1. #1

    The Upgrade Question?

    Ok so with a new expansion come the question, "Is it time for a new PC?"
    So I am not the most computer savvy guy, but I know how to upgrade parts on an existing machine (install new vid cards, replace motherboards/power sourse ex.)
    I've never built a machine from scratch, but I feel that I could competently do it or getting a pre-made is fine with me as well but I am getting ahead of myself.

    So here's my current PC from the DxDiag file. I've had the computer for quite a long time.
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    System Information
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    Time of this report: 9/29/2012, 02:04:57
           Machine name: 
       Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.120402-0336)
               Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
    System Manufacturer: Gateway
           System Model: LX6200-01
                   BIOS: Default System BIOS
              Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) 9500 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
                 Memory: 8190MB RAM
              Page File: 2550MB used, 14050MB available
            Windows Dir: C:\Windows
        DirectX Version: DirectX 11
    DX Setup Parameters: Not found
         DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode
    
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    DxDiag Notes
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          Display Tab 1: No problems found.
            Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
            Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
              Input Tab: No problems found.
    
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    DirectX Debug Levels
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    Direct3D:    0/4 (retail)
    DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
    DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
    DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
    DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
    DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
    DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)
    
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    Display Devices
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            Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
         Manufacturer: NVIDIA
            Chip type: GeForce GTX 460
             DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
           Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0E22&SUBSYS_0865196E&REV_A1
       Display Memory: 4065 MB
     Dedicated Memory: 993 MB
        Shared Memory: 3071 MB
         Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
              Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
          Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
       Driver Version: 8.17.0012.9573 (English)
          DDI Version: 11
       BGRA Supported: Yes
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
     Driver Date/Size: 2/9/2012 22:43:00, 17642816 bytes
          WHQL Logo'd: n/a
      WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
    Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4D62-11CF-BB5F-69281FC2C535}
            Vendor ID: 0x10DE
            Device ID: 0x0E22
            SubSys ID: 0x0865196E
          Revision ID: 0x00A1
          Revision ID: 0x00A1
          Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C 
     Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive 
                       {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY 
                       {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY 
                       {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch 
                       {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive 
                       {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY 
                       {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY 
                       {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch 
                       {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive 
                       {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY 
                       {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY 
                       {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch 
                       {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive 
                       {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY 
                       {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY 
                       {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch 
                       {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {F9F19DA5-3B09-4B2F-9D89-C64753E3EAAB}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {5A54A0C9-C7EC-4BD9-8EDE-F3C75DC4393B}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
                       {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,UNKNOWN) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=
         DDraw Status: Enabled
           D3D Status: Enabled
           AGP Status: Enabled
    
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    Sound Devices
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                Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
     Default Sound Playback: Yes
     Default Voice Playback: Yes
                Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0888&SUBSYS_10250190&REV_1001
            Manufacturer ID: 1
                 Product ID: 100
                       Type: WDM
                Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
             Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5688 (English)
          Driver Attributes: Final Retail
                WHQL Logo'd: n/a
              Date and Size: 8/19/2008 03:03:00, 1487776 bytes
                Other Files: 
            Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
             HW Accel Level: Basic
                  Cap Flags: 0xF1F
        Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
    Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
     Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
                  HW Memory: 0
           Voice Management: No
     EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
       I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
    Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
    
                Description: Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
     Default Sound Playback: No
     Default Voice Playback: No
                Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0888&SUBSYS_10250190&REV_1001
            Manufacturer ID: 1
                 Product ID: 100
                       Type: WDM
                Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
             Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5688 (English)
          Driver Attributes: Final Retail
                WHQL Logo'd: n/a
              Date and Size: 8/19/2008 03:03:00, 1487776 bytes
                Other Files: 
            Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
             HW Accel Level: Basic
                  Cap Flags: 0xF1F
        Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
    Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
     Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
                  HW Memory: 0
           Voice Management: No
     EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
       I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
    Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
    
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    Sound Capture Devices
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                Description: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
      Default Sound Capture: Yes
      Default Voice Capture: Yes
                Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
             Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5688 (English)
          Driver Attributes: Final Retail
              Date and Size: 8/19/2008 03:03:00, 1487776 bytes
                  Cap Flags: 0x1
               Format Flags: 0xFFFFF
    
