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AFI   07-08-2008 at 05:24:31 AM

Specs:
Pentium D dual core @ 2.8GHz
1024x768 17" monitor
My mobo supports 3 PCI/1 PCIe
Integrated card
Integrated sound
1GIG ram
305W PSU
Windows XP
250 G HDD
Nothing is OC'ed. Need another other specs? I'm upgrading PSU + graphics card(Any suggestions). Max I'm going to play is COD4. Thanks for the help.


Message edited by AFI on 07-08-2008 at 05:28:00 AM
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IH8U   07-08-2008 at 05:29:42 AM
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I'd say add a little more RAM to it, 2 to 4 GB is the sweet spot for win XP (yes you will notice a difference between 1 and 2 GB)

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eklipz330   07-08-2008 at 05:48:09 AM
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pentium d is whack...hate it with a passion
my e4500[2.2ghz] beats my brothers pentium d 3.0ghz [forgot model number]

whats the bandwidth of your pcie slot[i think all you really need is x8..??]? and how much are you willing to spend?

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AFI   07-08-2008 at 05:56:27 AM
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200 all together with PSU. :) And it supports PCIe cards. I think it's a intel socket 775 thing.

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dirtmountain   07-08-2008 at 06:17:19 AM
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Antec Earthwatts 430w power supply. Good for all but the most extreme graphic card out there. $30 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371006
Several different card choices you can check their position on this handy hierarchy chart
http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] 965-6.html
8800GS 384 $80 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130332
HD3870 512 $100 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814125086
8800GT 512 $140 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130359

I'd go with one of the lower priced cards to add the RAM like IH suggested. 2GB for the total system, match what you already have if you can.


Message edited by dirtmountain on 07-08-2008 at 06:18:13 AM
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AFI   07-08-2008 at 06:20:54 AM
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Okay, thanks!

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