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Anahata
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Does my monitor show my graphics potential?
#22001926 - 07/26/15 09:00 PM (8 years, 8 months ago) |
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I only ask for the preparation of the next fallout, ive had this pc for 9 years or so, only upgraded the gfx card...I want to be somewhat up to par with the games experience. I feel like i have a good card and processor (could be wrong let me know) but i really feel like im missing out in the monitor compartment.
((Monitor 1)) (Main) -Samsung SyncMaster 941BW 19-inch LCD-
Display Colors 16.2 Million Brightness 300 cd/m2 Screen Size 19" Contrast Ratio 500:1 Response Time 4ms (GTG) Panel a-si TFT/TN Display Type WXGA+ Maximum Resolution 1440 x 900 Pixel Pitch 0.285mm
((Monitor 2)) (it was free) -HP W17E 17" LCD-
Maximum Resolution 1440 x 900 Pixel Pitch 0.255mm Brightness 250 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio 500:1 Response Time 8ms Display Type WXGA+
((Graphics card)) -GeForce GTX 560-
(extra specs) Graphics dock 810Mhz Processor dock 1620Mhz Memory data rate 4008Mhz Cuda Cores 336 Memory interface 256bit Memory bandwidth 128.26GB/s Total available graphics 2431MB
((PC)) 900w power supply *with 2 power cords to graphics cards* Processor Intel Core 2cpu 6600 @2.4ghz Memory 3.25 useable W7 32bit SP1
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koraks
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Re: Does my monitor show my graphics potential? [Re: Anahata]
#22002674 - 07/27/15 02:11 AM (8 years, 8 months ago) |
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A newer monitor (depending on which you may buy) can have a better contrast ratio and perhaps have a little less ghosting. But I suppose only the contrast is something worth upgrading for.
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CosmicJoke
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Re: Does my monitor show my graphics potential? [Re: koraks]
#22003889 - 07/27/15 10:55 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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a gtx 560 could probably play a fair amount of older games at 1080p w/ reasonable settings, but you're gonna want a better gpu for the newest games or at least try sticking w/ the lower screen res... stay away from 1440p or 4k displays atm.... possibly consider a 21-27" 1080p display.... if you're primarily gaming, go big.... i prefer the higher ppi of a 21" 1080p screen personally
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Anahata
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Re: Does my monitor show my graphics potential? [Re: CosmicJoke]
#22077057 - 08/11/15 03:52 PM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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So what would be a good upgrade from p5w dh deluxe motherboard and intel processor ? And will it fit in my NZXT frame ?
want to keep the GTX 560, for now. not sure about the 700 power supply
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Re: Does my monitor show my graphics potential? [Re: Anahata]
#22077084 - 08/11/15 04:02 PM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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That CPU is going to be your biggest bottleneck by far. Your best bet for a big upgrade is going to be upgrading the motherboard and CPU (and RAM) to something more modern. Even if you upgrade the graphics card.. anything higher than that 560 and you aren't going to get any better performance really, the CPU will hold you back hard for most games.
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CosmicJoke
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Re: Does my monitor show my graphics potential? [Re: Shroomism]
#22077223 - 08/11/15 04:36 PM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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For fallout 4 my bet is i5, gtx 670 to play max settings @ 1080p.... potentially considerably lower @ 1440p maybe an i3/650 guessing sandy or greater will do the trick....
-------------------- Everything is better than it was the last time. I'm good. If we could look into each others hearts, and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care. It takes a lot of courage to go out there and radiate your essence. I know you scared, you should ask us if we scared too. If you was there, and we just knew you cared too.
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