First off, I find it kinda strange that there's no PC Modding Thread here in the Technology Section, so I thought I might start one...! I guess EVERYONE is interested in Smartphones now a days...!
Anyhow, I'm a Custom PC Builder myself (Well, actually was)... I was totally CRAZY about PC Customization back in the high school days when GTA3 (Does anyone remember this ANCIENT video game?) was the world's most... MOST Graphically extensive game and a Pentium 4 was a luxury to drool over...!!! Then I got rid of gaming because of studies, and I got a job soon after I completed studies hence I'm off the gaming hook for well over a decade now...! All I get to play now a days in Angry Birds...! Life is cruel, isn't it...?!
Anyhow, I'm thinking about reviving my old days and planning on doing some hardcore gaming... So, what's stopping me?
A DECENT PC!
All I've got is a Dell Optiplex 780 with 2GB RAM, 3.0Ghz Core 2 Duo, ancient Nvidia 8400GS and a little tight 160GB HDD... And I'm thinking about upgrading (or rather "Pimping") it so it can run modern games like GTA5, Hitman 2016 & Resident Evil 7 at mid to high settings...
The PSU is a tiny 300W or so so it'd be the first thing to go... I'm going to upgrade with a 500W one...
Now, the main problem is GPU... What kind of GPU should I get...?
On Galaxy.com.pk; A `1GB Nvidia GT710 is going for Rs. 4,300/-; whereas 2GB version is going for a Rs.5,200/-...
So, would it be suffice or should I invest in a more expensive one...?
(Nvidia) 3D Graphic Card Prices in Pakistan.
Also, I'm a little worried about Core 2 Duo being too under-powered for modern gaming... So should I invest in an i Series System?
What's your opinion? BTW, I'm not willing to spend anymore than 10,000 Rupees... I'm a tad on a tight budget now a days...!!!
As I stated earlier, I've been off the gaming hook for more over a decade, so now I'm as good as a noob...
Thanks for answering...