So currently I am running a pre-built HP Pavilion desktop I got around 4-5 years ago, I've only upgraded the GPU (260 GTX), PSU, and RAM to 4GB to have 64 bit.
Here are screenshots of my current specs:
Now I am looking to see what parts I need to upgrade in order to run SWTOR and other games with relative ease. I might need a new case, it's a standard HP case I can measure it later if dimensions are needed.
Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP, the closer the better
Budget Range: Before rebates I'm looking to spend around $400-$500 on upgrading parts
System Usage from Most to Least Important: This computer is going to be a gaming rig, looking to optimize it for good FPS on SWTOR and other games as well as newer games to come (D3, etc), going to be using it for smaller stuff like internet, movies, maybe some video editing if I decide to fraps.
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers/Headset, Case(?)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NewEgg.com, maybe somewhere else but I usually order it from here
Country: Washington, USA
Parts Preferences: I don't really have a preference but I have been using nVIDIA GPU because I hear AMD is more loud and power hungry
Overclocking: Maybe (If I know how to do it properly
SLI or Crossfire: No idea what this really is so, no.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200
Additional Comments: I don't really care about how loud it is as long as the computer doesn't overheat and I am a big computer noob (to say the least) I've only ever installed a GPU/PSU and I am not too sure how to put a mobo/CPU together besides the fact that it needs some sort of special gel. I am not sure what kind of cables my HDD runs but whatever it was 4-5 years ago? Still using the 250 GB one I have.
Here are screenshots of my current specs:
Now I am looking to see what parts I need to upgrade in order to run SWTOR and other games with relative ease. I might need a new case, it's a standard HP case I can measure it later if dimensions are needed.
Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP, the closer the better
Budget Range: Before rebates I'm looking to spend around $400-$500 on upgrading parts
System Usage from Most to Least Important: This computer is going to be a gaming rig, looking to optimize it for good FPS on SWTOR and other games as well as newer games to come (D3, etc), going to be using it for smaller stuff like internet, movies, maybe some video editing if I decide to fraps.
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers/Headset, Case(?)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NewEgg.com, maybe somewhere else but I usually order it from here
Country: Washington, USA
Parts Preferences: I don't really have a preference but I have been using nVIDIA GPU because I hear AMD is more loud and power hungry
Overclocking: Maybe (If I know how to do it properly
SLI or Crossfire: No idea what this really is so, no.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1200
Additional Comments: I don't really care about how loud it is as long as the computer doesn't overheat and I am a big computer noob (to say the least) I've only ever installed a GPU/PSU and I am not too sure how to put a mobo/CPU together besides the fact that it needs some sort of special gel. I am not sure what kind of cables my HDD runs but whatever it was 4-5 years ago? Still using the 250 GB one I have.