battlefield 2

[icemenz]

i would like to build a gaming computer from scratch just to only play the game battlefield 2 with their recommended specs;no other tasks.

the specs are here
http://pc.ign.com/articles/623/623617p1.html

what builds do you recommend at the lowest possible pricing?


need suggestions and advice,

 

[DGrifffin]

At what resolution do you want to play it at? And do you want AA?

If you just want to play it at ~1280/1024 max settings then i would go with:
GeForce 8600 GTS $80 - $90
1 gig of ram (2 if vista) $20 - $40
Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 Allendale 2.4GHz $120
~ $235 + case, power supply, motherboard, hard drive, cd drive.

If you want to play it at ~1600/1200 max settings 4xAA then i would go with:
GeForce 8800 GT $140 - $150
1.5 gig of ram (2 if vista) $25 - $40
Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6GHz $140
~ $320 + case, power supply, motherboard, hard drive, cd drive.

 

[husky mctarflash]

With all due respect to DGriffin, the e4000 series was made obsolete by the e7200. You get more cache, 45 nm design, and overclockability to around 3.8 GHz for $124, with free shipping.

Similarly, the 8800GT was made obsolete by the ATI 4850 at $155 after rebate, and free shipping.

You build your system around both of those components, and you will have a smoking system that maxxes BF2/2142--regardless of anything else you buy.

You can also get some killer OCZ Plat. rev. 2, 2 GB pair for under $20, free shipping via NewEgg.

An excellent 600 watt OCZ power supply for ~$50 after rebate, free shipping from NewEgg.

And a top of the line Antec 900 case for $79, free shipping from NewEgg.

It is an excellent time to buy a system!

 

[icemenz]

Hey DGriffin,

what motherboard do you suggest?

 

[Nik_I]

no offense dgriffin, but what you recommended isn't all that great.

get a p43 motherboard, an e7200, 2 gigs of ram, and a 4850, or even a 3850 or 3870 if you don't wanna spend too much. BF2 is an old game now, so you won't need a monster video card to play it, but eventually i'm sure you'd like to try some newer games, so get a system that can handle it.

 

[Nik_I]

here's a system i put together quickly:

motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135092

cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052

ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231108

video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102747

or: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102715

total: $408.95

that's without a case and mouse/keyboard, but that there is a very capable system.

 

[husky mctarflash]

I generally concur with Nik_I. (Mmmmm, bacon.....)

Can't pass this RAM up: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227139 $17

OMG They are giving this case away, and it is among the best at any price!!! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021 $69

They are giving this away too!!! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341012 Your board won't Crossfire, so this is all the PSU you would need. $39

All with free shipping!!!

Damn, that would be a mighty fine system, and unbeatable price/performance ratio!!!

 

[Guest]

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EDIT: forgot to add caps and exclamation points

 

[husky mctarflash]

Thanks grom. You really added to the thread here.

Now go back to your cubicle and/or bedroom.