Upgrading question

HammeredGoat · 09-09-2009, 11:25 PM

I have questions about upgrading my computer I want to make it capable of playing fallout 3 and I beleive my video card is the problem so if someone could tell me what a good set up to do this would be that would be appreciated

Phædrus2401 · 09-09-2009, 11:39 PM

What are your current specs?
Motherboard
CPU
RAM
Graphics card
Power supply

Also a budget.

HammeredGoat · 09-09-2009, 11:52 PM

T6520 AMD Athalon 64 Processor 3400+ 2.39 ghz, 896mb RAM,ATI Radeon Xpress 200 series im not sure what my power supply is or my motherboard i dont actually know how to find out

**Tyree** · 09-10-2009, 07:02 AM

Is the PC a pre-Built or custom built?
CPU-Z will identify your Mobo. http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
The Power Supply will have a label on the side with the Brand name & Model.

HammeredGoat · 09-10-2009, 12:36 PM

the pc is an emachines refurbished pc I beleive I bought it off of tigerdirect.ca in 2005, as for my mother board it is made by MICRO-STAR it is a model MS-7145, my power supply is made by Bestec its a model ATX-300-12E, my ram is two 512mb cards would it be best to put two 1gb?

**Tyree** · 09-11-2009, 09:50 AM

You are in the "might as well build a new one" category.
Upgrading that PC would cost more than a new one.

HammeredGoat · 09-11-2009, 01:06 PM

really well that sucks i figured i could just put more ram and a new video card in it and I would be fine, anyways thanks for the help I appreciate it I guess Ill just start looking for a new one. One last question though is it cheaper/better to build a pc or to buy a complete setup.

**Tyree** · 09-11-2009, 03:37 PM

Better to build for quality, reliability and upgrading.
You can usually buy a pre-built for less but less quality, reliability, and upgrading.

09-09-2009, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
HammeredGoat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada British Columbia Posts: 8 OS: windows xp media center edition	Upgrading question I have questions about upgrading my computer I want to make it capable of playing fallout 3 and I beleive my video card is the problem so if someone could tell me what a good set up to do this would be that would be appreciated

09-09-2009, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,817 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Upgrading question What are your current specs? Motherboard CPU RAM Graphics card Power supply Also a budget. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

09-09-2009, 11:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
HammeredGoat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada British Columbia Posts: 8 OS: windows xp media center edition	Re: Upgrading question T6520 AMD Athalon 64 Processor 3400+ 2.39 ghz, 896mb RAM,ATI Radeon Xpress 200 series im not sure what my power supply is or my motherboard i dont actually know how to find out

09-10-2009, 07:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,623 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Upgrading question Is the PC a pre-Built or custom built? CPU-Z will identify your Mobo. http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php The Power Supply will have a label on the side with the Brand name & Model. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-10-2009, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
HammeredGoat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada British Columbia Posts: 8 OS: windows xp media center edition	Re: Upgrading question the pc is an emachines refurbished pc I beleive I bought it off of tigerdirect.ca in 2005, as for my mother board it is made by MICRO-STAR it is a model MS-7145, my power supply is made by Bestec its a model ATX-300-12E, my ram is two 512mb cards would it be best to put two 1gb?

09-11-2009, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,623 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Upgrading question You are in the "might as well build a new one" category. Upgrading that PC would cost more than a new one. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

09-11-2009, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
HammeredGoat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada British Columbia Posts: 8 OS: windows xp media center edition	Re: Upgrading question really well that sucks i figured i could just put more ram and a new video card in it and I would be fine, anyways thanks for the help I appreciate it I guess Ill just start looking for a new one. One last question though is it cheaper/better to build a pc or to buy a complete setup.

09-11-2009, 03:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,623 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Upgrading question Better to build for quality, reliability and upgrading. You can usually buy a pre-built for less but less quality, reliability, and upgrading. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.