Time To Tweak Computer(Gaming)LowEnd&Highend
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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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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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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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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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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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Sorry : I am confused.
You tried to find your motherboard where?
The Crucial Scan?
It should be automatic.
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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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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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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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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?