Buying new PC ( for 2077)..any recommendations

Originally Posted by you
Unlike linux; windows driver management is completely broken. The old install probably lacks the drivers for the new system (unless old cpu was the same cpu and if it was intel you are really screwed).
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The best solution i've found (others might have a better solution) is to make a backup of the old system (might be hard now); then do a windows recovery on the new system using the backup to restore the content.

Wait, can I use this?

https://www.instar-informatika.hr/ge…m_medium=click

If I understand, you have a new installation on a new disk, which is booting, but you have files on the old disk you want to transfer? If it's crashing when you reconnect the old disk, it's most likely because it's trying to boot from that one, and failing. If you push the key to choose a boot device at bios startup (often F11 or F12), then make sure you choose the new disk to boot from, the old one should just appear as a secondary disk in Windows, and you can drag the files over.

He can also set it via the bios but i took his comment to mean he wanted to copy his software (games et all) - and if he simply copies it - the registry will be foobar since none of the executable will be registered (or the values they might use for correct operation - another crap fest from ms - then again if these are steam games it might not matter - no clue if steam uses the registry for installed games - never bothered to examine mine). Perhaps i misunderstood and your comment is correct in which case everything you said is correct - perhaps boo needs to explain what he is trying to accomplish.

Originally Posted by Ripper
If I understand, you have a new installation on a new disk, which is booting, but you have files on the old disk you want to transfer? If it's crashing when you reconnect the old disk, it's most likely because it's trying to boot from that one, and failing. If you push the key to choose a boot device at bios startup (often F11 or F12), then make sure you choose the new disk to boot from, the old one should just appear as a secondary disk in Windows, and you can drag the files over.

Why would you need that - see ripper comment - what are you trying to accomplish ?

Originally Posted by Bobo
Wait, can I use this?

https://www.instar-informatika.hr/ge…m_medium=click

I also use and enjoy mechanical keyboards. The one I have is very compact and the design removes the number pad. I really like a smaller mechanical keyboard with my laptop because laptop keyboards pretty much suck and with a compact mechanical keyboard it is easy to take it along with me.

It's a matter of taste but I vastly prefer the feel and quality of mechanical keyboards over most others. That said, there are good non mechanical keyboards out there as well.

Also, I think getting 32GB ram memory is a good idea so you don't have to worry about that for a long time.

My general philosophy with buying computers (and other things too) is "you get what you pay for". If you want quality you have to pay for it, and it is well worth it in the long run.

Originally Posted by Bobo
Wait, can I use this?

https://www.instar-informatika.hr/ge…m_medium=click

Don't buy that unless your old HDD is IDE and I bet it's not if you can plug it in your new motherboard. I have that adapter and you need to babysit it (bugs you with messages) during any data transfer.
If you plan to use your old HDD as an external drive, buy a proper SATA dock instead.
If I'm wrong and it's really IDE HDD, transfer the data over some internet cloud or USB stick/disk instead of messing around with gadgetery you'll use once and never again. Then throw the bloody IDE disk away.

Originally Posted by Bobo
Any advice on driver installation…image looks a bit fuzzy.
Also best way to retrieve files from old HD..tried to plug it in with new PC, but ends up crashing ( start up repair does not work).

I'm not quite sure what are you saying there, why would startup repair occur because of a secondary HDD problem?
If you're using old HDD as system disk, check settings in BIOS/UEFI about HDDs, it's possible something is not set properly. If not, let win10 to fully update, then post if the blurry screen persists and the old HDD still misbehaves.
If you're trying to boot the new PC with an ancient win7 installation that was left on the old HDD, just forgeddit. Theoretically should work, sure, but usually doesn't. Use clean install of OS, please.

I know there are too many of ifs, but without details it's not kinda possible to answer properly.

Originally Posted by joxer
If you're trying to boot the new PC with an ancient win7 installation that was left on the old HDD, just forgeddit. Theoretically should work, sure, but usually doesn't. Use clean install of OS, please.

I know there are too many of ifs, but without details it's not kinda possible to answer properly.

As you said,make a clean install of OS,that's how i installed Windows 10 on my computer.

Originally Posted by Camsum
As you said,make a clean install of OS,that's how i installed Windows 10 on my computer.

Like this https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-clea…indows-2624904
And https://www.androidphonesoft.com/res…ion-media.html
To be frank,install Windows 10 from a Windows installation disc is a common method without lossing.

discs are outdated; use a usb.

Originally Posted by Camsum
Like this https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-clea…indows-2624904
And https://www.androidphonesoft.com/res…ion-media.html
To be frank,install Windows 10 from a Windows installation disc is a common method without lossing.

