I just recently began playing World of Warcraft again after a year and a half absence, and I noticed that the graphics don't look so good anymore (not that they were ever that great, but still, not as good as before). I concluded that I'm probably in need of a new graphics card, as my computer is almost 3 years old now. However, I am not well versed in such matters and would greatly appreciate the advice of people who are.
I'm just trying to figure out, based on my computer's specs, what my options are, or if I need to upgrade some other things in order to get the results I'm looking for.
I would like to stay in the price range of about $200 if possible. I don't think I need anything too extravagant. I would mostly just like to play WoW to it's fullest graphical ability if that is possible for me. I want a good, solid upgrade that will give me a noticeable difference and last me a while.
Anyway, here are my specs:
Operating System: Windows Vista 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6700 @ 2.66 GHz 2.67 GHz
RAM: 4GB
Screen Resolution: 1900x1200
Current Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce 8800 GT
Power Supply: Cooler Master RS-500-PCAR-A3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031
I suspect that my power supply probably sucks. My old one went out when my computer was still under warranty, and this is what they replaced it with. Please let me know if I should get a better one, preferably $100 or less.
Here is a link to the exact machine that I have in case I left anything out that might be useful:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883107517
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I'm just trying to figure out, based on my computer's specs, what my options are, or if I need to upgrade some other things in order to get the results I'm looking for.
I would like to stay in the price range of about $200 if possible. I don't think I need anything too extravagant. I would mostly just like to play WoW to it's fullest graphical ability if that is possible for me. I want a good, solid upgrade that will give me a noticeable difference and last me a while.
Anyway, here are my specs:
Operating System: Windows Vista 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6700 @ 2.66 GHz 2.67 GHz
RAM: 4GB
Screen Resolution: 1900x1200
Current Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce 8800 GT
Power Supply: Cooler Master RS-500-PCAR-A3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031
I suspect that my power supply probably sucks. My old one went out when my computer was still under warranty, and this is what they replaced it with. Please let me know if I should get a better one, preferably $100 or less.
Here is a link to the exact machine that I have in case I left anything out that might be useful:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883107517
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.