Help Please

[Jmears44]

I have been going through this for a while now and I am completely stumbled any help would be greatly appreciated! I have a HP Slimline Model s5310y. I am Currently looking to upgrade this computer to be able to run Star Wars The Old Republic at least..

Specs: 3.00 gigahertz AMD Athlon II X2 250, 4GB RAM, 220 WATT PSU.

Link to all specs here http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/hp-pavilion-slimline-s5310y/4507-3118_7-33968312.html?tag=mncol;subnav


I would like to save as much money as possible but can work with around 400$. I was thinking about buying a new case PSU and graphics card but i have no idea! Any help again greatly appreciated.

 

[sosofm]

You can reuse your CPU and HDD.
MOBO : ASRock 970 EXTREME3 AM3+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157280
RAM : G.SKILL Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424
PSU : Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016
GPU : SAPPHIRE 100315L Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908
CASE : NZXT Source 210
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075
TOTAL : $386.95 without rebates.
If you want a better video card 6870 fit in your budget.
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948
With that AM3+ mobo you can upgrade your PC in the future with any AMD processors.