Posts by Walter Gomez33

Walter Gomez33 said:I really need some advice on a new graphics card I'm planning to pick up.
Here’s my current setup:
Gigabyte GA-G6M1S-2 motherboard
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+, 2.1GHz
Sapphire HD3650 512MB DDR2
4GB DDR2 RAM @ 667MHz
Corsair 400CX power supply
I usually run at 1680*1050 resolution
playing World of Warcraft and PES 2008
Basically, I just want to be able to play WoW at 30+ FPS during raids (up to 25 people)!
Or, if it makes more sense, maybe I should just upgrade my current rig differently (like buying a whole new PC or several parts at once)?
My budget is roughly $333

Alright, so since it looks like the processor is definitely going to be the main bottleneck here, I was wondering—would it actually be smarter to go this route instead?
ASRock M3A770DE Motherboard Price: $137 (including tax)
AMD Athlon ii X2 245 Price: $151 (including tax)
Kingston 2GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory Price: $92 (including tax)
I'd try to hang onto my other components for now and eventually swap in a better graphics card down the road.

I’m looking for some expert advice on picking out a new graphics card!
Here’s what my current rig looks like:
Gigabyte GA-M6ISME-S2L motherboard
Athlon 64 X2 4000+, 2.1GHz
Sapphire Radeon HD 3650 with 512MB DDR2
4GB of DDR2 RAM at 667MHz
Corsair CX400 power supply
My resolution is set to 1680x1050
Mainly playing World of Warcraft and PES 2010
The big goal here is to get WoW running smoothly—ideally hitting at least 30+ FPS during 25-man raids.
Or, if you think it makes more sense, maybe I should look into upgrading this setup differently? Like, perhaps swapping out parts or even just putting together a couple of different builds to compare.
I’m planning to spend a maximum of $333