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Hi, I was wondering if any could help me with a few questions I have about upgrading my computer to keep up with the games that are coming out (I can play HL2 with minimal lag most of the time, but when I play HL2 mods or battlefield 2 online there is a lot of lag). Here is some info about it:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Intel Pentium 4, 2600 MHz (13 x 200)
Dell Dimension 8300 (mobo)
Intel Canterwood i875P/E7210 chipset
512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
SAPPHIRE RADEON 9600 ATLANTIS (256 MB)
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller
IC35L060AVV207-0 (60 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100) hard drive
The first thing I want/need to do is get more RAM. I'm going to get at least a gig, maybe two. I'd rather get 1GB for now and see if I even need any more. I've been comparing OCZ, Corsair, and Kingston memory on newegg.com and I don't know enough about computers to tell which is the best deal. Here are some that I've been looking at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144122R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141423
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144202
After I get more memory, what is the most important thing I should upgrade?
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Intel Pentium 4, 2600 MHz (13 x 200)
Dell Dimension 8300 (mobo)
Intel Canterwood i875P/E7210 chipset
512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
SAPPHIRE RADEON 9600 ATLANTIS (256 MB)
Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller
IC35L060AVV207-0 (60 GB, 7200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100) hard drive
The first thing I want/need to do is get more RAM. I'm going to get at least a gig, maybe two. I'd rather get 1GB for now and see if I even need any more. I've been comparing OCZ, Corsair, and Kingston memory on newegg.com and I don't know enough about computers to tell which is the best deal. Here are some that I've been looking at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144122R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141423
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144202
After I get more memory, what is the most important thing I should upgrade?