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Sucks... need more than one character
Older than old, but still fun!
Clean PC is clean, although you could do with a bit of MSCONFIG work.
Although awesome shot!
Although awesome shot!
What... Vista? 
That really can't be that easy to actually use?
That really can't be that easy to actually use?
Nice, though would have looked better without HUD.
Ok, no problem. I'd recommend a X800 / X850 or 7800 then, both still really popular and can handle what you want to play well. Just remember if you choose an X8XX series to look out for the suffix - the higher spec model the better. Watch out with these though as a lot of them are AGP and your new motherboard (hopefully) will be PCI-E.
Also, different manufactures of these cards make them in different ways, some overclock them, some fit different coolers. A lot of them are passively cooled, great if you're after a quiet PC but they won't overclock and tend to overheat.
I don't know how familiar you are with building computers yourself, but obviously make sure the CPU and Motherboard are compatible!
Also, different manufactures of these cards make them in different ways, some overclock them, some fit different coolers. A lot of them are passively cooled, great if you're after a quiet PC but they won't overclock and tend to overheat.
I don't know how familiar you are with building computers yourself, but obviously make sure the CPU and Motherboard are compatible!
Check these out first:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2006.html
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics2005.html
These will give you an idea of performance in comparison to other cards. If you want to check out older cards, check 2005 and 2006, otherwise look for a low / mid-range 2007 card.
I can't say much about Nvidia having never owned one (or a real one at least. MX Series don't really count!)
However, I have owned a lot of ATI cards, one of which was an X850XT PE. This is an example of quite an old card which really did hold up well till recently, and since upping my resolution. I think it was a similar story for the Nvidia 7800s, and these are really cheap cards.
Avoid the X1300 through X1600 cards, and the X1800 upwards are still great but are too pricey for your budget. I'm still running a X1900XTX and it can still kick ass!
Maybe have a look round for the X800 / X850 range, and look out for the crap on the end. The XL and Pro suck, the XT and XT PE are much better versions of these cards. But as I said, with your budget try and get second hand - you'll get a lot more for your money.
On the other hand, you could go for a new 2007 / 2008 DX10 model, but you'll pay the price. They may be new and HD and all that jizzle, but they aren't too fast. You'll probably pay less for a brand new 8600 than a X800 which is a four year old card, and will beat the 8 series hands down.
Personally, if I really couldn't scrape any more cash together now, and depending on how desperate I was to do some serious gaming, I would find a dirt cheap, any old piece-o-shit PCI-E card for about ?10, slap it into the new build, and then XXX amount of time later, upgrade it. That XXX amount of time will be hell, what with upgrading the rest and not reaping the benefits, but afterwards you'll be grateful!
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2007.html
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2006.html
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics2005.html
These will give you an idea of performance in comparison to other cards. If you want to check out older cards, check 2005 and 2006, otherwise look for a low / mid-range 2007 card.
I can't say much about Nvidia having never owned one (or a real one at least. MX Series don't really count!)
However, I have owned a lot of ATI cards, one of which was an X850XT PE. This is an example of quite an old card which really did hold up well till recently, and since upping my resolution. I think it was a similar story for the Nvidia 7800s, and these are really cheap cards.
Avoid the X1300 through X1600 cards, and the X1800 upwards are still great but are too pricey for your budget. I'm still running a X1900XTX and it can still kick ass!
Maybe have a look round for the X800 / X850 range, and look out for the crap on the end. The XL and Pro suck, the XT and XT PE are much better versions of these cards. But as I said, with your budget try and get second hand - you'll get a lot more for your money.
On the other hand, you could go for a new 2007 / 2008 DX10 model, but you'll pay the price. They may be new and HD and all that jizzle, but they aren't too fast. You'll probably pay less for a brand new 8600 than a X800 which is a four year old card, and will beat the 8 series hands down.
Personally, if I really couldn't scrape any more cash together now, and depending on how desperate I was to do some serious gaming, I would find a dirt cheap, any old piece-o-shit PCI-E card for about ?10, slap it into the new build, and then XXX amount of time later, upgrade it. That XXX amount of time will be hell, what with upgrading the rest and not reaping the benefits, but afterwards you'll be grateful!
Thats quite a low resolution which gives us some headroom when it comes to GFX cards. Depending on how serious on gaming you are, this is where the bulk of your money should go.
However, depending on what your situation is, it may be better to get and old, slow card for short term until you can save up and get a better card. With that resolution you don't need to worry about GFX Memory size, I would aim for 256mb. If you don't mind seconds, maybe even try ebay for a used card. A lot of people change their GFX cards frequently, so can get hardly used cards for a steal!
However, depending on what your situation is, it may be better to get and old, slow card for short term until you can save up and get a better card. With that resolution you don't need to worry about GFX Memory size, I would aim for 256mb. If you don't mind seconds, maybe even try ebay for a used card. A lot of people change their GFX cards frequently, so can get hardly used cards for a steal!
Ermmm... right.
