Buying a computer system/wanna upgrade my pc

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Expert: - 10/8/2009


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hi bobbert . i have dual core 2.0 ghz e2180. asus p5kplvm motherboard. i want to upgrade my pc.  my retailer told me about core 2 duo 2.93 ghz. so my question is this that i am a big gaming fan i have nvidia 9600gt 512mb . do i have to buy core 2 duo 2.93 ghz with 4mb l2 catche. or i should buy quad core.

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What games are you playing on your system, and whats driving the upgrade need? A lack of performance?

If the goal is better performance in games, I would probably keep the CPU as is, and upgrade the graphics adapter, something like the newer nVidia GTS 250 or GTX 260 would be a far more worthwile upgrade, in terms of performance in videogames.

-bob

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I have nearly two decades of experience in IT, computer repair, and related fields and will attempt to provide the most solid, brand-agnostic advice when it comes time to purchase a new computer, or upgrade an existing machine. I can answer anything from the seemingly basic to the downright complicated - and will do my best to provide this information in a clear and concise manner.

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I have been an enthusiast of PC's for many years, and can answer questions about the purchase/use of a new computer or the purchase, installation, and use of upgrades for existing computers. There probably isn't a whole lot related to the home computer that I haven't seen over the years.

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