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Looking To Upgrade PC Specs: Suggestions/Estimates Needed
Professor Snugglesworth
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Thanks to a recent hallmark in my life (Bachelor's Graduate), I've come into a decent amount of money. As a result, I'm considering upgrading my PC.
Basically, I want to future-proof my machine for most of the upcoming blockbusters, including Skyrim and Mass Effect 3. Currently I can run many current games to max or near-max levels, but the graphics whore in me wants to take it further. In truth though, as long as I get a stable 60 fps, that's usually enough to appease me.
In any event, here are my current PC specs:
I've already been told that in order to run a multicore processor, I'm going to need a new Mobo. Not sure if my GPU is still worth keeping, or what kind of benefits I would receive for upgrading to something newer.
Anyway, I want to shop around so I can keep this cost-effective, ideally below the $500 range (including selling my old hardware). Again, links, estimates, and expectations would be helpful.
Basically, I want to future-proof my machine for most of the upcoming blockbusters, including Skyrim and Mass Effect 3. Currently I can run many current games to max or near-max levels, but the graphics whore in me wants to take it further. In truth though, as long as I get a stable 60 fps, that's usually enough to appease me.
In any event, here are my current PC specs:
System NameWIN7
System ManufacturerGigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System ModelEP35-DS3L
System Typex64-based PC
ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz, 3000 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/DateAward Software International, Inc. F5, 7/16/2008
SMBIOS Version2.4
Windows DirectoryC:\Windows
System DirectoryC:\Windows\system32
Boot Device\Device\HarddiskVolume1
LocaleUnited States
Hardware Abstraction LayerVersion = "6.1.7601.17514"
User NameWin7\Jorge
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM)4.00 GB
Total Physical Memory4.00 GB
Available Physical Memory1.28 GB
Total Virtual Memory8.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory4.71 GB
Page File Space4.00 GB
Page FileC:\pagefile.sys
Radeon HD 5700 Series
Gigabyte Technology EP35-DDS3L
I've already been told that in order to run a multicore processor, I'm going to need a new Mobo. Not sure if my GPU is still worth keeping, or what kind of benefits I would receive for upgrading to something newer.
Anyway, I want to shop around so I can keep this cost-effective, ideally below the $500 range (including selling my old hardware). Again, links, estimates, and expectations would be helpful.
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From what I see, you need DDR3 memory, a new processor, and a new motherboard at least. A new video card would be good. I don't know what your power supply wattage is.
If you can't wait until then, You'll want to look into getting an i5 processor/motherboard.
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