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UPDATE: LCPD ELS Pack: Skins: DONE WIP NOT STARTED Vapid Cruiser 2nd generation Vapid Interceptor Bravado Buffalo 2nd generation Cheval Fugitive (thanks to Michael V.) Declasse Merit Declasse Granger 3000X (SWB) Bravado Buffalo 1st generation Dundreary Landstalker Declasse Burrito Vapid Speedo Anis Pinnacle If anybody wants to help me with either making new skins (Burrito and Pinnacle), editing existing ones (Interceptor, Merit and Speedo) or with making unit numbers (just unit numbers) shoot me a PM. You are going to need Photoshop or GIMP, I am not sure if paint.net will work too. The more people can help, the faster this pack is going to be released!

The last question - you need to edit the emerglights texture which comes with the lightbar.

I should get my new PC tomorrow and start modding on Wednesday.

Windows 8 is a better system under the hood, but many people say that Windows 7 has better interface. I would go with 8. Just make sure to get a 64-bit version if buying an OEM version. If you buy retail you will get both 32 and 64 bit.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JHJGbv This has everything you need.

Did you mean 4690K? Because it has 0.1GhZ more than 4670K.

Or if you don't know what you are doing and crank voltage through the roof. I read somewhere that Has well CPUs have overheating problems, that is why I stressed the need for an aftermarket cooler. Essentially, it all boils down to the GPU here. Also, is there any meaningful price difference between i5 4690K and i5 4670K? EDIT: There is none. Strange. So what do you think about this Prodigy? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JHJGbv

Ok. Basically, every processor (CPU and GPU) has a frequency at which it performs operation. Each hertz = 1 operation per second, so a 3.5GhZ processor can perform 3 500 000 000 operations per second. The more operations it can perform per second, the better. Each processor has it's clock rate (frequency) set by the manufacturer. That clock rate is guaranteed to work by the manufacturer. Overclocking is increasing this clock rate. It improves performance, but an overclocked processor needs more power, and the more power it needs, the hotter it gets. Heat is very bad for computer parts. Overclocking is a delicate operation, and while it can lead to great performance (way better than stock), it should not be done by newbies, because it can damage your parts if not done correctly.

And here is my final proposition - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4NsxRB Differences when compared to aCoD Prodigy's build: Better CPU at a lower price Better GPU (one performance tier higher) Different RAM (matter of preference) Windows 8 instead of 7 (matter of preference) Different Mouse $50 more expensive than Prodigy's. The CPU is not K (overclockable), as you would also have to buy a better CPU cooling, as the stock one would not suffice if you want to overclock. The K version is $20 more. aCoD, I like this friendly competition we are having xD

I opted for MSI later due to higher number of positive reviews, but Asus is one of the best companies out there. Both are great motherboards.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/c3g4YJ Changed the PSU to Corsair (+$10), changed the RAM to 2x4 GB, and changed the HDD to Western Digital (+$10). Try to get all the parts from one retailer, you'll save money on shipping. That CoolerMaster I posted earlier had good reviews on some Polish sites

I had a Seagate HDD for 4 years and it is still working without problems. True, but I would not recommend over clocking to a beginner. Still it is only $20, so he can go for it if he wants. He would also have to get a CPU cooling then. I agree with the RAM, I though I have put in 2x4 GB. The PSU is a matter of preference.

Yes, the "ASUS Radeon R9 290X 4GB DirectCU II" is the right card. Check my post above, it costs $200 less! With either of those builds, you will be able to run GTA IV with mods and almost every other game on the market on maximum settings without any performance issues (60 FPS rock solid) One thing though - don't forget that GTA IV is a very bad port, and sometimes it will crash when overmodded. No hardware can remedy that issue.

