Help needed ! I have a 500$ buget and i want to play fallout 3

so this is my current PC

intel core 2 cpu 6300

2g ram

nvidia geforece 7500le

I would like to spend around 400~600 to upgrade my pc but i am a noob to hardware, so can someone help figure out what should i get in order to play fallout smoothly, thanks !

What's your motherboard? That CPU should be fine for Fallout 3, my friend has the same one and he's able to run it on ultra settings. However, your graphic card needs updating. Download this program and install it (if your not sure about your board). Link

so which card should i get?

Motherboard Properties: Manufacturer ASUSTek Computer INC. Product Buckeye Version 1.05 Serial Number MS1C69S06200062

so which card should i get?

karmue

I would recommon a 9600GT, it's what I use and I am running the game on ultra settings. But you may need to upgrade your powersupply to use it. Open up your computer and check your max Watt output. It's listed on the powersupply which is loacated on the top end of your computer. (It's the thing with all the wires coming out of it)

output 300w max

5v&3.3v 180w max 5v&12v 288w max

does that mean i also need a new power supply? thanks for your answer

Yeah your PSU needs upgraded as well. I wouldnt go with a 9600 IMO they are cheap yes but you get a boost in performance with a 9800GT and its only like $20 more. Or you could go with ATI HD4850 for a little bit more. At that point its about preference. Do you prefer ATI or NVIDIA? I think (don't quote me on this) the 4850 puts out more perfermance than the 9800GT however it also runs hotter. (If your case is well circulated it won't matter much) I have a 4850 and I love it. I can play crysis on all high, far cry 2 on all high, fallout 3 on ultra etc.I have also heard good things from the 9800GT's as well.

For your PSU you are going to want to make sure that you have enough wattage to run your new GPU. I would recommend 700W or higher just to be absolutely positive.

Something like this would do just fine

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703009

Your looking at around $150 for a PSU and around $150 for a GPU. The price will change depending on which manufacturer you go with but thats a pretty good look at what your final total will be at. Make sure you check newegg and tigerdirect for deals and you might be able to find a GPU/PSU bundle or something like that. It never hurts to shop around.

output 300w max

5v&3.3v 180w max 5v&12v 288w max

does that mean i also need a new power supply? thanks for your answer

karmue

Just get a HD4670 and you'll play any game you want and you don't need a new power supply for that.

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output 300w max

5v&3.3v 180w max 5v&12v 288w max

does that mean i also need a new power supply? thanks for your answer

Sordidus

Just get a HD4670 and you'll play any game you want and you don't need a new power supply for that.

Straight from ATI's website:

ATI RadeonTM HD 4600 System Requirements

400 Watt or greater power supply

He will need a new powersupply to use a 4670 ;)

[QUOTE="Sordidus"][QUOTE="karmue"]

output 300w max

5v&3.3v 180w max 5v&12v 288w max

does that mean i also need a new power supply? thanks for your answer

kudols

Just get a HD4670 and you'll play any game you want and you don't need a new power supply for that.

Straight from ATI's website:

ATI RadeonTM HD 4600 System Requirements

400 Watt or greater power supply

He will need a new powersupply to use a 4670 ;)

People run it with 250watt psu without issues)

[QUOTE="Sordidus"][QUOTE="karmue"]

output 300w max

5v&3.3v 180w max 5v&12v 288w max

does that mean i also need a new power supply? thanks for your answer

kudols

Just get a HD4670 and you'll play any game you want and you don't need a new power supply for that.

Straight from ATI's website:

ATI RadeonTM HD 4600 System Requirements

400 Watt or greater power supply

He will need a new powersupply to use a 4670 ;)

No, he doesn't need.