Better Gaming Setup

[xXmadman25Xx]

So I am trying to upgrade my computer and not spend a lot of money but i'm not sure witch part of my computer is holding me back and i don't want to get the wrong thing/s


Here are my specs:

Computer
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium Home Edition


Motherboard
BIOS Type Unknown
CPU Type 4x , 3000 MHz
Motherboard Chipset Unknown
Motherboard Name Unknown
System Memory 6128 MB

Display
Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (21011)
Video Adapter ATI Radeon HD 5450
Video Adapter ATI Radeon HD 5450

Multimedia
Audio Adapter High Definition Audio Controller [NoDB]
Audio Adapter High Definition Audio Controller [NoDB]

Storage
Disk Drive Generic- Multi-Card USB Device (1882 MB, USB)
Disk Drive WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device (465 GB, IDE)
IDE Controller Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller - 1C08
IDE Controller Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family 4 port Serial ATA Storage Controller - 1C00
Optical Drive TSSTcorp DVD+-RW SH-216AB ATA Device
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions
C: (NTFS) 461732 MB (149253 MB free)

Input
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Keyboard Razer DeathStalker
Keyboard Razer Naga
Mouse Razer DeathStalker
Mouse Razer Naga


Peripherals
Printer Canon MP250 series Printer
Printer Fax
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
USB Device Generic USB Hub
USB Device Generic USB Hub
USB Device Razer DeathStalker
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Input Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
USB2 Controller Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1C26 [NoDB]
USB2 Controller Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1C2D [NoDB]

 

[aFFiix]

Lets start with tour GPU, well It's bad.

Your running DX9

I don't know how much Ram you have either.

Further details would be required to even think about fixing your problems.

 

[Outlander_04]

I think your computer is too old to consider an upgrade.

The cpu is not listed but the IDE hard drive is very old technology so I think you may have an old Pentium 4 .
You can confirm that by right clicking on your computer icon and selecting properties . Even if its a core2duo [ model after the pentium ]
its too old to spend more money on and you are better off saving for a complete system

 

[xXmadman25Xx]

i took a look heres what i found

CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00GHz

Ram: 6 GB

 

[Outlander_04]

OK thats a much better computer than I had thought , and definitely worth upgrading

You have a powerful enough processor to game well , and you have enough RAM

What you dont have is a gaming graphics card . The Radeon 6450 is a basic card for basic tasks .

You need to add a powerful gaming card . But before we can reccomend one its important to know the resolution of your monitor . You can spend anywhere between $150 and $500 +
You might also need to change the power supply since powerful graphics cards use more power than a processor and all the rest of the computer combined

 

[xXmadman25Xx]

OK thats a much better computer than I had thought , and definitely worth upgrading

You have a powerful enough processor to game well , and you have enough RAM

What you dont have is a gaming graphics card . The Radeon 6450 is a basic card for basic tasks .

You need to add a powerful gaming card . But before we can reccomend one its important to know the resolution of your monitor . You can spend anywhere between $150 and $500 +
You might also need to change the power supply since powerful graphics cards use more power than a processor and all the rest of the computer combined

i have a Tv screen for a monitor and its 720p

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dynex%26%23153%3B+-+32%26%2334%3B+Class+(31-1/2%26%2334%3B+Diag.)+-+LCD+-+720p+-+60Hz+-+HDTV/7605055.p?id=1218855011523&skuId=7605055&st=*dynex&cp=1&lp=1

 

[Outlander_04]

720p is not a tough resolution for a gaming computer so a card like the Radeon 7850 should play all games well .

This model has a cooler that pushes heat out of your case so its a good choice if you dont already have a case designed for great cooling

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161424 $199
and has some free games .

You will need to check you have a power supply rated 450 watts or above . And that the model you has has either a spare 4 pin molex connector [ it will ] , or 2 spare pci-e power connectors
Details of your psu are probably on a label stick to it that you can see when you open the case .

If you need to replace it then this is a good enough unit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050 $59
and it is modular which means a lot of the cables unplug and that can help with clutter in your case