Upgrading Computer.

cos0121 · 1 Oct 2012 at 23:26

Today, I was meant to order my parts from OCUK but unfortunately I didn't (***** Bills)

I know I have posted a few threads on what to get etc. but hopefully this should be the last one.

As always I have questions

So this is my Motherboard - http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/pegatron-2a99-specs-corporation-3282011h25/ - How many Graphic cards can I rock out with this Mobo?

If I can get two on, I shall be using 2 of thesis - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-028-KF

Along with this PSU - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-063-OC
RAM - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-118-GL

bremen1874 · 1 Oct 2012 at 23:31

cos0121 said:
How many Graphic cards can I rock out with this Mobo?

One.

cos0121 · 1 Oct 2012 at 23:35

bremen1874 said:
One.

Thanks! Knowing me I would have brought 2... Time to save up and look at building a machine from the mobo up

stulid · 2 Oct 2012 at 00:04

Someone needs to tell you that the GT640 is naff.

Craigus · 2 Oct 2012 at 00:13

That PSU looks a bit pap too.

cos0121 · 2 Oct 2012 at 01:06

stulid said:
Someone needs to tell you that the GT640 is naff.

Hmm what about this? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-178-MS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=

Idleman · 2 Oct 2012 at 01:29

Instead of 2x640, get this.

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7850 Twin Frozr III OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards w/ Nexuiz & Sleeping Dogs PC Games £169.99
Total : £180.79 (includes shipping : £9.00).

Akagi · 2 Oct 2012 at 02:45

What are your full system specifications? I smell a bottleneck.

cos0121 · 2 Oct 2012 at 10:05

acme15 said:
What are your full system specifications? I smell a bottleneck.

My current computer specifications
Motherboard - http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/pegatron-2a99-specs-corporation-3282011h25/
CPU - AMD Athlon II X2 220
GPU - Integrated graphics (GeForce 6150)
PSU - 300 W
Memory - 3GB DDR3 Duel channel

The problem is, is that I have only £160 to upgrade my computer for gaming in low/medium detail.

Marine-RX179 · 2 Oct 2012 at 10:11

cos0121 said:
My current computer specifications
Motherboard - http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/pegatron-2a99-specs-corporation-3282011h25/
CPU - AMD Athlon II X2 220
GPU - Integrated graphics (GeForce 6150)
PSU - 300 W
Memory - 3GB DDR3 Duel channel

The problem is, is that I have only £160 to upgrade my computer for gaming in low/medium detail.

Grab a:
2nd hand Phenom II X4: around £50
2nd hand 5870: £70-£80
New PSU (if it would fit the case): £30
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-063-OC

Akagi · 4 Oct 2012 at 23:14

New psu - £30 (OCZ CoreXstream 500w)
HD6850 used - £55 (based on members market and a popular auction site)
Phenom 2 x4 - £50 (based on members market and a popular auction site)
New motherboard definitely if possible, look for used AM3 boards of a decent brand (Asus, gigabyte, msi, etc)
And another swap out the 1gb stick of ram with a 2gb stick that matches the original 2gb stick.

Then you will have a nice well rounded system for at or a smidge over £160