I built this system about 2 years ago:
MB: nForce4 ATX Socket 939
CPU: Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 1Ghz
Mem: Corsair 1GB 184 DDR SDRAM DDR 400
Vid: GeForce 7800 GT 256 MB PCI Express
PSU: 520W
Well, I want to play some of the newer games like CoD 4, but am unsure if this current rig will be able to run it well. I'm looking to upgrade to a dual core chip. But can I put in a AMD X2 4200 Socket 939 in this rig? Are you able to just pull the old CPU out and lock in the new one? Or are more steps needed?
My other idea is to also put in another gig of RAM. Would doing this be enough? Or should I do both, put in the new CPU and the RAM?
Lastly, should I just upgrade the video card? Or do all three?
As you can see, I'm a noob at this. I still am amazed I built the computer in one afternoon and haven't had a problem with it yet. So any help from you pros out there would be a real nice Christmas gift. Thanks.
MB: nForce4 ATX Socket 939
CPU: Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 1Ghz
Mem: Corsair 1GB 184 DDR SDRAM DDR 400
Vid: GeForce 7800 GT 256 MB PCI Express
PSU: 520W
Well, I want to play some of the newer games like CoD 4, but am unsure if this current rig will be able to run it well. I'm looking to upgrade to a dual core chip. But can I put in a AMD X2 4200 Socket 939 in this rig? Are you able to just pull the old CPU out and lock in the new one? Or are more steps needed?
My other idea is to also put in another gig of RAM. Would doing this be enough? Or should I do both, put in the new CPU and the RAM?
Lastly, should I just upgrade the video card? Or do all three?
As you can see, I'm a noob at this. I still am amazed I built the computer in one afternoon and haven't had a problem with it yet. So any help from you pros out there would be a real nice Christmas gift. Thanks.