PC Gaming

[question0877]

I want to upgrade my PC for gaming. What should I do? i was thinking add some parts like video cards and memory. I want it to run nicely but i dont want to spend too much either. What do you suggest?

these are the current specs:

Processor

Processor Class	Intel Core 2 Duo E6320
Processor Speed	1860 GHz

Graphics

Installed Video Memory per Card	128 MB
Video bus	PCI Express
Video chipset	Nvidia GeForce 8300GS

Memory

Installed memory

2048 MB

Storage

Total Hard-drive capacity	160 GB
RAID Type	none

Optical Drives

Optical Drive Speed	16
Optical Drive Type	DVD±R DL/DVD±RW

Expansion Slots

Open PCI Express X16 Slots	0
Number of PCI slots	2
Open PCI Express X1 Slots	1
Number of PCI-Express Slots	2
Slots	2

Networking

Included network card

Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)

Interface Connection

Interface connection	USB - Universal Serial Bus (rear) (x4) USB - Universal Serial Bus (front) (x4) FireWire Port (rear) (x2) FireWire Port (front)
Number of Back Firewire Ports	2
Number of Back USB 2 Ports	4
Number of Front Firewire Ports	1
Number of Front USB 2 Ports	4

Display

Included monitor	No
Monitor model number	Dell E207WFP
Display type	LCD
Display size	20 inches

Case

Chassis style	Tower (Mini)
Open External Drive Bays	1
Open Internal Drive Bays	1

Software

Operating system

Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32 bit)

[hb]

Your other posting on this topic indicates you have a Dell Vostro 200. It has 250W power supply which you will also have to upgrade in order to accomodate a more powerful video card.

See this recent discussion - which applies equally to your question.

I realize you want to do this as inexpensively as possible - but think hard about the cost-effectiveness of spending money on parts and labor to upgrade your old computer vs buying a new one.

[question0877]

r u sayin "it'll be cheaper to buy a new one" ?

[question0877]

LOL not what i wanted to hear.. just looked in to some of the pc's though. not as bad as i thought. Thanks!