I want to upgrade motherboard+ graphics card 4 gaming

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  1. jackie11

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    Hi there

    i would like to upgrade this: Fujitsu siemens computer: scenic edition X102

    So that it is suitable to play san andreas and tomb raider

    any advice??

    oh yeah i think the processor is built it2 the motherboard

    Jackie xxx
     
  2. Pimp

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    You do realise if you change any of the components you will probably void the warranty on it.

    Also there is not much you can do it's in a really bad shape this is what spec i found about it:

    CPU= Intel Celeron D 336 / 2.8 GHz (which is ok)
    Memory = 256mb DDR
    Mobo = Unkown but chipset is SiS661FX
    GPU = Intergrated
    Sound = Intergrated
    PSU = generic 235watt

    If it was me i would buy a complete new computer. But do it your self don't buy these manufactured rubbish computers they are not worth it and a rip off. Buy the components your self and build it, if you dunno how to then get a mate or someone with the skills.

    BTW this comp was built for office use not gaming.

    If you need any help on what components to get for a new rig then i can help you.

    Can anyone give this guy an suggestions on what he can do with this rig?
     
  3. jackie11

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    ok thanks

    yeah i know it was built for office, i just thought i could change that.

    How much do you think it would cost to build a new setup??

    say i want at least 100gb harddrive/1 gb ram/ 2.8 processor

    Jackie xxx
     
  4. jackie11

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    Right ive got floopy disc/cd rw/dvd rw drive, and i wanna build a new ocmputer.

    What components am i missing from this list:

    case
    motherboard
    cpu
    ram
    harddrive


    Thanks
    Jackie x
     
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    • PSU
    • gfx card
    and do you plan to use internet on this machine, if yes, how will you connect ?
     
  6. jackie11

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    thanks

    yh i got a external broadband modem with a usb connecter

    Thanks Jackie x
     
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    I suggest getting this rig (click on the links to find out more):

    CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E2180 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.00GHz (you can overclock it to 3GHz)

    Mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R

    Memory: OCZ 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 DDR2 800MHz

    GPU: ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro 512MB GDDR3 (you can change to the 256mb version to bring costs down)

    Hard Drive: Hitachi 250GB SATA-II 8MB Cache

    PSU: Hiper 580w

    TOTAL = £358.30

    This is just a suggestion if its too expensive then just try and change things to get a better deal. I left the case and other stuff for you to decide on. Also I'm not sure this motherboard has a built in sound chip so you might have to add a sound card which is like £20 extra.

    Hope that gives you some idea on how much it will cost and this will play recent games pretty well.
     
  8. jackie11

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    ok thanks yeah i was thinking i bit cheaper lol

    thanks for the great advice

    Jackie x
     
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    O well sorry if it was too pricey but i didnt look for any deals or alternatives so i suggest you do that and look around change the components to get a better price. Go on overclockers website the one i got the components from they have cheap stuff.

    Overclockers UK
     
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    is sataII the best type of harddrive??

    Jackie
     
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    Sata is better then IDE

    don't bother comparing between sata and sataII.
     
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    can i suggest you get a router and avoid any USB modems or routers like the plague, because they can be very difficult to configure, personally, i connect to the internet by using an Ethernet router, which is the best / easiest way to connect any OS to the net

    you just need a cheap NIC (Network Interface Card) to use an Ethernet router (about £10) and a router will be about £30 (online)

    Edit:
    yeah, SATAII is better / faster but SATA3 is much better, but, i don't think it will be released until about mid 2008 :unsure:
     
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    Ebuyer is cheap in some stuff and OCUK is cheaper in others it depends i also suggest you look at this company they are very cheap too i sue them a lot.

    Scan Computers
     
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    wow thanks great tips here, thanks for the info on harddrives

    Jackie x
     
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    Just one question do you have an OS already for the new rig? or do you need a new one?
     
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    wow thanks, yeah i got windows xp, i have the original disc, and ive only used it twice i think, so that should work

    £164 is good wow

    Jackie xx
     
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    u know on the power supply, is the more the wattage, the most it costs to run??
     

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