mxleader on 27/11/2014 at 04:32
I need to build a new desktop PC. Below is what I have now. I need some recommendations on what to get to build a newer faster system. Software I use: Adobe Photoshop/Indesign 5.5, Microsoft Flight Sim X, Swat Team 4, Half life 2. I want to continue to use this software and I want to play thief IV. I've listed system info that I currently have on my PC. I don't have a huge budget either. Probably need to stick around $500-600 USD. I could probably get away with using my current tower and maybe the 350w power source but maybe not.
Name NVIDIA GeForce GT 620
Adapter Type GeForce GT 620, NVIDIA compatible
Adapter Description NVIDIA GeForce GT 620
Adapter RAM (2,147,483,648) bytes
Installed Drivers nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver Version 9.18.13.1106
Color Planes Not Available
Resolution 1680 x 1050 x 59 hertz
Bits/Pixel 32
OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate
Version 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 Build 6002
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model GA-N650SLI-DS4L
System Type x64-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6550 @ 2.33GHz, 2333 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Award Software International, Inc. F2, 10/12/2007
SMBIOS Version 2.4
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 4.00 GB
Available Physical Memory 1.32 GB
Total Virtual Memory 8.18 GB
Available Virtual Memory 5.89 GB
ZylonBane on 27/11/2014 at 18:12
Quote Posted by mxleader
I want to play thief IV
Well see, there's your problem.
New Horizon on 27/11/2014 at 19:42
You're probably going to need a more powerful PSU.
I was recently gifted an NVIDIA 8800 GTS and you want at least a 500W supply for that.
I was also gifted an E8600 which runs at 3.3 ghz vs the 2 ghz of my previous cpu.
I would say that you should try to work with what you have.
Update the ram if your board supports it. Grab a more powerful PSU and also update your video card.
voodoo47 on 27/11/2014 at 23:20
considering the requirements, you could actually get away with just upgrading the gpu and adding 4GB of memory - a geforce gtx750 should give you a nice boost and the power requirements should be low enough to run on a 350W psu. if that's not enough, you are better off buying a completely new machine, not keeping anything old (maybe with the exception of the case and hard drive, if they are half decent).
in that case some i5 quadcore with an appropriate motherboard, 8GB of ram, and a 500W psu from a decent manufacturer should do the trick, use whatever money is left to get a gpu from your preferred manufacturer and you are set. you almost can't go wrong nowadays no matter what you pick.
mxleader on 28/11/2014 at 18:29
I meant to say Thi4f :p
I do need to choose a different operating system because the newer Adobe Photoshop won't install on Vista and my hard drive is only 320GB and is old.
bikerdude on 28/11/2014 at 18:50
Quote Posted by mxleader
My budget* $500-600 USD.
My current system - * Gpu: GeForce GT 620 2gb
* Monitor - 1680 x 1050
* OS - Windows Vista™ Ultimate
* Mobo - GA-N650SLI-DS4L (bios Inc. F2, 10/12/2007)
* cpu - Core2 Duo CPU E6550 @ 2.33GHz,
* ram - 4.00 GB DDR2 667
Your missing the rest of your system specs -
* HDD
* DVD-rom
* Sound card
* Case make and model
We can make your current PC a fair bit faster, with a better GPU and CPU but as has been mentioned you'll need a beefier PSU.
or
I can spec you up a either a completely new system or a system taking parts from your old one. Firstly who is your prefered online supplier of computer parts..?
