I got a job and now I have money to upgrade my ASS SHIT FUCK BALLS computer

[Uberslug]

Specs:

[B]Processor:[/B]AMD Athlon
3200+
2.00 GHz, 1 GB of RAM

[B]Graphics Card:[/B]NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE

[B]HDD:[/B]232 GB

[B]Motherboard:[/B]ASUSTeK Computer INC. A8S-X Rev 1.xx

What's the cheapest way to get this computer to a point where it could run, say, CoD: WaW at high settings?

[Morkcheese]

Computer model?

[Uberslug]

It's a built computer from like 8 years ago

[Shadowsniper789]

Got a budget?

[Morkcheese]

Build a completely new computer.

[Uberslug]

[QUOTE=Shadowsniper789;17205266]Got a budget?[/QUOTE]

I'd like to stay in the range of 600-700 dollars if that's possible, but I don't know if it is, which is why I defer to you.

[Shadowsniper789]

[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;17205302]Build a completely new computer.[/QUOTE]

Agree

[Uberslug]

Do I have to buy a new case too? Or are you just hating on my pauper rig

[Shadowsniper789]

Well your going to have to find someone else to find parts for you right now but makes sure the case is big enough to support your motherboard: Ex. don't get a ATX mobo when your case only can support a mini atx mobo

[KorJax_alt]

$600-$800 is enough money for you to build your own computer and have it be pretty decent.

That computer is simply too outdated in it's components to "upgrade it" to anything that would have modern components (not nessicarily good modern components, but modern in general). The best you could hope for would be to upgrade the processor to be maybe a 3800/4800/etc, the video card to be some 6800GT/7800GT (assuming it's PCI-E), etc. It just wouldn't be worth it in my eyes, compaired to just getting a brand new one.

And you can get pretty damn good computers these days for $600-$800 that would run many circles around that PC assuming you have stuff like a monitor, OS, keyboard, ect already.

[Uberslug]

Would the hard drive be transplantable?

[Ins4ne]

[QUOTE=Uberslug;17205464]Would the hard drive be transplantable?[/QUOTE]

Yes

[ChristopherB]

[QUOTE=Uberslug;17205464]Would the hard drive be transplantable?[/QUOTE]

Hmm...we could operate...but the patient may lose a lot of blood. Is he on the donor list?

You could backup all your documents and important files, but it would be wiser to start with a fresh HDD without any old drivers. You might also find that modern HDDs are slightly faster then your current one.

Windows 7 is just around the corner so perhaps hold out for that.

In general I agree with the sentiment that upgrading your ASS SHIT FUCK BALLS computer isn't worth the time, effort, or cost.

[FHamster]

I agree on getting a new build.
Check out the system marathons on tom's hardware

[Shogoll]

You def. need a new build. 600-800 should be fine for a pretty powerful computer.

[harbar1232]

[QUOTE=Uberslug;17205057]Specs:

[B]Processor:[/B]AMD Athlon
3200+
2.00 GHz, 1 GB of RAM

[B]Graphics Card:[/B]NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE

[B]HDD:[/B]232 GB

[B]Motherboard:[/B]ASUSTeK Computer INC. A8S-X Rev 1.xx

What's the cheapest way to get this computer to a point where it could run, say, CoD: WaW at high settings?[/QUOTE]

Scrap the whole thing except perhaps the hard drive and the case (if the case is not proprietary)

This system is AGP correct?

[rieda1589]

I'd say scrap the HDD too (or use in another computer/server)

Most likely your new mobo will have SATA connections for HDDs.

HDDs aren't expensive any more, Less than $1 per GB, they will also be faster at reading and writing than the old HDDs.

[carro]

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068[/url]
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[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171039[/url]

Am I missing something?

655$
With this build you can max out every game you want... and it has a nice brand PSU, because here on facepunch people dont like offbrand stuff that costs less and gives the same

[hexpunK]

[QUOTE=carro;17210319]
655$
With this build you can max out every game you want... and it has a nice brand PSU, because here on facepunch people dont like offbrand stuff that costs less and gives the same[/QUOTE]

So you enjoy having your PSU go up in flames taking your hardware and important data along with it? And possibly a leg if it was to blow up, as in explosive. But I don't see that happenning.

[Reapaninja]

wrong

with an off brand you get extra stuff

like fire, and shrapnel

[Freaks32]

[QUOTE=carro;17210319][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121291[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131366[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227251[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171039[/url]

Am I missing something?

655$
With this build you can max out every game you want... and it has a nice brand PSU, because here on facepunch people dont like offbrand stuff that costs less and gives the same[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't recommend putting laptop memory in a desktop computer, considering it won't fit.

[carro]

laptop memory? oh yea...... shit, sorry

[rieda1589]

Use this RAM.

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184[/url]

[hexpunK]

[QUOTE=Freaks32;17210584]I wouldn't recommend putting laptop memory in a desktop computer, considering it won't fit.[/QUOTE]

Oh god, I can't believe I didn't notice that. Must have clicked the same link twice without realizing.

[dookie]

Don't save the Case. I got a $700 that can max out WaW and many other games. I only saved the DVD Drives, HDD, keyboard, and mouse.

[n00bmuffin]

[QUOTE=rieda1589;17211956]Use this RAM.

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184[/url][/QUOTE]

the mobo he suggested: Memory Standard: DDR3 1600(O.C)/1333

No, don't use that memory.

[jmazouri]

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[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820144254[/url]
$675 approx.

Feel free to make any adjustments, FP.

[Uberslug]

[QUOTE=jmazouri;17215951][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152102[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387[/url]
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[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820144254[/url]
$675 approx.

Feel free to make any adjustments, FP.[/QUOTE]

I know nothing about computer parts, so what does everyone else think of tihs?

[n00bmuffin]

HDD: Good
Mobo: great
PSU: Not the best, but pretty good.
Case:looks good
RAM: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227465[/url]

you need an OS though

[Uberslug]

Is Windows Vista better? When it first came out, I got mixed reviews. What do you guys think?