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Old 26-08-2005, 08:26   #1
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upgrading PC suggestions

Hi my system is;

AMd 64 3000+
1GB ddr pc3200
120gb SATA Maxtor 9
Radeon 9550 256mb
Soundblaster Audigy 2
XP Pro

I play latest games like Battlefield and half life 2, but looking to update as sometimes pc struggles in BF2. recommendations? that are within a realistic price range?
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Old 26-08-2005, 09:31   #2
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X800 or X850 gfx card.

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combination of that and that am bored in work lol
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Old 26-08-2005, 09:45   #4
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Re: upgrading PC suggestions

I'm with Zingle - the only thing different from my rig is the GPU. I have a 9800Pro which runs HL2 & BF2 demo sweet as a nut. If your budget is tight, you can get a 9800Pro for about £80/90 now, but a more modern card will obviously serve better if you can afford it!
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Re: upgrading PC suggestions

defo go with video card. I run BF2 on full with an XP2600 and a gig of 333mhz Ram an it goes just dreamy though a 6800GT GPU.
Prices are fallin quickly now on last years cards so keep your eyes open for a bargain
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Yes upgrading the GPU will sort it out.
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try getting this monitor
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What monitor
http://www.go-l.com/monitors/athens/features/index.htm

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http://www.go-l.com/monitors/athens/features/index.htm

I would need two of those to make a suitable monitor.

But nice suggestion imagine desk space needed
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