it all depends on the game, right? Some titles just prefer Nvidia over ATI... If you don't need CUDA and have zero intention of actually using it... Just grab the ATI card and call it a day. Both graphics cards are solid; the difference is really just a few FPS depending on the game (assuming you're just gaming anyway) And honestly, you won't even notice the gap. Is it 112fps or 115fps? Who cares? 😁 Just go with the cheaper option and $100 keep the extra cash in your pocket 🙂
Thank God you actually noticed he's running a 4650 on DDR2...
The HD5670 is just a bottom-tier gaming card and that's it... even then, it's garbage (not for a casual user, but if you actually want to play anything, it's trash).. But look how much better it performs than the 46xx series compared to this http://static.techspot.com/articles-...STALKER_01.png
Paul Miller64 said:That card is total garbage. I’m running a 4670 and it feels just as pathetic.
+1 👍
Just because it has 1GB of slow DDR2 memory doesn't mean it's actually good, or even that the GPU can make use of it. Honestly? You'd be better off ripping out a 512MB chip and wearing it as a necklace. At least then it'd be useful.
First off: Second: forget the 9600GT. It's total junk. If you’re buying something new and don't care about high-end specs, just grab an HD 5670 or a GT 240.. Third: if you want the best bang for your buck on the used market, look at an HD 4850 or a GTS 250, maybe for around $40-$167..
Honestly, none of that matters, except maybe the GDDR3 and the jump from 320MB/640MB to 512MB/1GB.
Why doesn't it matter? - Different architectures mean different core frequencies—you can't just compare them directly. It’s like trying to compare an Intel quad-core at 3.0 GHz to an AMD quad-core at 3.0 GHz... they aren't the same thing. - I meant to talk about memory, but in this case, they're identical....
Just don't get the Corsair CX 😁 it's total garbage...
The newer graphics cards actually need less power since they're all low-draw these days...
But if you're running a 4850, a decent 400W unit is a must. With this Codegen stuff, you could probably run a 5670 without any issues... (I mean, it's not top-tier, but it gets the job done)
The GTX 260 is really the limit here... I accidentally typed 5870, my bad, 4 and 5 are right next to each other 😁 (meant 4870)...
Look, I get that his CPU isn't exactly top-tier, but hey, it’s got 2 cores and decent enough clock speeds...
If people were putting up with a GTX 260/275/80 paired with a Core 2 Duo e8200 or an AMD Athlon X2 6000 a couple of years ago... why not this? 🙂 (But definitely not the 5870... total typo there)
Just pull the production unit onto the desk and keep the connector right there on the table... then she can just slide the unit over to you and swap it out easily.