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Unseen83
post Oct 24 2013, 10:57 PM

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QUOTE(kayFX @ Oct 24 2013, 10:42 PM)
most modern board have pci-e.. variation would be what version only..
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post Oct 25 2013, 12:17 AM

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QUOTE(Unseen83 @ Oct 24 2013, 10:57 PM)
hm i am noob biggrin.gif  lols
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post Oct 25 2013, 03:23 PM

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QUOTE(kayFX @ Oct 24 2013, 10:35 PM)
adding GPU to your system would be good experience for ur first time upgrade.. you will learn something new along the way.. biggrin.gif that is how i learn how to build my own rig.. rclxms.gif
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Haha i dont think i dare to open up my CPU. Might get someone deal it for me. I afraid i will create a mess and whole CPU not working. Sorry to let you down.

QUOTE(Unseen83 @ Oct 24 2013, 10:36 PM)
hm wonder if TS main boards can support pci-e cards... or have one.. ?
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Not too sure. I bought it back in 2010 when i3 just released not long ago, and my CPU is a big type one.
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post Oct 25 2013, 03:52 PM

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QUOTE(VirginGreen @ Oct 25 2013, 03:23 PM)
Haha i dont think i dare to open up my CPU. Might get someone deal it for me. I afraid i will create a mess and whole CPU not working. Sorry to let you down.
Not too sure. I bought it back in 2010 when i3 just released not long ago, and my CPU is a big type one.
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lol LGA 775 already using pcie, so of course no prob.
u can pay someone to deal for u then u learn while watching him doing the job tongue.gif
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post Oct 25 2013, 04:03 PM

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QUOTE(VirginGreen @ Oct 25 2013, 03:23 PM)
Haha i dont think i dare to open up my CPU. Might get someone deal it for me. I afraid i will create a mess and whole CPU not working. Sorry to let you down.
Not too sure. I bought it back in 2010 when i3 just released not long ago, and my CPU is a big type one.
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Lol.. I learn by asking a lot while watching someone change it for me.. so I learn along the process.. back then no youtube tutorial like nowadays.. biggrin.gif
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post Oct 25 2013, 09:15 PM

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QUOTE(VirginGreen @ Oct 25 2013, 03:23 PM)
Haha i dont think i dare to open up my CPU. Might get someone deal it for me. I afraid i will create a mess and whole CPU not working. Sorry to let you down.
Not too sure. I bought it back in 2010 when i3 just released not long ago, and my CPU is a big type one.
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hey open casing take picture biggrin.gif then upload on here
TSVirginGreen
post Oct 26 2013, 09:45 AM

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No way i am doing myself haha
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post Oct 26 2013, 01:48 PM

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QUOTE(VirginGreen @ Oct 26 2013, 09:45 AM)
No way i am doing myself haha
i still got a lot to learn smile.gif
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post Oct 26 2013, 03:16 PM

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QUOTE(VirginGreen @ Oct 26 2013, 09:45 AM)
No way i am doing myself haha
i still got a lot to learn smile.gif
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u just open the case... not disarm a bomb... won't exploded if you did wrong sweat.gif
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post Oct 26 2013, 04:03 PM

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QUOTE(Unseen83 @ Oct 26 2013, 03:16 PM)
u just open the case... not disarm a bomb... won't exploded if you did wrong sweat.gif
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I was once like TS.. heck I even not dare to turn on computer by myself.. last time computer is like so hi tech to me so I scare later I screw em up.. and I play games using 5 1/4" diskette era.. so hi tech back then lol.. I always ask someone to put in the diskette for me..
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post Oct 26 2013, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(kayFX @ Oct 26 2013, 04:03 PM)
I was once like TS.. heck I even not dare to turn on computer by myself.. last time computer is like so hi tech to me so I scare later I screw em up.. and I play games using 5 1/4" diskette era.. so hi tech back then lol.. I always ask someone to put in the diskette for me..
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post Oct 28 2013, 09:59 PM

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Cool.. Everyone has his/her 1st experience in doing something new..
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post Nov 23 2013, 12:09 PM

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QUOTE(VirginGreen @ Oct 23 2013, 02:34 PM)
Hey all the experts out there,

I am not so good with desktop customization, so i need some opinions

currently i am using Intel i3 530 with 4GB RAM
and while i am playing The Sims 3 (with 17 Expansions in it), it loading very slow.. i thought i3 530 should able to support it? really slow...

i am thinking is it possible if i just upgrade my processor to i5 or i7, will it boost the performance to better?
only processor, without changing the motherboard, casing, and anything else? (because my CPU parts all still in good shape)
or i need to upgrade processor and anything else?

in order to boost gaming performance, which one matters? processor right?

hoping to get something less that RM1000 - RM1500 though.. limited budget

thanks
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Ok I didnt manage to read every single comment here, but I think many of you guys get it wrong. hmm.gif

1) The sims 3 with 17 expansions has the size about 21-23Gb in size (if not mistaken), which will take a lot of time loading. My PC loads GTA 4 in 20 seconds, but loads TS3 with all expansion in 3-5 minutes.

2) If you have 4gb ram, you need to have Windows 64bit version! If you use 32bit, some of the ram may not be usable, not to mention if you upgrade the ram. To check how much ram you actually have in 32bit windows, check under System properties, it will be written there 4.00gb (x.xxgb usable).

3)Upgrading your graphic card will help increasing the FPS in game, NOT REDUCING THE LOADING TIME. As for loading time, yes upgrading processor and ram might help (provided you have 64bit windows) , but you cant expect a huge improvement, as I said, the game is too big and everything is loaded at once.

Afterall i dont think there is any upgrade can make the loading time greatly reduced biggrin.gif
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post Nov 23 2013, 12:28 PM

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QUOTE(blueric94 @ Nov 23 2013, 12:09 PM)
Ok I didnt manage to read every single comment here, but I think many of you guys get it wrong.  hmm.gif

1) The sims 3 with 17 expansions has the size about 21-23Gb in size (if not mistaken), which will take a lot of time loading. My PC loads GTA 4 in 20 seconds, but loads TS3 with all expansion in 3-5 minutes.

2) If you have 4gb ram, you need to have Windows 64bit version! If you use 32bit, some of the ram may not be usable, not to mention if you upgrade the ram. To check how much ram you actually have in 32bit windows, check under System properties, it will be written there 4.00gb (x.xxgb usable).

3)Upgrading your graphic card will help increasing the FPS in game, NOT REDUCING THE LOADING TIME. As for loading time, yes upgrading processor and ram might help (provided you have 64bit windows) , but you cant expect a huge improvement, as I said, the game is too big and everything is loaded at once.

Afterall i dont think there is any upgrade can make the loading time greatly reduced  biggrin.gif
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I think TS just have to updrage his HDD to SSD, recommend Plextor brand, loading time should be 3X faster tongue.gif
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post Nov 23 2013, 12:41 PM

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QUOTE(Hawaiiii @ Nov 23 2013, 12:28 PM)
I think TS just have to updrage his HDD to SSD, recommend Plextor brand, loading time should be 3X faster tongue.gif
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yes that will increase greatly the loading performance, but for sure the core i3 is not strong enough to handle it hmm.gif
so that should come with both upgrade in cpu n ram i guess? biggrin.gif

 

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