Itzkezza

(*COMPUTER INFO BOTTOM OF POST*)
hey, first post not really sure where to put it so i chose here but anyway,

I have had a Packard Bell computer for a couple of years now don't really know much about (inside the computer and all the technical shiz) but when i went to buy it I simply asked for a decent computer for gaming they gave me this.

I have posted before about it ( on a different site) and was getting told that my RAM and and processor was generally decent, but my graphics card was simply...crap. i play WoW mostly and i cant even have that on full graphics and now i really wanna play other games on steam like TF2 etc but i jus cant and im fed up of it, so please if anyone can help simply tell me what i need to do so i can run games on ultra smooth fps

thanks.

*Computer Information Below*

System Info

Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium (6.0, Build 2001)
System Manufacturer: Packard Bell BV
System Model: IMEDIA X2416
Processor: Intel(R)Core(TM) 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz (4CPU's), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 3070MB RAM

*Display Info*

Name: NVIDIA GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
Chip Type: GeForce 7100 / nForce 630i
DAC Type: Intergrated RAMDAC
Aproxx. Total Memory 1529 MB


P.S I know i probably put way to much computer info than needed but i thought i would just post most of it so i dont need to add more to it .

OldBuzzard

First, welcome to HH.

OK, you are using the onboard graphics, which are pretty sad.

All you will need to do is purchase and install a video card.

So, first decide how much money you can afford to spend for a new card, and what other games you wish to play.

Once that is settled, then we can point you to a couple of options.

Also, let us know what country you are in.

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Itzkezza

hey OldBuzzard thanks for your reply, and I want to play WoW, Team Fortress 2, AA3 all them kinda games on steam etc on full graphics, i live in the uk, willing to spend £80 to £100

Jac

Hmmm... might not be that simple.

I would suggest going for a GTX460 or maybe a GTX550. You should be able to get the 550 for around £95. First check that you have a PCIe x16 slot on your motherboard. If you could find out what your motherboard is that would be helpful. This would get you a mid-range DX11 card that should be more than adequate for the games you have listed. You have a good CPU and your memory should be fine.

Now the bad thing - it's likely you would need to also upgrade your PSU as from what I can find your system has a cheap 250w PSU as standard.

OldBuzzard

Yeah, I forgot about the PSU.

On the ATI/AMD side, an HD 6770 would fill the bill as well.

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 6770 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE DIRT3 Game [11189-00-20G ]

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Jac

For your system with a GTX550 added I would recommend something along these specifications...

Corsair CMPSU-430CX 430W Power Supply - CMPSU-430CX - CCL Computers

I don't have personal experience with these PSUs but reviews and specs look pretty decent.

OldBuzzard

Jac is spot on with the PSU choice. Corsair's reputation for high quality PSUs is impeccable.

However, when looking for a CX Series PSU from Corsair, make sure that you get one of the v2s.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...23&subcat=1084

Not that there is anything wrong with the originals. It's just the the v2s are a bit better, and more efficient.

It would be fine for either of the vid cards suggested so far.

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Jac

I was unaware there were 2 versions. What's the difference?

Ah, you've already stated. I'll read better next time

Itzkezza

Hey, thanks for your help guys il go ahead and get that new PSU and il soon get that graphics card tooo , is there an easy way of finding out about my motherboard other than taking it apart?

Jac

Have a look at your documentation to see if there is anything there. Otherwise the best way would be to just open the case and have a look. There should be a make and model written on it somewhere.

OldBuzzard

Did bit of searching on Google, and it appears that your MB is an ECS Denver 11.

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Itzkezza

sorry been away for a while but thanks Oldbuzzard, so does that mean anything important ? (not in a rude way)