   Upgrading my Computer!!!
  So I'm upgrading my computer for DirectX10 / vista because it seems to be the only real option I have to complete my game and I'm not sure if this is the best stuff that will work with my mother board. I need you GDNeters to give me some advice. Here is the stuff I want to get, tell me what you think? Video Card. Memory. Processor.For the record I have a MSI K9VGM-V Motherboard.   
  I strongly advice you not to buy anything ATI, buy a 8800GT instead.Also, when looking at the specs of your motherboard, it doesn't list support for the 5400+, but it does list support for the 5200+. It's possible that the list is outdated, or perhaps you need a BIOS update.   ;  You are going to spend that much on the memory and graphics card, but so little on the processor?Anyone have any bench marks showing Core 2 series failing to beat a similarly priced AMD that isn't at the lowest end?   ;  You should wait for the official Duke Nukem Forever system requirements to be released before upgrading your machine.   ;Quote:Original post by polymorphedI strongly advice you not to buy anything ATI, buy a 8800GT instead.Also, when looking at the specs of your motherboard, it doesn't list support for the 5400+, but it does list support for the 5200+. It's possible that the list is outdated, or perhaps you need a BIOS update.Lets look at specs:------------------Core Clock (MHz)--Memory Clock--Memory Size--Memory InterfaceGeForce 8800 GT--------600---------------900---------512MB--------256-bitRadeon HD 2900XT-------743---------------2000---------1GB---------512-bitI don't feel like making a larger table because I think you can see a clear difference.All the cards I've had in the past that were made by Nvidia but they all had some unseen bug... I think sense it's a company owned by Microsoft and DirectX is a API made by Microsoft there would be much better support.   ;Quote:Original post by TalrothYou are going to spend that much on the memory and graphics card, but so little on the processor?Anyone have any bench marks showing Core 2 series failing to beat a similarly priced AMD that isn't at the lowest end?I have a single core 1.8GHz Sempron and I've not had a problem with it but I just felt like if I was going to get all that other crazy stuff. I should also upgrade the processor.   ;Quote:Original post by EmptyVoidQuote:Original post by polymorphedI strongly advice you not to buy anything ATI, buy a 8800GT instead.Also, when looking at the specs of your motherboard, it doesn't list support for the 5400+, but it does list support for the 5200+. It's possible that the list is outdated, or perhaps you need a BIOS update.Lets look at specs:------------------Core Clock (MHz)--Memory Clock--Memory Size--Memory InterfaceGeForce 8800 GT--------600---------------900---------512MB--------256-bitRadeon HD 2900XT-------743---------------2000---------1GB---------512-bitI don't feel like making a larger table because I think you can see a clear difference.All the cards I've had in the past that were made by Nvidia but they all had some unseen bug... I think sense it's a company owned by Microsoft and DirectX is a API made by Microsoft there would be much better support.1. MHz != performance2. The Radeon memory clock isn't 2GHz, it's actually 1GHz, but manufacturers multiply the actual speed by two to take DDR transfer into account and make the speeds sound more impressive.3. Look at actual performance when comparing cards4. ATI sucks   ;Quote:Original post by EmptyVoidLets look at specs:------------------Core Clock (MHz)--Memory Clock--Memory Size--Memory InterfaceGeForce 8800 GT--------600---------------900---------512MB--------256-bitRadeon HD 2900XT-------743---------------2000---------1GB---------512-bitI don't feel like making a larger table because I think you can see a clear difference.You can compare clock speeds and memory interfaces all you want, but at the end of the day, the 8800GT outperforms the HD 2900XT.   ;Quote:Original post by TalrothYou are going to spend that much on the memory and graphics card, but so little on the processor?I am way to out of touch with todays graphics cards to really be giving advice, but I know that NVIDIA has recently been making the argument that you get more bang for your buck by spending more on the graphics card and less on the processor. Sorry I dont have sources but it should be easy to find if you google it. Of course NVIDIA is biased toward you buying their expensive stuff, but as I recall the argument made sense.Edit:ok here it is;Quote:Original post by AndreTheGiantQuote:Original post by TalrothYou are going to spend that much on the memory and graphics card, but so little on the processor?I am way to out of touch with todays graphics cards to really be giving advice, but I know that NVIDIA has recently been making the argument that you get more bang for your buck by spending more on the graphics card and less on the processor. Sorry I dont have sources but it should be easy to find if you google it. Of course NVIDIA is biased toward you buying their expensive stuff, but as I recall the argument made sense.Edit:ok here it isAgreed.   