Yes!!!

**MasterAdnin** · October 11, 2006, 06:22 PM

Okay, my mother informed me that on the 15th of this month, that I can upgrade my computer with a new CASE, MoBo, VIDEO CARD, and POWER SUPPLY. I'm gonna get all the other parts from one of my computers. Okay, so my reasoning for this:

1)-Will I have to reinstall Windows?
----Reasoning: Using same Hard Drive
2)-Will this be enough to play Medieval 2?
----Reasoning: Demo is released
3)-Is this worth the $270.96?
----Reasoning: It's freaking $270.96!
4)-How long will this tech be considered mid-low level?
----Reasoning: I want it to last.

Salaam,
Adnan

**Richard the Lionheart** · October 11, 2006, 06:23 PM

Regarding the video card, make sure it is compatible with today's games, including M2TW. It probably is, but I don't know.

**MasterAdnin** · October 11, 2006, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Honor&Glory

Regarding the video card, make sure it is compatible with today's games, including M2TW. It probably is, but I don't know.

Well, I just went to the EB games website and Total War website, and both don't have the specs yet, but I can say that judging by the newer games I looked at, one such as FEAR, the minimum was x600, so hopefully I'll be alright with the x1650.

Salaam and thanks for the quick reply,
Adnan

**Shazbot** · October 11, 2006, 06:30 PM

You have worse than a 400 watt power supply? Man your computer IS old!

But I think that the parts will be alright, none of them look too old.

**MasterAdnin** · October 11, 2006, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by Shazbot

You have worse than a 400 watt power supply? Man your computer IS old!

But I think that the parts will be alright, none of them look too old.

Yes, sadly I have a 250 watt

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Salaam,
Adnan

P.S.- I love the case, it looks so cool :tooth:

**OTZ** · October 11, 2006, 06:37 PM

Will your current CPU work with that Mobo?

**MasterAdnin** · October 11, 2006, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by OTZ

Will your current CPU work with that Mobo?

Yup, exactly why i got a socket 775. That's why I'm using my old CPU. Also a question, will I have to put some cooling device or spray on the power supply?

Salaam,
Adnan

**Incinerate_IV** · October 11, 2006, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by MasterAdnin

Okay, my mother informed me that on the 15th of this month, that I can upgrade my computer with a new CASE, MoBo, VIDEO CARD, and POWER SUPPLY. I'm gonna get all the other parts from one of my computers. Okay, so my reasoning for this:

1)-Will I have to reinstall Windows?
----Reasoning: Using same Hard Drive
2)-Will this be enough to play Medieval 2?
----Reasoning: Demo is released
3)-Is this worth the $270.96?
----Reasoning: It's freaking $270.96!
4)-How long will this tech be considered mid-low level?
----Reasoning: I want it to last.

Salaam,
Adnan

1) Yes, back up and install. Start backing up now, since you might not even be able to start Windows because of the driver conflicts.
2) Yes
3) Yes
4) I would say mid.

One thing, what CPU are you using? That mobo is socket 775, you sure you got a compatible CPU? If you CPU is old its probably not socket 775....

One last thing, a 7600GT would be a much better choice. The X16x0 series isn't that good.

**MasterAdnin** · October 12, 2006, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Incinerate_IV

1) Yes, back up and install. Start backing up now, since you might not even be able to start Windows because of the driver conflicts..

how would I back all the files and things up?

2) Yes
3) Yes
4) I would say mid.

Thanks for the reply.

One thing, what CPU are you using? That mobo is socket 775, you sure you got a compatible CPU? If you CPU is old its probably not socket 775....

I checked on CPUZ, and my CPU is socket 775, the exact reason why I'm getting that MoBo.

One last thing, a 7600GT would be a much better choice. The X16x0 series isn't that good

How much is it?

Salaam,
Adnan

**Incinerate_IV** · October 12, 2006, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by MasterAdnin

how would I back all the files and things up?

Just burn them to a CD or something. Or put it in another partition if you have one.

Originally Posted by MasterAdnin

I checked on CPUZ, and my CPU is socket 775, the exact reason why I'm getting that MoBo.

That's good. That's a good mobo by the way, it's compatible with Core 2 Duo.

Originally Posted by MasterAdnin

How much is it?

Same price as the X1650. Just search for it on Newegg.

**MasterAdnin** · October 12, 2006, 04:58 PM

Just burn them to a CD or something. Or put it in another partition if you have one.

Okay, I'm going to get a new hard drive instead, and ripp all of the other parts, ie CD/DVD Drives from my old computer. Here is the HARD DRIVE . Will this be compatable with the MoBo in terms of connections the MoBo comes with?

That's good. That's a good mobo by the way, it's compatible with Core 2 Duo.

That cool. So it is easily upgradably right?

Same price as the X1650. Just search for it on Newegg.

Okay, thanks. Okay, I found THIS

I just want to say thank you sooo much Incinerate for all your help. You have helped me a lot, and I mean a lot.

Salaam and thanks,
Adnan

**MasterAdnin** · October 13, 2006, 07:22 PM

Hey Incinerate, how is this video card as compared to the other one?Okay, I found THIS one.

Salaam,
Adnan

**Shaun** · October 13, 2006, 07:28 PM

Yes, the 7600GT is better than the X1650 I think, although Im not sure as I have never heard of the X1650, but the X1600 series is like the equivilent of the 6600GT.

**Incinerate_IV** · October 13, 2006, 07:37 PM

Yep, that 7600GT looks good.

I had high hopes for the X1650 series, but it also turned out to be a piece of crap. ATI just can't seem to get the mid range cards right.

**MasterAdnin** · October 13, 2006, 07:41 PM

Incinerate, how is this processor?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819112205

Salaam,
Adnan

**Incinerate_IV** · October 13, 2006, 07:43 PM

Anything Intel makes that don't start with the word "Core 2 Duo" sucks.

**Shaun** · October 13, 2006, 07:45 PM

Bah, avoid anything from Intel than isnt Core 2, especially a celeron. YOu could find an Athlon 3800 X2 for a little bit more, that would be far better.