Hey guys, I wanna upgrade my PC a bit, so I can run some of the newer games coming out, and these are my specs. Tell me if you need more info! *I'm pretty happy with my video card Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz Memory: 1022MB RAM Page File: 2037MB used, 2007MB available Video Card: Radeon X1300/X1550 Series
first things first you might want to upgrade the video card. you might be happy with it but if you want to play upcoming games you need a new card... Also nowa days most games are in need of 2 gigs of memory so get your self another stick (1 gig) ... the other information most ppl want is your budget. tell how much you have so people can start giving you recommendations.
Call me superficial, but do you have a casing that is nice to look at? :D
I kinda like my Thermaltake Soprano DX (http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Chassis/midtower/sopranoDX/ve7000_index.asp)
it's massive (so good airflow alhtough it's cramped with plenty of stuff) + it comes with a big 140mm silent fan at the front rubber dampeners on the drives it looks good it has that nice little details like swiveable legs (to make it more stable - just in case you have dogs, kids) and stuff
What more can you ask? A nice pece of gear that's nice to look at, and doesnt annoy you when you try to score a frag.
I just realised the x1950Pro Im looking at is actually 332$ but is on sale for 149$ *CAN*. I'm probably gonna get it tomorrow, you think it's worth it for 150$?
I just realised the x1950Pro Im looking at is actually 332$ but is on sale for 149$ *CAN*. I'm probably gonna get it tomorrow, you think it's worth it for 150$?Mikka_kippa
Cracker_Jack, as I said before, I don't really have a budget, I'm a just a cheap Polak ;) G013M, I don't know, where can I find out? Actually, here is my entire DxDiag: ------------------ System Information ------------------ Time of this report: 8/24/2007, 16:12:07 Machine name: DIGITALBROTHERS Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: MEDIONPC System Model: MS-7046 BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz Memory: 1022MB RAM Page File: 2037MB used, 2007MB available Windows Dir: J:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 10 DX Setup Parameters: Not found DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode
Now apart from the video card, I have no idea wtf any of that means, haha. Care to elaborate? And I think I'm gonna go for the x1950pro, I think im getting a really good dealio for it.
It would help you a ton to get both. However I'd get another 1gb of good ram as that is a cheap upgrade. Then see what socket your mobo is, and find out if it can support the Core 2 Duos.
Use a program called CPU-Z to check the mobo socket. If it's LGA775 you should be able to run a Core 2. If it doesn't, or you want to upgrade your mobo go with these.
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L $95
Patriot Ram $62
Then you have your x1950.
Now realize that the mobo only has support for two ATA100 devices so you may have to replace your drives or get new hard drives if you have more than 2 ata devices (or get PCI card). I'd recommend SATA hard drives anyway.
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