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Upgrading/building my PC

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  • 17-11-2016 6:45pm
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    MichaelBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi there, so I actually own a desktop in my house and I was thinking about upgrading it, so I got the specs that I am using now.

    Windows 7 professional 64-bit, Intel Core i3 processor 530, Intel GMA HD graphics, DVD-Super Multi drive, 320GB Hard Drive, 2GB DDR3 memory, Multi-in-One Media Card reader.

    So, what the things I need to change or upgrade so I can run games with kind of strong graphics that doesn't lag, hit up the PC, or use a lot of electricity. I know that I need to use Nividia Graphic cars but I don't know which series. Please help.

    Thanks.


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    What kind of games do you want to play? For any new AAA you'll need a new PC to be honest, that's quite old


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    TerrorFirmer
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    That socket is ancient but 1st generation i7's are still generally OK for gaming (avoid 1st gen i3 and i5, go straight for i7), I'd go for a 2nd hand i7-860 or 870 for around €50 and bump to 8GB of ram for €25.

    Some of the newer cards won't work with a board that old but something like a GTX750ti for €100 new or €70-80 2nd hand will run all new games (GTA V, Battlefield 1, Black Ops 3) at pretty OK levels and the overall upgrade will put off a total new PC for another two or three years.


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