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Halon1211 wrote:
>> so over to the group with comments please and any url's for support
>> info would be appreciated
>> My current box crashes on every game that i have so you can see how
>> bad i want to get a new box
>
> Well, I'm cheap so have you tried the usual format, clean install
> sort of things first with your current machine?
>
> Ok, with that said:
> Monitors: depends on your space requirements and preference. There
> is nothing wrong with a CRT, it's cheaper, and last longer but takes
> up alot of space. For that reason I went to the NEC Multisync LCD
> 17". Works great in all games and was about $350 when I bought it.
> Do your homework though. Many LCD's are priced great but not suitable
> for heavy graphics. An expensive graphics card will do you no good
> with a cheap LCD. People have trouble with ghosting, dithering, and
> just generally poor picture if you don't get the right one.
>
> Video: I replaced my old GF4 with a 6800GT. I was a Voodoo guy til
> they died, then became and NVIDIA guy and have never seen a reason to
> try Radeon so I can't talk about them. BUT, my 6800 is great. Does
> everything I need and more. Frames are awesome and I can run with
> all the effects turned up with no performance issues.
>
> Sound: My Asus board came with integrated Soundstorm Dolby 5.1.
> Alot of people have griped about it, but I never had the sound issues
> or bugs people keep reporting with BF or BFV. I paired that with a
> set of Logitech z640 surround sound speakers I found on sale last
> year and it's awesome. I get great music from my MP3's and
> incredible sound when gaming. I've actually walked away from a few
> hours of BF with my sound up and effects on with some serious ears
> ringing from all the explosions. Not recommended as a habit but
> pretty cool at the time to really feel the sound when something blows
> up.
>
> Joystick: Well, sticks are like women(if you're a guy). Every guy
> has a preference on how it should look, feel and perform. I like
> HOTAS setups and prefer stiffer resistance rather than soft and
> sloppy. My favorite of all time was the Suncom SFS, no longer in
> production. So, my wife got me the Thrustmaster Top Gun Afterburner
> II for fathers day and I'd say it's the best thing Thrustmaster has
> come out with in years (under $50). It's still lighter than I like,
> but all buttons are easily programmable, the throttle and stick fit
> my hand nicely and I don't have to search or stretch my fingers in
> odd ways to hit a button. There also the option to use a lever on
> the throttle as rudder, or use the twist on the stick. My advice, go
> to a store with displays and touch and feel all of them to get an
> idea what will make your hand tired too early and see what you like.
>
Ive just finally got rid of my CRT for an LCD and I find it really good.
The lcd really brought out the dark textures that are almost invisible on
CRT
monitors. Its a great change from the dark days of crt. I really recommend
it.
Kev
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