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rubencruz · 10-06-2009, 10:16 AM

im starting to get into computer gaming again and unfort i have no idea whats out there andlost track of what kind of video cards an system req needed to have a good system.. so in advance im sorry for sounding like an idiot! nwyze im looking into a strong gaming comp that can play games on a 1650x1050 ress on max settings for new games. my curent specs

am2 motherboard sli rdy
amd duel core 3.4 ghz black edition not overclocked with zalman aftermarket heatsink
2 gigs ddr2 corsair ram
8800 gt zotac amp edition..
ocz 850 watt psu sli rdy

my main question is im looking to purchase an new am3 proc and wondering if would be okay with my current motherboard? 2nd is if i need to upgrade my ram to 4 gigs or switch to dd3. 3rd if its a better idea to sli by 8800 gt since the cards are so cheap or just to purchase a new card around $250? again thanks for the help!

10-06-2009, 10:16 AM	#1
rubencruz Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: vancouver Posts: 823 Thanked 24 Times in 7 Posts Failed 8 Times in 2 Posts	need help with upgrading comp im starting to get into computer gaming again and unfort i have no idea whats out there andlost track of what kind of video cards an system req needed to have a good system.. so in advance im sorry for sounding like an idiot! nwyze im looking into a strong gaming comp that can play games on a 1650x1050 ress on max settings for new games. my curent specs am2 motherboard sli rdy amd duel core 3.4 ghz black edition not overclocked with zalman aftermarket heatsink 2 gigs ddr2 corsair ram 8800 gt zotac amp edition.. ocz 850 watt psu sli rdy my main question is im looking to purchase an new am3 proc and wondering if would be okay with my current motherboard? 2nd is if i need to upgrade my ram to 4 gigs or switch to dd3. 3rd if its a better idea to sli by 8800 gt since the cards are so cheap or just to purchase a new card around $250? again thanks for the help!