Recommend computer upgrades?

Re: Recommend computer upgrades?

why get a whole new pc when the cd & dvd drives, case, and power supply are all fine, the mobo and processor seem fine

why spend $1000 if its not needed?



can anyone recommend anything?

The Mobo is the problem, it's AGP X8 graphics slot and an Intel 2.4 is ok but not great.

I would take the case, HD, PSU, CPU and get a new Mobo, RAM and video card. But that would involve you building it yourself.

Re: Recommend computer upgrades?

if this comp will for good BF2 playing

so yo umust add more RAM 1gb or more, and about graphic card you should take x1600pro, 6600gt or x800gto for agp ofcourse.


but better you should buy a new comp.



tell how much money do you have for thic upgrade?

Re: Recommend computer upgrades?

A new PC

I'm being sarcastic but I'm serious. The problem your going to have is you will be stuck with an AGP X8 video card.

IMO you either upgrade the RAM to 1.5-2 gb as suggested and find the best AGP X8 video card that you can get off ebay and live with low/medium graphics (smooth play though)

Or

Take the money that you would spend on these parts and put them toward a new system. IMO this will be better in the long run.

Re: Recommend computer upgrades?

A new PC

why get a whole new pc when the cd & dvd drives, case, and power supply are all fine, the mobo and processor seem fine

why spend $1000 if its not needed?

Next step would be a new video card.

can anyone recommend anything?

Re: Recommend computer upgrades?

A new PC

:laugh: Yup.

But if you can only upgrade... get more RAM. 1.5-2GB worth.
Next step would be a new video card.
I use pricewatch.com to check for the lowest prices, and newegg.com isn't bad either.

Oh, and for the hard drive, 40GB is tiny. Make sure you have enough room because you don't want it full while gaming.

Re: Recommend computer upgrades?

A new PC

Hey guys my computer's gonna be 3 years old this october and i think its time for an upgrade, heres what i have now:
Asus P4P800
P4 2.4GHz Northwood
Radeon 9600 Pro 128MB DDR
Corsair 512MB DDR 400
40GB Ultra ATA100 HD

I'm not super duper computer savy so i dont really know what all the abbreviations mean, and i know my hd and ram need a shot in the arm, but what would you guys recommend to play bf2 with the graphics up fairly high and maintain a reasonable budget?

TIA!