Running TF2 on max settings

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The Asylum

Gettin me a new compy soon, wanna be able to run TF2 on max. What kind of processor will I need, and what's the best Nvidia graphics card to get?

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Jazz

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Mar 9, 2008
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I have mine maxed out with a Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz and a EVGA 8800GT (gfx card).
 

Memento Mori

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Mar 25, 2008
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8800GT is a good card still for a very cheap price. The newer 9xxx series and the GTX2xx are too expensive for not too much performance increase (apparently). Mine cost £90 (would probably come out at around $150 because americans get everything cheaper).

A great processor for around the same price as the 8800 is the Intel E8400. It is 3ghz dual core and is excellent according to my friend. It is £100, probably $180.


Just checked newegg for you, they both cost $169.99. :)
 
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Spike

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Feb 13, 2008
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I recommend Intel Q6600 (great and cheap quad processor) 2,4 GHz.

GTX280 is the best graphic card from Nvidia, which is by far, a lot better than 8800.

I have ATI HD4870 which is similar to the GTX280 (but not as good), and I get 175 average FPS on Half Life 2 test, 1680x1050 all max + all AA x8 and AF x16

Prices?

GTX280 costs 400 $
ATI HD4870 250$