Upgrading need help.

cheater1 · 05-15-2008, 01:48 AM

I got me a HP Pavilion a350n Desktop PC. This computer is pretty much older then 5 years, and i need help upgrading it to play some games. I'm getting a summer job so I'm planning on spending 500$ on building the computer and the rest on games. I want the best for my money, hoping the best can run COD4, Crysis, Gears of War.

The only thing I did to this computer is get a new power supply because the one that came with it broke. And also I got graphic card 1 and half years ago, ATI Radeon 9550, to play CSS.

Product Specs:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...371643&lang=en

I want to reused as much as possible. Thanks for the help.

xbadwolfx · 05-15-2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheater1

I got me a HP Pavilion a350n Desktop PC. This computer is pretty much older then 5 years, and i need help upgrading it to play some games. I'm getting a summer job so I'm planning on spending 500$ on building the computer and the rest on games. I want the best for my money, hoping the best can run COD4, Crysis, Gears of War.

The only thing I did to this computer is get a new power supply because the one that came with it broke. And also I got graphic card 1 and half years ago, ATI Radeon 9550, to play CSS.

Product Specs:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...371643&lang=en

I want to reused as much as possible. Thanks for the help.

Sorry man, but with a pentium 4 processor you will probably just barely make COD4 (forget Crysis).

Things to do...

1. upgrade to a dual or quad core intel cpu
2. upgrade memory
3. upgrade graphic card

cheater1 · 05-15-2008, 01:57 AM

yea any recommendations? I was told i should just get a new mobo cause AGP grpahic Card won't do.

daisymtc · 05-15-2008, 10:31 AM

Not sure if $500 enough...Here is a budget gaming set-up

E2180 + aftermarket heatsink
GA-EP35-DS3L
2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM
8800GS
450-500W PSU (looking for quality one, around $50)
mid-ATX case (not sure if your existing case can occupy ATX mobo)
HDD & Optical drive - Reuse
OS: not sure if you can tranfer, probably need new one.

techmatch · 05-15-2008, 10:40 AM

raise your budget

cheater1 · 05-15-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisymtc

Not sure if $500 enough...Here is a budget gaming set-up

E2180 + aftermarket heatsink
GA-EP35-DS3L
2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM
8800GS
450-500W PSU (looking for quality one, around $50)
mid-ATX case (not sure if your existing case can occupy ATX mobo)
HDD & Optical drive - Reuse
OS: not sure if you can tranfer, probably need new one.

So this seem like I would need to upgrade my mobo. Would this be able to play COD4, Gears War, Crysis at medium or high settings??

reddevil6 · 05-15-2008, 10:11 PM

yes this will max out COD4 an will play crysis on med if you OC the CPU to arould 3.0GHz

oscaryu1 · 05-16-2008, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddevil6

yes this will max out COD4 an will play crysis on med if you OC the CPU to arould 3.0GHz

Around it. I'd get a E2140 and LGA775 92mm Rosewill cooler. It's actually... terrific. $9, and I got to 3GHz with it

cheater1 · 05-16-2008, 01:50 PM

Oh yea i almost forgot I got a D-Link DWA-552 XtremeN Desktop Adapter, will this work with the new mobo?

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cheater1 New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Upgrading need help. I got me a HP Pavilion a350n Desktop PC. This computer is pretty much older then 5 years, and i need help upgrading it to play some games. I'm getting a summer job so I'm planning on spending 500$ on building the computer and the rest on games. I want the best for my money, hoping the best can run COD4, Crysis, Gears of War. The only thing I did to this computer is get a new power supply because the one that came with it broke. And also I got graphic card 1 and half years ago, ATI Radeon 9550, to play CSS. Product Specs: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...371643&lang=en I want to reused as much as possible. Thanks for the help. Last edited by cheater1; 05-15-2008 at 01:53 AM.

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cheater1 New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	yea any recommendations? I was told i should just get a new mobo cause AGP grpahic Card won't do. Last edited by cheater1; 05-15-2008 at 02:09 AM.

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05-15-2008, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,344	Not sure if $500 enough...Here is a budget gaming set-up E2180 + aftermarket heatsink GA-EP35-DS3L 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM 8800GS 450-500W PSU (looking for quality one, around $50) mid-ATX case (not sure if your existing case can occupy ATX mobo) HDD & Optical drive - Reuse OS: not sure if you can tranfer, probably need new one.

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cheater1 New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Oh yea i almost forgot I got a D-Link DWA-552 XtremeN Desktop Adapter, will this work with the new mobo?

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