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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    I've seen how a GeForce 7350 LE handles Half-Life 2. It isn't pretty. It stutters, jumps, and is otherwise inconsistent. It plays OK, but the laggy sections are too frequent to tolerate, in my opinion.

    It's his call though. If he wants to try out the G100, no loss there if it turns out that he's satisfied with its performance.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    With that decent processor, I'm sure it can, and at 500 dollars? So worth it.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    my 7950 had problems with hl2. not to much, but i can imagine a 7350 trying that. doesn't sound too pretty.


    as for 500 being worth it? hardly.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Basically, find something with a better video card.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    or build your own.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Quote Originally Posted by DrunkenSamus View Post
    With that decent processor, I'm sure it can, and at 500 dollars? So worth it.
    CPU doesn't mean diddly squat in Half-Life 2. I can get maximum settings smoothly using the Cinematic Mod (that means higher than normal resolution on textures and higher poly models) with my setup. So, that GPU will either be just fine or be just fine with stuttering.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    EP2 benefits for multicore CPUs, right?
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    I have a question about my choice of graphics cards. My specs are
    -AMD Athlon X2 (1.9Ghz dual core)
    -1GB Memory (Planning to make it 2gb)
    -ATI Radeon 3650 1GB
    -350W Ultra Power Supply

    Basically, I'd like to know which graphics card I should get to run on my power supply. Would something like a 9800GT or an HD 4850 be fine? What would my bottleneck be concerning the limits of my specs?
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    Your CPU is way too slow, you don't have enough RAM (and I have no idea what speed your RAM is), and while you probably can run the 4850 on that PSU, I would opt for something that grants me more overhead.
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    Re: Going to build a computer? Need advice/suggestions? Come here!

    I'm a mid-range gamer, and as long as I can run my stuff on a 1440x900 res, I'm perfectly fine. Any recommendations?
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