Building/Upgrading a PC for TS2
Jelenedra:
I never had problems with my ATI card.
As for a processor, I think I have an AMD. Those are supposedly good for gaming. That's what I was told 4 years ago, not sure if it still applies.
J. M. Pescado:
Truth is, I've never had any serious problems with either. I suspect the people who DO have problems either fail to update their drivers, or do so too frequently. Both of which are bad things to do.
Jelenedra:
Yeah, the only time I ever update my drivers is when I reformat the PC. And I was playing the sims every EP and SP up to Seasons with 512 MB of RAM with no slow down.
phoenix_risin:
That is just it I never done anything to this one regarding updates UNTIL I had issues thinking it would help. To be honest I have no clue what in heck is wrong with it. I have made an appointment to take it in but the tech can not get to it till next week No Simming :o
I wish I knew what was wrong the last BSOD gave me something about infinite loop last time it crashed What that is I have no clue I posted about it in the random crash thread though if anyone wishes to give me some insight.
other than that though I have always Had AMD processors and will likely use it again I am unsure which one though any advice?
Also advice on the Mother board to go with it would be great I have always had ASUS boards in all my systems but the techs have chosen them for the most part as I have limited info on them.
Hegelian:
Quote from: phoenix_risin on 2008 February 05, 23:53:12
My budget is 1500.00 to 2000.00
Anyone want to give me some ideas?
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