Need new comp... plz help =D

[NoBis]

Ok... this forum is based upon my computer and what i should do to resolve this problem

i currently am gaming with a dell dimension L700cx
Computer:
Genuinelntel
intel(r) Celeron(tm) processor
255.0MB RAM
Nvidia Force series fx 5200 GFx card


Should i buy a new computer..... or purchase more memory.....

PLZ HELP LAGG IS KILLIN ME AND MAKING ME NOT WANT TO PLAY

awnser poll plz but leave reasoning

[i play silk road]

that would depend on how much money you had to spend, it not just about the ram, the graphics card, etc also fall into place, do you like your old computer?

you need to think of these things before purchasing one, you dont want to end up buying a new computer with X ram and then a new 5000mg ram coming out , but it not compatable wiht your computer,

if you had the money, i would advise a new computer, as they dont just have better ram, but better quality, better g cards more compatable for gaming.

if you like your screen, just replace your modem, better comp dosent need a better monitor

[Xiao_xin]

Your video card and the processor is fine for this game. If you plan on playing any new games in the future, you'd probably want to upgrade your computer.

But if you plan on playing silkroad, I'd go with just upgrading your ram. This is an mmorpg, probably would want at least 1 gig of ram.

[NoBis]

my computer is perfect for everyday stuff.... but rite when i try gaming the lagg at certain times kills me.... it makes me mad that i wrok soo hard to lvl and loose it all when my comp laggs....

but the lag is berable... just would like a lil better quality graphics instead of allways playing on minimum with lag..... it depresses me

[NoBis]

Your video card and the processor is fine for this game. If you plan on playing any new games in the future, you'd probably want to upgrade your computer.

But if you plan on playing silkroad, I'd go with just upgrading your ram. This is an mmorpg, probably would want at least 1 gig of ram.

thats the thing.... i was anticipating the relaease of 2moons... but currently i am gaming warrock... and the lag on shoot9ing games really bums u out when u dont get a kill.... i would like to be able to play counterstrike source with ease.... any ideas

[xzaz]

If i see Celeron and you play Games, you need def a new comp.

[Jewinator]

I would get a new computer. Your processor is old and your video card is outdated.
Adding more memory would not change much as far as lag.
You need a dedicated video card with at least 64mb Vram for silkroad if you want decent framerates.

[i play silk road]

if ur wanting one for just gaming i reccoment the dell xps


although it was £1000 when released, im sure its come down, but its designed especally for gaming

[NoBis]

ok thankx guys.... umm but my budget is kinda small anything under 600 should b ok..... any ideas as far as a good gaming comp... if so can u give a link

[Locketart]

ok 600 for a new build. do u have any spare parts or do u want me to see what can be made from scratch for $600.

[NoBis]

um.... i dont really need anything out of this comp... i mite take the gfx card cuz that cost me 100 bucks... but yes plz see what u can make from scratch plz =D thanx bro

[Draquish]

I look upon your RAM with pity.

If you're going into hardcore gaming, I suggest making a custom PC.

[NoBis]

not hardcore gaming... but excessive gaming lol... like i said... i want to b able to play mmo's on high detail and counterstrike without bad framerate

[Xiao_xin]

For 2Moons,

I'd go with that the suggestion of getting a new video card, at least a nvidia 6800, and upgrade the ram if you are on a tight budget.

I am not sure if your socket can support a better processor, but you ought to check and find out. Sometimes a AMD supports the same socket, but very unlikely, an AMD processor is 1/3 to 1/4 the cost of intel, so that might be your best bet.