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Need Help!

Jackpvfc

Jackpvfc

Jackpvfc

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I had my PC custom built by a family friend in 2010.

All I know are the following Specs (all from glancing at 'device manager'):

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6700 @ 2.66GHz
ATI Radeon HD 4850
and the monitor is an 'LG L1915S' (19").

Recently I got GuildWars2 and I'm unable to play it on anything higher than minimum settings. It can run on medium but if theres a lot going on then it will soon crash.

I spoke to serveral people online and somebody said it might be a Power Supply problem so I had a look and couldn't see what 'Watt' my power supply was.

I'm just looking at some advice on how to improve my PC so I can play games in the future on high settings, such as FarCry3.

Also my monitor is around 5-6 years old, could this affect the quality of visuals?

All advice and help is appreciated, thank you.
 
Yeah I was just wondering if the monitor would restrict the quality of visuals when I upgrade my video card?
And I'm looking at a budget at around £150-200, I've only just realised how much video cards actually are haha
 
Thanks for the replies everyone :)

How could I tell if I'm running out of VRAM? and how long would a decent video card like that last me Nickolp1974? I'd rather pay closer to the £200 mark if it meant that it would last me longer as in getting more value for my money.

I'm completely lost when it comes to knowing about things like this, wish I knew more so I could help myself rather than depending on others haha.
 
Thank you :)
So I should upgrade my video card and also motherboard?

Like I said I'm completely lost when it comes to looking at PC parts.
What information should I be looking for to know that a motherboard is good?

Sorry for these annoying questions
 
Whats 'gfx'?
And I don't I'm afraid, I had a look inside my PC and couldn't see anything that told me, all I know is that it's an Antec.

Sorry for my lack of knowledge
 
There seems like theres a lot of room yes, and I'll have another look and see if I can pick out a model number on the psu.

And what is the procedure to overclock a cpu? and is the cpu the motherboard? and what does it exactly mean?

Again, I'm sorry for my lack of knowledge, I can imagine this is annoying haha
 
I've had a look inside my PC at my psu and I can't find any model number or any other information other than its made by Antec and a yellow sticker with 'Hi-POT OK' written on, but I don't think this is the model number?

And I've got a 32-bit operating system with 4.00GB of RAM (3.25GB usable).
The motherboard has GIGABYTE on it and also 'DDR3 2200+' 'Ultra Durable 3' and '2oz Copper PCB'.

It also has 'GA-EP45T-UD3P'
 
Thanks for the reply docsonic, I can play GW2 at medium but when theres a lot going on within the game it can crash at times, especially in the dungeons. For instance, when I first ran the dungeons I'd crash 3-4 times per run which forced me to play it on minimum settings.

So your saying to not bother upgrading and just save up and buy a whole new system to prevent myself playing catch up with computer technology all the time?

Sounds a good idea, but costly.. haha
 
After reading everyone's thoughts and opinions, I'll probably just try get as much time out of my current PC and save up for a new one for the time being.
 
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