Looking to Upgrade my PC

**TWent** · 06-15-2011, 06:56 PM

Hello all,
I am looking to upgrade my PC for the purpose of performance while gaming. I like to just do Free games online most are MMORPG's like Faxion.

My Current Spec's:
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System Information
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Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.101014-0432)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7309
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 250 Processor (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 4094MB RAM
Page File: 2068MB used, 6336MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9500 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0640&SUBSYS_400A1682&REV_A1
Display Memory: 2797 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1005 MB
Shared Memory: 1791 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: LG W2361(Analog)

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Disk & ***/**-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 231.4 GB
Total Space: 476.9 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: Hitachi HDP725050GLA SCSI Disk Device
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I tend to get only 20 FPS on most games near medium settings. I am looking for a simple upgrade or something I have over looked. Please advise if you see anything odd or would like to suggest an upgrade.

Thanks All!

**TWent** · 06-16-2011, 08:35 AM

Someone must have an extensive knowledge of computing who is also a Gamer. I have researched into more Ram but most say that 4g's should be find for what I am doing. However my Moniter I know is 23' Wide Screen and might be the cause of my issue with low FPS while gaming on some of these graphicly intense games. Odd enough I can run Oblivion on high settings with 25-30 fps. But then I come to a newer MMORPG and boom my FPS is crap.

I need some advise.

Thanks!

**Domski** · 06-16-2011, 08:51 AM

I've only just started playing pc games and this is the spec of my laptop:

Processor - 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM
Memory - 6144MB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM
Video Card - 2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M Graphics Card

Crisis 1 and 2 both run on it fine at a decent frame rate if that's an indication.

Dom

**romperstomper** · 06-16-2011, 09:07 AM

Have you thought about asking in a gaming forum?

**Cutter** · 06-16-2011, 09:32 AM

I was just reading an article today that says 4GB RAM is the maximum for a 32 bit OS. Anything more than that can not be accessed so you would be wasting your money adding more RAM.

Article is here: http://blogs.technet.com/b/office201...it-office.aspx

**TWent** · 06-16-2011, 01:19 PM

Thank you all for the replies. The PC's specs shown cost me 500 dollars which was a great deal. I have researched more on the subject of RAM and noticed I need to try and free up more of my RAM. I can change how much is shared and also move tot he recommended dedicated amount.

Thanks all for sharing.

**TWent** · 06-17-2011, 08:21 AM

Hey Cutter, I looked last night at my Home PC and it indicates the 64bit Vista OS. However I need to check into my motherboard being able to support more RAM. I know I am out of slots so I know I will need to replace the current 1gb sticks with 2gb or 4gb sticks. 16 gigs or RAM seems like over kill to me but if I can support it then I guess I will have no need to upgrade for a long time.

Hey Domski, That laptop has nice specs. Mind me asking how much you put out for it? I know Microsoft is having a sale on Laptops for back to school here in the US. Windows laptops come with a free X-Box apparently. Just so happens that both my Laptop and X-Box are starting to show their age.