Upgrading My Hardware to Run Titanfall

[ethancano]

Hello All,

I am attempting to upgrade my PC in order to play Titanfall. The PC is basically a slightly modified Dell Inspiron 545. Here are the specs:

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33Ghz
MoBo: Dell 0N826N
RAM: 4GB of DDR2-SDRAM
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 7300SE/7200GS
OS: Windows 7-64 bit; running DirectX 11
PSU: Delta 300W DPS-300AB-24 B
HDD: SeaGate ST3750630AS ATA Device (750 GB)

So, my question to you all is if the PC is still worth upgrading. Should I just save my money and build a new PC? If this system is worth upgrading, what should I upgrade first? I want to be able to play Titanfall at Medium to High settings at decent frame rates(40-50 fps). I appreciate any help.

Thanks,
Ethan

 

[jamz4]

A 750ti is probably your best bet but don't expect miracles. You can't go any higher with that PSU and the DDR2 is well out of date, I'd save for a new system

 

[ethancano]

A 750ti is probably your best bet but don't expect miracles. You can't go any higher with that PSU and the DDR2 is well out of date, I'd save for a new system

About how much would it cost to build a new system that can run Titanfall? I don't need a monitor and I guess I can take Windows 7 off of my current computer.

 

[Checking78]

Just a suggestion: If you are considering building a new system, go larger than the current game you wish to play. Games, programs etc. are continually getting much larger over time. A few things to consider are: computer case (installing or up grading to a larger power supply, mother board, memory) to name a few quite often requires a larger computer case. Larger power supplies, video cards etc. require well vented computer cases and the option to add more cooling fans or in case of video cards, some have several fans mounted on the video card. There are options out there to have liquid cooled fans, fans with radiators. Some mother boards, video cards etc. have the ability to run in cross fire mode or to be over clocked. These are options that are worth looking into. Other options include: card reader, additional USB ports. If running a gaming keyboard, one requires either a PS2 port or adapter if wishing to view BIOS etc. A computer has to be booted up before a gaming keyboard is functional.I came across this with my system. Also in the future, if your computer has these addition options, it would be much easier to sell and be worth more money.
I am running Windows 7 Ultimate. I have Virtual PC with Windows XP and Windows 98SE operating systems installed. In my case this is having two additional operating systems inside this computer. By having these additional operating systems I am able to play most of the older games and programs which are not upgradeable to Windows 7. At the time of my computer purchase (2013) Virtual PC would not work on Windows 8.
As for prices, I had a gaming computer built by CyberPowerPc in 2013. You do not have to buy or get one built by them, but their site has a basic price for what ever model you like. Scrolling through there options to up grade the model you choose to view, there are prices which will give you an idea of what you may wish to do. I am only suggesting this as my personal opinion.
Doing Internet searches, one will find other companies or manufactures with various priced products, warrantees etc.
Good luck.

 

[ethancano]

Could you guys check out this build on PCPartPicker and tell me what you think of it or any improvements I could make on it? http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ethancano/saved/45O1

 

[Checking78]

Here are a few changes I would suggest: 1)memory 8GB card as the motherboard can accommodate a total of 32Gb (4 x8GB).
2)750 watt power supply minimum (newer games will not run on the 500 watt). You are looking at extra
case cooling fans and video cards with cooling fans.
3)2 GB hard drive. One does not wish to have to uninstall other games or programs due to shortage of room.
Uninstalling games that have challenges, one loses everything you have accomplished.
That is a nice site you picked for showing parts. Thanks for sharing.