Upgrade Graphics Card and Ram

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klimt

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What would be a good way to update my computer for gaming? I currently have the following specs:

Enclosure Type: Desktop
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.20 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
256 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache
64-bit ready
Multi-core (2 total)
Not hyper-threaded Board: ASUSTek Computer INC. NODUSM3 1.05
Serial Number: MS1C69S36403381
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.10 12/13/2006
Drives Memory Modules c,d
250.05 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity

WDC WD2500JS-60NCB1 [Hard drive] (250.06 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WCANK6355971, rev 10.02E02, SMART Status: Healthy 1216 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 512 MB
Slot 'A1' has 512 MB
Slot 'A2' has 256 MB
Slot 'A3' is Empty


Controllers Display
Primary IDE Channel [Controller] (3x)
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] (3x)
Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller (3x) NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE [Display adapter]
 
It seems this is a store bought PC. Can you give us the model number of the unit? Knowing the model number of the PC gives us a better idea of the system specs.
 
you can't change VGA ,because it's integrated.

RAM must be changed .. buy some 2X1GB kit , or 4X1 but i think you dont need 4gb..
 
The max memory you can have is 4gb, 4 x 1gb sticks. You have an open pci express slot for a dedicated graphics card.

If you are still running XP media center edition then it will only recognize up to 3.25 gb of memory. If you are planning on upgrading to windows 7 then get 4gb.

However, you would also need to upgrade the power supply if you get a better video card.

So in my opinion, I would save your money and get system built for you as you are running on old technology.
 
johnb35: so I am able to upgrade the graphics card?

What type of power supply would I need if I added 3 gigs and the above graphics card?
 
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