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sirkoady

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#1 sirkoady

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Hey there, I need help upgradeing my current rig. Problem is, I only have a budget of 500-600 dollars. Is there anyway I can upgrade my current rig into something that can play most modern games on high settings smoothly? If not whats the absolute best way I can upgrade with my budget? Thank you very much.

My Rig:

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System Information

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Time of this report: 3/15/2012, 16:12:21

Machine name: MOTHERBOARD

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.111025-1629)

Language: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer: GBT___

System Model: AWRDACPI

BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG

Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz

Memory: 1024MB RAM

Page File: 912MB used, 1450MB available

Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS

DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

DX Setup Parameters: Not found

DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices

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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

Chip type: GeForce 7600 GT

DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC

Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_C5543842&REV_A1

Display Memory: 256.0 MB

Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Monitor: ViewSonic VA1930wm-3

Monitor Max Res: 1440,900

Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll

Driver Version: 6.14.0012.7533 (English)

DDI Version: 9 (or higher)

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Sound Devices

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Description: Realtek HD Audio output

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Sound Capture Devices

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Description: Realtek HD Audio Input

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System Devices

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Name: ATI Technologies, Inc. 3D RAGE PRO AGP

Name: ANK1A9PZ IDE Controller

Device ID: PCI\VEN_1103&DEV_4320&SUBSYS_E363F2CF&REV_01\4&5D18F2DF&0

Driver: n/a

Name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT

Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_C5543842&REV_A1\4&13D46659&0&0020

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#2 deactivated-5a9b3f32ef4e9

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My brain just exploded.

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#3 sirkoady

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Haha sorry I didnt know how much info exactly is needed to help you guys out.

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#4 Cj19_32

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...Thats a lot of information might want to cut it down to the most crucial info like you see in most peoples sig.

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#5 sirkoady

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Alright a little better guys?

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#6 deactivated-5a9b3f32ef4e9

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That CPU is insanely old, so I'm not sure it would be worth upgrading.

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#7 sirkoady

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That CPU is insanely old, so I'm not sure it would be worth upgrading.
Postmortem123

Well thats what I thought as well, but as far as I'm aware, I'm not gonna get a PC that can run most new games on high smoothly for 500-600 bucks. I'm right about that arn't I?

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#8 ArchDemon123

Member since 2010 • 967 Posts

Hey there, I need help upgradeing my current rig. Problem is, I only have a budget of 500-600 dollars. Is there anyway I can upgrade my current rig into something that can play most modern games on high settings smoothly? If not whats the absolute best way I can upgrade with my budget? Thank you very much.
My Rig:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/15/2012, 16:12:21
Machine name: MOTHERBOARD
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.111025-1629)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GBT___
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 912MB used, 1450MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_C5543842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA1930wm-3
Monitor Max Res: 1440,900
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0012.7533 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio output
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
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System Devices
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Name: ATI Technologies, Inc. 3D RAGE PRO AGP
Name: ANK1A9PZ IDE Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1103&DEV_4320&SUBSYS_E363F2CF&REV_01\4&5D18F2DF&0
Driver: n/a
Name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_C5543842&REV_A1\4&13D46659&0&0020
sirkoady

Get a new one, honestly

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#9 Cj19_32

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[QUOTE="Postmortem123"]
That CPU is insanely old, so I'm not sure it would be worth upgrading.
sirkoady

Well thats what I thought as well, but as far as I'm aware, I'm not gonna get a PC that can run most new games on high smoothly for 500-600 bucks. I'm right about that arn't I?

I'm not gonna pretend like I know as much as some others on the forums. But I think that if you salvaged what ever parts you could like the disc drive, hard drive, and possibly the PSU. You could probably build something that could run most games (console ports) on high at playable frame rates especially if you use used parts. And you could sell the rest of your current parts on ebay to widen your budget. I built my rig last August starting out with 600-700 dollars and just from upgrading parts here and there it's gotten a lot lot more powerful.

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#10 sirkoady

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Thanks CJ I will keep that in mind. But if anyone does know of a good gaming PC for 500-600 dollars that would be even more convenient. I've been dealing with this old computer for far to long now.

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#11 deactivated-5a9b3f32ef4e9

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[QUOTE="Postmortem123"]
That CPU is insanely old, so I'm not sure it would be worth upgrading.
sirkoady

Well thats what I thought as well, but as far as I'm aware, I'm not gonna get a PC that can run most new games on high smoothly for 500-600 bucks. I'm right about that arn't I?

Probably not, although I'm not too good with US prices.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gaming-PC-AMD-FX4100-FOUR-CORE-3-8GHZ-8GB-ATI-RADEON-5770-/160763346786?pt=Desktop_PCs&hash=item256e3dff62#ht_1417wt_1396

Something like this would be pretty good I suppose - the 5770 is decent enough to run newer games, but I doubt it would handle high AA very well.

