3GHz

3GB RAM

GeForce 8400GS 512 MB

Are those any good? thats what my computer is at right now and I just wanted to know if by upgrading and only putting $80 into it if those specs will be able to run any of the new games well.

Well 3gb of RAM is ok for a start. However the 8400GS is dire and will not play any modern games well, if at all. You desperately need a new GPU. Also, you don't specify what processor you have, 3ghz on it's own means nothing.

give us the processer model spped means nothing anymore now thats theirs multiple cores and large cache sizes and your video card is very weak for major gaming

Ok, well I only have a Pentium 4 Processor, but I am looking into a new one. Any suggestions for that? And I am not a major gamer, but I will be upgrading the graphics card soon if there are any suggestions on that. I only have a PCI slot and a backwards PCI-e or what looks to be that. Not sure what to call it (it goes _____________ __, as for the slots that the connector will fit). Also my RAM will be upgraded by another 2GB soon as well.

Ok, well I only have a Pentium 4 Processor, but I am looking into a new one. Any suggestions for that? And I am not a major gamer, but I will be upgrading the graphics card soon if there are any suggestions on that. I only have a PCI slot and a backwards PCI-e or what looks to be that. Not sure what to call it (it goes _____________ __, as for the slots that the connector will fit). Also my RAM will be upgraded by another 2GB soon as well.

Vaan13

[QUOTE="Vaan13"]

Ok, well I only have a Pentium 4 Processor, but I am looking into a new one. Any suggestions for that? And I am not a major gamer, but I will be upgrading the graphics card soon if there are any suggestions on that. I only have a PCI slot and a backwards PCI-e or what looks to be that. Not sure what to call it (it goes _____________ __, as for the slots that the connector will fit). Also my RAM will be upgraded by another 2GB soon as well.

kemar7856

Ok, well I only have a Pentium 4 Processor, but I am looking into a new one. Any suggestions for that? And I am not a major gamer, but I will be upgrading the graphics card soon if there are any suggestions on that. I only have a PCI slot and a backwards PCI-e or what looks to be that. Not sure what to call it (it goes _____________ __, as for the slots that the connector will fit). Also my RAM will be upgraded by another 2GB soon as well.

[QUOTE="Vaan13"][QUOTE="kemar7856"] how much u willing 2 spendkemar7856

use thishttp://www.sisoftware.net/index.html?dir=&location=downandbuy&langx=en&a=

[QUOTE="Vaan13"][QUOTE="kemar7856"] i don't know what mothboard u have but u can get something like the intel E7400 if ur board doesn't support duel cores ur gonna have 2 buy a new one do u know the model name for the motherboardkemar7856

Are there newer motherboard with PCI cardbus connectors?

the motherboard model did'nt help at all copy the cpu model if its the 775 pentium 4's then you could use duel cores

the motherboard model did'nt help at all copy the cpu model if its the 775 pentium 4's then you could use duel cores

kemar7856

Well I did find this just now.

Processor Properties
ManufacturerIntel
VersionIntel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
External Clock800 MHz
Maximum Clock6000 MHz
Current Clock3000 MHz
TypeCentral Processor
Voltage1.5 V
StatusEnabled
Socket DesignationXU1 PROCESSOR

there not very good 3 giga ram is a start if your pentium 4 is a 775 socket then ideally you could go to a pentium D or celeron dual core which would be a mild improvement. and then as for the gpu get an hd 4550 if your really tight on a budget for replacing it. but if you dont DEMAND to play titles like CoD4, arkham asylum and dow2 it will be fine.

9500GT 512MB for $45.00. This will be a decent improvement on your 8400.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162019

3Gb of RAM seems to be more than enough if you are not a major gamer.

Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8GHz for $120.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115206

Hope this helps. :)

I belive this is your cpuhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116027since u said 3.0ghz 800mhz and its a socket 486 so u need to buy a newmotherboard 2 if you want to use duel cores/quad cores:cry:

9500GT 512MB for $45.00. This will be a decent improvement on your 8400.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162019

3Gb of RAM seems to be more than enough if you are not a major gamer.

Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8GHz for $120.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115206

Hope this helps. :)

xialon

The only thing about the Graphics card is that I only have a PCI card slot and a PCI-e x1. So I was and am very limited with the picking of a graphics card.

[QUOTE="xialon"]

9500GT 512MB for $45.00. This will be a decent improvement on your 8400.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162019

3Gb of RAM seems to be more than enough if you are not a major gamer.

Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8GHz for $120.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115206

Hope this helps. :)

Vaan13

The only thing about the Graphics card is that I only have a PCI card slot and a PCI-e x1. So I was and am very limited with the picking of a graphics card.

[QUOTE="Vaan13"]

[QUOTE="xialon"]

9500GT 512MB for $45.00. This will be a decent improvement on your 8400.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162019

3Gb of RAM seems to be more than enough if you are not a major gamer.

Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8GHz for $120.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115206

Hope this helps. :)

kemar7856

The only thing about the Graphics card is that I only have a PCI card slot and a PCI-e x1. So I was and am very limited with the picking of a graphics card.

Ya I know. I need to get some more money and upgrade all at once. For now it will just have to do though. Thanks for all the help. I learned alot about what I need.