Hey everyone, new to the site. I had a few questions hopefully some of you can help me out with.
I just bought a new computer yesterday and hooked it up. I'm not happy with it at all, as it appears to be a low-end computer. Since I already opened it, I can't return it to the store due to their policy. So instead of being upset, I figure I'll upgrade it asap. I'm interested in a few things.
First off, here are the specs: It's a Compaq Presario sr-5130nx
AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+
Bi-processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
1024mb memory
200gb hard drive
dvd rw lightscribe
windows vista
NVIDIA Geforce 6150 se
First and most importantly, I want to be able to play high end games like supreme commander. What would I need to upgrade to be able to play them? (Right now, it will play on the computer, but it is extremely laggy and slow.)
Also, what do I need to be able to hook the computer into my hdtv? The computer doesn't look like it has a dvi slot.
Lastly, I wanted to possibly hook my computer up to my 5.1 sound system in my room. What's a good sound card that would be able to handle the output to the receiver?
Thanks a lot!
I just bought a new computer yesterday and hooked it up. I'm not happy with it at all, as it appears to be a low-end computer. Since I already opened it, I can't return it to the store due to their policy. So instead of being upset, I figure I'll upgrade it asap. I'm interested in a few things.
First off, here are the specs: It's a Compaq Presario sr-5130nx
AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+
Bi-processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
1024mb memory
200gb hard drive
dvd rw lightscribe
windows vista
NVIDIA Geforce 6150 se
First and most importantly, I want to be able to play high end games like supreme commander. What would I need to upgrade to be able to play them? (Right now, it will play on the computer, but it is extremely laggy and slow.)
Also, what do I need to be able to hook the computer into my hdtv? The computer doesn't look like it has a dvi slot.
Lastly, I wanted to possibly hook my computer up to my 5.1 sound system in my room. What's a good sound card that would be able to handle the output to the receiver?
Thanks a lot!