groupiezsuck
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Ok, since I probably will not be able to buy a new computer for another couple years(College, you guys know the deal.) I decided to upgrade what I have now.
System Specs:
eMachines 2.5ghz
256MB RAM
60GB HDD
Intel Intergrated graphics card
Ok, so I found out which memory is compatible and i've decided to get this(512MB PC-2700).
1) Will 512MB have a noticable difference when I upgrade just for normal everyday computer use? I manage websites, e-mail, alot of photoshop cs work, etc.
Now on to the graphics part... I'm stuck with a PCI slot. No PCI-E or AGP - and theres nothing I can do about it.
I want to play games like HL2/Counter-Strike Source & FFXI.
2) If I buy this(nVidia GeForce 5200 256MB DDR), will it run HL2 on a medium setting and how would final Fantasy look on the 5200 PCI? I know i'm not getting anything close to great looking, but is it atleast playable?
So basically, with the upgrade to 768MB RAM and a GeForce 5200 256MB DDR -- Will I be able to play some of the current PC games? I know I wont be able to play ANYTHING coming up, but im totally fine with that.
If it's not worth it, then I may reconsider the graphics card and just get the memory. I'm dieing to play CS:S though.
If anyone has a similiar set-up, let me know what you can run! Also, if anyone knows of a good PC gaming site where they can give me advice, please post!
System Specs:
eMachines 2.5ghz
256MB RAM
60GB HDD
Intel Intergrated graphics card
Ok, so I found out which memory is compatible and i've decided to get this(512MB PC-2700).
1) Will 512MB have a noticable difference when I upgrade just for normal everyday computer use? I manage websites, e-mail, alot of photoshop cs work, etc.
Now on to the graphics part... I'm stuck with a PCI slot. No PCI-E or AGP - and theres nothing I can do about it.
I want to play games like HL2/Counter-Strike Source & FFXI.
2) If I buy this(nVidia GeForce 5200 256MB DDR), will it run HL2 on a medium setting and how would final Fantasy look on the 5200 PCI? I know i'm not getting anything close to great looking, but is it atleast playable?
So basically, with the upgrade to 768MB RAM and a GeForce 5200 256MB DDR -- Will I be able to play some of the current PC games? I know I wont be able to play ANYTHING coming up, but im totally fine with that.
If it's not worth it, then I may reconsider the graphics card and just get the memory. I'm dieing to play CS:S though.
If anyone has a similiar set-up, let me know what you can run! Also, if anyone knows of a good PC gaming site where they can give me advice, please post!