My brother bought me this computer, and I don't know what to do with it. Its a Pentium 4 computer, and it has basic memory (I think 128 mb?) Any suggestions? I want the graphics to work well, because I like video games. Thanks!
2006-10-18 08:50:08 · 4 answers · asked by Sanchez79 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
First you need to pick up some RAM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141215
Then a new vidoe card, try this one:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161147
EDIT: Well I would suggest you go with the RAM I recommended, it is cheaper and has better latency than what the second guy suggested. As for the video card, the one he suggested is nice, but I don't think the power supply on your computer would support it, which is why I didn't recommend it.
2006-10-18 12:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off you will need more ram to game atleast 512mb
I'd recommend 1gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220005
And this would be a decent midrange videocard for ya
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102057
It's a bit faster than the x700 the first guy listed and supports shader model 3.0
2006-10-18 20:37:45 · answer #2 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the 2d, there's an excellent form of stable snap shots card on the marketplace. while you're in seek of a competent card for a competent value, bypass with a 9600GT, they're decent and occasional-value on the marketplace... i could advise, do no longer bypass with ATI, as they nevertheless have minor issues and functionality isn't as great. additionally once you're paying for a snap shots card, do no longer bypass with the unknown manufacturers as they have an rather low existence span and minimum guarantee.
2016-12-08 16:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jz forget that 128 ram upgrade to gb pretty cheap at corsair.com good stuff to but you should get a nevidia 5600-wallmart
2006-10-25 08:22:24 · answer #4 · answered by killa553414 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