Upgrade CPU for gaming

[edlovereze]

Hi guys,
I am looking at upgrading my cpu because I want to be able to play games a little better than I can now. Most games don't work at all on my pc. I have a Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.20GHz 2.20GHz. My graphics card is an Nvidia 8300 GS I do believe. I was thinking of just buying a Athlon II X4 630. I have seen that it runs the games I'd like to play well. Would this be a good idea or not? I have Windows 7 64-bit as well with 3.00 GB of ram. I have read about overclocking but Im not sure how that works. What would be my best bet at playing games better?

 

[MIXEDD]

Hey, Well if you have an Intel processor installed to your Motherboard than you won't be able to install an AMD CPU because AMD uses different CPU sockets. Also games doesn't uses that much of CPU it mostly uses graphics card.

 

[captaincranky]

Hi guys,
I am looking at upgrading my cpu because I want to be able to play games a little better than I can now. Most games don't work at all on my pc. I have a Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.20GHz 2.20GHz. My graphics card is an Nvidia 8300 GS I do believe. I was thinking of just buying a Athlon II X4 630. I have seen that it runs the games I'd like to play well. Would this be a good idea or not? I have Windows 7 64-bit as well with 3.00 GB of ram. I have read about overclocking but Im not sure how that works. What would be my best bet at playing games better?

First, last, and foremost your CPU isn't the problem, it's that crap video card, period.

And no, you can't put an AMD processor in an Intel board.

Given the age of the E4500, it may not be possible to upgrade your CPU to one of the current line of socket LGA775 CPUs anyway.

Bottom line, buy a better video card, and do consider upgrading the power supply at the same time.

 

[edlovereze]

ok thanks very much this is why I ask before I do anything. Can someone give me a good suggestion for a graphics card? I'm kinda tight on budget. Don't want to really pay more than $100. If not then I'll stick to 360.

 

[Ritwik7]

The Radeon HD 4770 would be a good choice for around $100.

 

[edlovereze]

what about this card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130522

 

[red1776]

The GT 220 is a very weak card. you will not be able to play much at all with that one. the 4770 Rit suggested is vastly superior and will give you good performance up to 1680 x 1050. the best bang for $100.00 is the HD 4850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125238&cm_re=hd_4850-_-14-125-238-_-Product

 

[edlovereze]

is there any card that is still good that is a little cheaper? I don't have all that much money. I might just start saving but I was wondering if there is anything cheaper than 100 that can handle like cod games and stuff like that. Even if its not max settings. One guy said this runs COD well but you tell me.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130543

 

[red1776]

This would be your best option sub 100.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150450&cm_re=hd_4670-_-14-150-450-_-Product

 

[edlovereze]

ok thanks very much!! I probably will buy that soon. Are they hard to install or will it be easy? And does it work with Windows 7?

 

[red1776]

as long as you have an PCIE slot, it will work

 

[edlovereze]

this website has the specs on my pc. Will it work?
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...11&lc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=3552345&dlc=en

 

[Ritwik7]

It says that it has a PCI-E x16 slot. The card should work as long as you have a 400W or above PSU.