Is my computer good for playing bf2?

[Oggen]

I got Intel P4 3,2 GHZ, 512 DDR mb, Nvidia Geforce FX 5500 wiyh 256 mb. Is this a good computer for being a HP Pavilion. Or should i buy a new memory who's higher like 1gig?

[spyro415]

I would recommend 1 gig RAM, and an updated graphics card if you want a better playing experience. If you don't mind low settings, 1GB of RAM should be sufficient.

[toxik]

Yeah the memory is too low, even for bf42. Depending on which settings you'll run is how much ram youll need. With a FX5500 you'll probably run it on medium so 1 gig is enough for that, 2 won't be much of a diference.

[Noni]

The processer is fine. But rather get a AMD 64 3200+ instead. 1GIG ram and try to add a 6600GT

[Mayhem]

Dude AMD sucks if you ask me,
3.2 is faster than amd 3200,
Amd says 3200 when its not even 3.2 ghz

Your comp is fine add another 512MB RAM and get a new graphics card

[Hephaistion]

You should play Madden 2006 instead...... ;-) (Some of you know what I am talking about)

[iceman369]

amd is much better for gaming than pentium
don't know why but thats how it is

[5bjoshua]

Yeh AMD suck they dont use all there potential and there crap, Your pentium is fine mines 2.8 and its runs perfect, Yeh as people have said get more RAM, does say a gig at least on the pack! Happy Gaming

[NoSoup4You]

Dude AMD sucks if you ask me,
3.2 is faster than amd 3200,
Amd says 3200 when its not even 3.2 ghz

Your comp is fine add another 512MB RAM and get a new graphics card

Wow.....

No AMD does not suck. AMD is better for gaming, but not multi-tasking, that is until you compare the Athlon64x2's to the 8xx series from Intel. The Athlon64x2's out preform the Intels in every category across the board.

The 3200+ is called that because it is comperable to the performance of Intels 3.2Ghz (theoretically).

Now, compare the two dual core chips for a moment:

INTEL:
Worse Performance
More Power Consumption
Higher Heat
Requires complete system upgrade

AMD:
Better Performance
Lower Power Consumption
Lower Heat
Requires a 939 socket, which is already in use with Athlon64 systems

So please do a little homework before you shoot your mouth off. And don't dare call me a "fanboy" because I run 3 Intel systems at home, my next will be AMD.

As far as them not using their potential, this just means you can more easily OC them with the stock cooling. My P4 3.4Ghz stock cooler barely kept my CPU cool enough to play the game without restarting. It would actually get to the point where it would have to throttle back, and I have no wimpy case cooling (X-Navigator decked with full fans).

I run idel at about 50*C. AMDs are generally between 40-50*C (MAX) under a full load.

[spyro415]

Dude AMD sucks if you ask me,
3.2 is faster than amd 3200,
Amd says 3200 when its not even 3.2 ghz

Your comp is fine add another 512MB RAM and get a new graphics card

It really is incredible what people say on these boards. :|:

AMD never claims that 3200 = 3.2, i have no idea where you got that from.

[Bashbunny]

I have a Clan mate that is running BF2(online too) with this system, So if He could do it, anyone can. LoL I think I have a cellphone with more Processing power.

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP
Processor: Intel Celeron @ 1.30 GHz
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Total Physical Memory: 512 MB
Free Physical Memory: 267.89 MB
Motherboard Manufacturer: Compaq
Motherboard Model: 07A8h
Manufacturer: Intel
Family: Celeron
Internal Clock: 1.30 GHz
Internal Clock Maximum: 1.30 GHz
External Clock: 100 MHz
Socket Designation: XU1
Type: Central
Upgrade: ZIF Socket
Capabilities: MMX, CMov, RDTSC, SSE
Version: Model 11, Stepping 1
CPUID: 0x000006b1

[NoSoup4You]

LOL, no kidding, my sound cards processor is faster then that Celeron!

[Bashbunny]

For Gaming purposes, AMD is generally better. For Multi application running then intel is better. So for us BF2ers AMD is the way to go (it is also cooler can cheaper too).

[iceman369]

word to that

[an army medic]

buy an area 51.