Hardware Computer Upgrade Help

[Deleted User]

Alright, so I have been dealing with an NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 graphics card for 6-7 years now and I think it's time for a upgrade. I know some things about computer hardware but I don't know about what graphics card would work with my power supply or whatever. I am looking for something affordable and something that will just allow me play kinda current games. If I could just replace my graphics card and maybe put some more RAM that would be great. I have posted my full specs below. Thanks.

Spoiler: My PC Specs by Speccy

Summary
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
AMD Sempron 140 52 °C
Sargas 45nm Technology
RAM
3.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 401MHz (6-6-6-18)
Motherboard
PEGATRON CORPORATION NARRA5 (Socket AM2 ) 40 °C
Graphics
Generic Non-PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
256MB NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (HP)
Storage
465GB Seagate ST350041 8AS SCSI Disk Device (SATA) 38 °C
931GB Seagate BUP Slim RD USB Device (USB (SATA)) 28 °C
7GB SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB Device (USB)
Optical Drives
hp CDDVDW TS-H653R SCSI CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio



CPU
AMD Sempron 140
Cores 1
Threads 1
Name AMD Sempron 140
Code Name Sargas
Package Socket AM3 (938)
Technology 45nm
Specification AMD Sempron 140 Processor
Family F
Extended Family 10
Model 6
Extended Model 6
Stepping 2
Revision DA-C2
Instructions MMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, AMD 64, NX, VMX
Virtualization Supported, Enabled
Hyperthreading Not supported
Fan Speed 2046 RPM
Rated Bus Speed 1004.4 MHz
Stock Core Speed 2700 MHz
Stock Bus Speed 200 MHz
Average Temperature 52 °C
Caches
L1 Data Cache Size 64 KBytes
L1 Instructions Cache Size 64 KBytes
L2 Unified Cache Size 1024 KBytes
Cores
Core 0
Core Speed 2711.9 MHz
Multiplier x 13.5
Bus Speed 200.9 MHz
Rated Bus Speed 1004.4 MHz
Temperature 52 °C
Threads APIC ID: 0
RAM
Memory slots
Total memory slots 2
Used memory slots 2
Free memory slots 0
Memory
Type DDR2
Size 3072 MBytes
Channels # Dual
DRAM Frequency 401.8 MHz
CAS# Latency (CL) 6 clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 6 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 6 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 18 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) 24 clocks
Command Rate (CR) 2T
Physical Memory
Memory Usage 63 %
Total Physical 2.75 GB
Available Physical 1.02 GB
Total Virtual 6.87 GB
Available Virtual 3.57 GB
SPD
Number Of SPD Modules 2
Slot #1
Type DDR2
Size 1024 MBytes
Manufacturer Kingston
Max Bandwidth PC2-6400 (400 MHz)
Part Number HP5188-6049-HYE
Serial Number 1929833617
Week/year 13 / 10
Timing table
JEDEC #1
Frequency 266.7 MHz
CAS# Latency 4.0
RAS# To CAS# 4
RAS# Precharge 4
tRAS 12
tRC 16
Voltage 1.800 V
JEDEC #2
Frequency 333.3 MHz
CAS# Latency 5.0
RAS# To CAS# 5
RAS# Precharge 5
tRAS 15
tRC 20
Voltage 1.800 V
JEDEC #3
Frequency 400.0 MHz
CAS# Latency 6.0
RAS# To CAS# 6
RAS# Precharge 6
tRAS 18
tRC 24
Voltage 1.800 V
Slot #2
Type DDR2
Size 2048 MBytes
Manufacturer Micron Technology
Max Bandwidth PC2-6400 (400 MHz)
Part Number 16HTF25664AZ-800J1
Serial Number 37231635
Week/year 24 / 10
Timing table
JEDEC #1
Frequency 266.7 MHz
CAS# Latency 4.0
RAS# To CAS# 4
RAS# Precharge 4
tRAS 12
tRC 16
Voltage 1.800 V
JEDEC #2
Frequency 333.3 MHz
CAS# Latency 5.0
RAS# To CAS# 5
RAS# Precharge 5
tRAS 15
tRC 20
Voltage 1.800 V
JEDEC #3
Frequency 400.0 MHz
CAS# Latency 6.0
RAS# To CAS# 6
RAS# Precharge 6
tRAS 18
tRC 24
Voltage 1.800 V
Motherboard
Manufacturer PEGATRON CORPORATION
Model NARRA5 (Socket AM2 )
Version 5.00
Chipset Vendor NVIDIA
Chipset Model MCP61
Chipset Revision A3
Southbridge Vendor NVIDIA
Southbridge Model MCP61
Southbridge Revision A2
System Temperature 40 °C
BIOS
Brand Phoenix Technologies LTD
Version 5.59
Date 5/20/2010
Voltage
VIN0 1.680 V
MEMORY CONTROLLER 1.680 V
VIN2 1.568 V
PCI Data
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCI1
Characteristics 5V, PME
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Data lanes x16
Slot Designation PCIEX16
Characteristics 5V, PME
Slot Number 1
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation PCIEX1_1
Characteristics 5V, PME
Slot Number 2
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation PCIEX1_2
Characteristics 5V, PME
Slot Number 3
Graphics
Monitor
Name Generic Non-PnP Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Current Resolution 1600x900 pixels
Work Resolution 1600x860 pixels
State Enabled, Primary, Output devices support
Monitor Width 1600
Monitor Height 900
Monitor BPP 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Frequency 60 Hz
Device \\.\DISPLAY1\Monitor0
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Model GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
GPU MCP61P
Device ID 10DE-03D0
Revision A3
Subvendor HP (103C)
Current Performance Level Level 0
DirectX Support 9.0c
DirectX Shader Model 3.0
OpenGL Support 2.0
Bus Interface FPCI
Driver version 8.17.11.9739
BIOS Version 5.61.32.25.02
ROPs 2
Shaders Vertex 2/Pixel 21
Memory Type System
Physical Memory 256 MB
Virtual Memory 1408 MB
Count of performance levels : 1
Level 1 - "Perf Level 0"
GPU Clock 425 MHz
Shader Clock 100 MHz

