Sorry your browser is not supported!

You are using an outdated browser that does not support modern web technologies, in order to use this site please update to a new browser.

Browsers supported include Chrome, FireFox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer 10+ or Microsoft Edge.

FPSC Classic Product Chat / My specs are horrible....Suggestions?

Author
Message
TriSpefear Studios
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 11th Nov 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 04:32 Edited at: 1st Dec 2011 14:54
Link
Anyways... I usually use my laptop for FPSCX9 and it runs fine for me, but lately i feel like i should beef up my older desktop and use that.
My older Desktop specs are:

Name:HP Workstation XW6200 (built around 2005)
Operating System: Windows XP
CPU: Intel Xeon 2.8 GHZ single-core
RAM: 2 GB
Video Card(aka:Crap): NIVIDA Quardro PCI-E Series, 64MB Memory(ouch)
Budget:$80-$120

Since i am upgrading, i guess i can take some input on what i should upgrade to.

"Real Games, For Once"
"Pull the Grenade, Throw the Pin?"
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Desecrated Studios
15
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 16th Jan 2011
Location: Kirtona
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 06:59
Link
Ok well, you would need a new CPU and a new video card. Which is not going to be easy on a $80-120 budget. But here is what i got:

CPU
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6718200&Sku=A79-0251

GPU
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=440905&CatId=7005

Now those are not very good, but with that low budget that is the best i could do at the current moment in time. Also, TigerDirect is a safe website and their prices are not too shabby. I have purchased many parts from their online store, and have yet to have a problem. Shipping was fine!

Hope this helps,
- Josh
Back to top
Profile PM Email
JRH
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jul 2006
Location: Stirling, UK
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 13:41
Link
If your planning on running FPSC, don't bother upgrading the CPU or Memory as it only uses one core, and a maximum of 2GB Memory anyway. I'd suggest getting a better GPU.
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
da2020
16
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 26th Dec 2009
Location: C:\\Program Files\\
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 13:42
Link
Or you could just add a few more bucks and buy these:
GPU:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1367481
Cpu:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7023171&CatId=4919

Those can run FPSC and many games to the max, you could just save up another 40 bucks and you'll rarely worry about lag on FPSC
Back to top
Profile PM
maho76
15
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 31st May 2011
Location: universe-hub, playing the flute
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 13:46
Link
take a look at the bus of your graphiccard. its not worth to upgrade agp or pci1-slot, would be a waist of money. if you have to, keep yours a while and finally buy a completely new machine.

justmy2cents
Back to top
Profile PM Email
JRH
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jul 2006
Location: Stirling, UK
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 13:47
Link
Again... FPSC only uses one core and 2GB RAM.
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
maho76
15
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 31st May 2011
Location: universe-hub, playing the flute
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 13:50
Link
@JRH

yes, but windows uses 20%, musicplayer needs another 10, antivir usues 20% etc. so you only have about 50% of the specs left
Back to top
Profile PM Email
da2020
16
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 26th Dec 2009
Location: C:\\Program Files\\
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 13:52
Link
Quote: "FPSC only uses one core and 2GB RAM. "
It would still be better to be able to play games not made with FPSC
Back to top
Profile PM
TriSpefear Studios
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 11th Nov 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 14:47 Edited at: 1st Dec 2011 14:54
Link
I think i can get a CPU for free from my dad's job. But i do need a video card. Mine is......Crap. Oh, and i am upgrading my computer to Windows 7.

"Real Games, For Once"
"Pull the Grenade, Throw the Pin?"
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
MrValentine
AGK Backer
15
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 5th Dec 2010
Playing: FFVII
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 15:28
Link
cpu upgrade ensure sockets and memory fit...

Back to top
Profile PM
Game Master1330
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 19th Oct 2007
Location: (GetReaderXYZ() * 42 ) / 0
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 18:08
Link
you cant really upgrade your cpu because then you need a motherboard... also im guessing your graphics card isnt pci express, and if it isnt, there is no point upgrading it because agp cards are rubbish, expensive, and rare...
if i were you, i would get a new pc for christmas... if you build it yourself you could get a crysis maxing machine for under £300 which is about $450...

