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Yes, you will have to change the drive they install to. Just have another Program Files(x86) directory on your 1 TB drive and install there. That is what I have been doing.ETA once you put the Steam directory on the TB drive, all games will install there. You are going to have to relegate the Steam directory there or you will run out of room fast.
My approach will be if I play the game frequently, SSD. If less so, then on the 1 TB drive.
What means x86? Yes, I know I'm an idiot.
If you have a 64 bit OS, there are 2 PRogram Files directories, the X86 one is where it is all stored.
I do have 64 bit. Thanks!
I think MC meant this but didn't mention it specifically. "Program Files" is the folder that contains all your 64bit-capable apps (WinZip 64, WoW, etc). "Program Files (x86)" is where all the 32bit apps live.
You might consider getting a nice after-market cooler. They are fairly easy to install and generally do a much better job of cooling.
I gotta tell ya, I am running Steam on my regular HD and with the RAM, vid card and new CPU, I cannot imagine them running any faster anyway.
Probably true. I don't think it's a hard drive issue, but I was getting some lag in Left 4 Dead, mostly when Corp an Perry were talking over in game chat. I guess I need to move to the south. Any tweaks that will stop audio from causing a bottle neck? Side note, I can't believe how quiet this new machine is. The case is excellent.I gotta tell ya, I am running Steam on my regular HD and with the RAM, vid card and new CPU, I cannot imagine them running any faster anyway.
Probably true. I don't think it's a hard drive issue, but I was getting some lag in Left 4 Dead, mostly when Corp an Perry were talking over in game chat. I guess I need to move to the south. Any tweaks that will stop audio from causing a bottle neck? Side note, I can't believe how quiet this new machine is. The case is excellent.I gotta tell ya, I am running Steam on my regular HD and with the RAM, vid card and new CPU, I cannot imagine them running any faster anyway.
Do you have a discrete audio card? If you are using mobo, that might cause a problem. If not, just try adjusting audio properties to lower. Another trick if you have discrete audio is use mobo audio for voice and the discrete for all other audio. Separating them can help a lot.
I'm using the onboard audio. Can you suggest a discrete card or two?Probably true. I don't think it's a hard drive issue, but I was getting some lag in Left 4 Dead, mostly when Corp an Perry were talking over in game chat. I guess I need to move to the south. Any tweaks that will stop audio from causing a bottle neck? Side note, I can't believe how quiet this new machine is. The case is excellent.I gotta tell ya, I am running Steam on my regular HD and with the RAM, vid card and new CPU, I cannot imagine them running any faster anyway.
Do you have a discrete audio card? If you are using mobo, that might cause a problem. If not, just try adjusting audio properties to lower. Another trick if you have discrete audio is use mobo audio for voice and the discrete for all other audio. Separating them can help a lot.
Budget?I'm using the onboard audio. Can you suggest a discrete card or two?Probably true. I don't think it's a hard drive issue, but I was getting some lag in Left 4 Dead, mostly when Corp an Perry were talking over in game chat. I guess I need to move to the south. Any tweaks that will stop audio from causing a bottle neck? Side note, I can't believe how quiet this new machine is. The case is excellent.I gotta tell ya, I am running Steam on my regular HD and with the RAM, vid card and new CPU, I cannot imagine them running any faster anyway.
You know me, I'm made of money. I'll probably have to get a new headset too since my current is a USB. Say $200-$250 for both?
Just FYI this was a V1 drive so it won't be supporting trim. I almost pulled the trigger until I figured this out.Got a Lan Party set up for a week from Sunday with 7 of my buddies. L4D2!!! <rubs hands> Nothing beats being in the same room as your friends when you spawn as the tank and you hear them go crazy trying to kill you...
I'm loving the 5850. I can't see any game right now that this card can't handle in a single install. And it's so inexpensive I won't feel guilty replacing next year if I find something I like better. I am having a little trouble with my windows 7 install however. After I've had it on for a few hours, for some reason programs stop launching and I have to reboot. And when that happens, the computer hangs on the "Shutting down" screen and I have to force quit. I may have to reinstall.
