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19th Apr 2008, 04:59
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Hey, im pretty new to upgrading pc's in fact i have never done it before so that's why i would like some help with what i should get so my pc could run high end games with no problem. My budget is about 1000 dollars with maybe a 22" monitor so i will just paste my spec and i would like to know what i should upgrade, please don't say that my pc is still good cause i know it's decent but i want better one to run games and etc. Tell me if you need more info.
CPU 2 processors running - Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.20GHz CPU Speed 3.20 GHz System RAM 1022.4 MB Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Build Service Pack 22600) Video Card NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS (GeForce 7600 GS) Video Ram 512.0 MB |
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19th Apr 2008, 05:22
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Can I have your motherboard specs and your power supply specs please
We will work from there 
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19th Apr 2008, 05:24
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I would go with a core 2 duo or quad, if it's just gaming it's for it would probably be best going for the best core 2 duo you can afford, and a better gfx card, probably some sort of 8800 or a 9600.
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EDIT: and, yea, like SocialWarfare says, we would need your PSU and motherboard models to recomend products fully My System: First OC
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19th Apr 2008, 05:34
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This might be a newbie question but how do i find that?
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19th Apr 2008, 05:47
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Well you could download Everest free editon that should say what make and model your current motherboard is, however for the Power supply, you would need to open up the case and read off what it says on the side of it.
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19th Apr 2008, 06:14
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I don't see a CPU change improving matters for gaming, probably the reverse.
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19th Apr 2008, 06:16
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My computer model : HP Pavilion w5000
Motherboard id - 04/20/2006-LakePort-P5LP-LE-00 the rest of the info : Front back : Intel NetBurst 64-bit 200 MHz (QDR) 800 MHz 6400 MB/s Dual DDR2 SDRAM 128-bit 267 MHz (DDR) 533 MHz 8533 MB/s type: Intel Direct Media Interface It says bunch of bs there so i don't know what you are looking for exactly so i wrote down most of it Power supply : Delta Electronics inc. Model: DPS-350AB-7 A Input: 100-127V~/10A 47-63Hz 200-240V~ / 5A Output: +12VA / 18A Max power : +5V / 13A 350W |
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19th Apr 2008, 06:18
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I will see what the best conclusion will be im not really looking for the cheapest option im just looking for a good running pc which i won't have to upgrade for atleast 1.5 / 3 years.
edit: Maybe a new case so i could overclock since this one doesn't really have that many fans, anything that helps. edit 2 : i read your edit spot ( sorry if i didn't memorize your nick right ) I already found a pretty decent case http://www.coolermaster.com/products...detail&id=2908 i think this one is great but i still need help with what products i should get after that and how i should set it up Big Thanks // xnr |
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19th Apr 2008, 06:28
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(What I mean is that I can't bring any spec to mind from 3 years ago that would still qualify as a slick gaming rig, your 3 years is far too optimistic. 2 is the far edge if you're lucky). |
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19th Apr 2008, 06:34
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What i mean is so i wouldn't have to do this kind of an upgrade every year, maybe a new graphics hard more ram or something is ok but not this big, this is basically like building a new pc
oh and i forgot to mention that i would like to go for Dual screen so more ram would be needed and should i get vista or what? |
