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Upgrading
Well, I've recently decided to upgrade my current computer, a Dimension 4600. I've been reading through alot of the posts here and have almost decided what I'm going to do. I just wanted to check with people who know, to see if what I decided will work. I'm not looking for a huge upgrade, just something to hold me over until summer when I plan on getting something new.
I plan on using it for partially for gaming (low-mid level graphics setting probably) so keep that in mind.
As far as a graphics card, would this be ok?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150190
I'm not completely sure what I'm supposed to look for for compatibility.
I also figured I should beef up my ram some (currently have 512mb). I was thinking about going with these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145439
Is there anything else I would need to get to install those?
And is there something better in the same price range?
Thanks in advance!
- They are very good choices. Both will work well in your Dim. 4600. About the only thing you could do better with the stock PSU would be a 7600GT AGP.But that would cost you about $50 to $65 more. The Leadtek is about $169 and a XFX about $186 at Newegg. The GS should meet the needs you stated.Thermaltake Tsumani Dream Case, Black with Side Window.
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Posted January 2nd, 2007 23:00
jsims07 wrote:...As far as a graphics card, would this be ok? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150190I'm not completely sure what I'm supposed to look for for compatibility.I also figured I should beef up my ram some (currently have 512mb). I was thinking about going with these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145439 ...Thanks in advance!
Both should work just fine. I use Corsair in my home built and works great but I use Crucial in my Dells as they're a little more finicky. Corsair should work.Good LucKDaleCool Master Centurion 5 CAC-T05 Mid tower case
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Posted January 2nd, 2007 23:00