Desktop Computer Spec, What to upgrade?

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04-28-2011, 08:18 AM
Blaidtaod

Desktop Computer Spec, What to upgrade?

I recently just receive the game and im really excited to play, however i notice my graphic card is not up to par. I have a question on what graphic card i should get that will suit to my computer and wont cost me an arm and a leg to get.

Here are the specs:

System
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Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Model p6644y
Total amount of system memory 4.00 GB RAM
System type 64-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 2

Storage
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Total size of hard disk(s) 931 GB
Disk partition (C:) 752 GB Free (919 GB Total)
Disk partition (D:) 1 GB Free (12 GB Total)
Media drive (E:) CD/DVD

Graphics
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Display adapter type Intel(R) G41 Express Chipset
Total available graphics memory 1695 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 64 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 1631 MB
Display adapter driver version 8.15.10.2119
Primary monitor resolution 1600x900
DirectX version DirectX 10

Network
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Network Adapter Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller
Network Adapter 802.11n Wireless LAN Card
04-28-2011, 10:05 AM
Grit

Remember that you need to take power supply wattage into account. If yours is 250W, that isn't enough to power a high end graphics card. So you either have to get a very low-end card, or also upgrade your power supply.
04-28-2011, 10:48 AM
REDace0

According to Newegg.com's power supply tool and your provided specs, you'll probably want a 400W supply or better. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, but still want the game to look decent, I would buy this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161334
You really want to make sure there's room for it though. If it can't get good air circulation it won't run as well. For power supplies there are a ton of 450W that cost less than $50. Just be sure to read the reviews before you order.