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PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by fydence: 4:50pm On Aug 06, 2014
Pls is it possible to upgrade a PC with the following specs for optimal gaming?

Processor: Intel Core i3-M350 @2.27GHz
Installed RAM: 3GB
Integrated Graphics Card Memory*
...this is as far as I know... Please If it is possible, in what ways can it be upgraded to improve one's gaming experience...thanx alot
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by SiriusBlack: 11:03pm On Aug 06, 2014
fydence: Pls is it possible to upgrade a PC is the following specs for optimal gaming?

Processor: Intel Core i3-M350 @2.27GHz
Installed RAM: 3GB
Integrated Graphics Card Memory*
...this is as far as I know... Please If it is possible, in what ways can it be upgraded to improve one's gaming experience...thanx alot
Get an AMD(ATI) graphics card fixed..upgrade the RAM to 6Gig. also..intel is NOT for gaming...I'm a gamer myself.

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Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by fydence: 4:01am On Aug 07, 2014
SiriusBlack: Get an AMD(ATI) graphics card fixed..upgrade the RAM to 6Gig. also..intel is NOT for gaming...I'm a gamer myself.
...oh thanx alot...didnt knw you u cld fix an AMD graphics card on an Intel Processor...are there any drawbacks? Probably lyk data loss or any other? By the way Its good to know u are ok sir!
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by SiriusBlack: 10:32am On Aug 07, 2014
fydence: ...oh thanx alot...didnt knw you u cld fix an AMD graphics card on an Intel Processor...are there any drawbacks? Probably lyk data loss or any other? By the way Its good to know u are ok sir!
Yeah..its possible..but for optimized gaming performance, just get an NVIDIA graphics card..its a specialized gaming asset..just don't try and change the processor..AMD(ATI) processors heat up rapidly..intel i3 is just ok...If you are into soccer games, an i3 will be more than ok..you won't have to change anything in your PC...bt other "high-grade" games like COD, HALO, assassin's creed and the rest need powerful engines..or they will be too slow..like I said, just leave the processor...and get an NVIDIA or AMD Radeon Graphics card...ill advice you go for NVIDIA..its more specialized for gaming..as long as the change is done by skilled technicians, it should just be fine...and thanks, we are fine here..newer hardware that I would have put on the thread..bt..u kno na..lol

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Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by leunamme93(m): 3:16pm On Aug 07, 2014
fydence: Pls is it possible to upgrade a PC with the following specs for optimal gaming?

Processor: Intel Core i3-M350 @2.27GHz
Installed RAM: 3GB
Integrated Graphics Card Memory*
...this is as far as I know... Please If it is possible, in what ways can it be upgraded to improve one's gaming experience...thanx alot
Desktop or laptop?
If desktop; It depends on the board you are using. Some desktop motherboard are not graphically upgradeable due to the power of the graphic cards. An example is, lets say nvidia 560 gtx sli has power watts close to 350-400 and ur motherboard watts is 250 watts. That board can not power the gpu.
If its a laptop: it can not be upgraded. Your best bet is to upgrade the motherboard to a higher version of that laptop line. But buying a new motherboard is close to getting another system. My advice is this, get is that you gaming console save yourself the stress of upgrading every year or two.
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by fydence: 3:24pm On Aug 07, 2014
leunamme93:
Desktop or laptop?
If desktop; It depends on the board you are using. Some desktop motherboard are not graphically upgradeable due to the power of the graphic cards. An example is, lets say nvidia 560 gtx sli has power watts close to 350-400 and ur motherboard watts is 250 watts. That board can not power the gpu.
If its a laptop: it can not be upgraded. Your best bet is to upgrade the motherboard to a higher version of that laptop line. But buying a new motherboard is close to getting another system. My advice is this, get is that you gaming console save yourself the stress of upgrading every year or two.
hmmm ..well thanx alot..I appreciate
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by leunamme93(m): 3:46pm On Aug 07, 2014
fydence: hmmm ..well thanx alot..I appreciate
Which is yr system?
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by fydence: 3:53pm On Aug 07, 2014
leunamme93:
Which is yr system?
sad its a lappy
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by leunamme93(m): 4:29pm On Aug 07, 2014
fydence: sad its a lappy
Dont bother upgrade anything there
Save ur money and get a ps3 or ps4.
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by fydence: 6:42pm On Aug 21, 2014
leunamme93:
Dont bother upgrade anything there
Save ur money and get a ps3 or ps4.
Whatz your take on external graphics cards?
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by jjwilliams(m): 12:18pm On Aug 23, 2014
Hi all,
My laptop has refused recognising my pc game pads..
Its a Dm4 coreI5 and runs on windows7 ultimate.
Any possible solution to it?
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by leunamme93(m): 1:03pm On Aug 23, 2014
fydence: Whatz your take on external graphics cards?
on a laptop?
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by fydence: 3:53pm On Aug 23, 2014
leunamme93: on a laptop?
yeap
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by leunamme93(m): 4:23pm On Aug 23, 2014
fydence: yeap
very few laptop has that upgrade and they are quite expensive ranging from $1500 upwards.
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by leunamme93(m): 4:24pm On Aug 23, 2014
jjwilliams: Hi all,
My laptop has refused recognising my pc game pads..
Its a Dm4 coreI5 and runs on windows7 ultimate.
Any possible solution to it?
On which game?
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by jjwilliams(m): 6:12pm On Aug 23, 2014
leunamme93:
On which game?

Fifa14
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by leunamme93(m): 8:28pm On Aug 24, 2014
jjwilliams:

Fifa14
Try insert the controllers frst b4 u launch the application.
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by jjwilliams(m): 9:01pm On Aug 24, 2014
leunamme93:
Try insert the controllers frst b4 u launch the application.
I did that and the pc recognizes the pad but when fifa is launched and i try playing the game, the pad stops functioning..
When i first got the pad, it work fine. i just dont know what came over it.
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by leunamme93(m): 9:46pm On Aug 24, 2014
jjwilliams:
I did that and the pc recognizes the pad but when fifa is launched and i try playing the game, the pad stops functioning..
When i first got the pad, it work fine. i just dont know what came over it.
i had an issue with one pad like that a time ago, what i did was to changed the pad. So if u can return it and get it exchanged for another that will be good.
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by Fifa14Full: 9:06am On Aug 25, 2014
Get An i7 processor ..
Re: PC Upgrade For Gaming...Is it Possible? by leunamme93(m): 5:37pm On Aug 26, 2014
Fifa14Full: Get An i7 processor ..
who?

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