I don't know where you're looking for RAM but I can assure you that you don't have to spend that much, DDR2 is cheaper than DDR anyway. I really wouldn't recommend wasting that much of your budget on RAM.
This is the CPU I was talking about:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127248
Grab a Freezer Pro for about 20 Euros as well, and that chip will easily overclock to 2.8ghz. Bargaintastic!
As for a motherboard, the skies the limit, but you're after a new GFX card as well, you need PCI-E. If you're building a budget system, you should be looking to spend roughly the same amount of the MB as the CPU.
Finally, GFX card. Both ATI and Nvidia have released a good range of cheap DX10 cards. Don't expect anything of DX10 games with these cards, however they do hold up OK with older games. Maybe an ATI 3XXX series or Nvidia 8600 for around 60 Euros. As I said, don't expect miracles with these cards.
What resolution will you be running at and what sort of things do you use it for?
I don't know where you're looking for RAM but I can assure you that you don't have to spend that much, DDR2 is cheaper than DDR anyway. I really wouldn't recommend wasting that much of your budget on RAM.
This is the CPU I was talking about:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/127248
Grab a Freezer Pro for about 20 Euros as well, and that chip will easily overclock to 2.8ghz. Bargaintastic!
As for a motherboard, the skies the limit, but you're after a new GFX card as well, you need PCI-E. If you're building a budget system, you should be looking to spend roughly the same amount of the MB as the CPU.
Finally, GFX card. Both ATI and Nvidia have released a good range of cheap DX10 cards. Don't expect anything of DX10 games with these cards, however they do hold up OK with older games. Maybe an ATI 3XXX series or Nvidia 8600 for around 60 Euros. As I said, don't expect miracles with these cards.
What resolution will you be running at and what sort of things do you use it for?
Thats a very limiting budget, no leeway at all in that?
Also, if thats your sort of budget, spending 100 euros on RAM is completely pointless, you won't see any benefit from the increased quality. 2GB or Kingston or similar DDR2 Ram shouldn't be more than around 40 euros.
If you can re-arrange your budget, try for a Petium E2XXX Core 2 series, they're cheap as chips, basically Core2Duo, and with a good 15 quid cooler will overclock well.
Also, if thats your sort of budget, spending 100 euros on RAM is completely pointless, you won't see any benefit from the increased quality. 2GB or Kingston or similar DDR2 Ram shouldn't be more than around 40 euros.
If you can re-arrange your budget, try for a Petium E2XXX Core 2 series, they're cheap as chips, basically Core2Duo, and with a good 15 quid cooler will overclock well.
Just click the ANY key
There...
Where not saying you're not skilled enoughYes we are.
You need proof of his mapping skills?
http://twhl.co.za/mapvault_map.php?id=4942
Say no more... I mean, if he can make a door stay open, this Mod is gonna be just awesome!!
Seriously, didn't you take the hint the first time that no-one likes you and wants to help. Go map for Halo, i'm sure they'll welcome you with open arms.
http://twhl.co.za/mapvault_map.php?id=4942
Say no more... I mean, if he can make a door stay open, this Mod is gonna be just awesome!!
Seriously, didn't you take the hint the first time that no-one likes you and wants to help. Go map for Halo, i'm sure they'll welcome you with open arms.
Edit?
ermmmm... what?
Are they paying you to advertise for them?
Are they paying you to advertise for them?
Whoa... bumped!
^^ Text ruined it
^^ Text ruined it
Dunno if it's been mentioned or its too late but...
When you click on Map Vault images, have them enlarge in a pop-up window
When you click on Map Vault images, have them enlarge in a pop-up window
I hate long compiles... doesn't everyone though?
What's worst, a long compile, then you realise the Info_player_start is stuck in the floor. Now that sucks!
What's worst, a long compile, then you realise the Info_player_start is stuck in the floor. Now that sucks!
Mapping is kinda random - you really need to decide what you're doing. No-one is going to help you out with the 'Make loads of acceptable maps and try and put them together into a mod... with a story' approach you've got going on.
You need one of those cameras so you can see who's at the door.... or, just get a life and be a man.... whatever.
I only know someone who gets motion sick when playing driving games too long.
Maybe you're just tired and are trying to concentrate for too long - that can make you feel sick.
Otherwise I would have gone with Tetsu0, refresh rate or something. Old CRTs make my eyes go weird and make me strain. What screen are you using, and is it set to native RR?
Otherwise, this sounds really weird, I can't see why it would only be this game. Also, you've been mapping for a while right? Has this just been happening recently?
Maybe you're just tired and are trying to concentrate for too long - that can make you feel sick.
Otherwise I would have gone with Tetsu0, refresh rate or something. Old CRTs make my eyes go weird and make me strain. What screen are you using, and is it set to native RR?
Otherwise, this sounds really weird, I can't see why it would only be this game. Also, you've been mapping for a while right? Has this just been happening recently?
Nauseous nauseous, or nauseous disorientated?
But either way, that's weird. Seek medical advice immediately!
But either way, that's weird. Seek medical advice immediately!
SILENCE!!!! I KILL YOU!
Legend!
Legend!
