The rig I'm building

[theDark]

I know how to build it all and everything, I just wanted to check with people if my CPU and Mobo are definitely compatible.

CPU:
Intel® Core™2 Duo E4600 (2 X 2.40GHz) 800MHz FSB/2MB L2 Cache

Mobo:
ASUS® P5VD2-VM: DDR2, S-ATA II, 1 x PCI-E x16, 2 PCI.


I think they are but I just want to double check before this gets ordered.

TIA

[theDark]

Intel® Core™2 Duo E4600 (2 X 2.40GHz) 800MHz FSB/2MB L2 Cache
2GB CORSAIR DDR2 667MHz - LIFETIME WARRANTY! (2x1GB)
ASUS® P5VD2-VM: DDR2, S-ATA II, 1 x PCI-E x16, 2 PCI, etc
WINDOWS® VISTA Home Premium
160GB SERIAL ATA II HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7200rpm)
20x Dual Layer LightScribe DVD Writer ±R/±RW/RAM
1024MB GEFORCE 8600GT PCI Express + DVI + TV-OUT
6 Channel SoundMAX High Definition Audio
Wireless network card 54mbps
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (READS XD, MS, CF, SD, etc)
350W PSU
Case fan cooling
Digital TV Care (Dual Tuner) (Watch/Record Freeview)
Wide 19" TFT Silver/Black 1440 x 900 8MS, D-Sub, Audio
Logitech® Cordless Internet Pro Desktop Keyboard & Mouse

Should be getting the parts for xmas and then building this, should run Crysis quite nicely, I'm thinking this should do atleast everything on medium, a few settings on high. Should cost about £611. Any changes/reccomendations anyone would like to make?

[Sexified Loveandhatejw]

Intel BOXDG33TLM LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

it supports a quad core.

[theDark]

I did look at that one but the price bumps it up to too much overall

[Gow616]

Go for DDR2 800 Ram since its is around the same price range plus you can probably get a 4gb kit for $20 more. Though I don't know how the UK situation is on DDR2 Ram prices.

In fact any suggestions I could make wouldn't be valid for a UK build because it would be based on US prices for parts, which are lower. Like for about the same price a Quad Core, 4gb DDR2 800, 8800GT, ** cetera could be built into it.

Although, from what I see it looks to be a good build just keep in mind that there is no hardware out there currently that can run Crysis at a high resolution with the settings on High or Very High at a playable framerate.

Enjoy the building and finished product!

Same socket? Motherboard is stated as supporting dual core Intel?

[Marshillboy]

Are you sure you want that processor :\. Personally, I'd rather get a cheaper (yet better performing) Athlon 64 x2 processor (I.E. 5600+, 6000+, 6400+). For that Core 2 Duo range, you can save money on both the motherboard and cpu, while getting better performance.

What are you going to use it for mainly? and pick a better mobo.

[Trogdor]

Originally Posted by Marshillboy

Are you sure you want that processor :. Personally, I'd rather get a cheaper (yet better performing) Athlon 64 x2 processor (I.E. 5600+, 6000+, 6400+). For that Core 2 Duo range, you can save money on both the motherboard and cpu, while getting better performance.

less OSs work on athlon tho

[Gow616]

Originally Posted by Trogdor

less OSs work on athlon tho

Um, no. Unless I missed an OS, only one OS currently does not work on the Athlon Processor and is being hacked so it will. That OS is OSX 10.x Leopard.

I think it is probably a confusion over 32bit and 64bit, which Athlons can run x86 or x64. They shine better at x64 while Intel shines better at x32.

[Chiups]

Originally Posted by Marshillboy

Are you sure you want that processor :. Personally, I'd rather get a cheaper (yet better performing) Athlon 64 x2 processor (I.E. 5600+, 6000+, 6400+). For that Core 2 Duo range, you can save money on both the motherboard and cpu, while getting better performance.

What he said.

[theDark]

Well all the stuff there I'm getting a saving on, the place I'm buying it from is giving me a deal on all those parts together. And I'm buying it for gaming, I know it's not great but I'm on a very tight budget.

