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Post by Dunki on Feb 12, 2016 19:37:44 GMT
960?
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Post by john7 on Feb 13, 2016 8:55:45 GMT
Upgrade option - think they may have, cheers Dunki.
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Post by scoops on Feb 13, 2016 9:10:31 GMT
Dell tend to be more business focused although they do have games machines. It may mean depending upon the spec that it's a bit more difficult to upgrade individual components as and when you need to. Can you post a link?
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Post by Dunki on Feb 13, 2016 9:58:53 GMT
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Post by Andrew on Feb 13, 2016 11:25:32 GMT
I'd still recommend a Scan PC over a Dell one, they've got a great reputation. This one seems good value and the right spec.
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Post by Dunki on Feb 13, 2016 18:32:24 GMT
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Post by Si on Feb 15, 2016 9:58:05 GMT
I've had a look and both Andrew and Dunki links are good spec PCs that are ideal for rF2. Dunki's has the SSD boot drive, so Windows will boot up really quick. Just make sure you install rF2 on the other drive though. You'll just need one of these to get it the right colour: Plasti-Kote White Spray Paint
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Post by john7 on Feb 15, 2016 22:10:46 GMT
Install on the otter drive Si, you've lost me already! By the way, I think gloss would be better, easier to wipe clean
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Post by wrighty on Feb 16, 2016 0:06:36 GMT
John, I think you have lost Si as well, "otter drive" is it a type of furry mammal drive? Have a look on E bay, there seems to be plenty of gaming computers there with free delivery (around the £250 price range). I assume if they are designed for gaming they should be able to run rF2, "yes?"
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Post by Si on Feb 16, 2016 8:34:35 GMT
When you buy a computer with 2 drives, one drive will have the operating system installed on it. if you have a SSD (Solid State Drive) then it would be this drive. They are super fast but are smaller in size. Therefore you should install all non essential applications and games on the larger HDD.
So when you turn it on, you'd have a smaller C: drive with Windows and probably a D: drive with all the storage space. D: would be your "otter" drive. You feed it rFactor2 and not fish. If you are using Steam then it means when you install the Steam client, make sure that goes on the "otter" drive too, so that it automatically installs games on the same drive.
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Post by Dunki on Feb 16, 2016 18:14:10 GMT
John, I think you have lost Si as well, "otter drive" is it a type of furry mammal drive? Have a look on E bay, there seems to be plenty of gaming computers there with free delivery (around the £250 price range). I assume if they are designed for gaming they should be able to run rF2, "yes?" I think 250 is a bit skinny for a machine cabable of playing rf2. Maybe Minecraft etc. How much you thinking of spending John?
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Post by Andrew on Feb 16, 2016 18:24:29 GMT
^ Agree, £250 is going to lead to disappointment and be a sideways step
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Post by john7 on Feb 16, 2016 18:34:40 GMT
Ok, ok, ok, ....... Other drive . Si, understand what you mean my current clockwork computer is like that. The only 'game' I play on the computer is rFactor, it's a home computer used mainly for a bit of Photoshop, Microsoft office stuff, word xl etc. and then general stuff, booking holidays etc. If it wasn't for rfactor2 I wouldn't be looking to upgrade, however I realise I need to to enjoy my Friday night, so........ I expect to pay £600 tops for something that will do the above and hopefully last until rfactor3 appears . The reason I mentioned the Dell was a chap at work thought it was good value however he did say that the graphics card may be a little suspect, try it and if it couldn't cope then upgrade to a higher spec card. I'm really looking for an; open the box, unpack, plug in and away you go experience.
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Post by Andrew on Feb 16, 2016 19:03:39 GMT
Then this would be my choice here
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Post by Si on Feb 16, 2016 22:04:09 GMT
and what Andrew has just posted matches all those requirements. (and no otter drive to confuse you)
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