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what to get ? graphics card ? ram ?

  • 17-06-2013 3:02pm
    #1
    spher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭


    really want to get into pc gaming but im having a bit of a blockage ... i dont have the money to buy and build a new gaming pc from scratch but what i do have is a old windows xp professional Intel lying around it runs minecraft and farming simulator (with a lot of lag) every move is lag but my friend whos is kind of tech savy says all i need is a new graphics card and i can say goodbye to that lag so what im asking is any advice as to a graphics card i can use in my pc with no lag 30 fps on games like skyrim and as always the cheaper the better


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  • #2
    beno619
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,006 ✭✭✭beno619


    You'll need to give more info on your current pc. Current CPU, motherboard ect.


  • #3
    spher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭spher


    its all stock havn't touched it since i bought it ... any idea how i could tell ?


  • #4
    aperture_nuig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 931 ✭✭✭aperture_nuig


    If you post the manufacturer + model name, we can work from there. (E.G. Lenovo ThinkCentre XYZ)


  • #5
    spher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭spher


    oh its a dell hp compaq dc5700 microtower


  • #6
    Shiminay
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 28,633 Mod ✭✭✭✭Shiminay


    It's so old that getting tech to fit it would be a real challenge (and ultimately not worth it at all). Best advice is to save your cash and buy a proper computer.


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  • #7
    spher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭spher


    thanks man i was wondering


  • #8
    spher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭spher


    so no way i can salvage it atall ?


  • #9
    Shiminay
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 28,633 Mod ✭✭✭✭Shiminay


    Sorry, I just re-read what I wrote and the tone looks like I'm being a real dick - I'm sorry about that :) Wasn't my intention at all. You'll see plenty of advice on this forum with decent builds for around the €500 mark which is XBox One Money. Obviously the more you can afford, the better it'll be. You've made the correct decision though ;)


  • #10
    spher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭spher


    Hey man no worries think ill hold off for a month or two save my money and see what i can do


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