Planning new computer for the Aion? Read here!

[Juris]

This MIGHT be my final question...Kinda doubt it though.

When it says "Core Clock:", or something to that effect, the higher the GHz the better right?

[Harrison]

Originally Posted by arkhaal

question about the OS... 64bits or 32 ?

Since most softwares runs in 32 bits, the OS has to emulate something etc... anyway my question is :

having a 64bit OS just for using 4gb+ ram is better than 32bit OS with 2gb ram (emulating causing some loss of perf) ? (knowing that the game won't use full 4gb on a minimized OS (xp), even 3gb...)

XP with 32bit is a safe bet, since OS and drivers are much more mature. 64bit XP/Vista is also getting up to speed, so if you have 4+GB memory its also a good choice. Keep in mind 64bit wont bring you better speed than 32bit, since for Aion we probably wont need more than 2GB anyway, plus drivers are still less mature so fps might actualy be slightly lower on 64bit.

Originally Posted by Juris

This MIGHT be my final question...Kinda doubt it though.

When it says "Core Clock:", or something to that effect, the higher the GHz the better right?

core or memory clock - the higher the better, kind of apparent Keep in mind though its still more important what generation of gpu/cpu it is, as some new tech might be faster than old tech with higher GHz, like P4 vs AMD.

[Juris]

Ok...

So...

This is what I came up with. No, this is not just flailing around, I TRIED to go by your guys' advice but, again, I is stoopid.

Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Black Edition Processor - CPUs / Processors

Newegg.com - ECS N9600GT-512MX-P GeForce 9600GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics

And that, my friends, is all I can afford...And, to the best of my knowledge, for the best bang for me bucks.

[Harrison]

Very good parts Juris, just change cooler (Freezer 7 Pro is for Intel cpu's) Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

You plan to OC? If so, Black edition is good for it, if no - Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 2.8GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - CPUs / Processors, plus you save on cooler, so for the same total price you could get 8800GT. Yours 9600GT is silent though, so it might be better choice

[Diablo]

With having to run 32 bit emulators and the fact that 64bit is twice as big as 32bit 2 gigs under 32 is about the same as 4 under 64. 64 bit aps moving forward will not need the emulations to work and there will be a benefit we're just not there yet. Soon though.

[Juris]

Originally Posted by Harrison

Very good parts Juris, just change cooler (Freezer 7 Pro is for Intel cpu's) Newegg.com - ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - CPU Fans & Heatsinks

You plan to OC? If so, Black edition is good for it, if no - Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 2.8GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - CPUs / Processors, plus you save on cooler, so for the same total price you could get 8800GT. Yours 9600GT is silent though, so it might be better choice

Whats OC? lol And...Is 8800GT better than 9600GT?

[Kalean]

Overclock...Basically meaning pushing your hardware harder then it is designed for. If you do plan to OC, it's a big factor in choosing parts, considering intel's oc potential is literally off the roof. But if you don't OC...Then budget based solutions from AMD are more tasty. But since you don't know what OC means...Chances are you'll want the budget tasty amd solutions =P...lol.

In regards to the 8800 GT being better then the 9600...Vastly. It has nearly double the SP (Shader processors), along with some other tasty specs. The 9600 GT is a fantastic budget card, but if you can stretch it juts a tad bit to pick up a 8800GT...It's recommended.

[Juris]

Originally Posted by Kalean

Overclock...Basically meaning pushing your hardware harder then it is designed for. If you do plan to OC, it's a big factor in choosing parts, considering intel's oc potential is literally off the roof. But if you don't OC...Then budget based solutions from AMD are more tasty. But since you don't know what OC means...Chances are you'll want the budget tasty amd solutions =P...lol.

In regards to the 8800 GT being better then the 9600...Vastly. It has nearly double the SP (Shader processors), along with some other tasty specs. The 9600 GT is a fantastic budget card, but if you can stretch it juts a tad bit to pick up a 8800GT...It's recommended.

Kk...Lol Thanks a ton

[Agroang]

i really appreciate this post >,<, because i need to buy a new computer D:

thxs for the info

[Aoshi1]

Solid info here, thanks for the post.

[phadyd]

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Now, this is some pretty top of the line stuff, and it gives you enough to play all the games that will be coming out in the next 2 years. $2500 every 2 years on a computer isnt that bad and usually you can re-use alot of the parts. But if I was going to build a new machine right now, I would not settle for anything less then this. The Hard Drive has 16mb cach and 15000 rpm, the CPu is a really good Over clocker easly get 3.2ghz with that cooling unit. The GPU is the second cheapest gtx 280, and I threw in 4g of ram that is very compatable with the system. Not to mention the top of the line nvidia board on the market that you will be able to upgrade on for a long time...the info has to move and you need a good board to move the info. The power supply is more then enough that you could throw a second GPU on there without a problem, considerintg the GTX 280 requires a 550watt power supply. There is $2500 well spent all warrantied and everything, If you need more then a 74g hard drive there is something wrong with you. ~ phadyd

[Howling]

So many things wrong... so little patience to correct...

[phadyd]

Originally Posted by Howling

So many things wrong... so little patience to correct...

Seriously? Why dont you like me? You replied to 3 of my posts saying they were bad yet you gave no reason to support your claim, sorry man, leave it alone or tell us why, these parts all work together and are from reputable vendors.~phadyd

[Lisletbh]

i can tell by all the big words you used that it was helpful but i don't understand any of it please someone message me will aion work on my computer with these thingys...

Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz(2CPU) , 512 MB of ram


if ti won;t do i need to get a new computer or were can i install more ram and GHz etc

Thanks

[Howling]

It won't. You need a new computer.