Should I Scrap This PC And Get A Gaming PC

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Padraic Devaney

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Should i get rid of this computer
AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 215 Processor

ATI Radeon 3000 Graphics

4GB RAMMicrosoft

Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit

Or Get a new one ill be playing arma 2 day z 7 days to die rust etc.
 
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The PC isn't really worth keeping for any of those games, unfortunately. The RAM, GPU, CPU, and Mobo would all need to be replaced for good gaming performance. However, there are some things you can do to reduce the cost of a new one.


If you use the Jellybean Magic Key Finder, you can re-use Windows 7 on your new PC. That'll save $100. The HDD and optical drive can also likely be re-used. *Maybe* the case as well, if it's set up right.

I'd recommend selling your current RAM, CPU, and GPU on eBay. There are many people who'll pay a low, yet fair amount for even old parts. Your CPU, for example, is going for $25-$30 on eBay. Not much, but it's better for the environment than throwing them away, and if you sell all the parts you can't...
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The PC isn't really worth keeping for any of those games, unfortunately. The RAM, GPU, CPU, and Mobo would all need to be replaced for good gaming performance. However, there are some things you can do to reduce the cost of a new one.


If you use the Jellybean Magic Key Finder, you can re-use Windows 7 on your new PC. That'll save $100. The HDD and optical drive can also likely be re-used. *Maybe* the case as well, if it's set up right.

I'd recommend selling your current RAM, CPU, and GPU on eBay. There are many people who'll pay a low, yet fair amount for even old parts. Your CPU, for example, is going for $25-$30 on eBay. Not much, but it's better for the environment than throwing them away, and if you sell all the parts you can't re-use, combined they'll make a dent in the cost of a new PC.
 
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