My cousin build me a computer from scratch and it's pretty outdated and I got into gaming so I need the best. I was wondering how to do this. Basically all I know is that I need better parts (i know im a newb).. So where do i start? And suggesting parts would be awesome.. keep in mind that I ain't a rich kid who can afford everything so keep it reasonable

alright, could you post your current system specs?
processor, ram, PSU, GPU, etc.

How much do you want to spend?

and are you just upgrading your current pc, or building a new one?

Thank you for the response

Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2140 @ 1.60 GHz
Memory (RAM): 2038 MB
System type: 32-bit Operating System
Chip Type: Intel(R) 82945G Express Vhipset Family
DAC Type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 256 MB

and i don't know the rest.. im not really familliar with these terms like psu and gpu

DirectX features:
Directdraw Acceleration: Enabled
Direct3D Acceleration: Enabled
AGP Texture Acceleration: Enabled

Drivers:
Main Driver: igdumd32.dll
Version: 7.14.0010.1461 (English)
Date: 3/25/2008 5:44:28
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
DDI Version: 9Ex

i dont know if this helps ...

oh im upgrading mine but i dont mind changing a lot of parts...

Hi booman,
whats your budget for this? oh and PSU = power supply unit
GPU=graphics processing unit (your video card)

Can you confirm your motherboard is AGP, and "PSU" means power supply, that would be good to know too.

He doesn't have one .

as hellokity said i supposedly don't have a video card which is a must have for gaming I imagine.. and about that AGP thingy *whatever that is.. i don't know how to confirm but i can tell you i got those info from "run" (i forgot what i typed) so its probably accurate. and budget is whatever just not too over the top as in 4+ grand, cause im playing on saving up so it's no rush, so if you know theres a good part coming out soon then i could wait. Thanls a lot guys in advance

sorry to break it to you but i think your system is wayy.......!!!!

outdated,

4 grand is your budget!!!

dude, you can build a beast with only 1 grand.

i suggest you build a new rig.

AndrestheBean i kinda mentioned that my system was outdated and i wanted one for gaming lol but you probably missed that.. so a beast with 1k .. im listenning.. btw whats a rig

and Im new to forums so how does this work.. is there some kind of reward i can give to all you guys or some kind of cudos or a simple thank you is what motivates you guys to help each other (which would be pretty awesome)

for the processor:
Intel Core i7 920 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4240166&sku=CP1-I7-920
$279.99

for the motherboard:
MSI X58 Platinum SLI Motherboard - LGA1366 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4692512&CatId=4070
$219.00

for the ram:
Corsair Dominator GT 6GB PC15000 DDR3
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...EdpNo=5013988&sku=C13-8236&srkey=dominator gt
$309.99

for the hardrive:
Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black Hard Drive - 1TB
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4034139&CatId=139
$99.99


for the video card:
XFX Radeon HD 4890
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5071415&CatId=3669
$194.99

for the power supply:
corsair tx750w 750 watt
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3438609&CatId=106
$119.99

totaling to $1223.95 w/out shipping.


as for the mouse, keyboard, monitor, and case?

would you like recommendations?

wow.. you know your stuff... thanks a lot and for my monitor i have a HP w2007 which is great i guess (correct me if im wrong) and as for mouse and keyboard i got a logitech cordless desktop EX110, im not sure if its for gaming but its pretty good for everyday stuff right now but i would like to hear your suggestions..and for speakers i got logitech Z3 ( http://bigshop.lv/img/logitech_z3.jpg ).. oh and im probably going to buy all this stuff around december ish so if anything new coming out during that time i'd rather by that .. well if its better but im guessing newer is better right?

dude a bunch of new stuff is getting released this december!!!!!

your monitor is a 20 inch, correct if im wrong. i would go a little bigger. but its up to you.
and i have seen some negative reviews on your monitor too.

do you want a sound card? (really good audio)

also if you want a affordable gaming rig with a lower price, thats do-able.

like a good amd build can dominate most games on high settings.

it mostly depends on your graphics card.

(if the prices scared ya)

sure why not whats a good sound card and monitor? .. if im going to do it better do it right lol .. oh and if you know whats coming out december and if you know its better can you tell what they are , kinda like what you did already

Booman.
if you have that budget,and buying around December. Intel's road map has the 32nm Icores coming out at that time. at the same time the ATI/AMD DX 11 cards will be arriving. I am timing my next build based on this as well.
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/intel/showdoc.aspx?i=3513&p=2

ok i have everything i need.. thank you guys a lot but one last thing.. while waiting cause 4 months is a long wait and i dont really play 360 anymore, i was jsut wondering what games i could play in the meanwhile.. like can my computer handle games like Grand Ages: Rome, Empire: Total, Men of War, etc

well the new suff thats coming out, is around september-december timeframe.

and the prices are unknown.

your computer cant even handle world of warcraft


but if you want you can buy a mid-end video card.

check what slot you have, this should help.

awwnn ok thanks for the graph.. i'll just wait till december and play xbox