My personal strong advice is to use a motherboard that has an Legacy Module in its BIOS - meaning : not only UEFI - , this way you could perhaps install older OSses and the successor of OS/2, the "eComStation". And this OS needs such an "Legacy Module" …

I'm currently thinking of buying this OS myself, because it comes with native DOS. Means I could dig out my old DOS and Windows 3.1 games and maybe play them without the need of an emulator …

But on the other hand, there's the DOSBOX emulator by Vogons out there as well …

I wouldn't go down that route, Alrik. I think there would be all sorts of issues getting DOS games to run natively on modern hardware, if it would work at all. I would either go with DOSbox emulation (which is very good), or buy an actual PC from the DOS era on ebay for a full retro experience.

EDIT: I had a quick Google because I was curious about eComStation. It provides DOS compatibility, as OS2 did, through emulation. You would be paying $145 for a specialist OS that's meant for enterprises that are stuck with legacy software, and it would be providing DOS through emulation, just as DOSbox would for free on your PC.

Since Cyberpunk 2077 is probably releasing next year, and it will release on consoles, it presumably has to run on XBoxOne and PS4. The next gen consoles are supposed to possibly come out in late 2020 so I suppose CDPR release it in late 2020 or actually release the PC version first and next gen console versions at the end of the year… or release it on XBOne and PS4 and then later release an "enhanced" version on XBoxTwo / PS5…

But still, it has to run on the dated console hardware. Unless Microsoft or Sony forks over money for a timed exclusive on their new system, they'll probably release on the current consoles for a much bigger potential market. Maybe the PC version will allow for a few special graphical tweaks. For ex: a Direct X 12 version for Windows 10 users with GPUs that support DX12… Or 4K resolution support. But how much are they really going to invest in graphics tweaks for a relatively small percentage of the market?

TL: DR I agree with those that say you should wait; at least until there's a solid release date and somewhat official system recommendations from CDPR. Your current PC might basically be all you need.

Yeah, don't run Win10 Legacy. You're begging for trouble.

Originally Posted by daveyd
Since Cyberpunk 2077 is probably releasing next year, and it will release on consoles, it presumably has to run on XBoxOne and PS4.

It has to, but:
- At 30 frames per second with dips to 15
- Without hairworks
- With less NPCs and possibly less vehicles on streets than on PC
- With as much blur as possible everywhere, not just motion blur

Necro just because there's some related statistic:
https://wccftech.com/eight-of-amazon…-are-amd-cpus/

Eight of Amazon’s Top 10 Best Selling Processors Are AMD CPUs



Interestingly, the best selling AMD processor is the second generation Ryzen 2700X which offers an incredible per-core price of a mere $23 USD. Intel's best selling processor, the 9900K, on the other hand, represents a significantly higher $58 USD per core figure. It is worth noting that while the 9900K is superior in terms of gaming performance, the performance difference isn't anywhere close to the price difference.

Quantity doesn't equal quality and mainstream in modern society usually produces mediocrity or below.
While "90% of everything is garbage", when it comes to $, hype, shills and useless numbers that mean no difference in reality, be smart when choosing hardware.

Not sure what you're alluding to there, Joxer, but AMD has taken the crown back. Additionally, the new AMD Ryzen chipset still has room for growth, whereas Intel has been milking their stagnant tech in recent years.

AMD processors consistently fail our QA tests. They may work on the average commercial game, but fail hard when running business apps that are processor hungry. This doesn't mean you shouldn't buy them for a gaming rig, but if you're going to run multiple apps that want CPU cycles all at the same time, stick with IBM.

Note: I'm not on the testing team, but I'm a frequent consultant when purchasing desktops/laptops/VDI's/thin clients/tablets/etc. Of course, when we buy it's in the hundreds of machines typically, so the little vendors don't have a shot.

YMMV

Originally Posted by Drithius
Not sure what you're alluding to there, Joxer, but AMD has taken the crown back. Additionally, the new AMD Ryzen chipset still has room for growth, whereas Intel has been milking their stagnant tech in recent years.

Joxer seems to have a problem with those who don't spend more $$$ for the best equipment. I used to think way that but lately I buy AMD systems, and Videos cards. Better for your Wallet.

Anyway I don't really care if I miss Nvidia's extra graphic or Intel's advanced options either.

Originally Posted by Couchpotato
Joxer seems to have a problem with those who don't spend more $$$ for the best equipment. I used to think way that but lately I have buy AMD systems, and Videos cards. Better for your Wallet.

Anyway I don't really care if I miss Nvidia's extra graphic or Intel's advanced options either.

He means to say 9900K is the best gaming CPU, I think.

OMG.
No.

I mean here, in bs thread, in other tech threads, on PCGamer where I'm banned so can't comment any more and plain everywhere:
do not buy i9 for gaming.