New Comp

mavin97 · 10-31-2009, 08:14 PM

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!

Comp #1

Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Processor: AMD Phenom(TM) II X4 945 quad-core processor [3.0GHz, 2MB L2 + 6MB L3 shared, up to 4000MT/s

] Memory: 8GB DDR3-1066MHz SDRAM [4 DIMMs]

Hard drive: 500GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive

Graphics card: 1GB ATI Radeon HD 4650 [DVI, HDMI, VGA]

Primary optical drive: LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive

Networking: Wireless-N LAN card

Front Productivity Ports 15-in-1 memory card reader, 1 USB, 1394, audio Sound Card Integrated 7.1 channel sound with front audio ports

Comp #2

General SpecBrand CyberpowerPCModel Gamer Xtreme 1030Recommended Usage GamingProcessor Intel Core i5 750(2.66GHz)Processor Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core ProcessorMemory 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333Hard Drive 500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM HDDOptical Drive 1 24X DVD±R/±RW Dual Layer DriveGraphics NVIDIA GeForce 9500GT 1GB PCI Express Video CardAudio Sound card - IntegratedEthernet Gigabit LANPower Supply 700WKeyboard Xtreme Gear USB KeyboardMouse Xtreme Gear USB MouseOperating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitSpecial Features Raidmax Hurricane Gaming CaseMotherboardChipset Intel P55CPUCPU Type Intel Core i5Installed Qty 1CPU Speed 750(2.66GHz)L3 Cache Per CPU 8MBCPU Socket Type LGA 1156CPU Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core ProcessorGraphicsGPU/VPU Type NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GTGraphics Interface PCI Express 2.0 x16MemoryMemory Capacity 4GB DDR3Memory Speed DDR3 1333Form Factor DIMM 240-pinMemory Spec 2GB x 2Memory Slots (Available/Total) 2/4Hard DriveHDD Capacity 500GB

BDoodle · 11-01-2009, 02:23 PM

My biased assessment:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good luck SMILEY

TSR-DanielH · 11-02-2009, 08:23 PM

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.

11-02-2009, 08:23 PM	#3
TSR-DanielH Customer Service Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,593	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. __________________ Daniel H Technical Support Representative Sony Online Entertainment

10-31-2009, 08:14 PM	#1
mavin97 General Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	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! *Comp #1* Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Processor: AMD Phenom(TM) II X4 945 quad-core processor [3.0GHz, 2MB L2 + 6MB L3 shared, up to 4000MT/s ] Memory: 8GB DDR3-1066MHz SDRAM [4 DIMMs] Hard drive: 500GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive Graphics card: 1GB ATI Radeon HD 4650 [DVI, HDMI, VGA] Primary optical drive: LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive Networking: Wireless-N LAN card Front Productivity Ports 15-in-1 memory card reader, 1 USB, 1394, audio Sound Card Integrated 7.1 channel sound with front audio ports Comp #2 General SpecBrand CyberpowerPCModel Gamer Xtreme 1030Recommended Usage GamingProcessor Intel Core i5 750(2.66GHz)Processor Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core ProcessorMemory 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333Hard Drive 500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM HDDOptical Drive 1 24X DVD±R/±RW Dual Layer DriveGraphics NVIDIA GeForce 9500GT 1GB PCI Express Video CardAudio Sound card - IntegratedEthernet Gigabit LANPower Supply 700WKeyboard Xtreme Gear USB KeyboardMouse Xtreme Gear USB MouseOperating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitSpecial Features Raidmax Hurricane Gaming CaseMotherboardChipset Intel P55CPUCPU Type Intel Core i5Installed Qty 1CPU Speed 750(2.66GHz)L3 Cache Per CPU 8MBCPU Socket Type LGA 1156CPU Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core ProcessorGraphicsGPU/VPU Type NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GTGraphics Interface PCI Express 2.0 x16MemoryMemory Capacity 4GB DDR3Memory Speed DDR3 1333Form Factor DIMM 240-pinMemory Spec 2GB x 2Memory Slots (Available/Total) 2/4Hard DriveHDD Capacity 500GB

11-01-2009, 02:23 PM	#2
BDoodle Loremaster Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 76	My biased assessment: 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. 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. 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. 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. Good luck __________________ "Computers are incredibly fast, accurate and stupid. Human beings are incredibly slow, inaccurate and brilliant." - Albert Einstein.