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#12 ionusX

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Hey there, I need help upgradeing my current rig. Problem is, I only have a budget of 500-600 dollars. Is there anyway I can upgrade my current rig into something that can play most modern games on high settings smoothly? If not whats the absolute best way I can upgrade with my budget? Thank you very much.
My Rig:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/15/2012, 16:12:21
Machine name: MOTHERBOARD
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.111025-1629)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GBT___
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 912MB used, 1450MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_C5543842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA1930wm-3
Monitor Max Res: 1440,900
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0012.7533 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio output
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
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System Devices
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Name: ATI Technologies, Inc. 3D RAGE PRO AGP
Name: ANK1A9PZ IDE Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1103&DEV_4320&SUBSYS_E363F2CF&REV_01\4&5D18F2DF&0
Driver: n/a
Name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_C5543842&REV_A1\4&13D46659&0&0020
sirkoady

better to replace it entirely for 600 its do-able. and you could game quite well on a 600 dollar machine. watch me now:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229285R

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130750

500 bucks. youve got room to omprove on the formula and you DOMINATED anything you could hope to do with your current machine.

sell the old hd 6670 the pre-built comes with for $50

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#13 sirkoady

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[QUOTE="sirkoady"]
Hey there, I need help upgradeing my current rig. Problem is, I only have a budget of 500-600 dollars. Is there anyway I can upgrade my current rig into something that can play most modern games on high settings smoothly? If not whats the absolute best way I can upgrade with my budget? Thank you very much.
My Rig:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/15/2012, 16:12:21
Machine name: MOTHERBOARD
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.111025-1629)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GBT___
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 912MB used, 1450MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
---------------
Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_C5543842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA1930wm-3
Monitor Max Res: 1440,900
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0012.7533 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio output
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
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System Devices
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Name: ATI Technologies, Inc. 3D RAGE PRO AGP
Name: ANK1A9PZ IDE Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1103&DEV_4320&SUBSYS_E363F2CF&REV_01\4&5D18F2DF&0
Driver: n/a
Name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_C5543842&REV_A1\4&13D46659&0&0020
ionusX

better to replace it entirely for 600 its do-able. and you could game quite well on a 600 dollar machine. watch me now:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229285R

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130750

500 bucks. youve got room to omprove on the formula and you DOMINATED anything you could hope to do with your current machine.

sell the old hd 6670 the pre-built comes with for $50

Wait I could play newer games like Shogun 2 total war on high smoothly with that combo? And for only 500?!?! If thats true, what do you recommend I upgarde next on that rig? RAM?

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#14 ionusX

Member since 2009 • 25778 Posts

[QUOTE="ionusX"]
[QUOTE="sirkoady"]
Hey there, I need help upgradeing my current rig. Problem is, I only have a budget of 500-600 dollars. Is there anyway I can upgrade my current rig into something that can play most modern games on high settings smoothly? If not whats the absolute best way I can upgrade with my budget? Thank you very much.
My Rig:
------------------
System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 3/15/2012, 16:12:21
Machine name: MOTHERBOARD
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.111025-1629)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GBT___
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 912MB used, 1450MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_C5543842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA1930wm-3
Monitor Max Res: 1440,900
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0012.7533 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
-------------
Sound Devices
-------------
Description: Realtek HD Audio output
---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
--------------
System Devices
--------------
Name: ATI Technologies, Inc. 3D RAGE PRO AGP
Name: ANK1A9PZ IDE Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1103&DEV_4320&SUBSYS_E363F2CF&REV_01\4&5D18F2DF&0
Driver: n/a
Name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_C5543842&REV_A1\4&13D46659&0&0020
sirkoady

better to replace it entirely for 600 its do-able. and you could game quite well on a 600 dollar machine. watch me now:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229285R

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130750

500 bucks. youve got room to omprove on the formula and you DOMINATED anything you could hope to do with your current machine.

sell the old hd 6670 the pre-built comes with for $50

Wait I could play newer games like Shogun 2 total war on high smoothly with that combo? And for only 500?!?! If thats true, what do you recommend I upgarde next on that rig? RAM?

i would recommend cpu next on that machine. gpu would be solid and ram is more than satisfactory. for your origional question total war shogun 2 would run nicely on high or max as would any other rts you wish to name. with such a system you could easily play any game you want on high or better with some or all aa and af at your current resolution of 1440 x 900

as for a cpu updare id wait till say q3 2012 before doing that. id probably get a piledriver based cpu or if the price is right an fx-8120/8150 bulldozer

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#15 sirkoady

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AWESOME! Thank you very much. Thats definantly the Rig Im getting.

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