Upgrade my system or complete new system?

Jordan611 · Jun 30, 2014

So, I'm having trouble playing Elder Scrolls Online with my current system. Basically because it's old. I'm wondering if I can skip buying a complete new system and upgrade what I have. I'm not super knowledgeable when it comes to computers so, I'll post what I have and hope that you guys can help me from there.

Model: Dell XPS 410
OS: Windows XP 32 bit home edition
Processor: Intel core 2 quad Q6600
Mainboard: Dell OTC017
Video Card:NVidia GeForce 8600 GT 256MB
Ram: 2gb

I know this system is really out dated but, I got it for free so, can't really beat that :na:

Here are the requirements for the game:

http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=3734&game=The%20Elder%20Scrolls%20Online

Let me know what you guys think.

iceclock · Jun 30, 2014

i wouldnt upgrade that pc simply not worth it. whats ur budget for new pc?

TryHardVermin · Jun 30, 2014

Yeah i would jsut buy a new pc, unless you are willing to do a complete overhaul and just keep your case. Budget?

Jordan611 · Jun 30, 2014

I could probably spend around 600 tops. I live in central new york. But I would probably like to buy from newegg or amazon.

iceclock · Jun 30, 2014

what hard-drive you have currently?

Jordan611 · Jun 30, 2014

Seagate St3320630as

iceclock · Jun 30, 2014

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4GRrYJ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4GRrYJ/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $114.97 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a99xevor20) | $99.99 @ NCIX US
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbrl) | $73.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-fx787acdbc) | $129.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $59.62 @ Mwave
**Power Supply** | [XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $15.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $584.51

would work

Gorgonzer · Jun 30, 2014

Do you have a copy of windows already? Or do we need to figure that into price?

Gorgonzer · Jun 30, 2014

Assuming your HD is Win7 compliant, this is solid and under your max 600$ http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dZKzFT

Scremin34Egl · Jun 30, 2014

Gorgonzer :

Gorgonzer · Jun 30, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PyBXYJ Here is the updated/upgraded version with a better case/PSU. Still under the 600$

Thanks Scremin34Egl for the free upgrade!

Here is a better GPU build if you have a copy of Win7 available to you. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZKVxbv

iceclock · Jun 30, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4GRrYJ

still best for your money all parts are of quality

Scremin34Egl · Jun 30, 2014

iceclock :

OP may need an os as he is currently running Windows XP

iceclock · Jun 30, 2014

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qMzJmG) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qMzJmG/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $114.97 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970ads3p) | $74.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbrl) | $73.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr725xoc1gd) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $59.62 @ Mwave
**Power Supply** | [XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $15.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $88.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $578.51

seemslike best bet here

Jordan611 · Jun 30, 2014

How upgradeable is this system? I would like to be able to upgrade a little further down the line if possible.

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iceclock · Jun 30, 2014

u can get a better videocard and more ram down the road

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