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  • litefire
    Member
    • Oct 2007
    • 293
    #1

    Upgrade help

    Okay so i going to build a new computer but then i finnally ccame to realize that i didnt have enough money, nor close.
    i have basically a low end computer, i cant build or buy a new one without more than $500, i cant get a job, (underage) and i really need a decent rig
    so upgrading would probably be best..
    hhere are my current specs:

    Intel Celeron 1.7 single core :cry:
    1 GB PC133 RAM :cry:
    160 GB 7200 WD Hard Drive
    ATI Raedon x1600 Pro AGP 256 MB
    Creative Soundblaster 16 PCI , an Ancient sound card:cry:

    i was wondering if someone could help with the things i REALLY need to upgrade to get performance, i really cant thange videocards because i've gone through 3 this year already and my parents are getting f***ing pissed off.I get like 15-25 fps usually, but i know this card can perform a lot better.
    The sound card is horrible, what should i upgrade to?
    is it really necessary to buy more RAM??
    thanks:)
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    • mlkmnz
      #2
      Re: Upgrade help

      Its that CPU and RAM which aren't helping you. SDRAM on a socket 478 is pretty ugly. You should be able to shop around and get an AMD processor, mobo and 1GB of RAM for about $250-$300. Then maybe a better graphics card or more RAM......

      actually the only things you can salvage from that machine is the case and HDD.....

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        • iburnasses
          #3
          Re: Upgrade help

          Originally posted by mlkmnz
          Its that CPU and RAM which aren't helping you. SDRAM on a socket 478 is pretty ugly. You should be able to shop around and get an AMD processor, mobo and 1GB of RAM for about $250-$300. Then maybe a better graphics card or more RAM......

          actually the only things you can salvage from that machine is the case and HDD.....

          Agreed.

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            • ikillnothing
              #4
              Re: Upgrade help

              the graphics card will do but u need new psu 500w u can get an AMD 64 X2 3800 for £112 and a decent AGP motherboard for £70 2gb of DDR 400 for £80 and just use the motherboards onboard sound :)

              so thats

              about £266 dunno what it is in USD

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                • litefire
                  Member
                  • Oct 2007
                  • 293
                  #5
                  Re: Upgrade help

                  k thanks guys :-)

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                    • ConscriptVirus
                      Member
                      • Oct 2007
                      • 6369
                      #6
                      Re: Upgrade help

                      266 pounds is about 497 dollars...underbudget?

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