What Upgrade Can I make to run new games like gtav etc.

SPIDER_1

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i wanna play gta v nba 2k16, but i really do not know what to upgrade.
here are my full specs..
Motherboard:Foxconn 2a8c
CPU: (LGA 775 SOCKET):Intel Pentium E5500 @2.8 ghz
Ram:2GB 400 MHZ
GPU:ASUS GT420 2GB DDR3
HDD:TOSHIBA 500GB HDD
PSU:400 WATT PSU
 
Solution
Nothing.. That computer is way to old.. Even the fastest cpu for it is still 6 generations old.. Keep this system and build a new one from scratch..

jazzy663

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It'd be possible-ish. Changing the CPU to a C2Q Q9xxx (G41 chipset supports them) and pairing it with a GTX 750 Ti would make for a fairly competent gaming machine. Depending on the quality and +12v amperage of that 400W, it's possible he could stay with the same PSU.

It also appears the 2A8C board takes DDR3 memory, which is great, but unfortunately it only supports up to 4GB.

Still, at the end of the day, it'd be more worth it to buy or build another machine.