What is a complete systems spec?

[nearmiss]

We are seeing all methods of display for system specs.

It will really help to include a very thorough system spec in your sig for a while as the devs work through performance issues and fixes. It makes it easy for other members to share with you when you need help.

This thread is just for you to share your thoughts on what a competent systems spec should contain, and possible any other information that could be included in a spec that would enable better help suggestions.

[Fritz X]

Hardware:

- Mainboard
- CPU
- GPU
- RAM

optional:

- HDD (I'd recommend this, due to the use of Steam)
- Soundchip
- Screen

Software:

- OS

optional:

- driver information GPU / Soundchip

[Urufu_Shinjiro]

Please see the system specs signature system used here: http://www.overclock.net/video-game-...cliffs-32.html

Maybe we can add something similar as this board uses vBulletin as well?

Here's a screenshot of the control panel for that setup:

[nearmiss]

Urufu

I agree with what you say.

We need a way that is simple enough, yet comprehensive enough to include adequate data information that is easily readable.

I checked out the overclocker form as you describe in your attachment.
It appears to me each user fills in the form manually. Then that information is transcribed in the sig. I suspect that will require a custom modification to this forums, and I don't think it will be important enough for the entire site... as it is to us for the cleanup of BOB COD. I do think is an excellent way to deal with system spec display.

The attachment method you used is excellent, but most members won't use it on a consistent basis.

Having the spec in the sig has always been a best simple method of presentation, because it is automatically placed in each user posting.

There maybe features in the vbulletin that would provide a good workaround, which we aren't using.

[etzi]

My system is not the worst, as you can see.

I.e. I have enough frames, but constant stuttering.

Hardware:

- Asus P8P67
- i5-2500K @ 4.9 GHz
- Ati 6970 2GB
- 8 GB Adata DDR2

optional:

- Samsung 2 TB
- Sound onboard
- IYAMA 24"

Software:

- Windows 7 Ultimate 64

optional:

- Ati Driver GPU - CCC 11.3 and 11.4 Preview

[nearmiss]

The following is a pretty good looking specification, but I it has a certain level of interpretation required. Unless you know all the names and numbers and what they mean it doesn't make a best presentation.

Most of us know what the names and numbers are in this English speaking forum, but many members of this forums doesn't know English as first language.

i7 930 @ 2.93GHz
AMD HD6970 2GB
6GB DDR3 Corsair Dominator
Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R
Corsair TX750 PSU
Corsair C300 128GB SSD
Samsung F3 1TB
Asus Xonar DX
Windows 7 64

[jibo]

maybe this way

Intel/Socket 775/E8400/4.0GHz/2 Cores/Chipset P45/4Gig DDRII/ATI/5770/1 Gig VRAM/WinXP SP3/DX 9/1680*1050

AMD/Socket M3/PHENOM II X6 1055T/2.8 GHz/6 Cores/Chipset 890FX/4 Gig/DDRIII/ATI/ 6859/2Gig Vram/Win7/DX 10/1920*1200

Intel/Socket 1155/Core I5 2500K/4.5 GHz/4 Cores/Chipset P67/6 Gig/DDRIII/NVidia/GTX 570/1.25Gig Vram/Win7SP1/DX 10/1920*1200

[BP_Tailspin]

What do “the developers” want us to post about our system specs?


This would be a system specs post from a gaming enthusiast sharing there system specs with there buddies because there excited about there new build:

MOBO: ASUS Crosshair III Formula,
CPU: AMD 965 Phenom II - 3.4GHz Quad-Core,
RAM: 8GB G Skill DDR3 1333,
GPU: EVGA GTX 570,
Cooling: ZALMAN 9500AT (lapped - w/fan removed) plus (3)140mm and (1) 120mm Fans,
HD: WD Black Edition, 1TB games, 500 GB operating system and programs,
CD/DVD: ASUS with LightScribe,
Sound: Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty Pro,
PSU: Corsair HX Series 850HX Modular,
Case: Cooler Master Centurion 590,
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit – OEM,


And this might be what a game developer needs to see, if they give a hoot:

MOBO: ASUS Crosshair III Formula,
CPU: AMD 965 Phenom II - 3.4GHz Quad-Core,
RAM: 8GB G Skill DDR3 1333,
GPU: EVGA GTX 570,
Sound: Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty Pro,
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit – OEM,


But the reality of this is that a game developer have test computers with Low, Mid and High-end CPU (Intel and AMD), GPU (NVIDIA and ATI) RAM of every type and several operating systems to test the code their working with.

Most members on this form have med to high-end gaming systems; I don’t think anything in our computers have anything to do with the poor performance that everyone is experiencing.

If the “the developers” want us to post anything about our systems to help them we need to here from them. What do they need? Everyone would be more than happy help out.

[nearmiss]

You are correct in your last sentence.

Afterall, when they don't tell us why should be be expected to know what they need to know?

The purpose of the spec is not just for devs, but other members may have answers as well when reviewing your specs.

Do your best, it would be nice if one of the developers would jump on the thread and give us a straight answer.

They may want a CPU-Z worksheet as well, or some other utility results.
So, go as far as you are comfortable.

My spec is pretty watered down, but if I report a good performance at my spec other members with a similar spec might think they need to do some tweaking,etc.

[ATAG_Doc]

Spend as much as you can stand to spend.