                Description: Line In (Realtek High Definition Audio)
      Default Sound Capture: No
      Default Voice Capture: No
                Driver Name: RTKVHD64.sys
             Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5688 (English)
          Driver Attributes: Final Retail
              Date and Size: 8/19/2008 03:03:00, 1487776 bytes
                  Cap Flags: 0x1
               Format Flags: 0xFFFFF
    
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    DirectInput Devices
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          Device Name: Mouse
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: n/a
    Vendor/Product ID: n/a
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: Keyboard
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: n/a
    Vendor/Product ID: n/a
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: 0x0
    Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x006D
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: 0x0
    Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x006D
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: 0x0
    Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x006D
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: 0x0
    Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x006D
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: Virtual Hid Device
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: 0x0
    Vendor/Product ID: 0xBEEF, 0xFEED
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: Media Center Interface
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: 0x0
    Vendor/Product ID: 0x04EB, 0xE030
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: Media Center Interface
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: 0x0
    Vendor/Product ID: 0x04EB, 0xE030
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: Media Center Interface
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: 0x0
    Vendor/Product ID: 0x04EB, 0xE030
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: n52te
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: 0x0
    Vendor/Product ID: 0x050D, 0x0200
            FF Driver: n/a
    
          Device Name: n52te
             Attached: 1
        Controller ID: 0x0
    Vendor/Product ID: 0x050D, 0x0200
            FF Driver: n/a
    
    Poll w/ Interrupt: No
    
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    USB Devices
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    + USB Root Hub
    | Vendor/Product ID: 0x1002, 0x4398
    | Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
    | Service: usbhub
    
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    Gameport Devices
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    PS/2 Devices
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    + Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    | Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
    | Service: i8042prt
    | 
    + Microsoft eHome Remote Control Keyboard keys
    | Matching Device ID: hid\irdevice&col05
    | Service: kbdhid
    | 
    + Microsoft eHome MCIR Keyboard
    | Matching Device ID: hid\irdevice&col06
    | Service: kbdhid
    | 
    + Microsoft eHome MCIR 109 Keyboard
    | Matching Device ID: hid\irdevice&col07
    | Service: kbdhid
    | 
    + HID Keyboard Device
    | Vendor/Product ID: 0x04EB, 0xE030
    | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
    | Service: kbdhid
    | 
    + HID Keyboard Device
    | Vendor/Product ID: 0x050D, 0x0200
    | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
    | Service: kbdhid
    | 
    + HID Keyboard Device
    | Vendor/Product ID: 0x1532, 0x0015
    | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
    | Service: kbdhid
    | 
    + Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
    | Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
    | Upper Filters: kbdclass
    | Service: TermDD
    | 
    + HID-compliant mouse
    | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
    | Service: mouhid
    | 
    + HID-compliant mouse
    | Vendor/Product ID: 0x050D, 0x0200
    | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
    | Service: mouhid
    | 
    + HID-compliant mouse
    | Vendor/Product ID: 0x1532, 0x0015
    | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
    | Service: mouhid
    | 
    + Terminal Server Mouse Driver
    | Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
    | Upper Filters: mouclass
    | Service: TermDD
    
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    Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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          Drive: C:
     Free Space: 192.1 GB
    Total Space: 476.9 GB
    File System: NTFS
          Model: WDC WD5000AAKS-00V1A0 ATA Device
    
          Drive: D:
          Model: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7203S ATA Device
         Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.00.6002.18005 (English), , 0 bytes
    
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    System Devices
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         Name: OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2380&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\4&2ADAB16E&0&0030
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: Marvell Yukon 88E8071 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_11AB&DEV_436B&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_16\4&33FAA7D5&0&0028
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0E22&SUBSYS_0865196E&REV_A1\4&138714E7&0&0010
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: High Definition Audio Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0BEB&SUBSYS_0865196E&REV_A1\4&138714E7&0&0110
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_9606&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&30
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_9605&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&28
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_9603&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&10
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_9600&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&00
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1204&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&C4
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1203&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&C3
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1202&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&C2
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1201&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&C1
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1022&DEV_1200&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&C0
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: PCI standard ISA bridge
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_439D&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&A3
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_439C&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&A1
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4399&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&A5
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4398&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&99
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4398&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&91
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4397&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&98
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4397&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&90
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4396&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&9A
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4396&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&92
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4390&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&88
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: ATI I/O Communications Processor SMBus Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4385&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_3A\3&267A616A&0&A0
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: ATI I/O Communications Processor PCI Bus Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4384&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&A4
       Driver: n/a
    
