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http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/systems/systemdetail.asp?sysid=63&systypeid=3

Is this system good enough to run games like Fallout 3 / Crysis / Far Cry 2 on max detail and on 1900 x 1200 resolution with  decent fps? :) (Crysis being the exception obviously)

BARE IN MIND THIS IS IN NEW ZEALAND DOLLARS!

Edited 1 month, 2 weeks ago

That thing looks more overpriced than even an Alienware. I mean seriously, I built a rig like that (same exact motherboard, video cards, CPU), and the upgrade (mobo, GPUs, CPU, RAM) only cost me $720 USD (I already had other parts from a previous build, I've probably paid no more than $1200 USD for all the parts I have, some of which have been used in upwards of 5 or 6 builds.

As for your question, I run mine at 1920x1200...

Fallout 3 - CrossFire is still finicky with it, no driver update or patch to fix it yet. Single card runs it at a mostly smooth rate at Ultra High, but can slow down in some spots (saw lots of slowdown looking southeast from Raven Rock)
Crysis - Don't own it, can't say
Far Cry 2 - Maybe not 60 FPS but it will be smooth enough that you won't know the difference.

Edited 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lunarbunny said:

"That thing looks more overpriced than even an Alienware. I mean seriously, I built a rig like that (same exact motherboard, video cards, CPU), and the upgrade (mobo, GPUs, CPU, RAM) only cost me $720 USD (I already had other parts from a previous build, I've probably paid no more than $1200 USD for all the parts I have, some of which have been used in upwards of 5 or 6 builds.

As for your question, I run mine at 1920x1200...

Fallout 3 - CrossFire is still finicky with it, no driver update or patch to fix it yet. Single card runs it at a mostly smooth rate at Ultra High, but can slow down in some spots (saw lots of slowdown looking southeast from Raven Rock)
Crysis - Don't own it, can't say
Far Cry 2 - Maybe not 60 FPS but it will be smooth enough that you won't know the difference."

2355 New Zealand dollars = 1268 U.S. dollars

Edited 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bellum said:

"Do you already have a mouse, keyboard, and monitor? Don't forget to factor that into the cost if you do not or if you indent do replace them."

Posted 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sorry, I thought it was AUD, which put the build at about $1500. The NZD conversion rate makes it look much better. If you're going pre-built, then that should be fine.

The video card setup is the current best for your money...there is pretty much universal agreement about this at review sites. I think a 4850X2 card was recently released due to the popularity of the 4850 CrossFire setup.

Just be aware that any multi-GPU setup has its quirks, and some games may refuse to work right/well with it on.

With the 8.10 drivers (I have yet to test the recently released 8.11, which I didn't realize existed until just now) I had to turn off CrossFire for Fallout 3, and disable Catalyst AI/external antialiasing settings for Far Cry 2 (there was also a hotfix for Far Cry 2 that increased performance on CrossFire setups, but I assume 8.11 already has this fix).

Posted 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lunarbunny said:

"That thing looks more overpriced than even an Alienware. I mean seriously, I built a rig like that (same exact motherboard, video cards, CPU), and the upgrade (mobo, GPUs, CPU, RAM) only cost me $720 USD (I already had other parts from a previous build, I've probably paid no more than $1200 USD for all the parts I have, some of which have been used in upwards of 5 or 6 builds.

As for your question, I run mine at 1920x1200...

Fallout 3 - CrossFire is still finicky with it, no driver update or patch to fix it yet. Single card runs it at a mostly smooth rate at Ultra High, but can slow down in some spots (saw lots of slowdown looking southeast from Raven Rock)
Crysis - Don't own it, can't say
Far Cry 2 - Maybe not 60 FPS but it will be smooth enough that you won't know the difference."

Posted 3 weeks, 1 day ago