Interesting. Sounds like you might need to reinstall. I have had no problems whatsover and love this bad boy.
This cost me just over $1000 and overclocks easily to 4.0ghz. The GTX 260 is under $200 and I don't think it's worth upgrading to another GTX 2xx series. If you're a serious gamer you probably want a HD 5850, which is around $300. If you really need a BR drive you can get one for just over $100, but unless you know you'll be watching BR movies on it I'd go with a Sony 7240S DVD burner since by the time BR media comes down in price you'll be able to buy a better BR burner for less. For a HD I'd go with a WD Caviar Black, less than $100.Case - Antec Twelve Hundred 750 BlueCPU - i7 920CPU Cooler - Prolimatech Megahalem Rev. B with (2) Scythe SFF21E 49 CFM fansMobo - Asus P6T (regular)RAM - Corsair TR3X6G1600C7D Dominator 6 GB 1600mhz (7-7-7-20 timings)Video Card - using my current GTX 260
maximum pc's current build-a-system suggestionyou can save some $ off their $1900 cost by not buying the $600 video card and the 2TB drive.
Drop their video card for a 5850 and you save $300. Get a 1 TB HDD instead of the 2 TB HDD there and save about another $200. You could save some more on RAM to get this down to about $1350 or so.
About to pull the trigger on the following. Any thoughts?Intel Core i7-920 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core ProcessorMad Cow said:
What about a sound card?About to pull the trigger on the following. Any thoughts?Intel Core i7-920 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core ProcessorMad Cow said:Thanks guys. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'll let you know what I end up buying/building.
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i think the on-mobo sound is sufficient. others may not agree.
Thanks guys. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'll let you know what I end up buying/building.Onboard AudioAudio Chipset ADI AD2000B Audio Channels 8 ChannelsI continue to have lag problems in L4D2 when others are speaking with in game audio. I have yet to add the sound card but I'm getting the Creative one MC recommended above. I'm hoping that will help out. I'd be curious to hear some recommendations on headphones from you guys. I'll need to upgrade since my current logitec cans are USB. Thouhgts?
Hey Pork,The 2nd shell shocker today with Newegg will be a gaming headset. Check it out. Starts at either noon or 1 PM PST. Price will be $24.99 shipped.Nick Vermeil said:
I'll check it out. Thanks.
No toolkit needed. All you need is a good phillips screwdriver is all that is not magnetic. If you really get into it and like maximizing your performance, then you can do things like lapping the heatsinks, polishing them and using a custom thermal compound, but for your first, this is probably just fine.
Yep, that is the one. Jump on it now before it sells out.
I ordered one to try as well. Just using a cheapie at the moment.
Pass it through HDMI on the 5850 and let an AV Receiver do the work.
Tell me more about this. I have the 5850, didn't know you could do this.Pass it through HDMI on the 5850 and let an AV Receiver do the work.
The HDMI on newer cards will allow you to pass audio (in the 5850's case, even Dolby TrueHD, called "bitstreaming") through to an AV receiver and let it process the sound. The 5850 is likely capable of doing 7.2 audio if you have a home theater setup already.The sound on the motherboard will work just fine, too... the HDMI is just another option.The vendor-specific drivers for your 5850 will be the best option here, and will allow you to enable audio-via-HDMI in the sound options. I think Win7 may make this easier to pull off than XP/Vista.Tell me more about this. I have the 5850, didn't know you could do this.Pass it through HDMI on the 5850 and let an AV Receiver do the work.
Just arrived. These things are massive! Not sure about the vibration function but I'll give it a try.I ordered one to try as well. Just using a cheapie at the moment.
Holy crap, how did you get it so fast?Just arrived. These things are massive! Not sure about the vibration function but I'll give it a try.I ordered one to try as well. Just using a cheapie at the moment.
They have a shipping location in New Jersey, so if the item is stocked there I get it next day.Holy crap, how did you get it so fast?Just arrived. These things are massive! Not sure about the vibration function but I'll give it a try.I ordered one to try as well. Just using a cheapie at the moment.
Sonuvagun. I usually get them fast but I have not even seen a tracking number for my headset yet.
