Spec

Garonazz · 16 Sep 2010 at 20:31

Hi guys, im upgrading my PC which i got a year ago (it was aimed at social stuff, not gaming)

So the things I want to buy to be able to play games on Mid/high

ATI HD4890
CM 550 GX PSU
Athlon II x2 3ghz

I got a AM2+ Mobo but it doesnt support the CPU I want to buy, I made a thread a couple of days ago and im still choosing which one to buy.

I think If I bought a new mobo I would need a new OS aswell..

Would those 3 primary hardware choices be pretty good ?

95thrifles · 16 Sep 2010 at 20:44

What are your actual specs right now mate?
And how much are you looking at spending?

RJC · 16 Sep 2010 at 20:51

You may need a new case as well, your running a HP / Compaq machine if I remember.

If you change the motherboard then ideally you need a new operating system / license as on oem software this is tied to the motherboard. How you play this is down to you.

I probably be inclined to change the gpu to the Nvidia 460 GTX, Link below shows performance for the lower ram model.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/175?vs=156

Have you decided on a board and will you use your current ram.

Peter_C · 16 Sep 2010 at 20:54

Take a look at this - http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/175?vs=156

Is your current motherboard DDR3 or DDR2?

edit: That's what I get for not refreshing before I post...

Garonazz · 16 Sep 2010 at 21:17

Hi guys, Ive bought a Case already, and PSU aswell.
I havent quite decided on a mobo but I know i want to keep a ddr2 ram

Edit: Also now its just an ordinary comp

budget 220 GT, 3gb RAM, and Sempron dual core 2.3ghz.

Garonazz · 16 Sep 2010 at 21:25

Not sure now... My budget is pretty low because Im only 18 for the moment, and I want to refrain from buying an xbox, so im looking at different options..

Jony27 · 16 Sep 2010 at 21:34

save your money for christmas sales

Garonazz · 16 Sep 2010 at 22:01

Was just screwing around and took some parts and added them to the basket, thoughts ?

Asus M4A78LT-M 760G (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard (If I was to buy DDR3 ram)

Corsair XMS3 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Single-Channel Module

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - OEM (GFC-00564)

AMD Athlon II X2 Dual Core 250 3.00GHz (Socket AM3) - Retail

XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card

Or instead of the 4890, 460 gtx

Jony27 · 16 Sep 2010 at 22:02

can you stretch to a tri core?

Garonazz · 16 Sep 2010 at 22:05

Yeah I guess I could

Would that spec be good though ?

Jony27 · 16 Sep 2010 at 22:07

oh by the way change the ram to 2x2gb(dual channel)
and the OS for 64bit

Peter_C · 16 Sep 2010 at 22:19

Your basket
Product Name Qty Price Line Total
Palit GeForce GTX 460 768MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £122.19
(£103.99) £122.19
(£103.99)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit - OEM (GFC-00599) £82.99
(£70.63) £82.99
(£70.63)
Corsair Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMD4GX3M2A1600C9) £76.36
(£64.99) £76.36
(£64.99)
Asus M4A78LT-M 760G (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard £48.99
(£41.69) £48.99
(£41.69)
AMD Athlon II X2 Dual Core 245 2.90GHz (Socket AM3) - Retail £47.99
(£40.84) £47.99
(£40.84)
Sub Total : £322.14
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.50
VAT is being charged at 17.50% VAT : £58.04
Total : £389.68

Your spec with:
460
2x2 dual-channel
64 bit OS

Jony27 · 16 Sep 2010 at 22:20

uhhmmm go for the tri core,possibility of unlocking to quad for £9 more