I want to upgrade motherboard+ graphics card 4 gaming

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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
 
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?
 
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
 
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
 
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.
 
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
 
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:
Pimp said:
don't bother comparing between sata and sataII.
Click to expand...
yeah, SATAII is better / faster but SATA3 is much better, but, i don't think it will be released until about mid 2008 :unsure:
 
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
 
Just one question do you have an OS already for the new rig? or do you need a new one?
 
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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