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So im getting some computer upgrades to help me play Crysis. (im on a budget so don't mock my purchases)
-Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 Processor
-OCZ DDR2 1150 MHz Reaper HPC Edition 4GB Dual Channel Memory
-GeForce 9400 GT

Can someone tell me a how-to guide or a video on overclock these components to play Crysis on a good frame rate and high quality. Thanks A Bunch Guys
 
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O.K so what video card is the best to play Crysis/Crysis Warhead on all Enthusiast Settings? (Don't care bout price for video card now and will it be compatable with my system?)
Will it also run Crysis/Crysis Warhead on a playable frame rate?

Also im now get these components:
-CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory (Is this a good 800 memory?) (Is there a better one for cheaper $$?)
-NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case (Good case?) (Enough space for all components?)
-ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler (Will this keep my OC'd cpu cool?) (Will I need extra stuff ex. Liquid cooling Arctic Silver?)
-RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-730SS 730W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Modular LED Power Supply ( Is this too much?)(What is a good cheap one?)
-Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor (Overclock to 3.6GHz) (Will it play Crysis/Crysis Warhead well?)
-GIGABYTE GA-EP43-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard (Will this mobo support all components?) (Is this a good mobo for gaming computers?)
 
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Also, the power supply you'll need will depend in large part on the video card. Get a quality one though, it'll cost a bit more but it won't fry your system.

You'll want some Arctic Silver 5 or MX-2 thermal paste to go with that cooler.

What is your budget for this system now? And why the obsession with having crysis on max settings? 😛
 
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dont really have 1 just trying 2 save money.
You still didn't answer the "what is the best gpu to play crysis on enthusiast yet"
Im happy with all my parts just debating on the power supply and gpu and maybe the cooling unit.
And what is the highest a E5200 can be overclocked to that is stable 24/7
 
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How high you can oc the E5200 will depend very much upon the individual chip you get. Some overclock much better than others.

The reason I'm interested in budget constraints is that crysis will run silky smooth on very high with a GTX 295, and even faster with two, but those cards will run you $500 apiece.

My point is that there is always something that will be better and faster. What card to get depends on what components you can afford.
 
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First, how big is your monitor? You can make Crysis run silky smooth on a Dell 17" at 1024X768 with an e5200 and 8800GT. You can easily OC the e5200 to 3.2 GHz but beyond that I see heat, stability issues.

On one of my computers, I play Crysis on a 19" at 1440 X 900, all high settings, no AA, and get 40 FPS avg and that's with an e4500 OC'd to 2.9 Ghz and an "old" 8800 GT. Unless you will play on a 24" monitor or larger and on 1920 X 1200 resolution, you don't need anything more than a GTX 260 and for sure you won't need SLI, lol.

So yes, you can play Crysis on enthusiast settings with an 8800 GT but on lower screen resolutions.

 
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Alright, well, since you're going with such a high end card, here's an interesting price comparison

GTX 260 209.49

GTX 275 319.99

GTX 280 410.00

GTX 285 418.49

I'd get either the 275 or the 285, the 280, which is older than both of them, is at a rather awkward price point.
The 275 is almost as good as the 280, and the 285 is the best single gpu card. I'd say that out of those 4 cards the 260 is the best bang for the buck

Or, if there is any way you can buy from US newegg (ship to a friend's house in usa, etc...), you can get a recertified GTX 280 for the price of a 275.

Also, for any of those cards, I would ditch the Raidmax PSU and go with a far better Corsair 650W PSU 139.99
 
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Xigmatek Dark Knight is an excellent cooler.

SLI is a horrible upgrade path. You would be much better off putting in the fastest single card you can find at that time than 2 more GTX 280s...

If you have the kind of $$ to use on this that 3 GTX 280s in sli is even an option, why are you skimping so much on the processor and other components? Also, you cannot (or if you can, shouldn't) do 3 cards in SLI with an LGA 775 motherboard. Hell, yours only supports one card. If you want upgradeability, go for an i7 or Phenom II pc.
 
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ur right i guess SLI really isnt good.

so how r these parts:
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3L LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128372

Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116072&Tpk=e5200

Corsair TX650W 650-Watt Power Supply - ATX, 120mm Fan, SLI-Ready, SATA-Ready, 80Plus
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3438607&CatId=1483

BFG GeForce GTX 280 Video Card - 1GB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0 x16, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, HDMI Support, VGA Support
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3941064&Sku=B52-282

NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025

OCZ SLI-Ready Dual Channel 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2x2048MB)
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3404049&CatId=3412

XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029&Tpk=dark%20knight

Rosewill RFX-120BL 120mm 2 Ball Bearing Blue LED Case Fan with Fan Controller Set - Retail
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835200028

 
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I'd probably get the GTX 275 instead of the 280. It is 55nm instead of 65nm, consumes less power, and apparently is about as fast as the 280. The 275 also overclocks better. This GTX 275 would save you about $70

If you have some extra $$, go with the GTX 285, it is faster than the 275 or the 280. This XFX GTX 285 will run you $40 more than that BFG 280. However, it comes with a free COD4, COD5, and more importantly, XFX offers a lifetime warranty.

In any case, don't get the GTX 280. You can get the same performance with the 275 and save money, or get better performance with the 285 for just a bit more.

Actually, since the 285 I linked comes with 2 free games, and the 280 fron tigerdirect doesn't, its a much better deal as well.

This coolermaster case comes with 3 120mm fans and probably better overall airflow.
CM RC-690
Its $99.99, so the same price as the NZXT case combined with the extra fan.
Your choice, though, cases are usually up to personal preference
 
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