Read first: Will PCSX2 run fast on my computer?

[Franpa]

the difference in price between the e8400 and the e8500 isn't much, $20. The difference between e8600 and e8500 is $104. e8500 features a higher multiplier then e8400, resulting in less overclocking to achieve similar results.

Only the i5-750 is close to the same price, everything else is dearer by at least $100 and so is the motherboard for a i5.

[Kagarus]

Hi,
I intend to acquire the following system in the near future:

Phenom II X4 965
Geforce 250 GTS
4gb ram
Windows XP

The most intensive games I want to play are Persona 3, Persona 4 and Front Mission 5 - what kind of FPS can I expect with such a setup? Would a faster CPU/overclocking be definitely required for full speed?
(I know that PCSX2 can't use more than two cores (I need a quadcore for non-PS2 related reasons), and that FM5 still has some minor graphic glitches)

Thanks in advance

[Bositman]

FM5 might be quite demanding but if you won't get full speed it will be pretty close (someone who has the game might know more).
Persona 3 and 4 will run just fine

[mackoyski]

The system you're planning to build is ok....Just to point out that Phenom II x4 can go with am2+ boards (use ddr2 mem) or am3 boards (you need ddr3 mem for this). Go for dual boot xp/win 7 if you can.

[boogerthe2nd]

You don't really need XP these days at all, unless you have some pretty poorly-coded applications. There's even XP mode (basically an improved virtual host) if you really need it.

[Register]

@kagarus : if your planning for PhenomII X4 965BE, i suggest you to take Rev.C stepping (newest 965BE) for higher OC you wouldnt dissapointed.

[Bishie]

How would the likes of Tekken 5 fare on the following?

Intel Core i5 750 @ 3.60GHz, 4GB DDR3 1600MHz, GeForce GTX 275 896MB GDDR3

[Xellon]

I plan on getting a laptop with these specs:

Operating System - Windows 7 Home 64 bit

Processor - i7-920XM (or the i7-820QM depending on money)

Graphics Card - gtx 280m

Ram - 4GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz

additional info - quad core each with hyper threading (unnecessary, I know but I still want it), 500GB 7200rpm SATA 300 Hard Drive.

With these specs, would I be able to play say... Fate Unlimited codes at 60fps or greater? Or do I need a desktop for that to happen (with no speed hacks or minimal EDIT: and I won't do any overclocking)?

[heatblazer]

How would the likes of Tekken 5 fare on the following?

Intel Core i5 750 @ 3.60GHz, 4GB DDR3 1600MHz, GeForce GTX 275 896MB GDDR3

Playable. But best results without speed hacks are at 3.8 GHz or better.

[LoloZ]

Hi everyone!
I also planning to change my config next week and I wanted to know if with this config :
Phenom II X4 965
Geforce 250 GTS
4gb ram
I can run gran turismo 4 an ff XII ntsc at full speed ?
With or without overclocking ?
But if i can't, can i get there with an core i5 750 ? ^^