Does this computer cut it?

[HunterX]

If you are gonna get that monitor I would get a 8800GT and not a 8500

[Tareith]

I agree with getting an 8800. If this system is only going to play Aion and you aren't worried about any other games till then, just wait. An 8800GT or better should be even cheaper (they are already pretty cheap as it is) by the time Aion rolls around.

[HunterX]

or get this card its pretty cheap and will run aion np at all 8800GS 384MB

[GrimFox]

Originally Posted by Kaey

I like this one X) Yes, or no?

very nice.

Originally Posted by HunterX

If you are gonna get that monitor I would get a 8800GT and not a 8500

agreed with a monitor that size there are a lot more pixels to fill so a card with more memory is a good idea, look for something with 512mb. 8800GT's are selling for under $150 they are dropping to the $100 price range quickly. If you are in the $200 price bracket the 4850 from ati is a very powerful card. if you want to spend even more than that, get a 4870.

Originally Posted by BlackMamba

As i can see there are a lot of people that know from pcs,i want to ask something.A pentium 4 3,2 witn 2 giga ram and ati 2600pro 512ram can play aion with mid graf options?or i must buy new pc to play aion

You should be good, I might look at getting a new processor if you have the 775 socket, you can get a lot more power for cheap. Same with the graphics card. But only if you are in a spending mood.

you could probably have geeksquad or firedog install a new processor, for you but it'll be cheaper to do it yourself, there are plenty of guides and movies on how to do it yourself. I can give you step by steps if you like too. Graphics cards are pretty simple to do yourself even if you've never done it before you can probably figure it out. Once you get it in XP will take you through the rest.

[zxzlenin]

Originally Posted by Xerish

AMD's are good for the buck, but PLEASE don't waste your monies on an 8500. That is not a gaming card.

The 8600 and better yet the 8800 are sufficient.

AMD 5200+ or higher OR any Core2 (not the 800FSB ones) would work.... or should work great for AION.

Yea, 8500 is one of the worst cards of the 8 series ,a 7600 gt would probably be better.Go for the one with the 8600 gt,if theres no other option.

But i recommend an intel dual core,2gb of ddr2 ( or more but imo no t needed,even for vista) and a 8600gt to play on low resolutions. 8800gt or better for 1400 resolutions +

If you could also build yourself,that is also a good option to build one for your needs,its not hard.

[Diablo]

System Builder Marathon: Price/Performance : Introduction - Tom's Hardware

A good read and picks the parts for you.

Um PMing a bunch of different people who respond in your thread to ask then more or less what this thread is asking is a bit pushy.

[Kaey]

Originally Posted by Diablo

System Builder Marathon: Price/Performance : Introduction - Tom's Hardware

A good read and picks the parts for you.

Um PMing a bunch of different people who respond in your thread to ask then more or less what this thread is asking is a bit pushy.

Sad that I only messaged you... and sad that you make assumptions. But annyyways - thanks for the link. It helped a lot.