Computer Specs for Games, Reccommend Video Cards?

I have a P4 2.4ghz, 2gb ram, a bad video card (Probably Geforce 5 series).





If I want to run games such as Oblivion, Assassin's Creed or Gears of Wars which do I need to upgrade? Video card or Processor? Or Both?

Computer Specs for Games, Reccommend Video Cards?
Well probably the CPU but use


http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/ref...


to be sure. If you know the amount of VRAM your GFX card has that would be helpful but I would suggest just using the sight listed above for that as well. It just scans you comp and tells you what you have that wouldn't be able or would be able to play the selected game.
Reply:Both.


Even if you get a high end video card, the CPU will bottleneck the graphics card... so you will see more performance, but not near how much you want to see.


I would suggest a Core2Duo or Core2Quad, if your motherboard supports it for Intel, or an AMD X2 6000+ or Phenom X4's for AMD, and at least a 8600GT or higher for a video card. (Also PCI-E)


You might just want to upgrade your processor, motherboard, and graphics card, and basically make a new computer...
Reply:I'd go video card first, as long as your system is PCI-Express and not AGP. Depending on how deep you want to get into it I recommend NVIDIA 8800 as long as you're not planning on running SLI. If you are thinking about SLI, go with and AGI card and try their crossfire technology as you can't run SLI via NVIDIA cards on an Intel system.
Reply:The RAM is sufficent. If the P4 is a dual, your fine. If your board is AGP get a high 7000 geforce. If your PCIe get a mid-high 8000. However if it is a P4 core solo and you want those games its time for a rebuild. A very respectable gamer (tower only) will run about $2000 (if you build it yourself). I can help you build.
Reply:do u have p4 LGA 478 socket? if yes,theres only a minor upgrade u can do.. RAM and 3D card.. ok,ur mobo support AGP only since no LGA 478 (that i know) in today market support for PCI-E + a P4 is a single core.. so,best card available for that is ATI x800,X1950,X1650 or hd2600.. for GF,7600,6800





so,for today gaming,u need a major upgrading which is u have to buy a new pc (if u really in to it).. anyway,all up to u.. g'luck

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