Help me buy/add some new parts to my computer! (yay)

[Vanessie]

Hey Guys!   My birthday is coming up, and as we grow, we lose really good presents. All we get is toaster ovens now. but anyway, I'm going to treat myself to some new computer parts! But the problem is.. I don't know what my computer needs from me! So....

I need help buying some computer parts! Yes! Really!

Down below you will find the link to my computer.. Yes it's cheap, but it works pretty well.. But it's not good enough for me!

Here is the link to my computer! Press Specifications.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883230107&cm_re=cyberpower-_-83-230-107-_-Product

                                                     

Then you have my computers hardware data!

Please don't be afraid to contact me for more information!

[camerongray]

It really depends what you want the machine for - The weak points I see with the current machine:

• Video card is low end so not really suitable for gaming
• Power supply is cheap and not something I would trust
• 4gb RAM is somewhat low these days
• Only has a mechanical hard drive

So I'd look into upgrading one or more of the above depending on what you want from the machine.  For gaming you would need to get a better video card (and a power supply from a reputable brand, don't trust the one it has with any sort of decent video card).  An SSD to hold your operating system and programs would help it start up and launch programs faster (and generally feel more responsive in general use).  RAM is bearable if you aren't doing loads of multitasking but if you find yourself running low on RAM it could be worth looking into bumping this up to 8gb.


As to what parts to go for it really depends on what you want to upgrade along with your budget.

[Vanessie]

@camerongray

I would be using the desktop for gaming.

As you aforesaid and insisted, I needed a new and improved

• Video Card
• Power Supply
• RAM (what even is that)
• More than one hard drive ()

I am unquestionably clueless on what I am doing. But I would rather make myself a computer then pay double the price for someone else to manufacture it. Plus, this will be fun, I just need a little boost!

[soybean]

Do you realize your idea of building a system yourself might be a bit unrealistic in view of your obvious lack of knowledge?  I mean, you did admit you are clueless.  Do you really not know what RAM is?   Tip: go to google.com and search on what is computer RAM?

And, yes, camerongray was probably implying more than one drive, a SSD (Solid State Drive) and a conventional hard drive.   Since SSD are more expensive than conventional hard drives, some performance-oriented users like to use this dual drive configuration and put the OS and programs on the SSD for faster launch speeds, as camerongray stated, and use the conventional hard drive for storage of files (documents, photos, music, etc.).

[soybean]

On a more positive note, building, or modifying, a computer system can be a valuable learning experience.  So, hope I didn't deter you from doing something you would really like to do.

[Vanessie]

@Soybean , Are you done here? Your words sounded a bit somewhat disrespectful.
You have not offended me, but anyway! Thank you for your thoughts!

I admit I am clueless, but It is not "unrealistic" or "impossible" to create a system that will suit me and my needs (gaming).
P.S. You didn't deter me from doing what I would enjoy. ?

Thank you for your help soybean.

 I thrill to bring into being and produce my soon to be, new system!

[Gypsy_Joker]

I have found some parts that should help you along with the decision process, not knowing what your budget is i had to wing it a bit

if you monitor has i higher res than 1080p and you like to play AAA titles on high settings i would suggest a 1070 or higher.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500403&cm_re=gtx_1060-_-14-500-403-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231886
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817438053
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820173011&ignorebbr=1