New Comp

[mavin97]

<p>Greetings all! I just have a quick question for everyone. I'm about to purchase a new comp and I was wondering which of the following would be better for EQ2. Thanks!</p><p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Comp #1</span></em></strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Operating system:</span> Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Processor:</span> AMD Phenom(TM) II X4 945 quad-core processor [3.0GHz, 2MB L2 + 6MB L3 shared, up to 4000MT/s</p><p>] <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Memory:</span> 8GB DDR3-1066MHz SDRAM [4 DIMMs]</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hard drive:</span> 500GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Graphics card:</span> 1GB ATI Radeon HD 4650 [DVI, HDMI, VGA]</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Primary optical drive:</span> LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Networking:</span> Wireless-N LAN card</p><p>Front Productivity Ports 15-in-1 memory card reader, 1 USB, 1394, audio  Sound Card Integrated 7.1 channel sound with front audio ports</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Comp #2</strong></em></span></p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">General Spec</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Brand</strong></span> CyberpowerPC<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Model</span></strong> Gamer Xtreme 1030<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Recommended Usage</strong></span> Gaming<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Processor</strong></span> Intel Core i5 750(2.66GHz)<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Processor Main Features</strong></span> 64 bit Quad-Core Processor<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Memory</strong></span> 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hard Drive</span></strong> 500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM HDD<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Optical Drive</span></strong> 1 24X DVD±R/±RW Dual Layer Drive<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Graphics</strong></span> NVIDIA GeForce 9500GT 1GB PCI Express Video CardAudio Sound card - IntegratedEthernet Gigabit LANPower Supply 700WKeyboard Xtreme Gear USB KeyboardMouse Xtreme Gear USB Mouse<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Operating System</span></strong> Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitSpecial Features Raidmax Hurricane Gaming Case<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Motherboard</span></strong>Chipset Intel P55CPU<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CPU Type</span></strong> Intel Core i5Installed Qty 1<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CPU Speed</span></strong> 750(2.66GHz)L3 Cache Per CPU 8MBCPU Socket Type LGA 1156<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CPU Main Features</span></strong> 64 bit Quad-Core ProcessorGraphics<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GPU/VPU Type</span></strong> NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Graphics Interface</span></strong> PCI Express 2.0 x16Memory<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Memory Capacity</span></strong> 4GB DDR3Memory Speed DDR3 1333Form Factor DIMM 240-pinMemory Spec 2GB x 2Memory Slots (Available/Total) 2/4<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Hard Drive</strong></span>HDD Capacity 500GB</p>

[BDoodle]

<p>My biased assessment:</p><p>These two systems have rather uneven specifications. But if I had to choose between them, (despite my personal preference for Intel,) I would choose Comp#1, but only if I had to.</p><p>In the reviews that I've seen, the Phenom II x4 series seems to give better ratings in 3d graphics and games and also comes with a lower price tag. My personal preference for Intel is due mainly to their 'future proofability'. If I only upgraded my current machine with more memory and a better graphics card, I could run EQ2 with reasonably high quality graphics, my Intel processor doesn't need to change to keep up.</p><p>A side not about the i5, is that it is simply a hobbled i7. That's right, they make an i7 and then block usage to certain aspects, all for the ability of offering a slightly less able chip to middle market consumers. The benefit to us is we can have most of the functionality of the i7 for about half the price.</p><p>Apart from all the technical blah blah blah though I sense you're after an inexpensive system with good 'bang for your buck'. So, having looked at the Newegg site, as suggested by one of the techs in another thread, I think they look to have some good offerings in the way of what you're looking for.</p><p>Good luck <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[TSR-DanielH]

<p>I have to agree that system 1 seems better.  The ideal situation would be the first system with a lower-end I7 model, but the Phenoms aren't bad in their price range.  Let us know if you have any further questions.</p>