Hey Everybody,

I have been using this computer for the past few years for gaming and it has reached the point where I have to upgrade it to even continue playing new games (It cannot support Crysis 3) or start fresh and buy a new computer. I haven’t attempted to construct my own computer before or even improve one and I’m looking for advice.

Current Computer’s Specs:

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120830-0333)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion Slimline
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 820 Processor (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6144MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4350
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x954F)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Display Memory: 3318 MB
Dedicated Memory: 502 MB
Shared Memory: 2815 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: SyncMaster B2330H /B2330HF (anolog)
Monitor Model: SMB2330H
Monitor Id: SAM0649
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: HD15

In short, buying a fresh already assembled computer will run you a lot more money then buying pieces individually, as from my past experience... Also its quite easy once you do it once or twice

Cheers