I had a friend who gifted me his PC he built a couple of years ago (Note: it was not built with gaming in mind). But it was free, and since I have spent no money on it I thought I would splurge a bit and re-rig it into my own personal gaming machine, as I have been considering buying a new rig anyways. Unfortunately, I am pretty much ignorant concerning PC knowledge, and thus am coming for some help/suggestions.
Here are the current specs, if it matters:
CPU: Intel Core i5-650
Motherboard: Intel BOXDH55TC LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX
Internal Hard Drive: Western Digital 1TB Hard Drive 32M SATAII
RAM: Kingston 2x2G
Power Supply: Antec PSU 430W
I am willing to upgrade any/all parts even though I am hesitant about the work required. I filled out the suggested template below so hopefully that covers any questions? My main concern is running a game like Guild Wars 2 at a nice frame rate and decent graphic settings (as best as manageable). Please help a computer noob learn some things! I appreciate any/all help!
Approximate Purchase Date: Can purchase immediately
Budget Range: Would like to stay under/around $600-800 or so (would be willing to go higher if necessary to accomplish goals)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: mainly for gaming, but office work/watching videos/etc. as well
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, I probably need to. This can stay on a separate budget though.
Parts to Upgrade: Would be willing to replace/upgrade all parts, if necessary
Do you need to buy OS: I’m interested in Windows 8 (would be considered outside of previously stated budget) but would like to hear some opinions?
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no preference, although I’m familiar with newegg/amazon
Parts Preferences: No preference, whatever best fits the situation
Overclocking: I am completely unfamiliar with this, so preferably no? unless I can be convinced otherwise
SLI or Crossfire: I have no idea what this is
Your Monitor Resolution: Would like to have suggestions on monitors as well, if possible
Additional Comments: I mainly play Guild Wars 2, and my current PC can struggle mightily sometimes with it. So I’d love to have something that runs it at relatively good settings and best framerate manageable. I am interested in playing other games as well, provided I have the rig to run them!
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: having trouble running GW2 occasionally and would just like an upgrade. My current PC is a standard stock Dell PC circa 2009.
Here are the current specs, if it matters:
CPU: Intel Core i5-650
Motherboard: Intel BOXDH55TC LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX
Internal Hard Drive: Western Digital 1TB Hard Drive 32M SATAII
RAM: Kingston 2x2G
Power Supply: Antec PSU 430W
I am willing to upgrade any/all parts even though I am hesitant about the work required. I filled out the suggested template below so hopefully that covers any questions? My main concern is running a game like Guild Wars 2 at a nice frame rate and decent graphic settings (as best as manageable). Please help a computer noob learn some things! I appreciate any/all help!
Approximate Purchase Date: Can purchase immediately
Budget Range: Would like to stay under/around $600-800 or so (would be willing to go higher if necessary to accomplish goals)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: mainly for gaming, but office work/watching videos/etc. as well
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, I probably need to. This can stay on a separate budget though.
Parts to Upgrade: Would be willing to replace/upgrade all parts, if necessary
Do you need to buy OS: I’m interested in Windows 8 (would be considered outside of previously stated budget) but would like to hear some opinions?
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no preference, although I’m familiar with newegg/amazon
Parts Preferences: No preference, whatever best fits the situation
Overclocking: I am completely unfamiliar with this, so preferably no? unless I can be convinced otherwise
SLI or Crossfire: I have no idea what this is
Your Monitor Resolution: Would like to have suggestions on monitors as well, if possible
Additional Comments: I mainly play Guild Wars 2, and my current PC can struggle mightily sometimes with it. So I’d love to have something that runs it at relatively good settings and best framerate manageable. I am interested in playing other games as well, provided I have the rig to run them!
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: having trouble running GW2 occasionally and would just like an upgrade. My current PC is a standard stock Dell PC circa 2009.