SickTrick
02-10-2011, 04:20 PM
I am looking to improve my gaming and would like some input on cheap ways to upgrade my current setup to get the best results for my money. Here is my setup and please feel free to change what you think is needed. I was looking at the graphics card but any other suggestions would be ideal. I am looking for a <$300 upgrade and/or a <$500 upgrade.
OS Windows XP. 32 bit
EVGA 01G-P3-N809-AR GeForce 8800GT AKIMBO 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
ASUS P5N-D LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Conroe 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80557E6850
Thermaltake CL-P0257 Blue orb II CPU Cooler for LGA775 & K8
4x Kingston 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model KVR800D2/1GR
CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3500630AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive (Perpendicular Recording) -Bare Drive
Sony Optiarc Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s
Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DVR-115DBK
I like to run dual screens so need a card that can handle that. Other than that I am just looking for a better all around computer.
OS Windows XP. 32 bit
EVGA 01G-P3-N809-AR GeForce 8800GT AKIMBO 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
ASUS P5N-D LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Conroe 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80557E6850
Thermaltake CL-P0257 Blue orb II CPU Cooler for LGA775 & K8
4x Kingston 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model KVR800D2/1GR
CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3500630AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive (Perpendicular Recording) -Bare Drive
Sony Optiarc Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s
Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DVR-115DBK
I like to run dual screens so need a card that can handle that. Other than that I am just looking for a better all around computer.