First Post. Want to make a gaming rig.

ValiantVenality

ValiantVenality

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Hi there everybody! I'm ValiantVenality, but you can just call me VV. So here's what my dilemma is. I have a computer that is about 3 yeas old now. Here are the specs.

Intel Quad Processor (2.4 Ghz)
3gb RAM
500gb Hard Drive
Windows Vista Premium
Nvidia Geforce 7350 LE Graphics Card

My question is that do you guys think that I should just build a brand new gaming PC? Or would you think that I should just upgrade some stuff on this computer? It runs some games fine, but the graphics card isn't very good. I'd like as much help as possible! And If I should upgrade it, what parts should I get for it? Thanks!

VV
 
ValiantVenality said:
Hi there everybody! I'm ValiantVenality, but you can just call me VV. So here's what my dilemma is. I have a computer that is about 3 yeas old now. Here are the specs.

Intel Quad Processor (2.4 Ghz)
3gb RAM
500gb Hard Drive
Windows Vista Premium
Nvidia Geforce 7350 LE Graphics Card

My question is that do you guys think that I should just build a brand new gaming PC? Or would you think that I should just upgrade some stuff on this computer? It runs some games fine, but the graphics card isn't very good. I'd like as much help as possible! And If I should upgrade it, what parts should I get for it? Thanks!

VV
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If its a quad its probably something like a Q6600, decent cpu. I would start by wanting to know your power supply though.
 
I would love to answer both of your questions! But I dont know what the Mobo is or what the power supply is on my computer. Could you guys help me figure out how to find them? I really want to make an awesome gaming machine!

VV
 
ValiantVenality said:
I would love to answer both of your questions! But I dont know what the Mobo is or what the power supply is on my computer. Could you guys help me figure out how to find them? I really want to make an awesome gaming machine!

VV
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Is it a pre built machine? Open the side panel, tell us what the power supply says on the side as far as brand, wattage, and model.
 
i would download cpu-z, its a program that tells you the hardware of your computer like your cpu, mobo, ram but we need to know what motherboard you have to see what graphics cards it supports. here is the link and the latest version is in the top left corner
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
 
Once you get that straightened away, a set of RAM (4 new gigs, replacing the old 3. Least required of the steps, but would still be nice) a new GPU and possibly a new PSU and you've got a pretty solid rig. So long as the Mobo has a PCI-E slot on it, you're pretty much set. Might I recommend the HD 4770 at this point for a great budget game card. If you want to spend more though, there are more powerful options.
 
Being a stock machine, you would want to upgrade the power supply if you upgrade to any decent gpu(9800gtx, 4850/70/90, gtx260/275/285, even something like a 4830/4770 or 9600gt would prolly demand a little more power than ur current stock psu).
 
bomberboysk said:
Being a stock machine, you would want to upgrade the power supply if you upgrade to any decent gpu(9800gtx, 4850/70/90, gtx260/275/285, even something like a 4830/4770 or 9600gt would prolly demand a little more power than ur current stock psu).
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Well how hard is it to upgrade the PSU? And which one should I pick? Could you give me the names of the parts I should get for the whole machine? Thanks!

VV
 
Lets see. I would like to upgrade my computer up to the point to where I can play Grand Theft Auto 4. I know this will be pretty expensive, but I think it would be worth it.

Also, I was looking on ebay for some gaming pc's. I found this one that is really cheap
http://cgi.ebay.com/AMD-DUAL-CORE-G...trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:1|72:1234|293:1|294:50
I know it doesn't have an OS but do you think that this would run GTA 4 and other games? If it would, then I think I would just buy that! Thanks for all your guy's help!

EDIT: I scrolled down a little more and found this one too. How bout this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/DUAL-CORE-3-2GH...trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:1|72:1234|293:1|294:50

VV
 
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