[Edward]

Well I got this new computer that I want to play games on.
If it can play The Elder Scrolls 4 : Oblivion on Max Graphics
that would make me happy =)
also The Witcher and Crysis

so here is the information about my Computer

Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Approx. Total Memory: 1336 MB
Current Display Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor

Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 x=X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2
CPUs) ~2.6GHz
Total Available Graphics Memory 1343 MB
Dedicated Video Memory: 128 MB
System Video Memory: 0 MB
Shared System Memory: 1215

I play The Elder Scrolls 4 : Oblivion alot
So I want to now if I can improve it any how and if you can recommend a better graphics card
thats if I have one im novice at computers but I know the basics..I think.

[madmatt2006]

Hi Edward and welcome to PCHHQ

For those games I'd recommend Radeon HD 4890 or GeForce GTX 275 I'd look at getting at least 4GB of RAM if you can tell me your mainboard model I can suggest some that will suit your PC and to check your mainboard has correct socket for graphics card

[Edward]

Matt, on 25 August 2009 - 06:35 AM, said:

Hi Edward and welcome to PCHHQ

For those games I'd recommend Radeon HD 4890 or GeForce GTX 275 I'd look at getting at least 4GB of RAM if you can tell me your mainboard model I can suggest some that will suit your PC and to check your mainboard has correct socket for graphics card

Here is some more info

[madmatt2006]

Edward I can't find much information on your mainboard is this a brand name PC whats the make and model? or could you run belarc http://www.belarc.co...e_download.html on the PC it may give us more detail on your hardware

[noop]

Welcome to the site Edward!

What operating system do you have? Also, do you know if it is 64bit or 32bit?

[Edward]

Matt, on 25 August 2009 - 08:27 AM, said:

Edward I can't find much information on your mainboard is this a brand name PC whats the make and model? or could you run belarc http://www.belarc.co...e_download.html on the PC it may give us more detail on your hardware

ok im downloading it

[noop]

Awesome, just copy and paste the results up when you get them

[Edward]

Matt, on 25 August 2009 - 08:27 AM, said:

Edward I can't find much information on your mainboard is this a brand name PC whats the make and model? or could you run belarc http://www.belarc.co...e_download.html on the PC it may give us more detail on your hardware

Operating system
=================
Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 (build 6001)
Install Language: English (United States)
System Locale: English (United States)

system model
================
HP-Pavilion NC689AAR-ABA s3700y
System Serial Number: 3CU8460KSW
Chassis Serial Number: DM0001
Enclosure Type: Desktop

processor
===============
2.60 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
128 kilobyte primary memory cache
512 kilobyte secondary memory cache
64-bit ready
Multi-core (2 total)
Not hyper-threaded

Main Circuit Board b
========================
Board: PEGATRON CORPORATION Acacia 1.02
Serial Number: MS1C8AR80004939
Bus Clock: 200 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 5.19 10/17/2008

Memory Modules c,d
=======================
2942 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory

Slot 'A0' has 1024 MB
Slot 'A1' has 2048 MB

[Edward]

noop, on 25 August 2009 - 03:42 PM, said:

Awesome, just copy and paste the results up when you get them

ok done

[noop]

Click the start logo in the bottom left, right click on Computer, click Properties. You should see something that says System type: on this page. What does it say for you?

[Edward]

There were some other things but I didn't think you needed them here is what I left out.

Controllers
Users
Drives
Local Drive Volumes
Network Drives - this said none detected so....
Printers
Display
Multimedia
Bus Adapters
Group Policies - also none
Virus Protection
Communications
Other Devices

[noop]

That isn't the screen you should be on.

Try this again, Click on the start icon in the bottom left, RIGHT click on Computer, click Properties. Then you should see System type:

Also, is this what your computer looks like? http://h10025.www1.h...product=3856275

[Edward]

noop, on 25 August 2009 - 03:54 PM, said:

Click the start logo in the bottom left, right click on Computer, click Properties. You should see something that says System type: on this page. What does it say for you?

you mean top right for me cause I put it there not sure why....

32 bit-operating system
wow how did I miss that I looked at that page at least 10 times.

[Edward]

noop, on 25 August 2009 - 03:59 PM, said:

That isn't the screen you should be on.

Try this again, Click on the start icon in the bottom left, RIGHT click on Computer, click Properties. Then you should see System type:

Also, is this what your computer looks like? http://h10025.www1.h...product=3856275

Yea that's it, looks the same judging from the picture.

[noop]

Ok as far as a RAM upgrade here is what you need: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)

This should get you to 4GB, but since you are 32bit you will only see 3.5 GB, you should still see a performance increase though.

As for a graphics card, your power supply is only 160Watts, so you will also need to upgrade this too in order to have a high performance graphics card.

[Edward]

noop, on 25 August 2009 - 04:09 PM, said:

Ok as far as a RAM upgrade here is what you need: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)

Thank you!
finally I wont be the odd one on the black all my friends are able to run Oblivion with max graphics and LOS
while im sitting there with min graphics.
from what I can see this looks promising.
again thanks for the help.
Looks like I didn't have to send my computer to some place.

[noop]

One other thing, if you do purchase the ram and want to wait off on a new powersupply and graphics card, we can assign some of your ram directly to your current graphics card built into the motherboard to help a bit more with gaming performance.

[Edward]

noop, on 25 August 2009 - 04:22 PM, said:

One other thing, if you do purchase the ram and want to wait off on a new powersupply and graphics card, we can assign some of your ram directly to your current graphics card built into the motherboard to help a bit more with gaming performance.

Ok sure

btw is this all i need,
the G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ card
or do I need more stuff

[noop]

Well, do you want a new graphics card and power supply too? How much are you will to spend on parts?

[Edward]

noop, on 25 August 2009 - 04:46 PM, said:

Well, do you want a new graphics card and power supply too? How much are you will to spend on parts?

well I just want to be able to play new games with at least 50 fps not 5 fps
if this one thing is enough then ill buy only this if I need more parts then I would by more parts.
If the parts are really good then im willing to spend alot whatever price they are.

edit:
I mean if my computer will be able to run crysis with full graphics and no fps lag then that will be good