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cheater1

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I got me a HP Pavilion a350n Desktop PC. This computer is pretty much older then 5 years, and i need help upgrading it to play some games. I'm getting a summer job so I'm planning on spending 500$ on building the computer and the rest on games. I want the best for my money, hoping the best can run COD4, Crysis, Gears of War.

The only thing I did to this computer is get a new power supply because the one that came with it broke. And also I got graphic card 1 and half years ago, ATI Radeon 9550, to play CSS.

Product Specs:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...542&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=371643&lang=en

I want to reused as much as possible. Thanks for the help.
 
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cheater1 said:
I got me a HP Pavilion a350n Desktop PC. This computer is pretty much older then 5 years, and i need help upgrading it to play some games. I'm getting a summer job so I'm planning on spending 500$ on building the computer and the rest on games. I want the best for my money, hoping the best can run COD4, Crysis, Gears of War.

The only thing I did to this computer is get a new power supply because the one that came with it broke. And also I got graphic card 1 and half years ago, ATI Radeon 9550, to play CSS.

Product Specs:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...542&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=371643&lang=en

I want to reused as much as possible. Thanks for the help.
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Sorry man, but with a pentium 4 processor you will probably just barely make COD4 (forget Crysis).

Things to do...

1. upgrade to a dual or quad core intel cpu
2. upgrade memory
3. upgrade graphic card
 
yea any recommendations? I was told i should just get a new mobo cause AGP grpahic Card won't do.
 
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Not sure if $500 enough...Here is a budget gaming set-up

E2180 + aftermarket heatsink
GA-EP35-DS3L
2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM
8800GS
450-500W PSU (looking for quality one, around $50)
mid-ATX case (not sure if your existing case can occupy ATX mobo)
HDD & Optical drive - Reuse
OS: not sure if you can tranfer, probably need new one.
 
daisymtc said:
Not sure if $500 enough...Here is a budget gaming set-up

E2180 + aftermarket heatsink
GA-EP35-DS3L
2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM
8800GS
450-500W PSU (looking for quality one, around $50)
mid-ATX case (not sure if your existing case can occupy ATX mobo)
HDD & Optical drive - Reuse
OS: not sure if you can tranfer, probably need new one.
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So this seem like I would need to upgrade my mobo. Would this be able to play COD4, Gears War, Crysis at medium or high settings??
 
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