Hi... CPU Questions

The_Dude

The_Dude

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I recently bought this $370 computer with some nice specs, so I felt compelled to jump on it, but I am feeling skeptical as to what it can and can't do regarding high-end video games. This computer will be used mostly for gaming (preferably high settings), with the exception of some multimedia applications such as Pro Tools & maybe Photoshop every now and again.

Mid Tower ATX case, 550W PSU
Intel Pentium D processor 3.0ghz x 2 (should I upgrade to Duo or Quad, or will this Pentium D play Crysis, GTA4, Empire, etc. on high settings without choppy gameplay?)
2GB (512x2) DDR2 4200 Ram (should this be my very first upgrade?)
MSI 8800GTS 512mb 256bit DDR3
Gigabyte GA-965P mobo
500GB Seagate Barracuda
I am willing to overclock, but it comes with an extra large Arctic Cooler w/ heatsink, so what would you recommend? Personally I prefer xigmatek, but whatever.

I am on a strict budget, so here are the other components that are on my list of vital necessities:

802.11 Super-G wireless PCI network card ($22...)
used LCD monitor ($80-100)

Like I said, I'm on a budget, so any insight whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance

also, it'll be coming with Windows XP, do ya' recommend I get Vista for the purposes I'm using it for?
 
no, i don't recommend getting vista. there is simply no real reason to. Get a intel core2duo of at least 2.5GHz.
 
Elimin8or said:
no, i don't recommend getting vista. there is simply no real reason to. Get a intel core2duo of at least 2.5GHz.
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thanks, homie.

but take note that I'll be upgrading my RAM as well... and considering I know nothing about the windows platform, I can't decide whether to choose 32x, 64x, or just stick with xp

and i'm looking at C2D's right now. :)
 
Your x 32 Windows XP OS is good to go but can only address 3GB of Physical RAM. Memory is cheap so go with the 3GB and set up a 1GB Swap File on that massive HD. :cool:
 
I'm most likely going to upgrade to a total of 4GB. I reallllly don't want that extra gig to go to waste.
 
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