- Jun 14, 2014
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The first step is admitting you have a problem, right?
So I have a budget of say... < $1000 and I spend 6+ Hours a day playing games online with friends and such. (WildStar and Starcraft II Mainly) And I have come to the conclusion that I need an upgrade. The current computer I have was built using the Dell PC-Builder (let's face it, I don't have the patience required to put together a PC myself, even with the right parts) and I built this computer for around $900.
The current computer:
PSU: 460W
CPU: i7 - 3770 @ 3.40GHz
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7570 (This is the killer right here, I had an awesome Nvidia card beforehand, but the computer from Dell only has a single slot, and the old Nvidia Card required a Dual since the fan was so large)
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
RAM: 8GB
I know this doesn't give much of a look at what I have, but it is a Dell XPS 8500.
I'm trying to see if anyone has some feedback about what I should do in order to upgrade to a whole new computer, or any recommendations on part replacement. (Mainly that terrible terrible GPU) And if I do upgrade to a whole NEW computer, it would be highly recommended that I could get something purchased with a monthly installment system. (The Monthly payments and the fact they put the computer together for me is why I chose Dell to do this in the first place) Paying for college can put a hamper on any big purchases up front.
I've been a "lurker" for a while and the community here seems awesome and willing to help in a generally professional manner, but I can understand resentment for a "Newbie" to the forums.
Thanks in advance for taking a look or making any adjustments/suggestions.
-BC
So I have a budget of say... < $1000 and I spend 6+ Hours a day playing games online with friends and such. (WildStar and Starcraft II Mainly) And I have come to the conclusion that I need an upgrade. The current computer I have was built using the Dell PC-Builder (let's face it, I don't have the patience required to put together a PC myself, even with the right parts) and I built this computer for around $900.
The current computer:
PSU: 460W
CPU: i7 - 3770 @ 3.40GHz
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7570 (This is the killer right here, I had an awesome Nvidia card beforehand, but the computer from Dell only has a single slot, and the old Nvidia Card required a Dual since the fan was so large)
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
RAM: 8GB
I know this doesn't give much of a look at what I have, but it is a Dell XPS 8500.
I'm trying to see if anyone has some feedback about what I should do in order to upgrade to a whole new computer, or any recommendations on part replacement. (Mainly that terrible terrible GPU) And if I do upgrade to a whole NEW computer, it would be highly recommended that I could get something purchased with a monthly installment system. (The Monthly payments and the fact they put the computer together for me is why I chose Dell to do this in the first place) Paying for college can put a hamper on any big purchases up front.
I've been a "lurker" for a while and the community here seems awesome and willing to help in a generally professional manner, but I can understand resentment for a "Newbie" to the forums.
Thanks in advance for taking a look or making any adjustments/suggestions.
-BC
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