Compatible Hardware

[avenuewear]

I am trying to configure a pc that I can run halflife2 with no problems. Here is the new computer I'm buying at buyxtremegear.com

Cas: 0,AMD CERTIFIED 350W MEDIUM TOWER CASE
Cdr: 0,CD-RW 52X24X52
Cdrcolor: 0,BEIGE COLOR
Cpu: 440,AMD Athlon™ XP 2500+ Processor [512K L2 CACHE] [+$440]
Cpufan: 0,AMD CERTIFIED CPU FAN HEATSINK & 3 EXTRA CASE FANS
Dvd: -14,---Optional--- [-$14]
Flashmedia: 0,--- Optional ---
Floppy: 0,[WHITE] 1.44 MB FLOPPY DRIVE
Hd1: 0,80GB 7200 RPM ATA 100 HARD DRIVE
Hd2: 0,--- Optional ---
Ieee: 0,-- Optional --
Keyboard: 0,PS2 MULTIMEDIA INTERNET CONTROL KEYBOARD (BEIGE)
Memory: 0,256 MB PC2700 333MHz DDR MEMORY
Modem: 0,PCI 56K V.90 FAX MODEM w/ VOICE
Motherboard: 0,MSI KT4-VL VIA KT-400 8X AGP MAIN BOARD W/ AUDIO & USB 2.0
Mouse: 0,[WHITE] PS2 INTERNET MOUSE W/ WHEEL
Network: 0,-- Optional --
Os: 89,WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION [+$89]
Printer: 0,-- Optional --
Round_cable: 0,-- Optional --
Rush: 0,NO! SHIP OUT IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
Scanner: 0,-- Optional --
Service: 0,3-Year STANDARD WARRANTY PLUS ONE-YEAR ONSITE SERVICE
Soft1: 0,---Optional---
Soft2: 0,-- Optional --
Sound_card: 0,AC97 3D WAVETABLE ON-BOARD SOUND CARD
Speaker: 0,600WATT PMPO SUBWOOFER STEREO SPEAKERS
Submit: Add To Shopping Cart
Temp: 0,----- Optional [as shown] -----
Usb: 0,STANDARD 2 USB PORTS
Video_camera: 0,-- Optional --
Video_card: 68,nVidia GeForce-FX 5200 256MB DDR W/ TV OUT & DVI [+$68]
Wirelesscard: 0,---Optional---
Wirelesspoint: 0,---Optional----
Zip: 0,-- Optional --

Total: $583.00

This is my first time using the built to order system, I need to know if the hardware will be compatible. The last thing i want is find out that my motherboard isn't compatible with video card and so forth. What do I need to upgrade also? I am using this configurator...

http://www.buyxg.com/system/amd_config/amd_config.htm

Thanks.

 

[oD1Nz]

Meh, most is okay... except.

The FX5200 is a truly horrible graphics card and should be avoided at ALL costs. To play HL-2 with no problems, try for at least a 9800Pro (~US$200).

Everything looks fine compatibility wise (speed read), although you might want to spend slightly more on the motherboard. The KT400 is a dated chipset and probably wont give you the best performance for the amount you're paying for it. Look for possibly the NForce2 or KT-600.

EDIT: Wow, you're also going to want more RAM. Go for 512 and above.

 

[[Dragoon]]

Personaly, I'd go with a bigger harddrive. And some chrome. Maybe some neon lights... And a few decals. Also, I hear black cases arnt compatible with Half-Life2.

Ok, I was only serious on the harddrive part. The black case thing was from a thread on PHL. (You're also gonna want to avoid processors that are too fast for the game - might overrun the buffer, which would cause your computer to explode. Giant fireball, carnage, etc.)

Also, this oD1Nz guy knows what he's talking about. *Pokes him with a crowbar*

 

[avenuewear]

Thanks for the info, much appreciated. What about buyxg.com itself, how would you rate their service? Also do they build the cpu and then send it or do you have to put the parts together yourself?

 

[oD1Nz]

I'm not too sure about buyxg.com, hadn't heard of them until now. If you're interested, have a look at them over at http://www.resellerratings.com. EDIT: Ah, found them here: http://www.resellerratings.com/seller7227.html.

It's almost guaranteed that it'll come fully assembled, all you'll likely have to do is plug in various cables.

Oh, and cheers Dragoon .

 

[Asus]

I've ordered parts from them before. They were pretty good.