         Name: High Definition Audio Controller
    Device ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4383&SUBSYS_01901025&REV_00\3&267A616A&0&A2
       Driver: n/a
    
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    DirectShow Filters
    ------------------
    
    DirectShow Filters:
    WMAudio Decoder DMO,0x00800800,1,1,,
    WMAPro over S/PDIF DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
    WMSpeech Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
    MP3 Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
    Mpeg4s Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
    WMV Screen decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,,
    WMVideo Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
    Mpeg43 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
    Mpeg4 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,,
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    Overlay Mixer,0x00200000,0,0,,6.06.6002.18533
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    Multi-file Parser,0x00400000,1,1,,6.06.6002.18533
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    AVI Mux,0x00200000,1,0,,6.06.6001.18000
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    Video Compressors:
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    Guess I'll add this in too
    Now what is it you want....
    Upgrade or New Computer:
    W/e is more feasible
    Upgrade on what (you hope):
    N/A
    Willing to Self Build or a Pre-Built:
    Prefer pre-built but am willing to build if necessary
    How much you want to spend:
    $1,000-$1,500
    How much you can spend:
    $2,000
    What all you plan to use it for:
    Computer game and more computer games
    What Operating system you want to use & Bit:
    Don't care
    What Resolution you hope to be in:
    1920 x 1080
    What Settings do you Want & how much FPS:
    I like my particle Detail/View Distance/Texture Resolution set at High & FPS hopefully not dropping below 30-40 during heavy raid action
    What Country are you from:
    USA
    What can you re-use:
    Don't know
    Network will be wired or wireless:
    Wired
    Any Additional Info Here:
    So I have about $1,500 stashed away, I was wondering if it would be better to put the money into upgrading this PC, and if that was the case what would be the best things to upgrade(RAM, Processor, ex)

    Or should I just go for a brand new machine and where would be some good places to look for that, I live in CA and have bought PCs at places like Bestbuy & Fry's but I've never ordered one online so I don't really know any good sites.

    I thank you kindly for your time and any insight you can provide me, Thank You.
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    If you're able to replace motherboards and power supplies you shouldn't have any problems assembling your own computer, and you'll get more value for your money if you build it yourself.
    Last edited by mmoc8b01eb860b; 2012-09-29 at 04:19 PM.

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    Just summing up the wall of text in the op about the computer specs:

    CPU: AMD Phenom 9500 (4-core, 2.2 GHz, socket AM2)
    MoBo: Socket AM2 or AM2+, other specs unknown
    RAM: 8GB DDR2 (assuming 4x2GB)
    VGA: GTX 460 1GB
    TFT: 1920 x 1080
    PSU: Unknown (but considering the GPU, it should be > 400W)
    Case: Unknown

    ----------------------------------------------

    Option 1: Upgrade
    These are targeted to give you a nice performance boost for little money. So i try to keep as many parts from your current computer to keep cost down. You graphics card is actually really nice for WoW. Sure you can't max all settings and expect 60fps, but with high settings it should be an enjoyable playing experience.

    A. CPU only upgrade (only works, if the mobo is AM2+)
    Get a Phenom II x4 965 BE. Should give you a performance increase of about 50% in WoW compared to your current cpu.
    Estimated cost: $100

    B. CPU Bundle Upgrade (if your mobo is only AM2)
    Get a bundle consisting of CPU + Mobo + RAM. Suggestion:
    - Intel i3-3220
    - 2x4GB DDR3 1600 RAM
    - Asrock B75 Pro3-M
    Performance increase should be a bit more than Option A.
    If your old DVD drive still has PATA, you need to get a new drive as well (~$20).
    Estimated cost: $240-260

    These are two upgrade options that make sense. If you start to upgrade more parts, i would suggest a complete new build.

    Option 2: New Build
    If you are going to get a complete new build, then it still might be worth to keep your old hard drives (depending how big/good they are) and just get a SSD in addition to them.

    Have a look at Marest's Sample Builds.
    Considering your budget, i would take the 1200 build as a base:
    - 1TB hdd -> 128GB ssd Samsung 830 (256GB if you are feeling generous), keep your old drives for storage.
    - Case: this is personal, but i would prefer the Fractal Design Arc Midi from the 1000 build.
    - add an optical drive ($20)
    - add Windows 7 hp 64bit, if needed. (~$100)
    Why do something simple, when there is a complicated way?
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