Video Card

[kdrose23]

PC SPECS:

- Intel Celeron D @2.66 ghz
- 1GB RAM
- AC'97 Audio Codec
- Nvidia GeForce FX 5500

I can play NBA 2K12 with lowest settings, also removed crowd.
Just want to know if upgrading my video card will certainly boost my gameplay and adjust my settings to a higher option.

I will upgrade my video card with the one's attached here.

[Andrew]

It's not going to make much of a difference with that processor and 1 GB of RAM. You should be able to get away with running NBA 2K13 on low settings as well, but if you want better performance you're going to need a much better system overall.

[kdrose23]

Aight, I get it. Thanks btw.

[tuaLight]

1 core processor not goona help even if u put video like 7970. Better buy new pc

[M3r$uRy]

If you want a new PC which can last for some years without upgrades here's the minimum requirements I believe it should have:
Windows 7/8
Quad-Core or Dual-Core Intel CPU @2.6GHz (if you prefer AMD processors add 0.2GHz)
4GB DDR3 RAM @1333MHz
500 GB HDD @5400rpm (I would prefer 2 HDDs. One packed with the OS and any programs you use and the other one for your music,pics,downloads etc. This way you don't need to backup anything for a format, except maybe some game saves or special files/programs)
A GDDR5 graphics card with GPU @ 800MHz and 1GB RAM @ 4000MHz.
Everything above those specifications is fine for some years to come.

On the other hand you can always use your old PC for older games and surfing and get a console for new titles. The main disadvantages of a console are the lack of mods, the inability to make hardware upgrades and that this generation of consoles will be surpassed by a new one next season. The advantages are you won't bother yourself with lags, graphics problems & settings and you'll pay much less.

If you choose to buy a console there's a couple thing to consider too. XBox 360 costs less, its games costs less, online gaming needs paid subscription and it doesn't play Blu-ray discs. PS3 costs more, its game costs more, online gaming is free and it supports Blu-ray. You should also keep in mind to check the console-exclusive titles.

[tuaLight]

Nooo. Dont buy socket 775. Buy the new 1155 or AMD socket. Im with i5 and its good

[M3r$uRy]

Nooo. Dont buy socket 775. Buy the new 1155 or AMD socket. Im with i5 and its good

I didn't specify a socket. Quad-Core means either i7 or Core2Quad or an equivalent AMD. The same applies for Dual-Core. I have a Pentium Dual-Core @2.2ghz, an i5 Dual-Core @2.5ghz and a 5 year old Core2Quad @2.4ghz and ALL of them (accompanied with hardware lesser than or equivalent with the specifications I mentioned) can handle NBA 2K.

[tuaLight]

Ye but he will waste money for old machine + how dafuq u have i5 dual core? i5 have 4 cores lol... And all new cpus are Gxxx i3xxxx and i5xxxx so theres no dual cores (intel). About AMD - i dont prefer AMD for gamin PC. Their only good thing is their inside video. But if u are gonna buy normal video u dont need them.

[benji]

Why would you buy a 5400 rpm hard drive for a desktop?

[M3r$uRy]

Ye but he will waste money for old machine + how dafuq u have i5 dual core? i5 have 4 cores lol... And all new cpus are Gxxx i3xxxx and i5xxxx so theres no dual cores (intel). About AMD - i dont prefer AMD for gamin PC. Their only good thing is their inside video. But if u are gonna buy normal video u dont need them.

I got an i5 mobile processor which differs from the desktop one. It has 2 cores instead of 4. Of course an i7 would be ideal for anyone but I tried to set some minimum requirements cause I don't know his budget. Now that I think of it maybe the graphics card could be more low-end when speaking about minimum specifications. If I told him what I recommend I would say an i7@3200MHz, 8gb ddr3 ram, 2tb of combined hd space, a 24 inches full hd 3d monitor and a 3d gddr5 2gb GPU @1200MHz... and that's a lot of money.

Why would you buy a 5400 rpm hard drive for a desktop?

Why wouldn't he? I don't see your point. I haven't put much time into hard drives so you may wanna be more specific!

[benji]

Because 7200 rpm is significantly faster, and SSD's even more so. Not to mention vastly more available. Especially if doing as you suggested, a SSD for OS and some programs, 7200 for everything else.

[M3r$uRy]

Because 7200 rpm is significantly faster, and SSD's even more so. Not to mention vastly more available. Especially if doing as you suggested, a SSD for OS and some programs, 7200 for everything else.

I set some minimum specs but I can't argue about the 7200rpm thing you said. But an SSD is a big financial NO in my opinion...

[tuaLight]

SSD should buy like 2x120 gb and they are not that cheap. And laptop is not PC u know?

[M3r$uRy]

SSD should buy like 2x120 gb and they are not that cheap. And laptop is not PC u know?

I mentioned my new laptop dual core just to say it supports 2k fairly well, even for a middle-end 2cored laptop processor! I can't understand what are we arguing over...