How does this computer look?
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Father Xmas,
Posted on: 2011-01-05 02:48 in ALL ACCESS Gameplay Technical Issues Bugs
... I... wouldn't.
A: That's a quadro graphics card in there.
B: That's a Xeon processor.
C: That's a server computer. not a gaming computer.
For starters, the Quadro FX 1800 is based on the G94: http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=95&pgno=3
That's derived from the same chipset that backed the Geforce 9600 and Geforce GT 230.
The FX 1800's Texel throughput on paper is only 17,600 MegaTexels. The 9600 GSO outruns that easily with a texel throughput of 26,400.
Then there's the processor. Retail it goes for around $290.
$290 on the desktop side will get you an I7-950 or a AMD Phenom II X6 1100T... both of which will stomp the Xeon flat into the ground.
If you are looking to buy in that price range, go for this openbox from Cyberpower: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16883229191R
This $1500 new one from Cyberpower is also much more powerful from a gaming perspective: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229214
However it would be outrun by this $1260 model using AMD kit: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229218
Okay, what made you choose that particular computer?
It's still 32 bit XP. (64-bit Windows 7 currently rules the day)
The graphics is a professional version (drivers aren't tuned for gaming) of a cutdown 9600GT (64 streaming processors, 192-bit memory). A modern $100 gaming video card could crush this one.
The CPU is essentially a seriously underclocked, low power i7-920 (2.26GHz Vs 2.67GHz) using only two of it's 3 memory channels (reduced performance).
It's a terrible gaming machine all things considered. Even Dell offer better ones for less money and they aren't known for the best bang for the buck.
This would crush that Lenovo in gaming. Heck, you could almost buy two of them for the cost of that Lenovo.
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I would almost tell you to save up the extra cash and just build a computer piece by piece and not go for a quick fix like some do. You're less likely to be disappointed by it and you get to pick and choose exactly what components go in the system so you don't get 2 or 3 low quality crappy components next to high quality components.
Someone here can probably build you a wish list and then if you don't know how to build it, simply pay a friend or a local pcshop to assemble it for you.
Friends don't let friends buy an ncsoft controlled project.
See, this is how out of the loop I am in regards to computer tech 
I'm not going to build my own machine for a multitude of reasons that I won't go into here, but I certainly appreciate the information. I keep hearing about Cyberpower, here and elsewhere, do they have a good reputation? If so I may screw around on their website and see what I come up with. Thanks again!
Let us know a few things - Budget, other uses for the system.
Personally I just Built a syystem using the following and it is VERY fast plays the game at high options without a flicker:
1) Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-880GM-UD2H AM3 AMD 880G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128439
2) Processor - AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGMBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103808
3) Memory - G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 (PC3 14900) Desktop Memory Model F3-14900CL9D-4GBXL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231432
4) Video card - EVGA 01G-P3-1366-TR GeForce GTX 460 SE (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130591
5) Hard Drive - Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136296
6) Case - (not my exact one but close I have older model) Thermaltake Xaser VI VG4000SNA Silver / Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133053
7) Power supply - Thermaltake Black Widow W0319RU 850W ATX 12V v2.3, EPS 12V v2.91 CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153106
Total cost: $864.93 and this system will play this game flawlessly and is easily able to be upgraded with more memory or increased hard drive size.
Ok don't want to build it - here you go!
Cost: $849.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229206
CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra 2057 Phenom II X4 965(3.4GHz) 8GB DDR3 1TB HDD Capacity ATI Radeon HD 5770 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Type:Gaming
Processor:AMD Phenom II X4 965(3.4GHz)
Processor Main Features:64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor:4 x 512KB L2 Cache
Memory:8GB (4x2GB) DDR3 1333
Hard Drive:1TB (1 x 1TB) SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM HDD
Optical Drive 1:24X DVD±R/±RW Dual Layer Drive
Graphics:ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB PCI Express Video Card
This will do what you want 
- notice how similar it is to my choices above on a home made system.
If you are going to buy a pre-built one, try this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883229190
If you don't mind mail-in rebates, it's actually cheaper. It's also faster, CPU-wise.
I'm in the market for a new computer, and I'd like some opinions on one that I've found. I haven't bought a computer in 5 years, so I'm a bit out of my element, but this one looks decent.
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883108388
I'm asking here because if a computer can run City well, it'll be able to handle anything else that I throw at it