Time To Tweak Computer(Gaming)LowEnd&Highend

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    Quentin is offline Full Member

    Time To Tweak Computer(Gaming)LowEnd&Highend

    Hello I miss coming here asking questions its been a While.

    So lets State a few Things That Should be known First.

    Proccessor:
    Current Clock Speed 1800
    Description x86 Family 15 Model 44 Stepping 2
    Manufacturer AuthenticAMD
    Name AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+


    Memory:

    Total Memory Deteced in Hardware: ~640 MB
    Memory Reported to Operating System: 511MB
    Slot 1: 512MB PC3200
    Slot 2: 128MB PC2100


    HD: 1 40GB Drive

    PowerSupply: 400Watts

    Graphics: Intergrated
    128MB SIS mirage


    Mobo Homepage For Info
    http://www.pcchips.com.tw/PCCWebSite...uID=48&LanID=2


    Questions When i Bought The Mobo It was kinda just a rush thing to do because i didnt have a computer at the time so i just built it and went on my way. Now I Feel Like playing games on it and i wonder could i salvage it and just buy a PCI-16Xgraphics card and throw 2GB of ram into it.

    First of I have no credit card or funds in my paypal account.

    So if you could please look at this site?

    Microcenter

    I want to purchase one right there.

    Also if i could id like to try and overclock my cpu but when i up the voltage in the BIOS CPU-Z didnt show any increase"Guess this is just a question for the Overclocking/Modding Forum later".


    Also if i cant just buy a new gfx card and hopes id be able to do gaming with my mobo. If i saved and tried to use this mobo would you reccomend?

    Micro Center - Biostar GF7050 mATX Motherboard & Core 2 Duo E6750 Processor/Memory Bundle


    Also I Dont plan on playing Games that Require lets say 2.0 GHZ CPU Mostly the ones i play are around 1GHZ maybe to 1.5
    Last edited by Quentin; 08-08-2008 at 01:31 AM.


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    jephree is offline ¨*·.¸ «.·°·..·°·.» ¸.·*¨
    Sure you can add a PCI_Ex16 card and a new pair of RAM 2x1GB.

    Your major limitations:

    1) 400Watt PSU: Minimal but does it also have a dedicated PCI_E lead?

    2) 40GB hard drive: Minimal. Many new games are over 5GB in themselves.

    3) MicroATX: Minimal size. May not handle "large" graphics cards.


    What is your budget and what games do you want to play?

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    Quentin is offline Full Member
    Id say about 300$ MAX maybe more.
    Lets just say 200$ ON Graphics Card not gonna worry about cost adding 2GBRam.

    1.No I do not belive it has one.

    2.I can add another HD in slave thats 40GB

    3.Handle as in size? Or Loading ect Wise/YOu could probably get what i mean.

    Heres just a few to be known.

    Guild Wars
    GuildWars.com: Products: Guild Wars: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    CS
    Counter-Strike: Source on Steam

    Fiesta
    Free Game to Download and Play - Fiesta - Download MMORPG

    Runescape HD
    RuneScape - the massive online adventure game by Jagex Ltd.
    Last edited by Quentin; 08-08-2008 at 02:39 AM. Reason: Revision

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    jephree is offline ¨*·.¸ «.·°·..·°·.» ¸.·*¨
    For those games an 8600 model should do you fine.

    This does not require special leads but does have a 22A on the +12v rail requirement.

    These specs should be on the side label of your PSU.

    If you have that this looks good:

    Micro Center - e-GeForce 8600 GT 1GB GDDR2 PCIe Graphics Card

    350 Watt Power Supply (with 22A on the +12V Rail)


    As to RAM: just to get an idea run this scan and post back what they tell you:

    Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - About Crucial:Media Toolbox

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    Quentin is offline Full Member
    I Tried to find my motherboard but its no where on there. There two sites that have my motherboard the maker and another site i use to DL my intergrated gfx cards driver when ever i restart pc

    http://www.pcchips.com.tw/PCCWebSite...uID=48&LanID=2

    ECS Web Site

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    jephree is offline ¨*·.¸ «.·°·..·°·.» ¸.·*¨
    Sorry : I am confused.

    You tried to find your motherboard where?

    The Crucial Scan?

    It should be automatic.

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    Quentin is offline Full Member
    Yes.

    Also my motherboard never seems to show up on anything when looking for manufacturer or model. with other programs ex. CPUZ

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    jephree is offline ¨*·.¸ «.·°·..·°·.» ¸.·*¨
    Just to clarify the Crucial scan asks for your motherboard ID?

    If so go to CPU_Z and what is under Memory as well as SPD?

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    jephree is offline ¨*·.¸ «.·°·..·°·.» ¸.·*¨
    On my own review of your initial scan these would be your choices for best result:

    Micro Center Online Search Results

    Any combo of 2 X 1GB = 2GB

    PC 3200

    I would suggest Crucial or Kingston as to manufacturers.

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    Quentin is offline Full Member
    No doesnt ask for an ID just shows drop down boxes to look for my motherboard

    CPUZ It shows details of the memory sticks i have installed.

    Anything you want to see specifically such as pictures?

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