Optical Drives
hp CDDVDW TS-H653R SCSI CdRom Device
Media Type DVD Writer
Name hp CDDVDW TS-H653R SCSI CdRom Device
Availability Running/Full Power
Capabilities Random Access, Supports Writing, Supports Removable Media
Read capabilities CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL
Write capabilities CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL
Config Manager Error Code Device is working properly
Config Manager User Config FALSE
Drive E:
Media Loaded FALSE
SCSI Bus 1
SCSI Logical Unit 0
SCSI Port 0
SCSI Target Id 1
Status OK
Audio
Sound Cards
Realtek High Definition Audio
XSplit Stream Audio Renderer
Playback Device
Headphones (Realtek High Definition Audio)

 

[osaka35]

Alright, so I have been dealing with an NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 graphics card for 6-7 years now and I think it's time for a upgrade.

How much are you willing to spend? And can you wait until January?

 

[Deleted User]

How much are you willing to spend? And can you wait until January?

200-500. And yeah I can wait until January

 

[osaka35]

200-500. And yeah I can wait until January

Well, for that price range, I'd recommend the nvidia GTX 1060 or the 1070. AMD's RX 480 is the competitor, but I'm not sure which would be better for your situation.

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-RX-480-vs-GeForce-GTX-1060

I said the january thing because the 1080ti is coming out then, and will be the latest and greatest...but it's going to be probably closer to the 800 range i'm guessing

 

[raystriker]

Your rig is seriously below average for 2016.
Get something like this-
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/pntyxY
Use the other parts from your previous builds.
Want more graphics oomph? Get the RX470 or GTX 1060 3GB instead.
If you can wait, the AMD Zen cpus could be a possible choice, but we're not sure how good they'll be.

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Well, for that price range, I'd recommend the nvidia GTX 1060 or the 1070. AMD's RX 480 is the competitor, but I'm not sure which would be better for your situation.

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-RX-480-vs-GeForce-GTX-1060

I said the january thing because the 1080ti is coming out then, and will be the latest and greatest...but it's going to be probably closer to the 800 range i'm guessing

With an AMD Sempron 140? You gotta be kidding! Serious bottlenecks!

 

[osaka35]

With an AMD Sempron 140? You gotta be kidding! Serious bottlenecks!

Yeah, I didn't even look at the specs, just giving "this is the current video card scene" advice. Yeesh those specs.

Alright, so I have been dealing with an NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 graphics card for 6-7 years now and I think it's time for a upgrade.

After looking at your specs, your best bet is probably to get a nice motherboard, CPU, motherboard, HDD, monitor, and power supply upgrade. Or mostly a new computer You're on an am2 motherboard, and am3+ is on its last leg. Your video card isn't holding you back, and if you put a quality one in there, it's going to run not much faster than what you've got now. I've got some great cheap options for you though, if you'd like =]

 

[Deleted User]

After looking at your specs, your best bet is probably to get a nice motherboard, CPU, motherboard, HDD, monitor, and power supply upgrade. Or mostly a new computer You're on an am2 motherboard, and am3+ is on its last leg. Your video card isn't holding you back, and if you put a quality one in there, it's going to run not much faster than what you've got now. I've got some great cheap options for you though, if you'd like =]

Sure, I would like to explore all my options.

 

[Xanthe]

For the graphics card, go with the GTX 1060. For the CPU, go for the i5 6400. I got these and I'm running games like GTA 5 at 60fps no problem.

 

[osaka35]

Sure, I would like to explore all my options.

-AMD for bang/buck
-Intel for modern and speed

If you can wait until AMD releases their new AM4 stuff, that's the best way to go (they'll be releasing around february 2017). Personally, I'd save up money until february, then buy all new parts. Use your current one as a media hub or something =]. If you can't wait, I can help with good picks for a current build.

 

[gamesquest1]

if you look around in flea markets and stuff you can sometimes get something a bit more modern (nothing amazing but better than you have) for pretty cheap, i had a friend asking me to find him something basic and cheap, managed to get a i7 860 with motherboard and 4gb ddr3 for £3 in a car boot sale, then chucked in a cheap R7 250 and basic 500w power supply threw it in a really crappy old case i had and it does him fine, only cost about £50 in parts but its ok enough basic gaming but for a £50 spare parts PC it performs fairly decent

if you have a friend/relative who is into PC gaming it may be worth asking if they have any spares for you to tide you over till you can save up a bit, if your not a HHDHDHDH 9001 FPS gaming nut you may actually get something that will do you for a good while

 

[Xanthe]

I had to add more lol

If you're even considering the RX 480, go with the GTX 1060. The 1060 out performs it significantly and costs roughly the same. You can probably find a 1060 on eBay for pretty cheap.