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Leanne Achasse
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2013-05-11 21:41:46 UTC  |  Edited by: Leanne Achasse
hi all,


I am new to eve I really like the look of this game but before I start spending more time on it i have to I have to get my computer up to scratch. I am am not very computer literate however I like to ask questions which generally helps so here goes:

My first step is can anyone direct me to a program that will allow me to show the specs of my comp (copy paste) on to this forum so I can get some direction on what graphix card I need( I believe that is all I need atm) I have intergrated G41 chip set atm.

Whaen I have that I will post my comp stats and ask for some advice (been told you need specific cards for certain power supply/motherboards ect),


Thanks.

EDIT : - OK thx got the specs for my comp looking to spend no more than £100 max on a graphics card(don't think I need out else but could be wrong) can a few ppl discuss and reccommend then I will look into it. Much appreciated.

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel Pentium E5800 @ 3.20GHz 46 °C
Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM
3.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 399MHz (6-6-6-15)
Motherboard
FOXCONN 2A8C (CPU 1) 31 °C
Graphics
HP S2031 (1600x900@60Hz)
Intel G41 Express Chipset (HP)
Hard Drives
466GB Seagate ST3500418AS ATA Device (SATA) 30 °C
Optical Drives
hp DVD A DH16ABLH ATA Device
DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
GPENU OLEFS5AV SCSI CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

Thanks,
ShahFluffers
Ice Fire Warriors
#2 - 2013-05-11 21:46:22 UTC  |  Edited by: ShahFluffers
http://download.cnet.com/CCleaner/3000-18512_4-10315544.html?tag=mncol;1

You won't be able to simply copy paste the hardware info... but it will show (on the top just below the logo).

As a plus, it also can wipe your computer of all internet history and cookies so that no one can know what your browsing "proclivities" are (beware, it also deletes any passwords you have saved on your browser).

edit: it's freeware so you don't have to pay anything for it and it won't "lock up" after X amount of days.

How did you Veterans start?
Concurssi Mellenar
Doomheim
#3 - 2013-05-11 22:33:46 UTC
Quote:
(beware, it also deletes any passwords you have saved on your browser).
Not necessarily. It's configurable.

You can also use Speccy for this, and it's more of a hardware monitor anyway.

He who controls the veld, controls the universe.
Leanne Achasse
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#4 - 2013-05-11 23:50:46 UTC  |  Edited by: Leanne Achasse
thx alot

EDIT Updated
Radius Prime
Tax Evading Ass.
#5 - 2013-05-12 00:54:13 UTC  |  Edited by: Radius Prime
That thing is ancient. You are better off spending $300 on a new rig.. Even a cheap wallmart bought thing you buy today will beat this. Because of its age your motherboard wont be compatible with newer graphic cards. This means you will have to start checking for second hand graphic cards (often overclocked, about to fail since real humans don't have thermodynamics skill..) or old models still in stock. You Will pay more for old tech since they are often the last spares still in stock. Eve will run on almost anything built the last years. The quality of your experience however will depend on your rigs' visual prowess.

Do yourself a favour and don't invest more money into this. It is rare for electronics to go up in price with age... unless you have an apple 1 or 2 in your garage toss em out.

You also lack RAM for a smooth gameplay but unfortunately your motherboard will only support 4GB, this will affect the speed your game will run. Bare minimum for current games is about 4GB but 8GB is hardly a luxury and advisable. When you would invest in a new rig make sure to put about 16GB in. RAM is dirt cheap these days so it would be no problem.


Edit to answer your question:

You have 1 PCI Express 1.0 *16, This is the slot your graphic card will fit into and it means you can use 1 GPU on that motherboard at most.

Looked into graphic cards compatible with it: The Geforce 260 is about the best card that will fit ; the 280 already requires PCI-E 2.0.

A 260 however will run EVE fine, especially at the resolution you are likely to play at. It can be bought online for about $60 so is well within your budget.

