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How are these specs?

by Houssen · in Hardware Issues · 12/20/2011 (2:53 am) · 10 replies

Hi all, I just want to get your opinion on a new computer I might be getting.

OS: Windows 7 Professional
CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K Quad Core CPU, 3.4GHz, Unlocked, 8MB Cache, Socket LGA1155, 32nm, up to 3.8 GHz with turbo boost
RAM: 16GB (4 x 4GB) Dual Channel DDR3 PC-10600 (1333MHz) 240-pin
VIDEO CARD: nVidia GeForce GTX560 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI-E 2.1/2.0/16x
HARD DRIVE: 3.5" 1TB / 1000GB SATA III 7200rpm HDD and 60GB SSD SATA 3 / SATA III 6Gb/s
OPTICAL DRIVE: 24x CD/DVD +RW/-RW drive (24x Dual Layer DVD Burner)

I would like to know if I would need to upgrade by the time the new Tomb Raider comes out next year? If you can tell me any recommendations please let me know!
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Associate redmasqu3rad3
GarageGames
#1
12/20/2011 (8:58 am)
two words, "really nice" :) just what motherboard is in it? and can it handle a 2nd graphics card? cause i would add another 560 and sli them ;)

Torque Owner Houssen
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#2
12/20/2011 (3:31 pm)
According to the website it comes with the Intel H67. I don't think I would be able to get the second card now because of budget issues but I will be able to get it after a month or so.

Thanks!

PS: Jonathan is your profile picture from Phineas and Ferb? It reminds me of the henchmen in it.

Torque 3D Owner Greg M
DERP Studio
#3
01/05/2012 (8:13 am)
hehe, love the Norm Bot.

System specs should be good for a while. I would definitely look into a second vid card.

Torque Owner Houssen
Default Studio Name
#4
01/05/2012 (9:34 am)
Thanks Greg, I am planning on getting a second one in about a week or so!

Associate redmasqu3rad3
GarageGames
#5
01/05/2012 (10:38 am)
hehe, yup its from Phineas and Ferb, and Greg got it right, its Norm

and choice on getting the second gfx card ;) just keep in mind you wont see a huge performance boost unless your playing or making games

John Gulledge
#6
01/05/2012 (12:18 pm)
Since you are using the K version of the cpu, get yourself a p67 or a z68 motherboard. You can't overclocked using an H67 board.

Associate Scott Burns
GG Alumni
#7
01/06/2012 (12:39 pm)
Those are pretty slick specs there. Personally I'd want the SSD to be larger to allow more breathing for programs that need to be in Program Files.

Torque Owner Houssen
Default Studio Name
#8
01/06/2012 (3:35 pm)
@Jonathan
This computer will only be for making and playing games ;D

@John
Thankfully I chose not to get the parts until I had enough for everything so I will be able to get a different motherboard

@Scott
The SSD is only going to be used for the OS, Torque 3D, Torque 2D and the other programs I use (such as GIMP and Blender). Would it be necessary for a larger SSD (The programs shouldn't be greater than 60GB)?

Thanks all for your input, you guys are awesome.

Associate redmasqu3rad3
GarageGames
#9
01/06/2012 (4:06 pm)
I figured as much but just wanted to put that out there ;)

Also a 60GB HDD is plenty of room for all that and the OS will all updates. If you start to add more then it will begin to be a problem, you usually want 30%+ still available on any drive for the best performance. If you can, get a 120GB SSD

Torque Owner Houssen
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#10
01/06/2012 (9:12 pm)
Thanks Jonathan, I guess you're right it would be better off if I had a 120GB.

Thanks