Upgrading an old computer to an okay gaming computer

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CaptainBri

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Hi there

I only have a few bucks to spend on my computer, my computer is abour 4-5 years old.

Specs are
windows xp home ed service pack 3 i think
Well the name of the computer is acer aspire series sa10 i believe it is
intel celeron 2.08 ghz processor
256 ram (yes i know 4 years ago lol, 3 more slots available for ram)
64 bit video card

Right now i'm just planning to upgrade on at least 2 gig of ram would cost me a few dollars maybe at least 50
Now About my videocard, im thinking of nvidia geForce, at least 256 most preferably 512 that i can afford probably about 70-90 since i've checked the site

But what else should i upgrade? or any other recomendations on what i should upgrade?

P.S. I cant buy a new one since it would cost me about 1k i onli have less than 300 lol from a kid studying at school that have this much savings=]

Please help guys.
Thank you=]
 
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sorry, but upgrading that pc will not be worth it. however, if you build a whole new system,, that could work out. but only if you still can activate windows so that a new OS will not be nessacary.
 
Oh is that so......so it would be better to just buy a new computer then?
hmmmm it might be cheaper to just replace things that needs to be replaced than to buy a new one?

if so, which hardware do i have to replace?
like motherboard, etc.
 
CaptainBri said:
Oh is that so......so it would be better to just buy a new computer then?
hmmmm it might be cheaper to just replace things that needs to be replaced than to buy a new one?

if so, which hardware do i have to replace?
like motherboard, etc.
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If you just want to upgrade your old machine, you will need a new motherboard, CPU and Ram that is compatible with the board. Most new motherboards comes with integrated video card. Unless you are into gaming, you will need a good video card. Also check on the HD connection if it's ATA or SATA. you might need an adapter for the connection.
 
CaptainBri said:
Oh is that so......so it would be better to just buy a new computer then?
hmmmm it might be cheaper to just replace things that needs to be replaced than to buy a new one?

if so, which hardware do i have to replace?
like motherboard, etc.
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but to build an okay gaming machine (for recent games), you would most likely have to replace everything except hard disk. there is a chance that you can reuse the case. you would need a new processor from a newer series, which mean you need to change your motherboard (unless of course your current one support the newer CPU). then you need to change RAM because of the new MB. plus a new graphic card and power supply.
your best bet is to wait a while, save up a bit more and you would be able to build a brand new com.
 
Thanks guys, most likely i think it would be cheaper to buy a customised desktop made for gaming.

What do you guys think about this? would this be alright for a gaming machine?

Case: Gigabyte GZ-X4 Red-black Dual-tone Front Mid Tower Case, 320w PSU, 4 x 5.25", 7 x 3.5" Drive bays, 2 x USB 2.0, audio port, 1x 120mm rear fan, Stylish front panel, Easy access front I/O array

Motherboard: Foxconn 45CMX, mATX LGA775 Intel 945GC+ICH7 MB FSB1333(oc)/1066 Mhz,DDR2 667, Int VGA, PCIe2.0 x16,IDE,SATA II,USB2.0, 5.1ch audio ,10/100 LAN

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 CPU, 2.80 GHz, FSB 1066MHz, 3MB L2 Cache, Socket LGA775

Memory/Ram: 2 x 1GB 667MHz DDR2 Ram

Hard-Drive: 250GB SATA II Hard Drive

Optical: 20x Double-Layer DVD-Burner

Video/Graphics: GF 9400GT Super PCI-E 2.0 512MB 128-bit GDDR2

Front & Rear USB: for connecting Printer, Digital Camera, MP3 player, Ipod and more

Is there anything i need to change? ( i know i need more ram)
 
yeah, that would work. However, I highly reccomend you build it yourself. If you want you can take your old hard drive and dvd drive and use those to save yourself some money.
 
Up that 9400gt to a 9600gt or 9800gt.
Or an Ati Radeon HD 4870 if you prefer Ati.

I have to say, good choice on everything else.
 
linkin93 said:
Up that 9400gt to a 9600gt or 9800gt.
Or an Ati Radeon HD 4870 if you prefer Ati.

I have to say, good choice on everything else.
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I agree, but a 4870 is a huge jump up in both performance and price from the 9X00GT series. Maybe a 4770/4830/4850. They're more affordable cards for the budget minded gamer.
 
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