Go to steamgames.com and follow the instructions
lol 
I thought it was only ATI that had a deal with Steam - oh.
Anyway, just contact steam support and tell them your problem - unless you've used the account on another computer and d/led the free games, or started it then stopped it, then maybe it would think you've already done it.
You can prove to Steam that you haven't done it before because you wouldn't have the free games in your game list.
Anyway, just contact steam support and tell them your problem - unless you've used the account on another computer and d/led the free games, or started it then stopped it, then maybe it would think you've already done it.
You can prove to Steam that you haven't done it before because you wouldn't have the free games in your game list.
yeah, that'd be great. Its sounded mental, and the idea was really original, just application of idea wasn't so good
Do it with like 200 boxes of the things - now that would get you views!
Do it with like 200 boxes of the things - now that would get you views!
Hmmm... re-record it with a real camcorder and don't look away when it happens, then maybe it will be popular.
It was a great idea, but not actually seeing it happen, and just listening to a phone-distorted bang makes it suck.
It was a great idea, but not actually seeing it happen, and just listening to a phone-distorted bang makes it suck.
Well, mines installed in C:Program FilesGeneral Tools and it really runs fine
I just tried to re-install FRAPS from that exact file, worked fine. What do you mean by doesn't launch? The installer or program?
Can't you use the trial version of FRAPS?
This post was made on a thread that has been deleted.
If you'd read the rest of the thread, you would know that we came to that conclusion.Sorry... tl;dr
He obviously meant 4GHz dual core. Probably overclocking it.Maybe its just 2 x 2.0ghz cores? Because normally overclockers know the difference between rpm and the average speed that geese fly during the winter...
And the hard drive spins at 7200 rpm, which is mroe or less the standard speed.
I've gone for a pre-builded PC, it's cheaper than buy it in pieces because I should have had to pay the Windows and all the stuff.I think you've made a great choice here - especially with the GFX card - the 7050 chipset is dire! BTW, if possible, try and get the G0 stepping for the CPU, they run much cooler and can overclock more - if you're interested in that. Worth spending a little more if you are.
-Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 4 x 2.4 GHz, 64 bits.
-Vista Home Premium
-2 GB RAM
-500 GB hard disc S-ATA
-xipset Nvidia GeForce 7050
So that's my final PC. TheI'm going to buy a graphics card now because I hate the xipset, I'll go for a Nvidia 8800 GT.
Other than that, if you're dead set against building your own, that sounds great, 500GB is plenty, and 2GB is great. Good luck with it!
These threads annoy me...
...But oh well.
Do you want a desktop or laptop. Say desktop or else.
You want a minimum of two cores, a minimum or 2GB Ram, a minimum of 200GB HD space, and a minimum of a 8800gt(s) or equivalent to be able to play the games you want to play.
Also, what resolution are you going to be running at?
Finally, have you considered building it yourself? Much more satisfying if you're able.
...But oh well.
Do you want a desktop or laptop. Say desktop or else.
You want a minimum of two cores, a minimum or 2GB Ram, a minimum of 200GB HD space, and a minimum of a 8800gt(s) or equivalent to be able to play the games you want to play.
Also, what resolution are you going to be running at?
Finally, have you considered building it yourself? Much more satisfying if you're able.
Rimrook converted them last year to a HL wad - have a search round the forum for an old topic about it. The Download link is prob still active. Or it may be in the vault. If you still can't find it, I have it.
And BTW, if its for your Mod, it is for you!
And BTW, if its for your Mod, it is for you!
I got (breathe in)We rest our case. BTW, I have Profanisaurus, love it!
PC Stuff
2 Gigs of RAM
A Geforce 7800 somthing or other
UT3
Crysis
Console Stuff
An XBox 360
FORZA2
Viva Pinata
Mass Effect
Halo3
BlackSite
Other Stuff
Magna Farta - Profanisaurus (Sweary dictionary containing 10,000 rude words and phrases)
Chocolate
A plastic snake
A plastic dagger full of jelly beans
Monty Python movies DVD Boxset
The Simpsons Movie DVD
POTC3 DVD
Transformers DVD
A large plush sealion
3 shirts
2 food hampers
a sofa
quirky little puzzles which I will never solve and will forever act as mere ornaments for my desk.
8800Whoa... someone did well this Xmas!!
700W Power Supply
Cod4
Aftershave
Books
Moneys
RACING SNAILS
and some other stuff
EDIT::: HEY! I got Racing Snails last year! They rock... sort of.
So... what did you actually get for Christmas? What you asked for? More? Less? Better? Worse?
[WARNING] ...this thread might fail. [/WARNING]
[WARNING] ...this thread might fail. [/WARNING]
A really crappy Christmas song which I have no idea what it is
These make me lol...
How gullible do some people think we are?
I remember the Discworld game series - they were awesome!
Ok........... 
Moving on...
WHO LIKES CHEESE.
Moving on...
WHO LIKES CHEESE.
Kasperg logged on today though. :
I bought myself a Logitech G25 Racing Wheel the other day for my Christmas present