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Posted by Alphakiller on 07-08-2002 11:46 PM:

Guys, guys, guys. Computer problems are an excuse to upgrade! That's why true computer users are broke: They're too busy getting brand-new hardware.

Anyway, hope it works out for you.

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Posted by Alphakiller on 07-08-2002 11:46 PM:

Guys, guys, guys. Computer problems are an excuse to upgrade! That's why true computer users are broke: They're too busy getting brand-new hardware.

Anyway, hope it works out for you.

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Posted by JamieK on 07-09-2002 12:31 AM:

serously though, i do have problems and my current motherboard is kinda outdated.

It has no room for upgrades.

My new Motherboard (when it comes) will have alot of upgrade room.

with the new mobo, i can go to ATA133 and DRR333 eventually.

But right now, i am concentrating on the Motherboard, extra memory, the CPU and the Video Card.

Posted by JamieK on 07-09-2002 12:31 AM:

Posted by JamieK on 07-09-2002 12:02 PM:

My Motherboard has arrived.

It seems pretty cool.

The Overheating is still going on, but it is probably due to lack of fans. lol

Posted by JamieK on 07-09-2002 12:02 PM:

My Motherboard has arrived.

It seems pretty cool.

The Overheating is still going on, but it is probably due to lack of fans. lol

Posted by IceFire on 07-09-2002 01:45 PM:

quote:
AMD Athlon 1.1Ghz
A7M266
256MB DDR
Geforce 2 MX 32MB

even that should run FreeSpace 2.....right?

D00d! I played FreeSpace 2 on a PII 233 with a 16mb RivaTNT and 64mb of system memory. It was only 640x480 but it worked!

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Posted by BabProj Team on 07-09-2002 01:45 PM:

quote:
AMD Athlon 1.1Ghz
A7M266
256MB DDR
Geforce 2 MX 32MB

even that should run FreeSpace 2.....right?

D00d! I played FreeSpace 2 on a PII 233 with a 16mb RivaTNT and 64mb of system memory. It was only 640x480 but it worked!

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Posted by JamieK on 07-09-2002 02:17 PM:

you know that 3DBenchmark 2001 SE ???

Well, before i put in my new mobo........i checked my old one and i got these points.

Old Motherboard (2309)

New Motherboard (3189)

quite abit of difference.

i am about to try all the games out.....because i seriously have noticed the speed difference.

Posted by JamieK on 07-09-2002 02:17 PM:

Posted by Brando on 07-09-2002 03:32 PM:

remember, the processor matters too

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Posted by JamieK on 07-09-2002 03:44 PM:

My Old Specs:

AMD Athlon 1.2Ghz
ASUS A7M266
256MB DDR PC2100
GeForce 2 MX-400 32MB

Medal of Honor Playable Settings:

640x480x16 @ Medium Detail

my new Specs:

AMD Athlon 1.2Ghz
ASUS A7V333
256MB DDR PC2100
GeForce 2 MX-400 32MB

Medal of Honor Playable Settings:

1024x768x32 @ High Detail

As you can see, a MASSIVE performance increase.

Posted by JamieK on 07-09-2002 03:44 PM:

Posted by Alphakiller on 07-09-2002 05:14 PM:

Geez. 3DMark is really video-card centric. I'm scoring 8-9k on a rig that's not too different save video card.

However, 3DMark == whatever.

Games is where it matters. Max Payne, which I'm replaying right now, looks AWESOME with full detail and FSAA on...

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Posted by Alphakiller on 07-09-2002 05:14 PM:

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Posted by JamieK on 07-09-2002 05:23 PM:

well, right now, i don't think i can run the game with all detail on AND have FSAA turned.

But basicly, performance in the games has increased considerably.

Posted by JamieK on 07-09-2002 05:23 PM:

well, right now, i don't think i can run the game with all detail on AND have FSAA turned.

But basicly, performance in the games has increased considerably.

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