Best Video graphics for my pc

mzox210mzox210 Join Date: 2010-01-10 Member: 70051Members
edited December 2011 in NS2 General Discussion
Hello Guys
I need help can you guys tell me the best graphics card for my PC to run NS2 with out lag. I Dont know ###### about PC All i know is how to put news parts in my PC.
Here is my PC <a href="http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01465973&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=3740326&tmp_track_link=ot_search#N259" target="_blank">HP</a>
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  • HarimauHarimau Join Date: 2007-12-24 Member: 63250Members
    See this thread, it's on the front page:
    <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=115681" target="_blank">Can my computer play NS2 beta?</a>, A short guide
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  • konatakonata Join Date: 2011-08-24 Member: 118296Members
    Power supply is only 350W. I'd recommend you update that before graphics.
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  • CrispyCrispy Jaded GD Join Date: 2004-08-22 Member: 30793Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1891494:date=Dec 24 2011, 08:23 AM:name=konata)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (konata @ Dec 24 2011, 08:23 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1891494"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Power supply is only 350W. I'd recommend you update that before graphics.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->QFT.
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  • WombatLOLWombatLOL Join Date: 2011-11-30 Member: 136042Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    New graphics card for your pc?

    If anything I suggest an ati 6850 if anything. Quite cheap and powerful imo.

    But you will need a better power supply.
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  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    edited December 2011
    Your CPU is probably on par with mine, E6420@3.2Ghz vs Q6700 @ 2.7Ghz. With the game on the client side being CPU bound I'm guessing you're going to see similar results as me. That is if you actually get a better PSU and Graphic card as the others have suggested.

    Your graphics card (9500GS) is a low end value/budget card, which will probably be around 25-30% of the perforance of my HD4850 (9800GT in Nvidia terms). Taken from similarly specced 3dMark scores


    My current average FPS on a good server 25-30tickrate in build189:

    Usually it's around 25-33FPS
    In heavy combat it can drop down to about 15-19FPS
    Endgame 15-26FPS
    And has peaks up to 30-40FPS


    My guess is that you could expect similar results in the current state of the beta...
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  • konatakonata Join Date: 2011-08-24 Member: 118296Members
    What country are you from? I can find you decent parts from a site based on that.
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  • mzox210mzox210 Join Date: 2010-01-10 Member: 70051Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1891535:date=Dec 24 2011, 04:34 PM:name=konata)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (konata @ Dec 24 2011, 04:34 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1891535"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->What country are you from? I can find you decent parts from a site based on that.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    San Antonio, TX Can u tell me from newegg
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  • IronsoulIronsoul Join Date: 2011-03-12 Member: 86048Members
    Sadly again, people fail to realise that you have not asked for tutorials on learning everything about computers. And you actually want some direct advice about components.

    Firstly, your cpu is weak, but might still handle ns2, because I used to play ns2 with a worse cpu than that.

    People say ns2 is cpu bound, this is not true, it is EVERYTHING BOUND, if you have slow cpu, slow ram, or slow graphics card you will run into problems.

    Finally, I still recommend you just upgrade your graphics card and power supply. Because even if it doesn't run ns2 smoothly, you will be able to run more optimised games on much more enjoyable settings at least. For example, you could max out skyrim, or max out deus ex 3 etc.

    Ok, so here's what I recommend for you:

    <b>power supply: Seasonic M12II 620W Power Supply I recommend it because it has been tested and rated as one of the best power supplies you can get, it's very stable and cool(temperature).

    graphics card: Nvidia GTX 560 Ti. It's not the best, but it's better than most(including my own ati 5850, and that's supposed to be a powerful card).

    all up, this should cost you $500, give or take $150.</b>

    You will have to buy online, I don't know what country you are in, but if you are in america, check newegg, if in australia, check pccasegear, if somewhere else, check the moon.
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  • konatakonata Join Date: 2011-08-24 Member: 118296Members
    You're telling him to buy the latest grade technology. You need to find out your clients budget, demands and expected performance first.

    Due to this being beta software, it's bad advice to tell someone to immediately go for the current best thing. Especially being CPU bound to that Core2Quad, we need more information first.
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  • playerplayer Join Date: 2010-09-12 Member: 73982Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1891567:date=Dec 24 2011, 11:42 PM:name=Ironsoul)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ironsoul @ Dec 24 2011, 11:42 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1891567"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->People say ns2 is cpu bound, this is not true, it is EVERYTHING BOUND, if you have slow cpu, slow ram, or slow graphics card you will run into problems.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    All computer-programs are everything-bound, if it isn't part #1 it's part #2, if it isn't part #2 it's part #3, and if it isn't part #3 and will be part #1 again. NS2 however has a completely disproportianate CPU-load. If all your hardware-parts are on the same level, you need to upgrade your CPU for NS2, always. Additionally, if your graphics-card isn't up to spec you can always drop certain details (resolution\AA), while there is absolutely jack ###### you can do about the CPU-bottleneck. If your CPU can't handle it, you're screwed plain and simple.
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  • IronsoulIronsoul Join Date: 2011-03-12 Member: 86048Members
    He asked a questions, I answered with an answer, not opinion. Don't make this more complicated than it should be. Yes, I recommended the latest grade technology, if the original poster has a lower budget, sure, I might recommend something else, but I assumed that his budget was proportional to what is required while still being reasonable since he didn't specify.

    Honestly, if I asked the same question as the original poster, and only got "what's your budget" type answers, rather than some actual advice to get started, I'd be slightly annoyed. Only slightly.

    But yeah, ns2 can be considered cpu bound, but hey, if his cpu can't handle it, at least he can enjoy other games on high settings.
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  • konatakonata Join Date: 2011-08-24 Member: 118296Members
    edited December 2011
    I just updated the guide I put on the forums about CPU/GPU recommendations for NS2.

    I saw the 7970 scaling performance review and linked to that. So not only a budget, but any decent DX10/11 card for the current CPU is viable. The new best hardware on older CPU is bad advice, unless there's a CPU upgrade lined up to bring them in line. That's why budget is important to get. There's no need to feel like you're being beat down because you didn't consider someone's budget and their future plans, more information is better that's all.
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  • vizioNzvizioNz InversionNS2.com Join Date: 2003-12-21 Member: 24595Members, Constellation, NS2 Playtester
    If you plan to do hardcore gaming, buying a production PC such as an HP/Dell would not be a wise investment.

    My suggestion is sell that machine and build your own with a higher quality Motherboard/PSU, then worry about a GFX card after that.

    /two cents
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