Hi everyone im a first time user trying to soup up my computer a little. Im also a little new with the technical terms for a computer so if you could spell it out as if your talking to a caveman that would be nice. I have an Emachienes ET1161 with a DCI express port I want to put a low power graphics card in it that functions well and enables 3-D games and screen savers i dont care if it has a fan. Any suggestions?
festerovic
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I think you mean PCI express slot, and here is a nice low power card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161252
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161252
coozie7
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@ Greymatter: The processor is a single core unit and will be very weak for games.
I would suggest the less powerful HD4650 as the upgrade.
Do not expect to play heavy titles like Crysis, Crysis Warhead or GTA IV at anything more than low settings, sorry, but that's the way it is, mate🙁
I would suggest the less powerful HD4650 as the upgrade.
Do not expect to play heavy titles like Crysis, Crysis Warhead or GTA IV at anything more than low settings, sorry, but that's the way it is, mate🙁
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@ greymattr: Building your own can save a great deal of cash and although it's not really hard as such, can be daunting for the first time...Mine was, but then the first time is always a little frought😉
A complete new system may not be needed, though.
For example, is the case able to accept a new motherboard and PSU? If so you've saved 40-80 dollars there. Do you really need a new DVD/CD drive or hard drive/s? Again, by reusing more can be saved there. Need the OS? Get the 'system builders' version, it's the same product but a fraction of the retail price. Will you overclock? No? Then there's no need for a high performance CPU cooler. Memory should be bought, though, most likely yours is a slower type and will hold a faster CPU back, particularly the newer AMD chips.
Such a core upgrade could be done for about $250-$300 (CPU/MB/RAM/PSU and a HD4670 or HD4870 card.
A complete new system may not be needed, though.
For example, is the case able to accept a new motherboard and PSU? If so you've saved 40-80 dollars there. Do you really need a new DVD/CD drive or hard drive/s? Again, by reusing more can be saved there. Need the OS? Get the 'system builders' version, it's the same product but a fraction of the retail price. Will you overclock? No? Then there's no need for a high performance CPU cooler. Memory should be bought, though, most likely yours is a slower type and will hold a faster CPU back, particularly the newer AMD chips.
Such a core upgrade could be done for about $250-$300 (CPU/MB/RAM/PSU and a HD4670 or HD4870 card.
sounds interesting coozie i was going to buy the system ct1615 suggested but by taking your idea i could save about three hundred dollars! do you have any suggestions on what would be the best parts? space realy isnt a problem if you have seen the computer it is pretty bare.
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@ greymattr: The core upgrade idea is one I have used for some time and it's a handy way to keep the system fresh without having to buy a whole new box every couple of years.
If you decide on the more complete upgrade rather than just a card or card/PSU then do some reading first. Building a system is not that hard, but there are mistakes that can be made, particularly when installing a new motherboard.
It may not be possible to use the preloaded Windows or recovery disc (if present) with a new configuration in which case you'll need a new OS which will add to the cost and time needed. Either way it would be wise to back up your data, fully reformat the hard drive/s and reinstall from scratch if you do the full upgrade.
For now, I would suggest you replace the card and PSU to start with and see how things pan out. If that upgrade is enough, then that's fine, if you need the CPU/MB upgrade, well, you were going to get the PSU/card anyway, were n't you😉
If you decide on the more complete upgrade rather than just a card or card/PSU then do some reading first. Building a system is not that hard, but there are mistakes that can be made, particularly when installing a new motherboard.
It may not be possible to use the preloaded Windows or recovery disc (if present) with a new configuration in which case you'll need a new OS which will add to the cost and time needed. Either way it would be wise to back up your data, fully reformat the hard drive/s and reinstall from scratch if you do the full upgrade.
For now, I would suggest you replace the card and PSU to start with and see how things pan out. If that upgrade is enough, then that's fine, if you need the CPU/MB upgrade, well, you were going to get the PSU/card anyway, were n't you😉
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