Thread: Tell me about cheap computer upgrades.

I'm anxiously waiting the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. I was hoping to get a PS3 for my birthday instead of the family Xbox so I can use the free online service. However, they're very expensive. And my dad recently got our crappy 6 year old computer to run Half Life 2 BETTER than my new one with only a $25 RAM card and an updated video driver. I had abandoned upgrading my computer to play games because I thought it would be expensive, but I guess not.

What I'm getting at is, I'd like to play average games. I'd like to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, even if I have to play on low graphical settings (although average would be preferred). I'm interested in maybe spending $100 on it altogether. Can somebody give me some specifications and upgrade suggestions for games like this? If I need to, I'll give more information about my computer, but I'm too lazy right now.

You should probably provide us with what you have in your computer, RAM, processor, video card and OS for starters.

Also, if your video card needs to be changed, than you're already going over $100 if you want something decent, unless you can find some really good deals somewhere. RAM is relatively cheap, and can make a big difference, but either a video card or a new processor are both going to cost you. And really, it all comes down to a limiting factor, your computer is only as good as the crappiest thing in it.

I know about the video cards. I was hoping to avoid buying one if I could.

The RAM in my comp, I'm pretty sure, is close to 2gb and my video card is an nVidia 6150 Geforce 430.

I think this would do better in Tech Talk.

Thanks ClouD. I'll post the stats tomorrow. It's too late and I'm too tired.

You would really be happy with a new video card. That card you listed is old as dirt, and from what i can tell it seems to be on board. That is a terrible combo. Even a mid range card from todays choosings should blow that one away. I would suggest getting your new parts from newegg. I recently built my new rig and ordered all my parts from them. They have good deals and good prices on shipping.