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s0ccermike4
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Computer Specifications: Dell Dimension 5150 | P4 630 3.0GHz - 512MB DDR2 - Intel GMA 950 - Ultrasharp 2007FP
Intentions: I purchased my current PC during the summer with the thought that I needed a nice display for my Xbox 360 and relatively nice base system from which I could later upgrade in order to play PC games. Well, the time has come for me to bump up the PC to the proper specifications. I'm looking to mainly play Battlefield 2, Counter-Strike: Source, and potentially Battlefield 2142. I would consider myself a hardcore gamer at heart, but my current college education takes precedence thus I play at a more casual level. For stress relief, I normally get approximately an hour or so of gaming a day.
Budget: I'm looking to invest approximately $250.00 USD.
The Upgrades: BFG 7600GT 256MB and 1GB Patriot Signature DDR2 667. The price of each component is $114.00 (AR) and $90.00 (AR) respectively.
The Future: Considering that DDR2 prices are relatively expensive, I'm willing to stick with the 1GB purchase and later buy another stick sometime next year. The 7600GT should be powerful enough to hold me out for some time looking down the road. If the need arises, I'll purchase another for SLI.
DirectX 10 and Vista are not such a major concern for me at the moment and I do not forsee my view points changing any time soon.
My Concerns/Questions: 1. Is this a logical upgrade relative to my budget and current system specifications? 2. Considering that I intend to play on my Dell 2007FP, which has a native resolution of 1600 x 1200, what type of settings should I expect to be capable of playing Battlefield 2 at when setting the resoluation at 1600 x 1200?
Thank you for reading the entire post. I have been pondering these upgrades for a while now since I consider this an important investment, hence the reason for such a detailed post. Any constructive criticism and feedback is welcome. Thanks in advance.
Intentions: I purchased my current PC during the summer with the thought that I needed a nice display for my Xbox 360 and relatively nice base system from which I could later upgrade in order to play PC games. Well, the time has come for me to bump up the PC to the proper specifications. I'm looking to mainly play Battlefield 2, Counter-Strike: Source, and potentially Battlefield 2142. I would consider myself a hardcore gamer at heart, but my current college education takes precedence thus I play at a more casual level. For stress relief, I normally get approximately an hour or so of gaming a day.
Budget: I'm looking to invest approximately $250.00 USD.
The Upgrades: BFG 7600GT 256MB and 1GB Patriot Signature DDR2 667. The price of each component is $114.00 (AR) and $90.00 (AR) respectively.
The Future: Considering that DDR2 prices are relatively expensive, I'm willing to stick with the 1GB purchase and later buy another stick sometime next year. The 7600GT should be powerful enough to hold me out for some time looking down the road. If the need arises, I'll purchase another for SLI.
DirectX 10 and Vista are not such a major concern for me at the moment and I do not forsee my view points changing any time soon.
My Concerns/Questions: 1. Is this a logical upgrade relative to my budget and current system specifications? 2. Considering that I intend to play on my Dell 2007FP, which has a native resolution of 1600 x 1200, what type of settings should I expect to be capable of playing Battlefield 2 at when setting the resoluation at 1600 x 1200?
Thank you for reading the entire post. I have been pondering these upgrades for a while now since I consider this an important investment, hence the reason for such a detailed post. Any constructive criticism and feedback is welcome. Thanks in advance.