Ok it says DDR two channel memory on the case so i guess its DDR2 ? And that video card that i bougth is ok ?telefanatic

That would be dual channel DDR, not DDR2... which suggests a 939 socket CPU/Motherboard. Are you sure the motherboard on that computer supports PCI-E video cards (like the one you bought) and not just AGP? Does it say anywhere on the box PCI-Express (PCI-E) or AGP graphics/video support?

and don't go with that psu because case+psu combo pretty much sucks

quocthai

If he sticks with the x1650 or even goes up to a X1950Pro, that PSU will be good. It is better than most generic "500Watt" PSUs. Its anEnermax and has 27A on the 12V rails.

Now if you want to go with the 8800GTS or higher, I would definitely go with something a little stronger.

aye, i got another question, if i upgraded the ram and vid card, would this processor be able to handle Bioshock? or maybe crisis on low settings? Idk how this CPU is compared to core 2 duos.six_shot

It is pretty close to a E4300 in most games, so the CPU would let you play Bioshock or Crisis... But if you put in a higher end video card, you will probably need a better PSU too.

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If you could manage an extra $120, you would be able to get an 8800GTS which would set you up for future games in high quality.

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