>Vapid Torero or Bravado Buffalo 2nd gen.

aCoDProdigy, you could change the CPU to non-K version (as there won't be any OCing to be done), it would save $20 :) Also, while the computer you posted costs about $900, with OS, keyboard and mouse it would cost $1100, which is just about as this build (OS, keyboard and mouse included) - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nc42WZ The only thing changed, compared to the build I posted earlier, is the GPU. Instead of R9 290X, I opted for almost $200 cheaper R9 280X. It is worse, but it is still overkill and it should run most, if not all games on very high settings. Also, the GPU in aCoDProdigy's build is way worse than R9 280X in mine (no offense). One more thing - if you are not planning on overclocking the CPU, you won't need additional CPU cooling. The one that comes with the CPU will suffice.

Yes, a GPU is a fancy word for a graphics card (Graphical Processing Unit). Do you want to run GTA IV on highest settings? That won't be hard, seeing as it is a 5 year old game. I would recommend getting a mouse anyway. A controller can't fully replace it. Well, i tried to build a PC for you that would run every game on max settings and which you won't need to replace for I guess 6 years (it should run the games on medium then). http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4F42WZ - now it features the right card! It costs about $1350, but it includes the OS, keyboard and mouse. Without them, it is about $1150. What you get: A great CPU with a huge price/quality ratio, A great motherboard from a reliable company, 8 GBs of RAM, 1 TB HDD (that is a lot!), A KILLER card, one of the best on the market, Awesome case, Really good and reliable PSU, Nice & cheap optical drive I could try to build one for $1000 or $800, however the OS, keyboard and mouse cost about $200, so if I were to build a $800 PC, then the actual parts would cost about $600. Also, it looks like I dun goofed and got you a different GPU, the one I meant to give you costs $100 less. I have edited the post.

It all depends on what you mean is running fine. The more money you spend on a PC, the higher quality settings you will be able to set in games without losing performace (and that can have a really huge impact on they way they look) and the longer it will be up to date. Generally, a high end PC would run every game at the time it comes out on maximum to very high settings, and games that come out later (up to 1 - 2 years) on minimum high. If you do not care about the graphics, then $800 will get you a mid end PC that should run all the games for 2 - 4 years on at least low settings. The most important thing in a PC when it comes to games is the GPU, and it should be the most expensive part in the build. The GPU model has the highest impact on performance and maximum settings. Next important tuning is the CPU - while games depend on GPU a lot more, if the CPU is too weak it can potentially be a bottleneck for the GPU and the GPU won't be able to use it whole potential. Other parts are not as important. Today, 4 GB of RAM is the lowest standard, and 8 is a very reasonable number. The frequency of the RAM doesn't really matter, 1333 MHz is as good as 1600 when it comes to games. The HDD speed won't be noticeable in games, aside from loading screens (SSDs can pretty much reduce them by half). The motherboard should be reliable, but unless you are planning to over clock your CPU (and since you are a begginer, I would not reccomend that), you don't need higher end models. The Power Supply Unit (PSU) should have enough power to run everything (500 W+) and it should be manufactured by a known company (eg. CoolerMaster, Corsair, OCZ, be Quiet etc. When in doubt, ask) to avoid your computer getting burned (beware of cheap Chinese PSUs!). Don't forget that you'll be able to replace the parts in your PC later (every PC, it doesn't matter if it is custom build or pre-made). For example, two years ago I switched the GPU in my old computer and I could increase the settings in Battlefield 3 from the lowest to high. When I say that a computer can run a game on x settings, then I mean that the game will run smoothly (45 - 60 FPS) on those settings. Hope that helps!

$1200 will get you a beast of a machine. I won't be able to help you, as I don't live in US and the prices here are different, but I am sure somebody else will.

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People tend to forgot such things, and it happened in Soviet Union (like Russia changed much lol). Also, don't forget that officially there are no Russian soldiers there. Only separatists.

Check my FDLC ambulance if you haven't already - with new ALM it can support an unlimited number of liveries! There is a guide how to add more than 4 in the description of my ambulance. However, I would not add more than 4 (total 8) due to performance and stability problems.