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New System advice (building myself)
SLFaulkner, Looks like a decent plan. I share paparizi's concern about your video card. Spend about the same cash and get a nVidia fx5700 ultra ($150) or a 5900xt ($200). The performance boost will be noticable in most of the new games you might play. I'd also consider bumping the power...- MikesDD
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Bad benchmark on Fast computer
OK--the video card is the suspect for the poor gaming performance. I can switch that out in the near future, but I'm not sure I want to spend $450 on a 5950. What would be a decent performance boost from my 5200 that still would not break the bank? I've read that the new 5700 ultra is pretty...- MikesDD
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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Bad benchmark on Fast computer
Hi folks! I'm looking for some ideas. I recently built a system that from the spec shoud run pretty well, but it doesn't. Current config: MB = Gigabyte GA-7N400Pro2 CPU = AMD XP 3200+ (Barton core at 400mhz) Cooler = Thermalright SLK-900A with 92mm fan pushing 56cfm, using included thermal...- MikesDD
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