FenixDelta753 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi all, I'll get right to the point, i've got $160 to spend and i need to get a CPU and a video card to play gta iv and i was looking for some in put (pci-e 16 X and AM2/AM2+) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgamer3672GTA Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 gta 4 require a powerful cpu so i recommend quad core(q6600), and for GPU 8800 might do the job for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExitiumMachina Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 gta 4 require a powerful cpu so i recommend quad core(q6600), and for GPU 8800 might do the job for now. Yeah, seems that this game is very CPU heavy. Get the CPU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixDelta753 Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 I should also add that i have a 19" WS (1440x900) I was going to get the quad core phenom and a decent card that would fit in my $160 budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thales100 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Get an intel quad and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixDelta753 Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Get an intel quad and enjoy. I can't i have AM2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer678 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I would wait till theres a patch. ( if theres a patch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixDelta753 Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 I would wait till theres a patch. ( if theres a patch) Too late i already bought the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rud Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 in general you can never go wrong with a CPU upgrade. With this game that should be emphasized even more so, it's very cpu hungry. But...you don't say a whole lot about what CPU and video card you have now or what'll run in your current motherboard CPU wise, which would help to make the most informed decision. Unless you have a board that only supports a CPU just barely better than the one you have though you'll probably be happier with a CPU upgrade to play GTA IV, and possibly happier with it overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixDelta753 Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 in general you can never go wrong with a CPU upgrade. With this game that should be emphasized even more so, it's very cpu hungry. But...you don't say a whole lot about what CPU and video card you have now or what'll run in your current motherboard CPU wise, which would help to make the most informed decision. Unless you have a board that only supports a CPU just barely better than the one you have though you'll probably be happier with a CPU upgrade to play GTA IV, and possibly happier with it overall. Ok hows this, i have no CPU yet, and an onboard 8100 and i haven't been able to fire it up yet because i don't have a CPU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbootleg18 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 buy a 150 dollar amd phenom 9850 black i got like 20 more fps when i upgraded to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullsEyeBob Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I hope you have other games to play with your upgrade cause this piece of sh*t game is not worth it. DO NOT upgrade your machine to play this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixDelta753 Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 I hope you have other games to play with your upgrade cause this piece of sh*t game is not worth it. DO NOT upgrade your machine to play this game. too late XD I've been needing an upgrade ever since GoW came out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvr2fst Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I hope you have other games to play with your upgrade cause this piece of sh*t game is not worth it. DO NOT upgrade your machine to play this game. What is going on here. Your system is close to mine. I just upgraded to a 9550 quad and it is beautiful! Read my post "Clean Vista and new quad" http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=391334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK47-Maximus Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Get an intel quad and enjoy. I can't i have AM2 Damn, you got ripped off ... AM2 suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFkilla Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 AM2 suck? i don't think you got a clue bud. While intel users are forced to buy an expensive new mainboard and expensive DDR3 memory to upgrade to their super expensiv core i7, AMD users on the other side can keep their AM2/AM2+ boards since it is compliant with the new Phenom II X4. Only rich boys are looking for the fastest, the others just keep loving AMD and ATI taking ground again I'm not a amd fanboy, but i never lost using their hardware for over 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anus Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I recommend going for a Phenom II over a Phenom as its way more powerful and worth it. If you have onboard 8100 graphics, there's no way you'll be able to run the game. So you'll need to get a GPU and a CPU. But in your case a GPU upgrade would be the wiser choice as even if you get a Phenom II, you won't be able to run the game with your onboard graphics. Go for a video card upgrade first. I suggest a minimum of a 9600GT for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0goldeneye0 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 This is what I recommend For CPU I would recommend this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819115200 For GPU I would recommend this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814133253 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad91 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 gta 4 require a powerful cpu so i recommend quad core(q6600), and for GPU 8800 might do the job for now. Please tell me where you can get a Q6600 for 160 bucks. I just spent 179.99 at Newegg for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huxBlunt Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 This is what I recommend For CPU I would recommend this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819115200 For GPU I would recommend this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814133253 Does that graphics card even support pixel shaders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anus Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 This is what I recommend For CPU I would recommend this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819115200 For GPU I would recommend this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814133253 Atleast mention that you're joking. What if the OP takes it seriously? That CPU is fine, but the quadro is a workstation card and so wouldn't run GTA IV well at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgamer3672GTA Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 gta 4 require a powerful cpu so i recommend quad core(q6600), and for GPU 8800 might do the job for now. Please tell me where you can get a Q6600 for 160 bucks. I just spent 179.99 at Newegg for it i know Q6600 costs a-lot , both ebay and amazon offer these for good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anus Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 gta 4 require a powerful cpu so i recommend quad core(q6600), and for GPU 8800 might do the job for now. Please tell me where you can get a Q6600 for 160 bucks. I just spent 179.99 at Newegg for it lol consider yourself lucky. A Q6600 costs $240 or more here where I live . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solohck Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I would save a little more money and get some better upgrades. I had an 8800GTS with one of the slowest core2duo processors available that ran at 1.8GHz stock. When overclocked to 3.0GHz, GTA IV ran OK, but still wasn't the most smooth. I just upgraded to a new Q9550 quad core processor, and I can now play the game at my max settings and it is smooth, no more stutters. You can't have a great cpu and a bad gpu, or the other way around. You're gonna need a decent gpu and cpu combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixDelta753 Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 This is what I recommend For CPU I would recommend this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819115200 For GPU I would recommend this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814133253 I don't think you understand. I have an am2 mobo and a 160 budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anus Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 He was not being serious, he was just joking. Don't even think of getting that video card for gaming. Anyway, like I said before, you'll have to get a better processor AND a better, actual, video card to run IV well. But I say a video card is more important than a CPU in your case. You could get more performance from your CPU by overclocking . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixDelta753 Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 ok that being said. I was thinking about an amd 5200 x2 and a 9800 gt How do u think that will be on a 19" ws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anus Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 To be honest, that CPU would just bottleneck the hell out of that nice card. If going with AMD, the minimum I'd recommend is a Phenom and Phenom II would be best. That card is excellent. You don't need to change that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixDelta753 Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 I would get a phenom but I goes out of my budget. How do u think that CPU will preform anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japd1uk Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Damn, you got ripped off ... AM2 suck. Amd's badness is because of Intel's core 2 greatness, An now the i7 one word WoW thats why intel is the Only logical rought, Now!..an...the for see able future!!!!!!!!!!! Save your money! sell the system you've got, sure to find someone the wants a word processor on egay Ive got a Core-2 duo X6800 stock @ 2.93 evga 680i 4gb OCZ fatality pc2-8500 8800 gtx 768mb I run GTA-4 1280x1024 mid highest 35 70 depends! to much trafic looks fake! theres only 3-5 diferent car in each zone an one of them is alway the one your driving 16 NO Lagging, could go higher only using 423mb out of 768mb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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