My New Computer Idea

[VolkswagenRacing]

So I figure my laptop is no good for gaming, and overheats to a self shutdown. This has pushed me to inherit my dad's HP Pavilion 754n. My plan is to get a ATI RADEON HD 4650 1GB DDR2 PCI Express Graphics Card. I also plan on getting a monitor seeing as he will keep his widescreen.

 

His PC specs are 2.53Ghz, and 1.49GB of RAM. I'm wondering if the card will actually run TDU like a BEAST. Also, I'm wondering if any of you know a cheap, widescreen monitor that is also good for my gaming PC project.

[StrickenHAWK?]

inherit the lappy, sell it, and build a tower pc yourself.

[VolkswagenRacing]

I have a laptop, and I am selling it in order to pay for a Graphics Card and a monitor. Would it not work in the HP computer that I'm inheriting?

[Camel]

It depends on your motherboard and PSU. I'll have a look at the PC model for you.

 

E: A quick look shows me that it is an old AGP x4 Motherboard. This means that you can't use a PCI express graphics card. It also has a weak Pentium 4 processor.

 

If you were to get a new graphics card, you'd only be able to choose from old, low end models. From Nvidia GeForce 6200 - 7300, ATI Radeon X2400 or HD3850. And old AGP cards can be hard to come by in some places.

 

I wouldn't advise trying to upgrade the computer as it won't perform well no matter how much money you put into it. You'd be best off buying/building a new computer.

[VolkswagenRacing]

ok, I have another question. If I sell my laptop, AND my inherited computer, would I be better off buying this PC? - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4678031&sku=C122-05162&srkey=C122-05162

[Camel]

ok, I have another question. If I sell my laptop, AND my inherited computer, would I be better off buying this PC? - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4678031&sku=C122-05162&srkey=C122-05162

 

That's a entry-mid range gaming PC so yea, it will play TDU fine, possibly on medium or high setting and other newer games.

[VolkswagenRacing]

Alright thanks, I think this is the way I'll go then!

[StrickenHAWK?]

Depends on how much you get for the computers.

[VolkswagenRacing]

Depends on how much you get for the computers.

 

Oh it's ok. I got extra money laying around to pay for the balance. ;)

[andrew1320]

or you can build a better one yourself and possibly cheaper :D