I want to upgrade my computer into a perfect gaming pc (help please)

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thejusbshaji

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I want to upgrade my computer into a perfect gaming pc with a cost under 400 $ ,I want to play games like GTA5,Battlefield 3&4 ,and some heavy graphics games too ,And i want to know how much upgrades i need to do in my existing specs
my existing specs are
CPU : Intel Pentium E5300 @ 2.60GHz

RAM : 4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz

MOTHERBOARD :ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5KPL-AM/PS (Socket 775)

GRAPHICS :1024MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS (MSI)
monitor: Acer P195HQ (1366x768@60Hz)



 
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Something like a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 2.83GHz $76 eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Q9500-Core-2-Quad-Processor-6M-Cache-2-83-GHz-1333-Mhz-LGA775-SLGZ4-/261826209590?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf60ee736

2x4GB (8GB) Ram eBay $75
http://www.ebay.com/itm/G-SKILL-8GB-4-x-2GB-240-Pin-DDR2-SDRAM-DDR2-800-PC2-6400-/271822043550?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f49db399e

GTX 750Ti $140 new egg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487024&cm_re=750ti-_-14-487-024-_-Product

You should also get an HD monitor, otherwise the games will look pretty poor with that resolution.

Don't go thinking that'll be perfect, it's just the best you can really hope for with your budget, you can expect good frame rates with medium/good detail at 1080p.

 
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Yeah, thats not worth upgrading. I would save if I were you and build a computer when you had enough. I did that, my rig works great. If not that then get a PS4 or xbone. Either console will be better than a 300.00 build or 300.00 worth of upgrades.

IM PRETTY SURE THIS IS AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE!!!! GOOD ONE HAD ME GOIN!!! LOL LMAO!!!!
 
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Upgrading that Old computer with ddr2 ram is so bad of an idea you should feel bad for even researching a processor,you might be trying to help but your help will only end up hurting him in the long run.


Please Don't upgrade that ancient piece of hardware,Computers are only mean't to have a 4-5 year life cycle 7-8 years at the most. ,Yes a processor can last 20+ years but you need a better psu/ram/mobo to stay update with the latest software.



I wouldn't give this guy's computer to my worse enemy :p
 
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k then i will increase the budget to 400$ will that helps me. And if not how much i want to spend on it to make it as a perfect gaming pc
 
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should i play heavy graphics games with these components

 
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I am from India these micro center doesn't have any store here and i can buy the products from amazon india

 
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According to people here your pc isn't worth upgrading. But I cannot see a way you can build a good gaming PC for $400, this is a vague breakdown

$185 for a quad core CPU
$45 for a cheap motherboard
$75 for 8gb Ram
$45 for a new power supply as your old one may not have the connections needed
$120 graphics (750Ti)

That's $470 whilst re using the old case and hard drive etc and then I really must insist you get an HD monitor which is another $100 on top

Plus these are American prices, they may cost more in India
 
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