http://imgur.com/7wJZ1Ga, here are my current computers specs.
I am not too sure if I should upgrade the video card or just buy a new computer. I have about $200(possibly more) to throw at a new computer or upgrades.
The only games I intend on playing are DayZ, Source Engine games, Oblivion, CoD 4 as well as games on Steam sales and this game http://www.shiningrocksoftware.com/?page_id=680.
And if I decide to upgrade my GPU what one should I get?
Sooo what do you guys think?
It comes down to "do I need to upgrade because my computer won't do what I want", or "do I want to upgrade for the sake of having a better machine."
I would seriously consider getting a newer system. Did you have a budget for this upgrade/build?
Here's a good upgrade, IMHO for little $:
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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad540kokhjbox]AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor[/url] ($73.24 @ Amazon)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-fm2a55me33]MSI FM2-A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard[/url] ($49.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-blt2kit2g3d1608dt2txrg]Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($32.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st3500641asrk]Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($54.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-gama001bk]NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($19.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430]Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($29.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas124-04]Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($17.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $279.18
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Obviously I can change parts to fit your needs, but this would do well for light gaming and office work.
Well my comp runs like shit.
Thanks for the reply bro, I will consider this build or something similiar !
lol you will be lucky if dayz even boots up on that APU
save up some more and build a desent gameing rig
Spending $300 on a apu sistem will just disappoint you and ultimately waste your money
Well it's better than what he currently has. Of coarse it's easier to save up and get a better gaming system, which would be the best option, but if the OP wants to buy now with a low budget he could do it with what I suggested. Of coarse it's not the best out there, but for the $, it is about the best that you can get for now. I would rather recommend a Ph II x4 965 w/7850 or 7770 GPU and 8 gb's of DDR3. This kind of build would be around $400-500 or so, like below:
[url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RN5a]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RN5a/by_merchant/]Price breakdown by merchant[/url] / [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RN5a/benchmarks/]Benchmarks[/url]
[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-hdz965fbgmbox]AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($94.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga78lmtusb3]Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard[/url] ($54.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9r]Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory[/url] ($55.25 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st3500641asrk]Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($54.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Video Card:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100358l]Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card[/url] ($99.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-gama001bk]NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($29.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430]Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply[/url] ($29.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Optical Drive:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-ihas124-04]Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer[/url] ($17.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Total:[/b] $438.18
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personally http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NoONgFEUo8 is your best bet man or what the others are saying get a new one
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I would build one from the ground up.
I would strongly advise you to say up at least around $800-1000 (preferably around the $1200 range so you can get a monitor as well), because I'd rather wait a bit and get a strong system than an entry-level system for instant gratification. What's your income like? How long will it take you to get a decent amount of money?
If this is impossible, then consider other options of course.
$500-$600 will get you a good gameing sistem with upgrade possibilities and you will be able to play anything thats out @ 1080p ultra or very high
^This
Taking into consideration the fact that you're considering uprading vs buying a new system, this will give you the ability to upgrade in the future. The APU will get games running, but this system should last a bit longer. This is a great price for a decent machine. Not everyone needs a 1200 dollar gaming rig
i don't think he's trying to play crysis 3 on 3 monitors, that's far too much to spend if he's looking to play a few older games
even a lower end build would probably be sufficent considering coming from what he has he mostlikely doesn't have the highest standards
though i agree that upgrading won't do to much with a pentium4 and 200 isn't enough of a budget, that phenom + 7770 looks pretty good