Do I Need A New Computer?

[KatieM]

My Computer is a Dell and i only use it to play Fiesta Online and recently The game Freezes( for long periods of time to)and Glitches a lot and takes forever to load.My computer isn't acting to good either, i heard something about a graphic accelerator card, that it might be the problem but im not sure because my PC is pretty old and has been through some tough times....So i don't know if i should get a new computer or maybe a part to fix it, but if i do need a new PC please leave me some suggestions on which one to get (Needs to be great for gaming ofc ^_^).(My computer is getting worse everyday to D: i don't know how long it will last Q.Q)

Here is some Info i could find,Hope it helps.

Processor: Intel (R) Celeron (R) CPU 430 @1.80 GHz 1.79GHz
Memory (RAM) 1.00GB
System Type: 32 bit operating system

Display Adapters :ATI Radeon HD

More Info: If i restart my PC i have to go to F1+F8 and then disable driver signature reinforcement or it will not start up. My computer also got stuck in power save mode before..had to pay for someone to fix it... i have 46 procceses running to..is that normal? i dont think so so help on this to please :/

 

[jaguarskx]

A new computer would be advisable since the cost to upgrade your current PC and the performance you would get out of it is not cost effective. Your "ATI Radeon HD" video card is too generic of a description, you need to provide a model number so others can determine how powerful it is. Judging by the age of your computer it is perhaps one of the the Radeon HD 2000 series; like the Radeon HD 2400.


If you would like to stick with Dell, then the following Dell 620 should suffice for $500.

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=fddojs16&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=inspiron-620

It is a dual core CPU and it should last you several years since it doesn't seem you anything really demanding. It comes with an integrated Intel HD 2000 video core, and while it is no where near the performance of a modern mainstream video card, it should suffice to play Fiesta Online. Of course you have the option to configure it with a video card before checking out or you can install one yourself at a later time.

If you are not brand loyal to Dell, then you can buy the following HP 505B computer for $400. The AMD Athlon II X2 CPU may not be as fast as the Intel Core i3 CPU in the Dell, but it is still faster than what you are used to. The integrated nVidia GeForce 6150 video chip may or may not be as good as the Intel HD 2000 graphics core. It should be able to play Fiesta Online, but you can always add a video card later.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147486

If you feel uncomfortable about install a video card yourself, or you do not know someone savvy enough to do it for your, then you may want to get the Dell 620 and configure it with a video card. However, installing your own video card is not all that difficult.

Here's a video on how to install a video card:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9x097QRXeA

 

[KatieM]

Best answer selected by KatieM.

 

[KatieM]

Thank You! ^_^ Hopefully my current PC lasts until i get it Lol.