Is this a nice gaming computer?
intel core 2 quad q6600
640 gb hard drive
3gb ram (expandable up to 8gb)
windows vista home premium
nvidia geforce 7350LE
lightscribe dvd super multi drive/cd-writer
Asus p5bw-la 64-bit motherboard
350 watt power supply
hp 20 inch 1680 x 1050 resolution monitor
I want to upgrade my video card to the amd x1950pro 256mb
and i want to upgrade the power supply to a 500 watts Antec one.
If you have any suggestions about the video card or the power supply please tell me but try to stay in the same price range.
thank you!!
2007-09-16 03:03:56 · 4 answers · asked by 3lil wayne 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
It becomes nice once you put in the X1950 Pro and matching power supply. Otherwise, the Geforce 7350 "Lame Edition" sucks. Also, the motherboard has a good chipset but that version may not have the full tweaking capability to really unleash the full potential of the q6600.
2007-09-16 03:17:50 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're getting an intel core quad (which frankly is going to have at least two cores unused most of the time), you should definitely up the graphics card a bit to an 8-series.
That, and if you can get 2x2GB RAM you could set them up as dual data rate(unless you can find 2x1.5GB sticks) which should be a nice speed boost.
2007-09-16 04:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by 113-43-265 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With Vista I would definately not get the 1950 pro as it is only DirectX 9. I suggest this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130084
Theres a 256MB version for 35 less but 512 would give you better resolutions.
Needs a 450 watt power supply with at least 24amp +12V rails: Here's one of the best PSUs made--has 3 +12V rails with 18amps each. 80% efficiency, quiet, modular and has 5 year warranty:
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-520w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270716.html
2007-09-16 03:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by s j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i paly gamesonly on pc i dont knowwhy u need toc hange power supply ! the video card i use is nvidia geforce 7 /256 its more than enough
2007-09-16 03:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by coolman3455 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