Which graphics and cpu combination is ideal for blackops?

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temp1212

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#72099 20-Nov-2010 12:13

This is my first time and i think iv posted this one before but cant seem to find mine so im
re posting, srry.

Anyway iv got a HP Pavilion p6320a and need to buy new graphics and cpu for the game.
iv got a intel pentium e5500 and currently no new graphics card attatched.
can u suggest me a good graphics card and a cpu that can run blackops smoothly.

Do u think i should get a new cpu or just keep the old one and just buy a good graphics card.
it would be good if the requirements are over the minimum but below the maximum so about in
between. thanks

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#407051 20-Nov-2010 12:27

which is good gaphics and cpu for blackops??

A Intel Core i7 with a nVida GTX 580

Will they both work in your computer? No.

Pentium's are pretty dated these days so maybe you should look at upgrading your entire computer.

If that's not a option, I assume (Without googling) your cpu is socket 775, so you should be able pick up a Core2Quad / Core2Duo fairly cheaply and use that.

Graphics cards I would recommend something like a GTX 260, Just make sure your PSU has the power to run it first.

temp1212

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#407057 20-Nov-2010 12:59

if you mean by upgrading do u mean by changing the mother board? if thats what u mean il rather buy new computer. this computer is fairly new only like a year and it cant run i7?? wat about i3? and my psu is 250watt and gtx is about 500 so i cant use it...

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#407082 20-Nov-2010 14:49

I3/5/7 series are different socket types from your current setup.
So upgrading your current system is limited...

For COD:BO, you require a fairly hefty system to get the best from it.

If you cant afford a new motherboard/cpu/ram/video, then maybe look at an XBox or PS3 and get COD on that.

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#407109 20-Nov-2010 16:42

Yeah as all the others have said, your PC is severely limited, but you could do the following:

- Upgrade the ram using 2 sticks of DDR2 2GB = 4GB ram($100)
- Upgrade the video card to a 6850(no higher, it's a nice low wattage PSU)($310+)
- Upgrade the PSU to a 400W SFX or ATX depending on the setup, measure the PSU to see what size it is, if it's standard ATX go for a 500-600W if it's smaller then it's usually an SFX, you'll have to fork out for a 400W one($150)

so round $560 and you'll be able to bump up most settings to max

The other option is to sell your PC(about 300-400 on TM, Pricespy price for your PC is $630 new) and build a PC for about 1k which would easily cover 6850, H55 Mobo, case+PSU, 6850/70 and a HDD

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#408804 24-Nov-2010 11:00

If it is gonna cost that much to upgrade it, the best thing would be to sell it and custom build your machine. It will work out much cheaper.

I get my computers custom built from PB Technologies. Much cheaper than buying a branded machine, ie HP, Acer etc. And you get a much better spec with more upgrade options.

My hubby got a AMD quad core for $1200 at the start of the year and they have come down in price. His was the PB Tech brand though, which is bascially custom built. I built mine 3 years ago and she is still going strong.

Bare in mind though, that custom building a PC is not for the novice computer user. You have to kinda know what you ar doing.

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#409385 25-Nov-2010 11:44

its more cost effective to buy a new pc man