updating computer for games

dannyh · 06-15-2005, 06:01 AM

i like to play world of warcraft on the computer i have but it seems to lag alot. i would also like to be able to play games like half life 2 on it but my requirments are far below the minimum to play. my specs:

Processor Intel Pentium 4 1993MHz
Display Card Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV
Memory 512MB
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
Free Disk Space 10.79GB
Display Card Memory 64MB
Display Driver Version 6.14.10.4020
DirectX Version 9.0c
Optical Drive CD/DVD
Sound Card SoundMAX Digital Audio

my friend told me to get more ram for playing WOW but i have no clue what hese talking about. also i dont have a clue on what kind of graphic card i would need. im looking to spend under $500 for all of this also. thanks in advance

**Praetor** · 06-15-2005, 11:09 AM

To find out what youve actually got have a look at QUESTIONS 101.

Dropkickmurphys · 06-15-2005, 01:22 PM

you would need another 512 memory (ram) and a 128mb (at least) graphics card
world of warcraft is online right? beucase if it is you may need to also upgrade your internet connection

**Praetor** · 06-15-2005, 01:26 PM

1. WoW doesnt require 1GB of RAM....
2. While the more memoery the better, a 128MB card may or may not be better than a 64MB one.
3. Yes it is an online only game

06-15-2005, 06:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
dannyh New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	updating computer for games i like to play world of warcraft on the computer i have but it seems to lag alot. i would also like to be able to play games like half life 2 on it but my requirments are far below the minimum to play. my specs: Processor Intel Pentium 4 1993MHz Display Card Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Memory 512MB Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Free Disk Space 10.79GB Display Card Memory 64MB Display Driver Version 6.14.10.4020 DirectX Version 9.0c Optical Drive CD/DVD Sound Card SoundMAX Digital Audio my friend told me to get more ram for playing WOW but i have no clue what hese talking about. also i dont have a clue on what kind of graphic card i would need. im looking to spend under $500 for all of this also. thanks in advance

06-15-2005, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,954	To find out what youve actually got have a look at QUESTIONS 101. __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

06-15-2005, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dropkickmurphys Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK (Uni at Kent) Age: 19 Posts: 1,971	you would need another 512 memory (ram) and a 128mb (at least) graphics card world of warcraft is online right? beucase if it is you may need to also upgrade your internet connection __________________ Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz (OC @ 2.9GHz) Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard 2GB 6400 DDR240 RAM 512Mb Geforce 8600GT OC'd (Hoping for a 9800GT soon) 500GB Seagate 7,500RPM HDD Lite-on 20x DVD+RW OCZ GameXStream 600W PSU CoolerMaster Black Centurian 534 Case Samsung 19" 1440x900 SyncMaster 940BW monitor / Samsung 19" 1440x900 TV Dual Booting: Windows XP Proffessional SP2 / Windows Vista Business SP1

06-15-2005, 01:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,954	1. WoW doesnt require 1GB of RAM.... 2. While the more memoery the better, a 128MB card may or may not be better than a 64MB one. 3. Yes it is an online only game __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

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