Upgrading Choices, Please Help a Noob!

Thehoganknight · Jan 20, 2015

Hello, right now I have a HP slimline s5213w. I want to upgrade the graphics card or the CPU or RAM to be able to play games like Minecraft, Arma II, WoW, and maybe a newer game like BO2. I cannot decide, I have looked at many other sites and people are saying that Minecraft is more of a RAM intensive or CPU intensive game. What I would like to know is if my computer is even up- gradable, under each category, what can I get, and what I should spend my money on.

Thanks,

Extra Info:
Motherboard - Pegatron Corporation NARRA5 5.00 ( Never ever heard of this)
CPU - AMD Sepmpron LE-1250
Memory - DDR2 4 GB (2x2)
Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430

Onus · Jan 20, 2015

Many things in your system can be upgraded, but you'd only want to do that is your budget is painfully tight; it is all old-tech that will never be made great.
You can make it a lot better though. What is the wattage of the PSU? Most likely it will support a GTX750.
For the CPU, you're only going to find refurbished AM2 CPUs now, but this one is a notable step up from what you have: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6392AH7967
If you can add that CPU, and a GTX750, you will have made major improvements.

ComputerWhiz305 · Jan 20, 2015

How old is your system?
If it is older, it might just be cheaper to buy a new computer.

Onus · Jan 20, 2015

If you provide your budget though, and where you are located (so we know where you can buy), we can probably make much better suggestions than spending money on a really old system.

Thehoganknight · Jan 20, 2015

The PSU is pretty much garbage, 220 watts. I can, however, take out the CD drive to save some wattage, not sure if that helps.
MY budget is probably around 350. I bought the system in 2008, and I am located in Virginia.

ComputerWhiz305 · Jan 20, 2015

Thehoganknight :

You can pickup a pretty decent gaming system for $350. Check out your local computer stores.
For a cheaper price, go to a small store rather than a big chain.
I picked up my gaming computer for $70 from a local computer store in my area.

Onus · Jan 20, 2015

You could pick up another older system like a Dell or HP used for business, then upgrade it with a graphics card. The games you have listed do not require the latest and greatest.
If your budget has a little wiggle room, start with this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883101036R and add a graphics card to it like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127804 (note the rebate, so you may not bust your budget if you get it).

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