I need a upgrade!!!

luckypapyrussam · 3 Sep 2006 at 15:28

Hey, i didnt no weather to post this in General Hardware or PC Games so ill post in both...

Anyway here goes..

My machine spec is..

AMD athlon XP 3200+ Overclocked, not sure what to though...
512 ram
I think a radion 9600

The reason i have gave these specs is because im awaiting the release of Crysis the game and i think im going to have to upgrade...

So guys, what will i need to run this game smoothly.

And could anyone point me in the right direction for some good gaiming graphics cards.. not too dear, maybe around £50-£60

p.s here is a link for some screen shots http://www.crysis-online.com/

Thanks a lot

Sam.

Sir Random · 3 Sep 2006 at 15:34

You'll need a lot more than a £60 gfx card to play Crysis at a good framerate. What's your total budget?

hp7909 · 3 Sep 2006 at 15:39

Sir Random said:
You'll need a lot more than a £60 gfx card to play Crysis at a good framerate. What's your total budget?

What he said really. You'll need way more than £60 for a 'good gaiming graphics cards'

luckypapyrussam · 3 Sep 2006 at 17:38

I didnt mean on full graphics or anything... i just meant smoothly, even on low graphics...

And do yea think another 512 of ram will do or would it be best to go for another 1 gig?

Also i have around £60 now for the graphics card and about £35 for ram but i can pay more i will just have to wait longer...

Sam.

Also any graphics cards you guys could tell me to look at, i no a few dont work with some games... i want mine to work will all of them

snowdog · 3 Sep 2006 at 19:13

Leadtek GeForce 7600 GS SILENT 256MB DDR2 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (GX-082-LT)

61 quid, best card for 60ish quid i think
about ram: 1 gb will help, try looking at the value ram...

Amp34 · 3 Sep 2006 at 19:30

Go for a second hand one if you really want to get a GFX card for £60. Have a look on MM for one.

luckypapyrussam · 3 Sep 2006 at 20:15

The upgrade isnt in preperation just for that game but i want to upgrade because my rig is pretty crappy isnt it but i want to be able to upgrade and not have to upgrade again when crysis comes out.

Right here goes..

I will buy the parts second hand it doesnt bother me, i really just need advice on what to buy because i am a noobie and have never bought my own parts before...

Sam

p.s. i am willing to go over budget but i will need longer to get the money, so if i have to go over on the graphics card then dont go over too much, and dont point me in the direction of dear ram or anything els either

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