[Chiups]

Post all the specs.

[Gow616]

Originally Posted by Chiups

Post all the specs.

He did under Tech>Video Games>

http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/video-games-17/

Intel® Core™2 Duo E4600 (2 X 2.40GHz) 800MHz FSB/2MB L2 Cache
2GB CORSAIR DDR2 667MHz - LIFETIME WARRANTY! (2x1GB)
ASUS® P5VD2-VM: DDR2, S-ATA II, 1 x PCI-E x16, 2 PCI, etc
WINDOWS® VISTA Home Premium
160GB SERIAL ATA II HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7200rpm)
20x Dual Layer LightScribe DVD Writer ±R/±RW/RAM
1024MB GEFORCE 8600GT PCI Express + DVI + TV-OUT
6 Channel SoundMAX High Definition Audio
Wireless network card 54mbps
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (READS XD, MS, CF, SD, etc)
350W PSU
Case fan cooling
Digital TV Care (Dual Tuner) (Watch/Record Freeview)
Wide 19" TFT Silver/Black 1440 x 900 8MS, D-Sub, Audio
Logitech® Cordless Internet Pro Desktop Keyboard & Mouse

Keep in mind its the UK and prices for parts vary from what they are in the US.

[theDark]

Yeah I just want Crysis to actually run lol. This pc is more of a 6/8 month thing until I get a job and then have that for abit and raise some money to buy something alot better. I just really want to be able to run most games out now and then some that our out in the next few months, it's also gonna be used for some music production so that factored into my choosing aswell (yes I know I need a sound card but I already have an external soundcard with 5 midi inputs, phono inputs and jack inputs).

Yeah I think all new posts for this should be made here: http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/vid...-building.html
Not sure why I made this topic and that one...but yeah...

[Chiups]

Merged.

[Mr.Kingsley]

I am def building a pc 2, i gotta buy a new case first, and my mobo is crap, cookie cutter dell product that sucks

Dude if your gonna build a gaming rig spend big on processor and mobo. Anything else can be added later.

[Marshillboy]

I'm sorry, but for crysis you need at LEAST an ATI HD 3850/3870 (3870 is better) OR at least an 8800GT/GTS. 8600GT/GTS will not cut the cheese even on lower settings, and both your graphics card and cpu will get murdered.

EDIT: BTW, GoW, currently there is absolutely no gaming rig (graphics card, for that matter) on the planet that can play Crysis at very high on 25+ fps. There is just plain no graphics card that can handle it, period. High=maybe, very high=very no.

Originally Posted by Marshillboy

I'm sorry, but for crysis you need at LEAST an ATI HD 3850/3870 (3870 is better) OR at least an 8800GT/GTS. 8600GT/GTS will not cut the cheese even on lower settings, and both your graphics card and cpu will get murdered.

EDIT: BTW, GoW, currently there is absolutely no gaming rig (graphics card, for that matter) on the planet that can play Crysis at very high on 25+ fps. There is just plain no graphics card that can handle it, period. High=maybe, very high=very no.

Can't you just use two gfx cards, and at least increase the performance?

As for recommendations I would go for a AMD 5200+ or higher w/ this mobo Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe and this cooling fan. ARTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro

[theDark]

Originally Posted by Marshillboy

I'm sorry, but for crysis you need at LEAST an ATI HD 3850/3870 (3870 is better) OR at least an 8800GT/GTS. 8600GT/GTS will not cut the cheese even on lower settings, and both your graphics card and cpu will get murdered.

EDIT: BTW, GoW, currently there is absolutely no gaming rig (graphics card, for that matter) on the planet that can play Crysis at very high on 25+ fps. There is just plain no graphics card that can handle it, period. High=maybe, very high=very no.

I know it will handle it. My mates rig is worse than that and he can play it, well the demo atleast. And in my experiences demos always run worse than the full game. Crysis is very scalable as even a GeForce 7600 can run it...