New to the forum and PC gaming

[Kenny110482]

Hey there guys and gals. New to PC gaming. Moved up from the PS2 and needed a new desktop anyway. Here is what i got. Some of the bigger games dont run very well unless i turn down the graphics. I know more than just the basics on computers but some help would be great on tweaks and upgrades to make things faster. Thanks.

Processor Brand
AMD

Processor
AMD Phenomâ„¢ II X4

Processor Speed
2.5GHz

System Bus
4000MHz

Cache Memory
6MB

System Memory (RAM)
8GB

Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR2

Hard Drive Type
Serial ATA (5400 rpm)

Hard Drive Size
1TB

Graphics
ATI Radeon HD 3200

Video Memory
512MB

Audio
High-definition with 7.1-channel Surround Sound support

Network Card
Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)


Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW

Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x8x16 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 48x32x40 CD-RW

 

[kmote]

Welcome to the forum. With that setup I would say that the GPU is the biggest problem for gaming. For a more detailed discussion and suggestions, go to the correct subforum and make a thread in there as this is really just for intros.

 

[HexFinder]

Hi Kenny,


Welcome to TF, hope you enjoy your stay with us.

Kmote is correct, you could use a new GPU (Graphic Card)

 

[Trotter]

Welcome aboard.

Post up a thread in one of the Hardware forums (High Performance) and give us the make and model of your rig (if it is a pre-built), along with your budget, and we'll see what we can come up with that will put your machine into overdrive.

 

[Fat.Clown]

slap in a HD 4670 and it'll be like night and day difference