Question regarding hardware and the loading of thumbnails and patterns
Iolanthe:
Quote from: snapzit on 2011 June 30, 14:57:25
The new computer is ridiculously fast and smooth and runs at around 32 degrees C in game. It has an Intel i7 2600k processor, a fast, huge HDD and a shiny graphics card. It also has five fans and a cooler inside a big case to keep it cool. Everything is set on max resolution. I must say, it is a real pleasure to see the game run as it should without all the stuttering drama and crashes.
*BUT* It was expensive to build. I sure wouldn't want to have to replace it any time soon.
I've been thinking about building a new laptop on the higher end of things. I don't suppose you'd be willing to share your specs?
girlfromverona:
Quote from: Iolanthe on 2011 July 04, 13:42:03
I've been thinking about building a new laptop on the higher end of things. I don't suppose you'd be willing to share your specs?
I second that request. I'm considering getting a desktop PC to replace my XPS M1730 laptop, which is just not up to the task anymore. I'd love to be able to play TS3 with no lag.
wizard_merlin:
Quote from: girlfromverona on 2011 July 05, 07:35:19
Quote from: Iolanthe on 2011 July 04, 13:42:03
I've been thinking about building a new laptop on the higher end of things. I don't suppose you'd be willing to share your specs?
I second that request. I'm considering getting a desktop PC to replace my XPS M1730 laptop, which is just not up to the task anymore. I'd love to be able to play TS3 with no lag.
Anything you buy these days will contain a multicore CPU, you just need to stay above 2.4Ghz which is the listed minimum for the games, the closer to 3.0Ghz you can get the better, and 6GB RAM would be nice, and stay with a separate dedicated graphics card, not an integrated one.
It really depends on your funds and what you're willing to spend, along with whether you are buying something off the shelf or having one custom built. Custom built may be slightly more expensive, but you will get better bang for your buck.
My current machine has an i7 965 CPU (quad core, 2 threads per core, so it functions as an 8 core CPU, at 3.2 Ghz), 12 GB RAM, an older Nvidia GTX295 (dual Board) Graphics. There are CPU's, such as the i3 and i5 that provide 2.8 Ghz plus which will perform quite well and be cheaper than the i7 or i9. It really does depend on your funds, but the better you can go now, the longer it will be before you will need to upgrade again.
Quote from: Iolanthe on 2011 July 04, 13:42:03
I've been thinking about building a new laptop on the higher end of things. I don't suppose you'd be willing to share your specs?
Laptops are not the idea gaming platforms, even the dedicated gaming laptops can struggle with heat build-up. If you really do want a laptop, as I said before, look at the minimum, or recommended, game requirements and build as far above that as funding permits, and get a laptop with a high-end dedicated graphics card. If you look at the Nvidia and ATI websites you can get details about their laptop graphics cards and get something good.
snapzit:
Quote from: Iolanthe on 2011 July 04, 13:42:03
I've been thinking about building a new laptop on the higher end of things. I don't suppose you'd be willing to share your specs?
I'll do the basics here, but because of the rules about shilling you'll have to PM me for details. I did include the chip, OS and graphics card specs because I've seen those listed elsewhere on the board with no ill consequences.
i7 2600k, 3.40 GHz CPU, unlocked.
Motherboard with a compatible socket (1155) and newer EFI BIOS.
Cooler with 2 fans
Full-size tower with 5 fans
1 TB hard drive
8 GB DDR3 RAM
After market Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 Ti
Card reader
Fancy sound card
Fancy speakers
24x DVDRW SATA
Windows Professional 64 bit.
850 watt power supply
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