Sort of like gump's thread

[ShockWave]

Been on the fence for awhile about upgrading my PC a bit, and I think I'm finally going to buy some hardware. But, I'm worthless. Need help.

According to Lavalys/Everest, I have:

DualCore Intel Pentium D 805, 2666 MHz (20 x 133)
Dell Dimension 5150/E510 Motherboard
Intel Lakeport-G i945G chipset
1.00 GB RAM
ATI Radeon x300/x550/x1050 Series Secondary (128 MB)
ATI Radeon x300/x550/x1050 Series (128 MB)
ATI Radeon x300 SE HyperMemory (RV370)

..which isn't horrible. I know my graphics card is pretty bad, and I could use more RAM for sure. Basically what I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions, or maybe know of where I can find the best deal (online or not). I also don't really know what kind of hardware is compatible with my current shit. :/

I'm looking to spend maybe $200 for some RAM and a video card, maaaybe more, depending, preferrably not though. If I could get something good for less than that, that'd be sweet too.

Kind of want to get some games. Pretty sure the newest PC game I own is Guild Wars. :/

[Diddlez]

You could get 4gb of RAM and a nvidia 9500gt for under $100.

[ShockWave]

Really.

Where?

[N9ne]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814162028

9800 gt

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145247

two 2gb sticks

thats if you want to pay what you suggested, you'd be trading in a medium style card for a high performance game card, for its time, 9800 gt rapes.


but what diddlz suggested

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...500+gt&x=0&y=0

some 50 dollar 9500's.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Description=2 x 2gb&name=%2425 - %2450

for 25- 50 range.

[Diddlez]

that 9800gt would definitely rape, but the 9500gt will play any game just fine.

[Saman]

You are up against a major bottle neck, at this point might as well buy a new power supply and mobo and CPU

CPU = e5200
Mobo = any 100 dollar LGA775
power supply = 500Watts (30+ amps on 12 rail) for 50-70 dollars