So, currently, i am running on this. It does well with photoshop and all, but on games like quake 4, and even somtimes on Command and Conquer generals Zero: Hour, it lags, even craps out. And on quake 4 with med settings i only get 10-15 fps. I have a wireless keyboard and usb mouse, all are bargain bin logitech and hp crap. I have a 17" flatpanel screen. I have 5.1 surround sound with 2 treb 2 mid 1 sub for sound, it performs awesome with my 1500 songs But see heres the thing, i heard of people busting loads over Intel's new Dou Core processor, and how good IS it? Im thinking of utting this in the next comp i get. I'm no dumbass, i am a mechanic and am studying engineering, but im not sure if i can build a comp on my own, how hard is it? Oh, and 2 more things, a. my price limit is 800~ b. i have 256 mb ram that i added in my m1195c so i have 1 gig Thanks!
hmm the system is alright i guess just bought a new processor findout whats ur socket on ur motherboard then go to www.newegg.com n but it n maybe buy 512mbx2 sticks thats comes with ram cooling newegg is a good site to upgrade ur computer Merged Post: ahh didnt read all of it ok but here building a computer is easy but u need a genuine windows xp cd of ur own to install the software u need have a case, powersupply, motherboard, videocard, harddrive, cd drive, proccessor, cpu fan, ram, thast about it i think.. but hwen u buy the parts it gives u instructions on how to install but i would tell u go with an AMD proccesor instead of intel they r better for gaming sumhow
your ram from your old computer needs to be compatable with a new mother board... your mother board needs to be compatable with the intell conroe what type of ram do you have? you can get lynksys os but some people dont like it if you want xp you will need to get another 100$ or take 100$ out of ur total spending price
Here is a suggestion: Dont BUY A NEW PC, Just upgrade OR OR! buy from cyberpowerpc.com *cheap* but good PC!
about the new intel duo core..ive HEARD that they are about 50-60% better than anything out there, which i dont believe one bit, I would go with an amd dual core. if ur looking to build a computer, 800$ is a tight budget to work with, it would be better to upgrade on that amount. I bought a CPU and a mobo for 500$, and that would leave me with 300 left. My suggestion would be to build this overtime that way u can save more money, get better parts and what you want instead of getting it all now for something that may not even be a satisfactory computer ( which is what mine pretty much is). As for alienware - there is no way ur getting a computer from their at that price. As good as their stuff is, it dont come cheap.
Hmm, so i can jus pull oiut the mobo and cpu and replace them? If so, how cna i identify what is what? Want pics from inside my comp?
50 - 60% better than ANYTHING? dont make me chuckle, try around 17% better than the AMD`s FX64 x2, and yes. building your own pc is easy, its logical, only certain things can fir in certain places Merged Post: Ok, things you can keep CD Rom Drives HDD`s PSU, if its any good Any extra case fans The case things u need motherboard cpu ram gfx card check out bundles for you budget (mobo, chip and ram come as a set) for this price go AMD i think Merged Post: AMD Athlon X2 3800 Retail / Asus A8N32-SLi Deluxe / 2GB Corsair XMS 3200C2PT Dual Channel Kit - Bundle (BU-027-OK) These bundles are carefully selected from the Overclockers UK product range to offer a balance of great performance, compatibility and reliability. Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200C2PT TwinX (2x1GB) CAS2 (MY-079-CS) Asus A8N32-SLi Deluxe nForce4 SLi X16 (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard (MB-118-AS) AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ (Socket 939) - Retail (ADA3800BVBOX) (CP-134-AM) Price: £329.85 (£387.57 Including VAT at 17.5%) thats from a site i use in the UK, thats a good buy, base your parts on that spec and you wont be disopointed
You can use either one bro . Its just that if u DONT know HOW to Upgrade your PC Like: Taking out parts/and re-installing new 1's. Then I would go with www.cyberpowerpc.com. With there cheap AMD PC's. for $800 less and its KICK ASS!