Honest advice tho, think about getting a new rig, don't invest too much into this one, it just aint worth it. Next time it fails I advice not to spend money repairing it since spares will be getting harder to find and thus more expensive.

Welcome and I hope you will enjoy this game :)

Cheers and fly hard O7

Reopen the EVE gate so we can invade Serenity. Goons can go first.
Leanne Achasse
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#6 - 2013-05-12 01:15:38 UTC
thx Radius


I wont be buying a new comp for another year>.< not got the budget for it atm as I got other things to pay for. The next time I get a comp ill probably lay out about £500 so it should last. For the mean time I am just gonne get a graphics card to tide me over.


The help was much appreciated ty.
Radius Prime
Tax Evading Ass.
#7 - 2013-05-12 01:29:31 UTC
You're very welcome!

[url]http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-260[/url] this link will get you to the site so you can check the specs.

I don't know the dimensions of your PC so make sure to check the card size as to know it will fit.

Your post didn't contain what power supply you are using so make sure to check that as well before ordering.

o/

Reopen the EVE gate so we can invade Serenity. Goons can go first.
Leanne Achasse
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2013-05-12 01:30:02 UTC
just a quick one where do you usually buy online as things tend to be more expensice in the UK
Radius Prime
Tax Evading Ass.
#9 - 2013-05-12 01:38:23 UTC
Leanne Achasse wrote:
just a quick one where do you usually buy online as things tend to be more expensice in the UK



Don't live in the UK but usually buy at Alternate, they are all over Europe and have a UK branch.

www.alternate.co.uk

You can expect your order the next day when you order and have never experienced any problems, delays and/or damages. Don't know any other good shops in the UK but am sure they are around when you google.

Reopen the EVE gate so we can invade Serenity. Goons can go first.
Rain Tridesdale
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
#10 - 2013-05-12 01:43:50 UTC
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/

choose EVE from the drop down menu.

This site will tell you what you have and what you need to run ANY game
Drago Shouna
Doomheim
#11 - 2013-05-12 10:05:56 UTC
Try ebuyer.com as well. You can usually find some bargains on there.

Solecist Project...." They refuse to play by the rules and laws of the game and use it as excuse ..." " They don't care about how you play as long as they get to play how they want."

Welcome to EVE.
Cipher7
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#12 - 2013-05-12 11:52:15 UTC

I looked up your mobo, it's a PCIE x16 (probably 1.0 or 1.1)

PCIE is designed to be backward and forward compatible (most of the time) so you can try a PCIE 2.x card it will just kick down to a lower bus speed, but still a big improvement over earlier cards and more importantly DX11 compatible.

Amazon.uk would be a good place to shop, because you could always just return the card if it doesn't work.

A more immediate concern is the power supply.

Pop open the case and look at it, how many watts is it.

If the PS supports at least 400 watts, you could try this card

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-Radeon-Graphics-PCI-Express-Dust-proof/dp/B004XANO24/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

As I said, it's amazon, you could always return it if it doesn't work, but %98 sure it will work fine if the power supply is 400w or higher.
Leanne Achasse
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#13 - 2013-05-12 21:19:55 UTC
O.K. first thx alot peeps for your time it is much appreciated.

I have just popped open my case and the PSU is 220 watts >.< and also to compound problems my tower case is quitw small also. I think I am going to struggle to find a graphics card to fit it.

The starnge thing is that it does infact let me play (just about lowest specs ect) everything meets the recommended apart from the card if I could just get a card to meet the minium req's that will do me for now. In lightg of this new info does anyone have any other suggetions for me ? apart from get a new comp P
Drago Shouna
Doomheim
#14 - 2013-05-13 00:59:55 UTC
Did you try to get new drivers for your present card? Go to the manufacturers website and see if there are any new ones, they might help a bit.

Solecist Project...." They refuse to play by the rules and laws of the game and use it as excuse ..." " They don't care about how you play as long as they get to play how they want."

Welcome to EVE.