Welcome down to London City where the attitudes bad and the weather is shitty...
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Norion
16
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 14th Jun 2010
Location: The Netherlands.
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 23:12 Edited at: 1st Dec 2011 23:14
Link
You think those specs are horrible ?!?!?

I run FPSC X9 on the specs.

Processor: Singlecore 1.73 GHz
RAM: 512
Graphics card: Direct X9 Pixelshader 1, video RAM 128.

I can barely watch a Youtube video with my laptop. It runs out of batery within 10 minutes. It takes him 7 minutes to boot. It takes about 5 seconds to start Firefox. And it needs 5 minutes to check my email in outlook. Once I had a competition with a friend of mine about who got the slowest computer. Thats how I know al these time records Yeah... Its time for me to buy a new PC.

Back to top
Profile PM Email
TriSpefear Studios
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 11th Nov 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted: 1st Dec 2011 23:21
Link
In my first post it says PCI-E. so i think i'm good

"Real Games, For Once"
"Pull the Grenade, Throw the Pin?"
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
TriSpefear Studios
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 11th Nov 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted: 2nd Dec 2011 01:20
Link
Oh, wow..... I just looked at my laptop's specs and they are pretty good.

Name: Acer Aspire 1910T (2010)
Operating System: Windows 7
CPU: Intel 1.30 GHZ Dual-Core
RAM: 4 GB
Video Card: Mobile Intel 4 Express Chipset Family, with 1695MB Memory.

I think i should just stay with this. Agree?

"Real Games, For Once"
"Pull the Grenade, Throw the Pin?"
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
da2020
16
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 26th Dec 2009
Location: C:\\Program Files\\
Posted: 2nd Dec 2011 03:10
Link
You would still need a gpu upgrade though FPSC don't run well on express chipsets.
Back to top
Profile PM
TriSpefear Studios
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 11th Nov 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted: 2nd Dec 2011 03:50
Link
Ok. Is a max FPS of 22 good enough?

"Real Games, For Once"
"Pull the Grenade, Throw the Pin?"
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
ASTECH
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 18th Jul 2007
Location:
Posted: 2nd Dec 2011 04:12 Edited at: 2nd Dec 2011 04:16
Link
Quote: "Ok. Is a max FPS of 22 good enough?"


Hardly man. That the LOWEST you want a game to get... after characters are added in and all.

My suggestion is that you build a budget PC for around $125 - $200. If that sinks into your Christmas... then oh well.

You could get away with buying a cheap $30 DDR3 compatible AMD motherboard, 4GB of DDR3 memory ($30-$40), and a dual-core AMD CPU
compatible with your motherboard's socket (I suggest AM3). An Nvidia 430 GT or 9800 GT GPU should suite you fine ($50- $70)

Ever heard of Newegg.com? They are VERY legit and builds can be WAY CHEAP.

Whoever said that Intel graphics fail, obviously never owned a Core i5.
Back to top
Profile PM Email
TriSpefear Studios
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 11th Nov 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted: 2nd Dec 2011 04:23 Edited at: 2nd Dec 2011 04:23
Link
@ASTEK

Good Advice, I will be sure to find a way to get all the upgrades. If i am going to upgrade then i'll just do it to my desktop. Upgrading a netbook might be a little... challanging

"Real Games, For Once"
"Pull the Grenade, Throw the Pin?"
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Desecrated Studios
15
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 16th Jan 2011
Location: Kirtona
Posted: 2nd Dec 2011 22:11
Link
I agree completely with ASTEK, and if you can't find what you are looking for on Newegg then check out TigerDirect. Both are good websites in my opinion.
Back to top
Profile PM Email
raymondlee306
16
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 24th Oct 2009
Location: Ohio
Posted: 3rd Dec 2011 03:48
Link
Also keep in mind that windows 7 requires more resources to run. You might want to look into how to optimize windows 7 so it's less of a memory hog. Things like turning Aero Peak and the "glass" off.
Back to top
Profile PM Email
TriSpefear Studios
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 11th Nov 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted: 3rd Dec 2011 05:13
Link
Good idea

"Real Games, For Once"
"Pull the Grenade, Throw the Pin?"
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Back to top

Login to post a reply

Server time is: 2026-07-01 10:47:51
Your offset time is: 2026-07-01 10:47:51