Hardware suggestions anyone?

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"Peter Hovorka" wrote in message
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Hi

I'm planning a new PC. Because of the differences in the architectures
of the AMD and Intel CPUs, I'ld like to hear suggestions about whether I
should use a high end Pentium IV or a high end AMD CPU.

(Not talking about the P IV extreme nor the AMD 64 - I never pay double
the price for a bit more performance)


64 bit can be a lot more effective - but not the place for that discussion.
AMD are slightly better for 3D work, and Intel for 2D. In terms of raw
speed, the Intels are faster. However, AMD can be a fair bit cheaper.

Also, I'ld like to hear your suggestions for the graphics card. I would
tend to use an ATI Radeon 9600XT or 9800XT because of their overall
performance. How about the Nvidias?

Both of those cards would be reasonable, the Nvidias are quite good, but
there are known issues with FS and other things - I had to return one after
it refused to work. But all it takes is time for most of these issues.


Finally, I'ld like to setup a multi-display solution with one main
screen in the middle and left/right-forward monitors added to it.
Is there a one-pc solution or will I have to setup 1 or 2 more computers
in a small network?

You can use multiple monitors in FS, but not (as far as I'm aware) like
this. However, WideFS and FSUIPC (unfortunately now cheap payware) provide
an excellent solution.


Many thanks in advance,

Peter


HTH,
Angus