pc upgrade

evcj · 04-04-2006, 08:35 AM

confused: my system requirements are below par to play oblivion game, i would like to know what is the best suitable, affordable graphics\video card which will be still great in some years to come and can be installed(compatible) on my system.
and for how much 512 mb ram comes? Ibm(lenovo) ram is costly so can you suggest any other better one. i think 512mb ram is good enough to run games.
and i forgot to mention, how much a dvd player cum writer comes for. i'm confused with so many types [like double layer..etc etc] tell me the one which can write dvd's[even at low speed] and play games at good speed.

you can see i dont know about this whole hardware stuff [though i dont know much about software either]. so suggest me well so i can follow the guidelines!

m0nk3ys1ms · 04-11-2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evcj

confused: my system requirements are below par to play oblivion game, i would like to know what is the best suitable, affordable graphics\video card which will be still great in some years to come and can be installed(compatible) on my system.
and for how much 512 mb ram comes? Ibm(lenovo) ram is costly so can you suggest any other better one. i think 512mb ram is good enough to run games.
and i forgot to mention, how much a dvd player cum writer comes for. i'm confused with so many types [like double layer..etc etc] tell me the one which can write dvd's[even at low speed] and play games at good speed.

you can see i dont know about this whole hardware stuff [though i dont know much about software either]. so suggest me well so i can follow the guidelines!

just try going to newegg.com and find what your looking for. dont go to a store and get things. newegg will run you alot cheaper than say going to your local staples.

m0nk3ys1ms · 04-11-2006, 08:32 PM

http://www.memoryx.net/ibmthseme1.html

this page will help you find the right ram.

m0nk3ys1ms · 04-11-2006, 08:36 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150130

here is a nice video card, the price isnt bad at 130 bucks, but if you want this one is cheaper.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814103167

only 65 bucks

wasisnt · 04-12-2006, 12:22 AM

If you are going to replace so many parts you may be better off getting a new computer.

holyjunk · 04-12-2006, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wasisnt

If you are going to replace so many parts you may be better off getting a new computer.

....... not really a lot of people just upgade ram and video card

m0nk3ys1ms · 04-12-2006, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wasisnt

If you are going to replace so many parts you may be better off getting a new computer.

thats only two things

Jet · 04-12-2006, 01:07 AM

Make sure that your motherboard can handle a AGP or PCI-E. By the way, that 6800XT isn't a great deal at all. Look into something like a X800GTO or 6600GT. Try for around 1GB of RAM, 512MB doesn't cut it anymore. A DVD burner only runs around $40.

04-04-2006, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
evcj New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	pc upgrade confused: my system requirements are below par to play oblivion game, i would like to know what is the best suitable, affordable graphics\video card which will be still great in some years to come and can be installed(compatible) on my system. and for how much 512 mb ram comes? Ibm(lenovo) ram is costly so can you suggest any other better one. i think 512mb ram is good enough to run games. and i forgot to mention, how much a dvd player cum writer comes for. i'm confused with so many types [like double layer..etc etc] tell me the one which can write dvd's[even at low speed] and play games at good speed. you can see i dont know about this whole hardware stuff [though i dont know much about software either]. so suggest me well so i can follow the guidelines! __________________ IBM ThinkCentre A50 Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz (512KB) 400MHz FSB, 128MB 40GB 7200RPM IDE HDD PCI Tower (3x4) Intel 865GV 48x32x48x CD-RW Intel 10/100 Ethernet

04-11-2006, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
m0nk3ys1ms Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hanover, IN Age: 16 Posts: 4,279	http://www.memoryx.net/ibmthseme1.html this page will help you find the right ram. __________________ Soon to be new rig: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 w/ AC Freezer 7 Pro Mobo: DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL GPU: ASUS Radeon HD4850 512MB RAM: 4GB G.SKILL DDR2-800 PSU: Rosewill 550W HDD: 250GB Seagate (16MB Cache) Monitor: 27" LCD Sound: Logitech X-530 (5.1) OS: Vista Ultimate x64

04-11-2006, 08:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
m0nk3ys1ms Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hanover, IN Age: 16 Posts: 4,279	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150130 here is a nice video card, the price isnt bad at 130 bucks, but if you want this one is cheaper. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814103167 only 65 bucks __________________ Soon to be new rig: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 w/ AC Freezer 7 Pro Mobo: DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL GPU: ASUS Radeon HD4850 512MB RAM: 4GB G.SKILL DDR2-800 PSU: Rosewill 550W HDD: 250GB Seagate (16MB Cache) Monitor: 27" LCD Sound: Logitech X-530 (5.1) OS: Vista Ultimate x64

04-12-2006, 12:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
wasisnt Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 121	If you are going to replace so many parts you may be better off getting a new computer. __________________ PC Help and Tips

04-12-2006, 01:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jet Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,285	Make sure that your motherboard can handle a AGP or PCI-E. By the way, that 6800XT isn't a great deal at all. Look into something like a X800GTO or 6600GT. Try for around 1GB of RAM, 512MB doesn't cut it anymore. A DVD burner only runs around $40. __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/60GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB 3.5" Firewire External/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/

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