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nosef

So... I've finally decided to do something and at least upgrade my PC's graphics card, I just want to make sure I don't screw up. Also, a little bit more about this. I am actually unable to play RUSH for some unknown reason (a game I just recently won too), not able to play Portal (an old thread), and I have to play Binding of Issac on the lowest setting so it doesn't lag my ass :. And don't give me any youtube videos saying "OH, LOOK IT DOES RUN NOOB", PC's are different, and I've had this one for over 5 or 6 years and HAVE NOT ever changed a thing.

So here are the specs:

  • Motherboard: ASUS M2N61-AX
  • Memory: 2GB
  • Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
  • Graphics Card: GeForce 6150SE nForce 430

Anything else you need is hopefully here

My friend recommended me to get this graphics card

  • What are your thoughts?
  • Do I need to upgrade anything else?
  • Should I just make/buy a new PC?
  • Will changing only the graphics card actually affect/change anything.
1 decade ago*

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DrDudePhD

Tell your friend to die pls.

1 decade ago
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RemoteSix

I would just build a whole new PC if I were you, it's not even worth upgrading older machines for gaming.

1 decade ago
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wuodland

you need a full overhaul

This cant be upgraded much. period

1 decade ago
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Unholymoondog

+1

1 decade ago
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Valzi

Here's some help to build a new PC:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-pc-do-it-yourself-geforce-gtx-560,3216.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overclock-radeon-hd-7970-core-i5,3210.html

1 decade ago
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supersonic09

Just build a new PC, don't bother to waste your money on parts which isn't able to play the games in the future.

1 decade ago
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gunganator

You really should consider an upgrade. However that CPU etc should be ok I.e. low to low-mid on those games. What is killing you is the onboard graphics. Get yourself on craigslist or whatever and get yourself a cheap gpu with 512 of ram and dx 10/11 support then save for a complete upgrade.

1 decade ago
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nosef

hmm that is a valid point, I know this comp is old so I figured I'd need a new PC, any idea on how much an average cost is?

1 decade ago
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HillaryClinton

You might want to consider saving some money and building a cheap gaming PC from scratch.

You will get a decent boost from that 8800 if you must go this route you will most likely need a new PSU, the one in there is 300watt and honestly its probably not even a great 300watt, an 8800 takes a lot of energy if I recall, I say a 400-450watt would be a minimum. So you will wind up paying a bit for that also...

All in all, just save up.

1 decade ago
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nosef

Okay, guess I'll stick to low end games for a bit more, once I get a job (almost outta high school... one more year), I'll work on that. This PC is too old, and I hate Vista too -_-.

I'll see if there's any advice later today, if not I'll close the thread.

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