Is this a good gaming computer

[SkyyPanther86]

Amd 64 3700
DFI Ultra-D Nf4
OCZ 2x512mb dual pc3200
BFG 6800gt 256mb
WD 74gig raptor
Enermax 480w Noisetaker

Everything is stock and I have not overclocked. Tell me if I need to upgrade video card, ram etc.

 

[Cheesetogo]

Looks good, but I would suggest upgrading to a 7800gt.

 

[enwar3]

i would think about a 7800 as well.. and u dont really need a raptor, the performance gain is minimal.. if you're not that hardcore of a gamer, i would get an X2 for just a little more, or scrap teh 3700+ for a 3000 if ur comfortable with overclocking.

 

[mezrah]

Originally posted by: enwar3
.. and u dont really need a raptor, the performance gain is minimal.. if you're not that hardcore of a gamer, .

Agreed. Don't waste your money on the raptor

 

[SkyyPanther86]

Is there anyway I am able to trade in my 6800gt for a 7800gt and pay the diff, I dont think bfg would do that but any other places. Its practicaly new. And should I upgrade my ram or psu, I have dual channel but am I able to get another 1gig of ocz gold 2x512mb.

 

[Malladine]

1 more gb of 2x512 will prevent dual channel so you'll probably see a negative performance hit there.

 

[SkyyPanther86]

So I what would I have to do to get 2g of total ram

 

[Malladine]

sell the 2x512 and buy 2x1gb

 

[SkyyPanther86]

Should I stick with ocz or go with another brand

 

[Bona Fide]

Go with Corsair Value Select. It really doesn't matter.

 

[shoRunner]

Originally posted by: Malladine
1 more gb of 2x512 will prevent dual channel so you'll probably see a negative performance hit there.

u can got with 4x512 and still be dual channel. it affects the timings, more precisely the command rate changes from 1T to 2T, which is a minimal performace hit(<5%)

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

So you have all this already?

What's it not doing now that you want it to do? Is there a specific game or something that isn't performing well enough for you?