Update PC

[DamonSalvatore]

Hello,
I want to upgrade my PC, at the moment I have i3 CPU 530 @ 2.93 GHz, 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA GT 240 1 GB GPU, 500 GB hard drive and I have a FULL HD display

I have been seeing quite a bit of lag in games shuch as CRYSIS 2 and a minor lag in FIFA 12, I want to get a new PC can anyone please suggest what CPU and GPU I should get so I can play the new games such COD MW 3 and the new ones being launched such as FIFA 13 without the lag over this year and the net, OR should I go for a PS3 slim?
My budget is upto $800 max, lower would be better

 

[SchizTech]

It doesn't look like you need to overhaul the whole system, but that video card stands out as a really weak link for a gaming PC. You'll definitely want to prioritize that. The CPU is upgradeable (post your motherboard model for more help) too and RAM is relatively inexpensive these days.

 

[TheBigTroll]

you probably only need to add more ram and a new video card

 

[frombehind]

you probably only need to add more ram and a new video card

This one time i have to say, the troll has a point

 

[TheBigTroll]

please dont get a PS3 Slim. they make crysis look like crap. the sandbags look like clouds

 

[kelvin08113]

Why the heck are you saying the PS3 Slim? i'm TROLOLOL-ing here!

 

[TheBigTroll]

look at first message.

 

[doomdesire86]

Dont forget to find out your PSU model

 

[frombehind]

AHA! i see what you did there =]

 

[DamonSalvatore]

It doesn't look like you need to overhaul the whole system, but that video card stands out as a really weak link for a gaming PC. You'll definitely want to prioritize that. The CPU is upgradeable (post your motherboard model for more help) too and RAM is relatively inexpensive these days.

the motherboard model is DH55HC, I think you're right about the overhauling thing and thanks

 

[DamonSalvatore]

please dont get a PS3 Slim. they make crysis look like crap. the sandbags look like clouds

thats what I have been thinking...you need to upgrade your PC after every few years and how can the old PS3 still support the new heavier games

 

[DamonSalvatore]

It doesn't look like you need to overhaul the whole system, but that video card stands out as a really weak link for a gaming PC. You'll definitely want to prioritize that. The CPU is upgradeable (post your motherboard model for more help) too and RAM is relatively inexpensive these days.

so what GPU do you suggest?

 

[SchizTech]

A Geforce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 6870 can be found for just under $200. Also, if you can find RAM that matches your current set that'd be a pretty easy and inexpensive upgrade.

 

[DamonSalvatore]

A Geforce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 6870 can be found for just under $200. Also, if you can find RAM that matches your current set that'd be a pretty easy and inexpensive upgrade.

and can i upgrade my processor on the same motherboard?

 

[DamonSalvatore]

and there are so many different types of GTX 560's ZOTAC EVGA ASUS? What;s the difference?

 

[SchizTech]

and can i upgrade my processor on the same motherboard?

You can, though that i3 is still viable.

and there are so many different types of GTX 560's ZOTAC EVGA ASUS? What;s the difference?

In general there aren't big differences between different vendors (they all use the same chips from Nvidia (Geforce) or AMD (Radeon)). Different models from different vendors might have different cooling systems or a small factory overclock, etc. Look at price, read the reviews for loudness and cooling performance, check the vendor's support and return policies/reputation in case you ever need them (hopefully not!).