Buying a computer? HELP!!!

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I could really use some help in picking out a computer for playing games. I have a laptop right now and the video card cannot handle WoW. What would I need to be able to play this game properly? In misc. this comp is for sale:

Custom Built

  • AMD Athlon XP 2500+
  • 512mb DDR PC2100 SDRAM
  • 60GB Western Digital HDD
  • 10/100 Network and USB 2.0
  • CD-RW Drive
  • DVD-ROM Drive
  • Soundblaster Audigy Gamer 5.1
  • Geforce 2 video card
    ^$300
    What changes would I need to make if any and what would be a good monitor to buy that is not too expensive? I appreciate any help.
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A better video card, another 512 mb of ram. processor should be fine for a lil while lol. everything out dates fast. expect to spend 200 to upgrade for newer games.

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Any links to what I should buy from newegg or something? I seriously am retarded when it comes to this stuff. And I work in IT lol.

Better options available or should I buy that and add to it?

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im out of touch on video cards, so ill let someone else chime in on that. but ne stick of pc2100 512 mb would be good. trust me 512 is good, thats what i had, but 1 gig is just so much better for games like mohaasp or other demanding games.

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Just honestly, dont skimp out on the MOBO/CPU/VIDCARD

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and you might want to go with fast mem than 2100. . .

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ud have to upgrade both sticks then…it needs a few $$$ for it to be great.

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Another 512 is a must.

I wouldnt go spending a ton on an AGP graphics card,but there are still good ones out there yet…

6600GT
9700pro
9800pro
6800GT
6800GS

I’d probably go with this puppy if I was on a budget.

9700pro’s on ebay go for like $75,$100 for a 9800.Still good cards.

My old system was a XP-2500/512/9500pro and it ran Halo for PC pretty good.Never was sluggish.

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Completely confused.

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Another 512MB for that system can be had dirt cheap (under $50). Video card upgrade is a MUST, I think Jack has an ati9800 for sale still could probably get that cheap. And maybe another hard-drive.

EDIT: Holy fuck I can’t spell names

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i’ll send you the shopping cart for christina’s computer from newegg.

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I use a 9700 128 with 512 ram, p5 3.0 w h/t on my laptop, and I can still run any game at near top settings with a useable frame rate. Yes, 1GB ram is nice, but you can get by with 512.

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What if I build something like this except with a cheaper casing? Is this everything I would need?

Case/PSU : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129155

Motherboard : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813157081

Processor : http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Submit=Suggested&Description=19-103

Ram : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440

Video Card : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814142052

Hard Drive : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148065

DVD Burner : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152058

Total build cost : $670 and that leaves you enough to be slightly under $1,000 with a 19in LCD.

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fix ur links

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Sorry, I believe links are fixed.

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Start off easy here, the mobo is a socket 949, so you need a 949 processor otherwise it wont fit. case and psu look good to me. ram looks good. pc3200 is plenty for wat u said u want to do, u can go higher speed but not necessary. vid card doesnt look bad but i dont know much bout them.

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Was looking at Alienware systems. Would this be a good deal? Would I have to upgrade anything for gaming?

$999 SLI Holiday Offer
Receive an SLI-enabled Aurora 3500 with powerful dual graphics cards for the ultra-low price of only $999 after a $200 mail-in rebate! The $999 Aurora comes with the following configuration:

Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 3500+ with HyperTransport Technology
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Warranty: 90-Day AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support
Memory: 256MB Single Channel DDR PC-3200 at 400MHz - 1 x 256MB
System Drive: High Performance - 80GB Serial ATA 7,200 RPM w/8MB Cache
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x DVD-ROM Drive with Software DVD Decoder
Motherboard: Alienware® nForce™4 SLI™ Chipset Motherboard PCI Express
Monitor: 17" CRT Display
Graphics Processor: Dual 128MB PCI-Express x16 NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600LE - SLI Enabled
Sound Card: Integrated High-Performance 7.1 Surround Sound with S/PDIF and Coaxial Digital Outputs
Keyboard: Microsoft® Basic Keyboard Black
Mouse: Microsoft® Basic Optical Mouse Black
Chassis: Alienware® Full-Tower Case - Saucer Silver
Enhanced Software for CD/DVD Creation: Nero OEM Bundle
Network Connection: Integrated High Performance Fast Ethernet
Power Supply: Alienware® 460 Watt Max Power Supply

And does it matter whether I get AMD or Intel?
http://alienware.com/product_detail_pages/Aurora_3500/aurora_3500_specs.aspx?SysCode=PC-AURORA-3500R2-HOL&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT

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AMD is wiping the floor with intel.

The newegg system you had going is similar to what im building,looks similar to the system I suggested to someone in another thread,all of that stuff you picked out is really good.Processor…i’d reccomend a A64 3200+,socket 939.

That must be a budget alienware system,its quite skimpy for $1000.

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I tell people time and time again, and I JUST ordered a system from them 2 days ago.

WWW.CYBERPOWERSYSTEM.COM

With the 1000 you spend on what looks like one of the most basic systems from Alienwarerapeyouofyourwallet.orgy you’ll do a ton better at cyberpower.

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I basically copy and pasted what you put in another thread lol. Thanks for your help.