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Trying to have an idea for a new computer or fix this I have
« on: October 15, 2011, 02:59:39 AM »
Processor:    
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory:    
4096MB RAM
Hard Drive:    
1 TB Total
Video Card:    
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
Monitor:    
Philips 224L
Sound Card:
(Integrated)   
Operating System:    
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110408-1631)
Motherboard:    
Asus P5KC

So this is my computer build right now. I found out the P5KC doesn't have drivers for Windows 7, oddly enough the computer has worked fine (not at full potential) before my crash, and right now it barely does just the "not too difficult/teasing things". Rather than having a new computer made I would just replace the motherboard, which is not even cheap, but what do I wonder is: if I change that, what else should I change? Suggestions? Orientative prices? My budget will be some 3-700 euros.
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Re: Trying to have an idea for a new computer or fix this I have
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2011, 04:28:49 AM »
It's impossable to say without seeing your machine,
but it sounds like your Graphics card is either dead or dying.

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Re: Trying to have an idea for a new computer or fix this I have
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2011, 04:44:07 AM »
My graphic card has always had the same issues, it's the rest of the computer which has grown slower.
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Re: Trying to have an idea for a new computer or fix this I have
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2011, 07:48:30 AM »
Processor:    
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory:    
4096MB RAM
Hard Drive:    
1 TB Total
Video Card:    
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
Monitor:    
Philips 224L
Sound Card:
(Integrated)   
Operating System:    
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110408-1631)
Motherboard:    
Asus P5KC

So this is my computer build right now. I found out the P5KC doesn't have drivers for Windows 7, oddly enough the computer has worked fine (not at full potential) before my crash, and right now it barely does just the "not too difficult/teasing things". Rather than having a new computer made I would just replace the motherboard, which is not even cheap, but what do I wonder is: if I change that, what else should I change? Suggestions? Orientative prices? My budget will be some 3-700 euros.

Hi, try this link, it will show if it supports it or not:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1b544e90-7659-4bd9-9e51-2497c146af15&displayLang=en

secondly, if i recall well, your motherboard actually is an ATI card supporter, and not an nvidia.

Thirdly, if you are thinking on a new computer in the 300-700 range, and you need to buy an OS for it too, than i suggest an AMD, the T1055 (hex-core) computers are allmost the same price as the I-core5, sometimes even a bit cheaper. (The newer Thuban versions are even a bit better, and they do not cost THAT much more)
I bought allmost the same comp for my sis that i have, (she has a bit more harddrive, and not 5770 card) for 500 euros.
AMD thuban 1055, 1000gb harddrive 4gig ram, ati 5670 1gb. Basicly allmost everything runs smooth on it. With an extra 70 euros, you can add even more 4 gig ram in it.

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Re: Trying to have an idea for a new computer or fix this I have
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2011, 09:06:50 AM »
Mmm.... keep giving me all the suggestions you can, because at this point I'm really considering a new machine.
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Re: Trying to have an idea for a new computer or fix this I have
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2011, 12:57:31 AM »
Intel Core i7-2600 (3.40GHz, 8MB L3)
HD 1TB - RAM 8GB - Scheda audio 7.1
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Scheda video NVIDIA GeForce GTX460 1GB dedicata

Found this for 800 euros. What do you think?
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Re: Trying to have an idea for a new computer or fix this I have
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2011, 02:08:22 PM »
Intel Core i7-2600 (3.40GHz, 8MB L3)
HD 1TB - RAM 8GB - Scheda audio 7.1
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Scheda video NVIDIA GeForce GTX460 1GB dedicata

Found this for 800 euros. What do you think?

by all gods don't go nvidia if you wan't to play nwn