Hello and thanks for the helpful forums
I’m way overdue for a new computer. However, finances dictate that the cheapest upgrade(s) possible is the only route for me. I have a Gigabyte P35-DS3R (2.1) with Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.4GHz) and 4 gigs of DDR2 (4x1gb) – PC2-6400 (400MHz). GeForce GTS 250 running at 1920x1200. Window 7. I mostly play World of Warcraft, Skyrim, and am looking forward to playing GTA 5. I also use some basic software, like Microsoft Office, occasional Photoshop, & Chrome. I plan on using gift cards and xmas money for upgrades, and don’t expect to be able to play with much more than $200. I’m used to playing these games not on cranked up settings, so I don’t need top of the line anything. Just more bang for my buck.
I have started researching a few components, but am feeling overwhelmed since I need to do so much. I have already started my upgrade process by getting a Samsung SSD 850 EVO. It’s only the 120 variety, but I have to start somewhere. I believe RAM and videocard are my best options. I am hoping that you can give me a few suggestions on some upgrade choices. I don’t know what to look at for RAM…. DDR2-400, 800?? Something else? Gigabytes memory compatibility chart isn’t particularly helpful. And for a vidoecard I was looking at the EVGA GTX 750ti.
Pcpartpicker shows Crucial DDR2-800 2x2gb at $30.50. So 8gigs for $61. Is that even compatible with my board? The website shows 4 varieties of the EVGA gtx 750ti at different prices. I don’t know what the difference is between the 4, thus my request for help please. I also don’t know anything about bottlenecks (or how to learn more about them). Is the 750ti more card than my mainboard and/or cpu can handle? Should I upgrade my cpu? If you can elaborate on my choices or suggest better components I would really appreciate it. Also, if you think a different upgrade path would be better.
I have more case than I'll ever need with the Cooler Master Cosmos. PSU looks like a 610w.
Thank you so much
Sincerely,
ChrisB
I’m way overdue for a new computer. However, finances dictate that the cheapest upgrade(s) possible is the only route for me. I have a Gigabyte P35-DS3R (2.1) with Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.4GHz) and 4 gigs of DDR2 (4x1gb) – PC2-6400 (400MHz). GeForce GTS 250 running at 1920x1200. Window 7. I mostly play World of Warcraft, Skyrim, and am looking forward to playing GTA 5. I also use some basic software, like Microsoft Office, occasional Photoshop, & Chrome. I plan on using gift cards and xmas money for upgrades, and don’t expect to be able to play with much more than $200. I’m used to playing these games not on cranked up settings, so I don’t need top of the line anything. Just more bang for my buck.
I have started researching a few components, but am feeling overwhelmed since I need to do so much. I have already started my upgrade process by getting a Samsung SSD 850 EVO. It’s only the 120 variety, but I have to start somewhere. I believe RAM and videocard are my best options. I am hoping that you can give me a few suggestions on some upgrade choices. I don’t know what to look at for RAM…. DDR2-400, 800?? Something else? Gigabytes memory compatibility chart isn’t particularly helpful. And for a vidoecard I was looking at the EVGA GTX 750ti.
Pcpartpicker shows Crucial DDR2-800 2x2gb at $30.50. So 8gigs for $61. Is that even compatible with my board? The website shows 4 varieties of the EVGA gtx 750ti at different prices. I don’t know what the difference is between the 4, thus my request for help please. I also don’t know anything about bottlenecks (or how to learn more about them). Is the 750ti more card than my mainboard and/or cpu can handle? Should I upgrade my cpu? If you can elaborate on my choices or suggest better components I would really appreciate it. Also, if you think a different upgrade path would be better.
I have more case than I'll ever need with the Cooler Master Cosmos. PSU looks like a 610w.
Thank you so much
Sincerely,
ChrisB
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