Self-Built Computer (1ST)

Technology and Gaming Help and Support
#81

Naw, it would only just breach 530W on a high end system with a couple 4890s. Though if buying two high end cards, I would spend a little extra on the PSU…

I suggest this build if possible:https://techreport.com/articles.x/17571/4

Don’t worry about or corssfire…at this point it’s not really needed unless you have a super huge screen…which you don’t.

Here is the one I’m building a friend right now…variant of the one above:

CPU: Intel Core i5-750
Mobo: MSI P55-GD65
Ram: Patriot Extreme Performance DDR3 1333MHz 4GB (2x2GB )
Video Card: Sapphire ATI RADEON HD 4890 1GB OC
HDD : Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB

#82

Is it actually possible to get the kind of setup i want for 520 ish? considering i need delivery to the UK
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i’ve changed my motherboard to the one in the link, however amazon doesn’t have the one that you said you were building a pc with. If you say a 550watt can handle my setup with 2 4890s, could i theortically go to a 500 watt without any problems? It would really help with the price, paying £60 odd pounds for psu isn’t very high on my list lol. Could you also explain more about what connectors i need for the 4890? like i said in my previous post, im really confused about what psus would be compatible with it now.

For instance (assuming a 500watt is adequate for my setup), would this psu be compatible with the 4890?

https://www.amazon.com/Coolmax-M-500B-Supply-Connectors-ATX12V/dp/B0013FIO04/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253207648&sr=8-4

#83

No I wouldn’t go too low on the power supply. Remember most decent power supplies still only produce about 80% efficiency. So if you are drawing 500W or so I would want a 600W+ PSU. The 750W TX I suggested is a decent price. You don’t really want to run the Unit maxed out. With only one 4890 you won’t breach 350W, but if you DO intend on getting two eventually I would make sure you have a decent unit.

#84

Never skimp on a PSU, man, fill out this test and then add 150W to it: https://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp
Also the computer I’m building is approx 500 euros:

LITE-ON DVD writer
ECS Black series AM2+/AM3 AMD w/ onboard GeForce 8200 mobo
Kingston 2X4GB memory
3x ICP 120mm Case fans (Love my case, 2 fans installed, 6 supported just getting a couple to keep her cool)
Rosewill 600W PSU
Rosewill Wind Knight ATX Mid-tower
Vista w/ Win7 free upgrade coupon
Hitachi 1TB HDD
MSI Radeon 4890 OC edition (Mmmmm… the shader units are making my pants uncomfortable)
AMD Phenom II X2 Callisto 3.0 Ghz 80W(!) CPU

Placing an order in less than an hour! :smiley:
FUCK YEAH
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#85

Nice choice with the 4890, I have two and I couldn’t be happier (unless I had 3).

#86

You should’ve gotten a a cheap arse graphics card and waited for the new ATI cards to come out in a few weeks.

#87

I got a 4890 because I couldn’t afford anything more. A friend of mine recommended getting a cheap Nvidia one for PhysX processing to boost frame rates in physics heavy games, but I’ve read it’s a pain to have both at the same time.

#88

PhysX is not worth it.

#89

Guys do you think we should make a thread on the top 3 computer setups you can currently buy for general gaming, i.e: Best for Price, Overkill, Gamer?

People could just post up setups of what they think is the best for a category, and then people could vote on the best one until like major new hardware comes out or something?

Or not…?

#90

That would just turn into another “whos got the best comp and flame the mac fanboy” thread.

#91

I have a coworker of mine that builds PC’s and I asked him if he could build a computer for me. He mentioned Newegg’s website and something about a wish list on the site that I could print out and give to him. Finally, I will have a computer that can play DirectX games instead of just OpenGL games like the old ID games on Steam and Half-Life.

#92

Newegg’s the place to go if you live in the states and your looking to be buy computer parts.

#93

There are a few games with bonus levels that use physx, but none that I’ve seen that really require it.

#94

Last I checked the UnrealIII engine can make use of it if it’s present. (Several of their demo videos were made using it.)
Same with that there Crazy Machines on Steam. However the only game I have seen (not that I’ve particularly looked) that required it was a multiplayer FPS that was their flagship demo…I forget it’s name tho.

#95

Arkham Asylum uses it for better Cape physics, more particle effects etc. Mirror’s Edge uses it’s cloth physics (which tear and split) and extra particles.

That’s pretty much it at the moment though.

#96

https://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_physxgames_all.html

bscly

#97

It’s too early to suggest anything in the GPU based physics acceleration. PhysX is more established, but the ATi variant is open sourced so…who knows.

#98

xD I can picture it now rofl

Anyway going back to topic, i’m gonna go and quietly strangle myself again and make myself wait for the new ati cards in october, its too close not to get them, or at least hope for a price drop in other cards.

im not really sure on physX and all that stuff, tbh i don’t play physic heavy games apart from maybe one of the maps i made on hl2, and tbh i’ll be switching up to the episode 3 engine when that comes out so =]

Anyone else looking forward to it? im trying to compile a list of games to get for the new pc

#99

The NDA ends tonight at midnight. So reviews of the 5870 should be out tomorrow. That should give you an idea of price versus performance.

Like I said. It is too early to say what is going to happen in the GPU based physics.
The best advice I can give on that front is wait. Maybe consider buying a board with dual PCI express slots, and you can throw in an extra card you have for possibly physX. Really though, it shouldn’t be a deciding factor.

#100

Damn, should have waited to get my Geforce 285, it’s still super expensive, and I just fell behind the times already.

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