what to do?

[chaos555]

ok.. 2 choices on what i should do to upgrade my computer now, or custom build a new one... first i have a dell dimension 3000, 512 ram, 2.4 processor, Fx5500 GfX card.. should i upgrade to 1 gig of ram, and hopfully run bf2 better, or build my own pc.. if i build, AGP or PCI slot.. i dont want to spend tons of money on a new computer .. just something that could give me very good performance on bf2

[SerbSniper1]

Re: what to do?

https://www.tigerdirect.com

www.newegg.com

Piece it together using there carts and see what totals you come up with.

Case
Motherboard\CPU
Memory 3200 DDR 1 gig
Power supply450 watt +
Video card 6600 or better
Hard drives Sata or IDE ???
Fans
Remember you can use your old HD's & DVD CDrw from your old system.

[NoSoup4You]

Re: what to do?

Build a new one. I used Newegg.com for my last 2 and I haven't had a problem with them. TigerDirect is more expensive in most cases. If you need help, contact me and I will glad to help you get one up and running.

[DrunkenPirate]

Re: what to do?

Thread moved to Hardware.

[Snake101]

Re: what to do?

I would start with upgrading your graphics card to a 6800 or better...then the ram later :)

[chaos555]

Re: what to do?

I would start with upgrading your graphics card to a 6800 or better...then the ram later :)

:hmm: i have a PCI slot

[DrunkenPirate]

Re: what to do?

Oh my, new board then I think.

[chaos555]

Re: what to do?

yeah i have been looking and newegg and tiger direct, alot of money for a pci-e board.. and about 500 bucks more for a nice card

[Imperial86]

Re: what to do?

If you are going to get a new board I recommend getting a PCI-E board because if you go AGP now you will be very limited in your upgrade possibilities 2-3 years down the road.

[lcplsickoll]

Re: what to do?

Build your own. PCI-E.

[chaos555]

Re: what to do?

ok.. and how much money should i save up, and what card should i get?