Computer Specs.

NipXe

Hello, I'm looking into improving my gaming performance, another words my FramesPerSecond.

Here are my current PC specs:
Windows XP Home.
System Manufacturer: FOXCONN
Processor: AMD 64 X2 Dual Core 2.63GHz
RAM: 1920MB (2GB rounded up)

Graphics: ATI Radeon X1200 Series (It says Approx. Total Memery: 700 MB, but that would mean its really good when it's really not)

With this I run CF at 28-55fps depending on the number of players in the room.
I gotta say that rarely with videos it does weird green screen pixalations, meaning it's finding it hard to cope with the video playing.

I got 2 Options.
1: Save up and get a new super spec PC worth £690 (custum build)
This is a safe option coz it will be future proof with Vista 62bit + 8GB RAM.
But I don't spend that much time on the computer, so that's a lot of money in the wrong direction.

2: Get the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Graphics Card. (1GB I think.)
This only costs about £60-£89.

What I am wondering is how much fps would I be able to play at with it?
I am a competitive player and games are fun. But I keep finding the reconmended specifications for the modern games over my PC specs.

What are you reconmendations?

NipXe

bump




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[Greycloak]

Don't bump threads please. The CPU and memory are more than enough for this game, but the X1200 is a very weak card. For your budget I would recommend a Radeon 4770. It costs around $100 (usd) and should not only handle Crossfire at framerates over 100fps, but almost any other game you can throw at it.

NipXe

I don't think you would of helped unless it was bumbed.
Thank You but how does it compare to the Geforce GTS 250?

R00_N

That is basically a 8800 GT with 1GB of RAM.

Boldur

Better than 224 MB-.-

crossfireXPS

Either of them are good choices; since the HD 4770 is designed to compete with the 98*** and GTS 250 series...although the HD 4770 consumes far less power due to new 40nm tech so if your power supply is an older/weaker model, you might want to opt for what Greyclock.

NipXe

I see.
I just checked what my PSU is and it is MAX DC Output 300W. Which is old.
I got this computer 5 years ago :P
Someone said make sure you got 450W for the GTS 250, soo yeeeaaah.

[Greycloak]

Same thing for the 4770. You might want to consider upgrading your power supply, since most newer video cards will require a more powerful power supply.

NipXe

yeah i had a look at the prices. PSU 700W EZCool Tornado for £40.
That should do it.