PC Gaming

[darthviper107]

If it doesn't work in Windows 7 then you might be able to run it virtually---Windows 7 has an option to basically run XP as a virtual machine, and then you can try to run the game:
https://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

You need the right version of Windows 7 though.

 

[Kibagami]

If it doesn't work in Windows 7 then you might be able to run it virtually---Windows 7 has an option to basically run XP as a virtual machine, and then you can try to run the game:
https://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

You need the right version of Windows 7 though.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!? That's nuts how they have a VM of it's older self.

 

[cokebabies]

If it doesn't work in Windows 7 then you might be able to run it virtually---Windows 7 has an option to basically run XP as a virtual machine, and then you can try to run the game:
https://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

You need the right version of Windows 7 though.

I have Premium, I think. One or two steps down from the biggest one they have.

I'll take a look at that. I thought of using DOS Box as a last resort, but that's always been sluggish for me.

 

[Duck]

I'd throw another vote for the Steelseries Syberia v2. I have them and really enjoy them. Light and comfy, retractable mic, 'cheap'...
and they come in 'not-USB' version which I prefer because I plug them straight into my Logitech G51 volume control console.
I actually wish the Diablo edition they made wasn't USB because I would have jumped all over that.






Well here's the thing. Vista was the first OS I actually bought. I bought it because I was building a new rig and figured I'd step up and get en OEM version.
A few months later they announced 7 and I'm still with the same rig so I didn't really feel like updating.
so now that it's around time to upgrade I'm going to take the opportunity to format and install 7.

Also. Screw 8.

That is the pair I bought and they look sick! I do wish they were the non usb just for the fact that I would like to hear them through my preamp. Oh well they are still good headphones thats forsure.

 

[Drakul]

If it doesn't work in Windows 7 then you might be able to run it virtually---Windows 7 has an option to basically run XP as a virtual machine, and then you can try to run the game:
https://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

You need the right version of Windows 7 though.

Didn't know 7 has a VM integrated! does it allow you to run DOS games and early 95-98 games more easily?

 

[PandaClaws]

I'm all about high performance laptops.
I do editing, vfx work and color grading so mobility and power is exactly what I need. I have a Dell precision m6700. It is a beast! It has a 4gb nvidia quadro k4000m gpu which is specifically designed for pro applications. That doesn't stop me from playing battlefield 3 with everything on ultra! It's so smooth and looks incredible. What is your battery life like on the Sony? Also which ssd does it have?

Honestly I have no idea who made the SSD it came with. Sony's site says 4 hours but I tested it and I got about 6 hours out of it.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2

 

[darthviper107]

Didn't know 7 has a VM integrated! does it allow you to run DOS games and early 95-98 games more easily?

Maybe, I was doing it so I could play Star Wars Racer, but it didn't work because of DirectX, I would imagine Win95 or DOS games should work fine.

 

[Something Sexy]

Didn't know 7 has a VM integrated! does it allow you to run DOS games and early 95-98 games more easily?

You might better off trying DOSBox.

 

[Drakul]

You might better off trying DOSBox.

I already have DOSBox but it can be pretty clunky and unfriendly.

 

[Solidus]

I need to give DOSBox a try. I wouldn't mind revisiting Tie-Fighter and MechWarrior 2 .

 

[cokebabies]

Virtual XP didn't work, and DOSBox didn't like it either.

Thankfully, they have a web-based version. It's $15 a year, which is fine with me since I played the shareware version for about a decade, so they can now have some more of my money.

 

[JonD7]

So some Nvidia leaks supposedly happened, GTX 700 series in May.
780 will be the rumored "Titan LE" on GK110 with 5GB of VRM, a 30% performance over the 680... with the other GPU's still running off of GK104 770 is a 680, 760 is a 670.

And a Titan II is happening.

I kind of hope it's true because I want to upgrade my ATi 5850.

 

[darthviper107]

AMD Just put out the dual-GPU 7990 which is getting good benchmarks, I'd still go for Nvidia though.

 

[Solidus]

That's good news. I think I'll wait for the next gen of Nvidia cards before upgrading.

 

[darthviper107]

Supposedly Nvidia's cards next year will be a more significant update.

 

[SwedishHeat]

What's up with RAM prices nowadays?? They aren't any lower than they were back in '09 when I built my current box. Used to be that RAM was a cheap upgrade.

 

[darthviper107]

Pretty sure they are lower, I got 32GB for my PC for super cheap

 

[Something Sexy]

What's up with RAM prices nowadays?? They aren't any lower than they were back in '09 when I built my current box. Used to be that RAM was a cheap upgrade.

Pretty sure they are lower, I got 32GB for my PC for super cheap

They are definitely cheaper but usually I find the most popular RAM type at the time is the cheapest as different modules are made the older types become more expensive.

 

[SwedishHeat]

They are definitely cheaper but usually I find the most popular RAM type at the time is the cheapest as different modules are made the older types become more expensive.

Ahh yes, that's it.

I was using DDR2 sticks and DDR3 is significantly less expensive. So help a novice DIY guy out. If my mobo has these specs

Memory

Number of Memory Slots
4×240pin

Memory Standard
DDR2 1366+/1066

Maximum Memory Supported
16GB

Channel Supported
Dual Channel

I can use DDR3 memory, something like this, correct?? Or is there something better I should upgrade to?

 

[Something Sexy]

Ahh yes, that's it.

I was using DDR2 sticks and DDR3 is significantly less expensive. So help a novice DIY guy out. If my mobo has these specs



I can use DDR3 memory, something like this, correct?? Or is there something better I should upgrade to?

Do you know what motherboard you have?