Upgrading old PC for gaming help

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Genaro Garcia

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I have an old PC that I'm trying to upgrade for gaming and I wanted to know what I should upgrade. I'm planning on playing games like Call of Duty, Battlefield, and GTA 5. I know I'm gonna need a graphics card, more RAM, and maybe a new processor but I'd like some suggestions as to which ones to buy (hopefully on the cheaper side but I'd rather pay more than have laggy game-play)

I looked at the System screen in Control Panel for the specs but let me know if you need more info on the PC.

Processor: Intel Core2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz
RAM: 1 GB
64-bit
 
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albertotron

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What case do you have? You also have to check that your motherboard is compatible with more ram and that it can support a gpu. I don't what your budget is so I can't give you any recommendations as of now. Your cpu might also bottleneck your gpu. I also need to know how many watts your power supply is.
 
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This isn't nearly enough information to give you a proper, complete answer.

64-bit what? Windows 7? Windows Vista? Windows 8?
What motherboard are you using? (Important)
Do you have a GPU right now, and if you do, what is it?
What Power Supply Unit are you using? (Important)
(Not that important, but useful non-the-less) What case are you using?

If this computer was a 'pre-built', can you supply a link or name of the product?

From the information you gave, I would guess this is an older PC. Whats the maximum budget your willing to pay? This may require upgrading more than just the RAM, CPU, and GPU.
 
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The safe thing would be to get a 750ti, 4GB ram and a new PSU if your current one can't handle a 750ti. What is your budget?

Remember you can get a new i3 tower with windows 8.1 for $250 now so don't invest too much into your older system. I would probably just do the RAM and 750ti.
 
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Genaro Garcia

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Not sure what case I have. Where can I find that out?
It's a 64-bit Windows 7
I don't have a GPU
Power supply max is 400W
I found "Intel Desktop Board D946GZIS" on the motherboard I think its the model?

It was pre-built but I don't see the model number on the computer. It just says "ENPOWER" on the front.

Is there a way to post a picture so you guys can see the case?

My budget is $600
 
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