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post Mar 28 2008, 09:25 PM
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Ok so i want to upgrade my pc. I don't know if i should upgrade the RAM or the video card. I don't have like 400 bucks to spend either. I mean i don't want to run crysis or anything. But it would be nice to even run counter strike source on a nice res with good graphics. Also i would liek my non gaming applications to run smooth.

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PC - HP slimline s7700n ( or soemthnig liek that)
Processor - AMD Anthlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ 2.00Ghz
OS- Windows Vista Home Premuim
RAM- 1 GB - 894mb and liek 128mb on video card
Video Card - Nvidia GeForce 6150 LE

I don't know what other specs to give.

Thank you to anyone who can help me out.


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post Mar 28 2008, 09:28 PM
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Are those your current specs?
If so get a Nvidia Geforce 8600
1gb Ram is enough for CSS


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post Mar 28 2008, 09:36 PM
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i was wondering if upgrading ram would help with FPS and upping the res. Also I need my non game programs to run smoother. ALso what would help for how long it takes to minimize and stuff and access task manager.


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post Mar 28 2008, 09:55 PM
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For minimizing, that would be partialy on ram, CPU, and video card.
The CPU you have now is decent, you could upgrade to a Quad Core.

You could get 1 more gig of ram, and have 2gb.



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post Mar 28 2008, 09:57 PM
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U got css right? If u do what res do you paly on and what vid card u got?


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post Mar 28 2008, 09:58 PM
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I have CSS
I play at 1024x768
I get about 250 fps, with a 8600.
2gb ram
Dual core processor.

I am upgrading to a 9800 when it comes out


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post Mar 28 2008, 10:30 PM
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wow i dont need 250 FPs lol. I jsut wan to paly nice graphics in widescreen. Is 7600GT anygood?


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post Mar 28 2008, 11:20 PM
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It should be.


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post Mar 29 2008, 06:31 PM
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QUOTE(uɐlʎp @ Mar 28 2008, 11:20 PM) [snapback]28910[/snapback]
It should be.



Well I see a couple of problems with your PC..

AMD Athlon (eww)

Windows Vista (EWW)


But anyway, running Vista you really need 2 gigs or more of ram.. because they made the OS so flashy... (idiots)
How much Ram is your video card? Is it dual channel?

I'm Running:
Windows XP Home Service pack 2 with updates
Intel Core2 Duo 2.20GHz

2 gigs ram

512 MB Geforce Dual Channel

I can run Doom 3 at nearly the highest setting... I don't have CSS



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post Mar 29 2008, 06:54 PM
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Idk what the specs are. But i know it borrows my ram. Cuz it says i have 984 mb of ram.
And jsut to install VIsta u need atleast 512mb of ram..


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post Mar 29 2008, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE(HubCAp_ @ Mar 29 2008, 06:54 PM) [snapback]28912[/snapback]
Idk what the specs are. But i know it borrows my ram. Cuz it says i have 984 mb of ram.
And jsut to install VIsta u need atleast 512mb of ram..



If you have Windows XP anywhere I suggest using it character53.gif BAD VISTA!! BAD!!! BAD BAD BAD!!


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post Mar 29 2008, 07:23 PM
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I only got Vista. I wanna get a GENUINE copy of Xp. But i know there are other ways..


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post Oct 19 2008, 08:27 AM
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Bringing this topic from the dead, I have another question. How Do I find out how many volts my power supply is and how many volts needed for a GeForce 7600?


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post Oct 19 2008, 08:46 AM
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if it's a power supply that came w/ the pc it should say it somewhere in your book. if not take the side of the tower off and look at the sticker.


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post Oct 19 2008, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE (ROOK Master wiz @ Oct 19 2008, 06:46 AM) *
if it's a power supply that came w/ the pc it should say it somewhere in your book. if not take the side of the tower off and look at the sticker.

True.
Or you can use Rivatuner, SPEEDFAN to find out how many WATTS your PSU is.

For a 7600GT you won't need any more than like 400W to run it. I mean, a 500-600W PSU can run a 8800, even a ATI 4870.


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I choose RAM, I am not tech savvy, but I have 3GB ram and I run all my apps smoothly.

Edit: Didn't read the actual replies, so I didn't really answer your question.

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post Oct 20 2008, 10:09 AM
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Well i found out my power supply is like 105 W.. (because of slimline size..) So yea um either ram or wait a couple years for a new computer.


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post Oct 20 2008, 03:51 PM
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QUOTE (HubCAp_ @ Oct 20 2008, 08:09 AM) *
Well i found out my power supply is like 105 W.. (because of slimline size..) So yea um either ram or wait a couple years for a new computer.

Wow. 105W?
Shitty PC lol.

I would just buy a new one


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post Oct 20 2008, 07:11 PM
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well i was lucky enough to get it as a gift so yea.


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