element062
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Hello everyone,
I have a Dell Dimension 3000 Desktop that is currently all stock. I just bought "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" with the intention of first upgrading my video card and adding more sticks of RAM so that it will run decent enough. I read the Videocard 101 sticky but I still have some questions. I think I will get the ATI Radeon X800 Videocard but, will that be compatible with my computer? Also, will that card be good enough to run this game? I would consider myself someone who likes to play games frequently but I don't want to spend ridiculous amounts of money. Preferably 150 USD tops. If I get the ATI X800, will it last for 2 or 3 years or will it become outdated by next year and will I have to purchase something else to keep up with the graphics quality of future PC games?
Another thing, what would be the cheapest RAM to buy and will buying more RAM make the computer run more efficiently? When we bought the dell, the memory was upgraded to 512 mb. How many more sticks of memory do I need?
Thank-You for your help. Sorry if my questions may seem redundant but, I'm totally clueless when it comes to computers.
-Zac
Edit: Would the X800 be the best card I could get for less than $150?
I have a Dell Dimension 3000 Desktop that is currently all stock. I just bought "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" with the intention of first upgrading my video card and adding more sticks of RAM so that it will run decent enough. I read the Videocard 101 sticky but I still have some questions. I think I will get the ATI Radeon X800 Videocard but, will that be compatible with my computer? Also, will that card be good enough to run this game? I would consider myself someone who likes to play games frequently but I don't want to spend ridiculous amounts of money. Preferably 150 USD tops. If I get the ATI X800, will it last for 2 or 3 years or will it become outdated by next year and will I have to purchase something else to keep up with the graphics quality of future PC games?
Another thing, what would be the cheapest RAM to buy and will buying more RAM make the computer run more efficiently? When we bought the dell, the memory was upgraded to 512 mb. How many more sticks of memory do I need?
Thank-You for your help. Sorry if my questions may seem redundant but, I'm totally clueless when it comes to computers.

-Zac
Edit: Would the X800 be the best card I could get for less than $150?
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