Need a new computer for games what kind to buy for a good $$$$???

[bombelhh]

Hi, I have a Compaq Presario S4000NX can some one please tell me what graphic card would work the best on it (for gaming) I would like to buy this graphic card but i dont know if it will work EVGA GeForce 9400 GT Video Card - 1GB DDR2, PCI (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, VGA, Low Profile

Or please give me some suggestion what should i buy (THANK YOU)


I need to buy computer for games with a good graphic card and lots of ram, but i don't know what kind, any suggestion???

 

[Maziar]

Hello and welcome to the forums
Well here is your PC:
http://www4.dealtime.com/xPF-Compaq-Presario-S4000NX-2-4GHz-Celeron-System
It looks an old system,i suggest you getting a new system instead if you can,because with that specs you can't play games well.
Also a 9400GT is a low end card and not recommended for gaming

 

[outlw6669]

I concur, that system is to old to bother upgrading.
Save the cash you would have spent on the 9400GT and put it towards a new system.

 

[wa1]

Yes, u right 6669, it's very old and weak.
Bombelhh, u better save your money from now to buy a whole new system...

 

[bombelhh]

Yea i know the computer is old, I was thing about buing new computer for games & stuff but i don't really know what kind and for a good $$$, any sugestion of a computer that i could play new games on it.

 

[wa1]

Okay, let's start from how much is your budget?
Many people here would happy to help u to decided...

 

[bombelhh]

I would like to spend around 500-700$$$

 

[outlw6669]

I would like to spend around 500-700$$$

How is this for a complete build:

Athlon II x4 620: $99
Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P: $70 after $10 MIR
4Gb DDR3 1033: $100
HIS 5770: $153 after $10 instant promo code 'VGA1214'
Antec 300 Illusion Case: $55
OCZ ModXStream 500w PSU: $40 after $25 MIR
WD Black 1Tb Hard Drive: $100
Sony Optiarc 24x DVD/RW: $32

Total: $649 after $35 in MIR's and a $10 promo code

This will give you a quite fast and high quality build that you will be able to upgrade as needed in the future.
If you want to shave a bit of the costs, look into the following componets:

Athlon II x2 240: $58
-OR-
Athlon II x3 425: $77

4Gb DDR3 1066: $75
9800GT: $75 after $25 MIR
WD Blue 500Gb Hard Drive: $56

This will bring the price down to $461 or $480, after MIR's, and will still be a massive upgrade from your current system.

 

[bombelhh]

Thank you for your help outlw6669, i was more thinking about buying already build computer from ebay or some store because i not gonna be able to set it up my self.