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Feb 24 2015 10:43am
Hello everybody,

i need help to upgrade my Computer, i really dont know much about Hardware.

I love to play games like Guild Wars 2, Diablo 3, Dota 2, Archeage and others.

My system:


-Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
-CPU AMD Phenom (tm) II X4 945 Processor 3.00 GHz
-Memory 8gb Ram
-Graphic AMD Radeon HD 6450
-Motherboard Gigabyte GA-78lmt s2p
-CPU Cooler Thermalright HR-02 Macho Rev.B Tower Cooler
-Power Supply EVGA 500W 80PLUS Certified ATX12V/EPS12V Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR

That's all i found.
I know, that i have a bad Computer but i really dont know how bad it really is.

I have problems with fps in most of the games and i get alot of dissconect's.
It would be nice to find some good / cheap upgrades for me.
I saved 200$ to spend on my computer.

I hope you guys can help me.
If u have questions, or want more infos pm me or post here.

Have a nice day

Regards

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Feb 24 2015 10:46am
get a new video card. you can get geforce gtx 660 for $150. it will run everything you listed on max

This post was edited by labatymo on Feb 24 2015 10:48am
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Feb 24 2015 10:55am
Quote (labatymo @ Feb 24 2015 06:46pm)
get a new video card. you can get geforce gtx 660 for $150. it will run everything you listed on max


Thank you for having responded so quickly.

Only a new video card and all will be fine with my games i play?

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Feb 24 2015 11:12am
a video card upgrade will give you the most boost in performance, in your situation.

here are some for example
http://de.pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-112170120g
http://de.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr927xoc2gd

consider overclocking your cpu, as well. but make sure your motherboard is capable, you have an efficient cpu cooler, and your case will provide proper airflow

This post was edited by NewKID on Feb 24 2015 11:14am
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Feb 24 2015 11:46am
Also make sure to find out what causes your disconnects... a GPU upgrade probably won't fix that.
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Feb 24 2015 12:12pm
Agree with Aneas... you may need to diagnose the connection issue as separately from your actual computer because really its not a terrible PC, the graphics are just a little outdated.

I would certainly upgrade your GPU and go from there:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202112&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
This fits your budget and I would highly recommend doing the rebate to make the deal even better.



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