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Thinking of Upgrading PC

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  • 16-09-2012 4:47pm
    #1
    Shanzze
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭


    Dear All,

    I am thinking of upgrading some of the components of my PC and was wondering if anyone could recommend some upgrades or if i should just scrap this and rebuild a new PC for gaming mostly RPG's.

    Power Supply 250W

    Manufacturer Packard Bell
    Model ixtreme M5722
    Total amount of system memory 6.00 GB RAM
    System type 64-bit operating system
    Number of processor cores 4

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 320

    Many thanks for any help received.


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    #2
    Tij da feen
    Registered Users Posts: 598 ✭✭✭Tij da feen


    Answer these questions so that we can help.

    The GPU is by far the weakest component there. You'll be better off upgrading the CPU if you have the budget. Not much can be salvaged from that build, maybe the case. The PSU is too weak for a new GFX card. The RAM is DDR2 so you won't be able to carry it over to a new motherboard.


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    #3
    Shanzze
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Shanzze


    Thanks for the quick reply, I was thinking that it was rubbish.

    1. What is your budget? [€600-800]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming] (Diablo 3, LOL, Starcraft 2, WoW and Guild Wars 2 )

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [No]

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive but was thinking for getting a Solid State]

    5. Do you need a monitor? [No]

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080] [Maybe]

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [None needed]

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Maybe]

    8. How can you pay? [Credit Card/Laser]

    9. When are you purchasing? [Looking to buy within the next two months]

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin]


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    #4
    MRTULES
    Registered Users Posts: 638 ✭✭✭MRTULES


    Item|Price
    Sapphire HD 7870 2GB GDDR5 PCI-Express|€223.22
    BitFenix Shinobi Midi-Tower USB 3.0 black, ohne Netzteil|€54.95
    Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W|€53.59
    8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€31.49
    Samsung SSD 830 128GB SATA 6GB's Paper Box|€99.74
    Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€215.26
    ASRock Z77 Pro3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€87.14
    Shipping|€18.99
    Total|€784.38

    Just something to get you going. I have never built a PC but something for you to have a look at till one of the pro's on here spec you a good build.


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    #5
    Shanzze
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Shanzze


    Thanks Mrtules, looks to me like a pretty solid build for my budget.


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