Aug 4 2010, 08:39 AM
QUOTE(fizyboy @ Aug 4 2010, 06:25 AM)
Hey guys,
in need of some advices here
This is my current PC spec:
I'm able to play at high setting but still choppy frame rate at times.. (which also forced me to play at low setting during multiplayer sessions)
I think Starcraft 2 is such a great game that i must enjoy the campaign at its all glory ultra setting!
So looking at my rig spec, i believe the processor seems to be the bottleneck right? and referring to this article, the game relies heavily on CPU more than GPU. and Phenom II X2 seems like a good value for money..
So that means i would need:
PHENOM II X2 555 (RM 319) + budget mobo
So my questions are:
- What's the recommended motherboard to be paired with the PHENOM II X2 555?
- Will there be a significant improvement over my current E6400 4years old processor?
- Will I be able to play comfortably at ultra setting (1680x1080 resolution) & decent frame rate?
- Or should i topup a little bit more for 4cores? (dont suggest me i7 lol i just want value for my bucks here)
- Is it a good investment?
TQ!
Well to answer your questionin need of some advices here
This is my current PC spec:
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Proc: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400
Mobo: Gigabyte 965P-DS3
RAM: 2GB HyperX PC6400 DDR800 CL4-4-4
GPU: 1GB DDR5 ATI ASUS EAH5750
Mobo: Gigabyte 965P-DS3
RAM: 2GB HyperX PC6400 DDR800 CL4-4-4
GPU: 1GB DDR5 ATI ASUS EAH5750
I'm able to play at high setting but still choppy frame rate at times.. (which also forced me to play at low setting during multiplayer sessions)
I think Starcraft 2 is such a great game that i must enjoy the campaign at its all glory ultra setting!
So looking at my rig spec, i believe the processor seems to be the bottleneck right? and referring to this article, the game relies heavily on CPU more than GPU. and Phenom II X2 seems like a good value for money..
So that means i would need:
PHENOM II X2 555 (RM 319) + budget mobo
So my questions are:
- What's the recommended motherboard to be paired with the PHENOM II X2 555?
- Will there be a significant improvement over my current E6400 4years old processor?
- Will I be able to play comfortably at ultra setting (1680x1080 resolution) & decent frame rate?
- Or should i topup a little bit more for 4cores? (dont suggest me i7 lol i just want value for my bucks here)
- Is it a good investment?
TQ!
1. I am not sure about AMD but their motherboards are overall cheaper than intel motherboards. When you go to the computer shop, asked them to recommend a good for you. There are basically two types, one is for overclocking and the other normal functions (usually cheaper)
2. As for performance wise, I am not sure. try this website. Its great cross cpu comparisons. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/58?vs=61
3. Yes, i think you can.
4. Nope if you want future proof then 4 cores if not 2 cores is good enough.
5. LOL AMD is always a better investment as u can get better performance per dollar
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