New GPU? or New PC? - Hardware & Software

I'm currently deciding whether if I should get a new GPU or completely upgrade my computer. Here are my current specs: Operating System MS Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 @ 2.80GHz Wolfdale 45nm Technology RAM 2.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 333MHz (5-5-5-15) Motherboard ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5KPL-CM (Socket 775) Graphics SyncMaster @ 1600x900 512MB GeForce 9600 GT (MSI) Hard Drives 733GB SAMSUNG SAMSUNG HD753LJ ATA Device (IDE) Optical Drives PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-217 ATA Device ELBY CLONEDRIVE SCSI CdRom Device Audio High Definition Audio Device ______________________________________________________ If there is anything else that could be upgraded, please advise :)..

You should upgrade your computer.

what's your power supply and a budget would be helpful

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I have a 550watt psu and I willing to spend around $500-$1000

Hell, your computer is more or less the same as my Macbook Pro, but with half the RAM. And a non mobile graphics card. If you feel you must upgrade, I would go for a midrange GTX 400 series, but I am perfectly happy with my specs. I would just get a new motherboard with some DDR3, maybe 4 gigabytes.

gtx 460, preferably MSI cyclone could also get a core 2 quad if you need more power there, Q6600 or Q9___ [editline]09:57AM[/editline] [QUOTE=MacTrekkie;25241607]Hell, your computer is more or less the same as my Macbook Pro, but with half the RAM. And a non mobile graphics card. If you feel you must upgrade, I would go for a midrange GTS 400 series, but I am perfectly happy with my specs. I would just get a new motherboard with some DDR3, maybe 4 gigabytes.[/QUOTE] or alternatively he could get an upgrade that would actually make a difference

[QUOTE=reapaninja;25241891]gtx 460, preferably MSI cyclone could also get a core 2 quad if you need more power there, Q6600 or Q9___ [editline]09:57AM[/editline] or alternatively he could get an upgrade that would actually make a difference[/QUOTE] meant X... Thanks for pointing that out.

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;25241607]Hell, your computer is more or less the same as my Macbook Pro, but with half the RAM. And a non mobile graphics card. If you feel you must upgrade, I would go for a midrange GTX 400 series, but I am perfectly happy with my specs. I would just get a new motherboard with some DDR3, maybe 4 gigabytes.[/QUOTE] Have fun with your overpriced, unupgradable piece of white hipster plastic.

[QUOTE=taipan;25246519]Have fun with your overpriced, unupgradable piece of white hipster plastic.[/QUOTE] Don't start.

CPU is weak Not enough ram Shitty gpu Might aswell build a new one

He's running 32-bit.. That sucks. I'd suggest you upgrade to 64-bit Windows 7, buy 2GB more RAM and a GTX 460 and preferably a new PSU. Then buy a new mobo/CPU later on. And a case, sinceI guess this is a pre-built as he did not mention his PSU/got an IDE HDD/ and probably just did some delicious copy-pasta.

[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;25247692]He's running 32-bit.. That sucks. I'd suggest you upgrade to 64-bit Windows 7, buy 2GB more RAM and a GTX 460 and preferably a new PSU. Then buy a new mobo/CPU later on. And a case, sinceI guess this is a pre-built as he did not mention his PSU/got an IDE HDD/ and probably just did some delicious copy-pasta.[/QUOTE] The diferrence between 64 and 32 is barely noticable if you compare it to the other upgrades we arerecommending..

2GB RAM will be noticed.

New build. You can get a fairly superior one with $850.

If you are willing to spend on the high end of your budget, I'd go all new CPU/Motherboard/Ram/GPU. Combined with the rest of your components and you have a new more up to date system. For a cheap solution just get a new GPU. For a bit more, upgrade to 64bit and add 2gb more ram, but this only really makes sense if you play ram hungry games. If you are going the cheap route it does not make sense to me to spend too much on a GPU. I'd go for something in the ATI 5770 or Nvidia 450 range. They are much faster than a 9600GT(so you'll notice a difference) and they should be able to handle 1600x900 in most cases.

go for an amd board with phenom x4 3.2/3.0 ghz I believe its cheaper then intels quads. [B]BELIEVE[/B]

[QUOTE=taipan;25246519]Have fun with your overpriced, unupgradable piece of white hipster plastic.[/QUOTE] Where? You sure have a weird definition of plastic. Where I come from, aluminum is a metal.

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;25263577]Where? You sure have a weird definition of plastic. Where I come from, aluminum is a metal.[/QUOTE] hes talking about your mac. white plastic everywhere.

[QUOTE=xxncxx;25264646]hes talking about your mac. white plastic everywhere.[/QUOTE] macs are aluminum doo

I would go with a new PC build if you don't mind using your budget up. Depending on how hard you game a build similar to mine might suffice. maxes Crysis for the most part (2x AA mind you). Doesn't get too loud, doesn't get too hot. AMD PhenoxII x4 955 MSI Cyclone GTX460 (I got the 768MB model, only one in stock at the time) 4GB DDR3 RAM (forgotten the frequency, can't be bothered to look) ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO Motherboard Obviously you could swap parts out for whatever you want. Seeing as your budget is much higher than mine was.

[QUOTE=xxncxx;25264646]hes talking about your mac. white plastic everywhere.[/QUOTE] There is not a single piece of white plastic on this computer...

Keyboard. Front Panel. Back side. Stand. All plastic.

only the buttons on the keyboard are plastic, unless his Mac is from 2006 or earlier.

Please stop with the Mac shit. It's completely irrelevant to the thread.

[QUOTE=xxncxx;25280321]Keyboard. Front Panel. Back side. Stand. All plastic.[/QUOTE] Keyboard: [i]black[/i] plastic. Front panel: glass Back side: aluminum Stand: what stand? Not a single piece of white plastic on this thing.

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;25282813]Keyboard: [i]black[/i] plastic. Front panel: glass Back side: aluminum Stand: what stand? Not a single piece of white plastic on this thing.[/QUOTE] The Macbook is of white plastic, the Pro isn't. This is a stupid argument either way.

[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;25286991]The Macbook is of white plastic, the Pro isn't. This is a stupid argument either way.[/QUOTE] Yet I specifically stated mine was a Pro and taipan went on about 'overpriced piece of unupgradable white hipster plastic' or some nonsense to the same effect. All of which is pretty much a lie. Except for the having fun part, that is pretty much spot on. Debate over.

lol i am leader i say debate over no more talking lol :downs:

You are a liar, so therefore you are a perfect candidate for a leader :downs: