A question for the Gurus. *Gaming Homebuilt*

[Jman28101]

Hello!! Thankyou for taking the time to read this thread.

Here is my goals that I am trying to Establish:

I am wanting to play a Video game "Diablo 3" on High settings or atleast play it without lagging/skipping all over the place.

I currently bought a computer from bestbuy around 2 years ago, and was mislead entirely, but then again I should of done my research.

Heres my problem: My Motherboard does not support what I am trying to do. Here is a list of my current Specifications:

MoBo- M2n68-LA http://www.ctechinfo.net/manuals/narra3_manual.pdf

Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03D0&SUBSYS_2A6C103C&REV_A2
Display Memory: 889 MB
Dedicated Memory: 249 MB
Shared Memory: 639 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Compaq S1922 Series Wide LCD Monitor
Monitor Model: Compaq S1922
Monitor Id: HWP290B

Drive: C:
Free Space: 362.1 GB
Total Space: 465.9 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST350041 8AS SCSI Disk Device
Drive: D:
Free Space: 1.6 GB
Total Space: 10.9 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST350041 8AS SCSI Disk Device

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq-Presario
System Model: BM412AA-ABA CQ5600Y
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II 170u Processor, ~2.0GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 1790MB RAM
Page File: 2243MB used, 1337MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled

Sorry for the wall of text.

What I am wondering is should I build a new computer ? I am running a budget of around 600 bucks: My main questions are

*Should I take out the Hard drive and use it on my new computer?
This would save money on OS and HD (There both OP at the moment)

*What Motherboard should I get if I am trying to run a Radeon hd 6850?

*What CPU would be the best for the budget and accomplishing my goal?

*What case should I get if i'm gonna fit such a bulky Video card in there?

*What ram should I go for? 8BG ripjaw?

*What Power supply would work the best for this setup/budget?

*Would my Current Hard Drive be compatible with the above?

I am extremely greatful for the help. Thankyou for your time.

 

[Emelth]

Go to the top of the Homebuilt forums and click on the top post that says How to Ask for Advice, cause you need a new build. Fill out the outline they have and post it in here

 

[jsc]

Here's what you can do with $600.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i5-overclock-performance-gaming,3097.html

You should be able to reuse the hard drive. You may or may not be able to use your present copy of Win7. It may be an oem copy coded to your motherboard.