$300 Upgrade - Hardware & Software

I have a [url=http://www.dell.com/us/en/dfh/desktops/dimen_e520/pd.aspx?refid=dimen_e520&cs=22&s=dfh]Dell Dimension E520[/url]. I am looking to make some upgrades to it. I can spend maybe $300 or so. Above that is pushing it. I don't know much about omputers as you can probably see. I don't need the best of the best stuff (all i'm gonna be playing on this is Garry's Mod or Starcraft.) The only thing changed is the hard drive and I have Windows 7 Ultimate on it.

Which Dell exactly? All prebuilt models have multiple configurations. I would go to Computer and look for something like properties or about this computer and tell us what you see. [editline]2nd December 2010[/editline] Anyway, here is a nice GPU/PSU setup for $90. I would save the rest for a better PC in the future (that you will build instead of buying from Dell, HP, etc.) or for something else since GMod and Starcraft aren't very demanding. This will only apply as long as your CPU isn't a Celeron or single core. PowerColor AX4830 512MD3 Radeon HD 4830 512MB [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131381[/url] COOLER MASTER Elite 460Watt [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171046[/url] $90

[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;26455275]Which Dell exactly? All prebuilt models have multiple configurations. I would go to Computer and look for something like properties or about this computer and tell us what you see. [editline]2nd December 2010[/editline] Anyway, here is a nice GPU/PSU setup for $90. I would save the rest for a better PC in the future (that you will build instead of buying from Dell, HP, etc.) or for something else since GMod and Starcraft aren't very demanding. This will only apply as long as your CPU isn't a Celeron or single core. PowerColor AX4830 512MD3 Radeon HD 4830 512MB [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131381[/url] COOLER MASTER Elite 460Watt [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171046[/url] $90[/QUOTE] I already ordered a laptop that can run Crysis on medium. I just my use this from time to time for things so I figured why not. Also I am not currently at the computer or have anyway of accessing it until tomorrow, but I know it is a dual core

[QUOTE=JuiceHead3311;26454166]I have Windows 7 Ultimate on it.[/QUOTE] Why?

[QUOTE=JuiceHead3311;26456062]I already ordered a laptop that can run Crysis on medium. I just my use this from time to time for things so I figured why not. Also I am not currently at the computer or have anyway of accessing it until tomorrow, but I know it is a dual core[/QUOTE] Dual core? Probably with my setup you could run Crysis better than your laptop (depending on resolution). You said you don't know much about PCs, so just post here for any more questions on the actual upgrading and installation process.

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;26456749]Why?[/QUOTE] probably warez [editline]wef[/editline] i don't really care though

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;26456749]Why?[/QUOTE] I know a guy that works at Microsoft and got it for free.

[QUOTE=JuiceHead3311;26463307]I know a guy that works at Microsoft and got it for free.[/QUOTE] It's okay if you downloaded it we wont care. Well I wont anyway.

[QUOTE=poopsicle;26463404]It's okay if you downloaded it we wont care.[/QUOTE] I didn't it was more of a favor than free. He owed me something because I gave him one of my Airsoft Guns. Specs: Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit Intel Core 2 CPU 6300 2 GB Ram Nivida GeForce 7300 LE

[QUOTE=JuiceHead3311;26469078]I didn't it was more of a favor than free. He owed me something because I gave him one of my Airsoft Guns. Specs: Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit Intel Core 2 CPU 6300 2 GB Ram Nivida GeForce 7300 LE[/QUOTE] I think you're motherboards reached it's upgradable max, just look at these cpus you can choose from Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processors: E6300 Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor 4300 Intel® Pentium® D 930 with Dual-Core Technology (3GHz, 800FSB) Intel® Pentium® D 915 with Dual-Core Technology (2.80GHz, 800FSB) Intel® Pentium® D 820 with Dual-Core Technology (2.66GHz, 533FSB) Intel® Pentium® 4 Intel Celeron 346 Intel® G965 Express Chipset