reccomended upgrade to run dota 2

chairsgotoschool

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sadly you're stuck. you could get a new gpu but that cpu will hold you back too much, a new cpu would require a new mobo which means new ram (plus windows) minimum for a new mobo ram cpu and gpu plus an OS to play dota 2 i'd say is $300-350 and thats without a case screen keyboard + mouse and hard drive or power supply.

possible if you get a cheap mobo (with a built in gpu) and a cheap cpu and a little ram it will fit in the 150 budget but i'm not sure if it will play dota 2 very good plus that still lacks all the stuff i mentioned before (but you probably already have that stuff)
 

jjs0891

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You'll have to upgrade your RAM to DDR3 if you want to use any CPU that's worth buying.

You'll probably have to upgrade your power supply too. So like i said, upgrade everything. Or don't upgrade at all till you have enough money for a whole new build. $500 would be enough to build a new low end desktop.
 

filphil

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The computer I'm sitting on right now has an old core 2 duo E7300 with a 9800 gt running on minimal details(except 100% render quality) with no issues last hitting or engaging in team fights.