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Old 09-26-2009, 01:50 PM
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New Computer

My current computer is a load of junk as my parents bought it before I played wow and before I had a clue about computers. I am fed up with running everything on minimum setting, so would like to buy a new machine. I'm thinking of:
Newegg.com - Gateway DX4300-01 Phenom II X4 810(2.6GHz) 8GB DDR2 1TB ATI Radeon HD 4650 Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit - Desktop PCs but with a
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100277L Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards.




Two questions:
  • Will that combination be good for WoW, preferably on high or ultra settings?
  • How difficult is it to replace a video card, will my local computer shop be able to do it?
Thanks in advance
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Old 09-26-2009, 08:58 PM
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that PC will play just about everything on full graphics.

Graphics cards are pretty easy to replace, you usually just uninstall the driver, unplug the PC, earth yourself, take the old card out and stick the new one in where the old one was. Your local PC store will probably do it for a handfull of euros/pounds/dollars for you if you are insecure about opening a computer up.
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Old 09-26-2009, 09:18 PM
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Replacing any part in your computer is pretty straight forward. The only part that can be a bit messy is finding parts that work well together and hooking up the connectors to the motherboard (especially the silly cabinet connectors)
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Old 09-27-2009, 03:08 AM
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Thanks for the quick responses guys
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Old 11-07-2009, 11:57 AM
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Hmm, am I right in thinking that you can't order from Newegg if you're not in the USA/Canada?
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