Recent content by mikey4sho

No, I know how to handle computer hardware. I understand the risks. I'm just not sure in what direction I should go as far as which hardware I should get for a gaming specific rig. One that would be upgradable aswell to keep up with the demand even a few years down the road. It's one thing to go...

Well, I'll just live with this rig until I can actually afford an entirely new PC. Since most of you are suggesting a new PC, am I better off buying a prebuilt system or buying the parts myself? If yes to prebuilt, where is a good place to look if I am looking for a gaming PC capable of...

Yeah, I know. I needed a PC and cheap. But something that could actually run. it came with 256mb RAM stock, 40gb hard drive stock, i put an old 200gb hard drive in it from an old system and onboard graphics... Well, could I get a "new" intel MOBO and better processor to get the full bang out of...

Well, what IS possible with this rig? What is the best processor I could put in this old thing? I can play L4D2 on low settings smooth. Getting 15-50 fps usually around 30fps. Sugguestions as to what I can add or replace in this machine? I don't have the money to go out and buy a brand new...

I bought a Dell Optiplex GX270 for about $150 and upgraded the processor, graphics card, and ram. Current SPECS: OS: Windows XP Pro SP3 MOBO: Dell Optiplex GX270 CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.0ghz RAM: 4gb (4x 1gb) (PC3200 DDR SDRAM) Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 3850 (512 MB) (If you need any other...