Nythilian
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System Name | The Llama Queen |
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Processor | AMD Athlon 64 3200+ @2.0GHz |
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9 |
Memory | 2560MB ( 2 x 1GB sticks, 1 512MB stick) |
Video Card(s) | ATI Radeon X800GT 256MB |
Storage | 1x Maxtor 80GB + WDC 232GB |
Software | Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
Heya,
I'm definitely not the most computer savvy person, but in any case I want to upgrade my rig somewhat. I mostly use it for gaming - WoW, LOTRO, Fear online, among others (mostly WoW these days). I'm not sure whether to upgrade my CPU or Graphics card this time round, since I read in the graphics card section a few minutes ago that WoW is more CPU-intensive. So which do you think is in *more* dire need P), and do you have any model suggestions?
I'm willing to spend up to around the $500 mark all up (that limit was mainly set for a Graphics Card.. which was my initial choice, so obviously it can be edited down substantially).
I mainly want something - at least in relation to the graphics card - that will allow me to comfortably raid and access the more heavily populated areas without taking a massive hit to the FPS (read: Shattrath City. I currently average 10-15 FPS there, and sometimes that low around other parts of the Outland).
In addition, I'd rather something that is going to remain useful for awhile - so a newer model please Of course I'd like it to be able to handle more graphic-intensive games, too. Which makes me think I might be better off with a graphics card upgrade first?
Anyway, sorry for the novel! Thanks xD
I'm definitely not the most computer savvy person, but in any case I want to upgrade my rig somewhat. I mostly use it for gaming - WoW, LOTRO, Fear online, among others (mostly WoW these days). I'm not sure whether to upgrade my CPU or Graphics card this time round, since I read in the graphics card section a few minutes ago that WoW is more CPU-intensive. So which do you think is in *more* dire need P), and do you have any model suggestions?
I'm willing to spend up to around the $500 mark all up (that limit was mainly set for a Graphics Card.. which was my initial choice, so obviously it can be edited down substantially).
I mainly want something - at least in relation to the graphics card - that will allow me to comfortably raid and access the more heavily populated areas without taking a massive hit to the FPS (read: Shattrath City. I currently average 10-15 FPS there, and sometimes that low around other parts of the Outland).
In addition, I'd rather something that is going to remain useful for awhile - so a newer model please Of course I'd like it to be able to handle more graphic-intensive games, too. Which makes me think I might be better off with a graphics card upgrade first?
Anyway, sorry for the novel! Thanks xD