Computer upgrade

[LielaisMilzis]

Hello! I'm new in here. This is my first thread so far. English isnot my native language, so please, never mind the mistakes. Now back from offtopic...

Currently I' m running kinda old computer :


Processor Intel Pentium 4 with HT technology
Core voltage 1.329 V
socket 775 LGA
Core speed 3,2 GHz
Technology 90nm
Bus Speed 200 MHz
Mainboard Model D946GZIS
Chipset Intel 946PL/GZ
Graphic interface PCI-E x16
RAM DDR2 dual channels, currently 1024 MB(2 pieces of Kingston 512MB, voltage 1,8 V, with gold)
DRAM frequency 333 MHz

Graphics card Ati Radeon HD 4770(bought 2 weeks before)
Core 250 MHz
Memory 800 MHz
Size 512MB

Power Supply

I dont know the manufacturer , but it's 550 W

Monitor Sync Master 2253 LW 21 inch - fully fits me... now...

HDD 2 disks, 1 with 500 GB , another with 200 GB - it's enough for me.
What can you guys suggest me? I want new, powerful computer mainly for gaming. The price , just give me some possibilities, then I will consider the price.

Thanks in advance.

LielaisMilzis

 

[almcneil]

Your computer specs are mid-range so it's fine for basic home computing but not for high-range computing such as gaming. It can be used but it's performance will not as good as a custom gaming computer.

It would be best to shop at computer stores for gaming computers and see what prices they have.

-- Andy

 

[Ritwik7]

Well for starters refer to this : https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic133075.html

You can build a computer which can handle all of today's games for about $800 - $1000.

For a higher budget you may look into more exclusive stuff. Knowing how much you're willing to spend will help us give you a better idea of what components to get.

 

[LielaisMilzis]

I have had this computer for almost 4 years. I know it's midrange, but I want something mainly focused on games. About money.. About $ 1200(max).

Another question - Is the new i7 processor really so good , when compared to quadro core? Because the price gap is huge.

 

[Ritwik7]

These specs should be good.

CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215 - $199.99
Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131405 - $169.99
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231279 - $ 94.99
Graphics Card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130475 - $239.99
Power Supply - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 - $99.99
Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021 - $104.99

Total - $908.95

This leaves you with enough at hand for aftermarket cooling / optical drives / HDD if you need them.

 

[Ritwik7]

Another question - Is the new i7 processor really so good , when compared to quadro core? Because the price gap is huge.

The i7 is a stellar CPU and performs better than the other Intel Quad Cores.

 

[LielaisMilzis]

To Ritwik7

I will consider this set, but I will do some search more.

Thanks guys. You all really helped me, at least I know what I should/would buy.