Hey guys, I was wondering if you guys could help me decide if I need a new computer to run the new games that have come out (Crysis, Frontlines: Fuel of War, etc...) here are my specs:

Windows: Windows XP5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer: 7.0.5730.13
Memory (RAM): 1024 MB
CPU Info: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+
CPU Speed: 1806.3 MHz
Sound card: Realtek AC97 Audio
Display Adapters: RADEON 9600 SERIES | RADEON 9600 SERIES - Secondary | NetMeeting driver | RDPDD Chained DD
Screen Resolution: 1440 X 900 - 32 bit
Network: Network Present
Network Adapters: SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter - Packet Scheduler Miniport
CD / DVD Drives: E: HL-DT-STDVDRRW GWA-4083B | F: SAMSUNG CD-ROM SC-148A | K: HL7122Z LLW020N
COM Ports: COM3 | COM1
LPT Ports: LPT1
Mouse: 16 Button Wheel Mouse Present
Hard Disks: C: 143.2GB | D: 5.8GB
Hard Disks - Free: C: 98.0GB | D: 773.9MB
USB Controllers: 4 host controllers.
Firewire (1394): 1 host controllers.
PCMCIA (Laptops): Not Installed
Manufacturer: Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Product Make: PP149AA-ABA A736N
AC Power Status: OnLine
BIOS Info: AT/AT COMPATIBLE | 10/29/04 | AWARD - 42302e31
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
Battery: No Battery
Motherboard: ASUSTek Computer INC. Salmon
Modem: Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem

If I do need a new computer, could you please help me get the correct parts to help me play the newest games and games to come to the PC, thanks.

them games ya posted are hungry hungry games well at least Crysis is.if i was you id just get a ps3 or 360 but thats just me i only use my pc for editing and encodeing

I have a 360 but i really want to play Multiplayer PC games

That setup is totally inadequete for modern games such as Crysis. So on that note i'd say it's time to cough up and get yourself a new computer!

then ya really need a faster pc if ya ask me both cpu and gpu upgrade proably mobo .but im no expert .

lol @ my typo i need sleep.but still neeed to go to frys for my new gear ill sleep when im dead

well now that i know that i need a new computer, could you guys tell me where to get the best parts from for cheap, thanks

i like frys and newegg.but i like frys more there local to me

I need to know which parts to get for my new computer, any help will do, thanks

Budget?

Yea a budget is critical before we can help you pick parts. Newegg is a great place with a large selection and generally low prices. Crysis will laugh at your current system.

Yeah. NEW PC FTW XD

you have a 16 button mouse?!

if you live in the US the place to get cheap and or top of line computer parts for a grate price is my fav website www.newegg.com been ordering computer parts from them for 2-3yrs now grate service, prices and fast shipping!

for thous games you need a min of a Intel Dou 2 CPU or grater and recommend a 8800 GTX 512mb video card and AT LEASE 2GB of ram DDR2 or better. For A mobo I would go with ASUS, grate gaming mobo but gigabyte make some good boards too. I prefer ASUS.

P.S. Get a 500W PSU if you get the 8800 GTX video card or the card wont run. Get your self a 200-500GB Hard drive so you got plenty of room for your games. (Age of Conan alone takes up 25GB and World of Warcraft takes up something around 15GB of space.) I know you did not list thous 2 games but was using them for examples how big games are getting now adays.

Edit: one last thing get Windows XP, Vista just as good as XP and vista's eye candy takes up double the ram which you need for gaming!!!

The 8800GTX will blow the budget right out the water if his budget is $1000, it will cost roughly $500. Maybe get the 8800GTS 512mb or 8800GT 512mb. Along with the E8400 as the cpu, mobo can be the latest p45 series from asus, p5q-e or p5q-deluxe. 2gb of ram or more. A decent case like the p182, get the TRUE if you are planning to overclock.

Sorry I forgot to mention the budget, my budget is around 1500$-2000$ and you guys who anwsered me, thanks a lot but now that I put the budget I think that you can tell me what I need to get, thanks

Here is a quick build I whipped up for you to check out.

Case : Antec Twelve Hundred Black ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail $214.95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129043

PSU : PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad (Red) 750W EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CE, CB, RoHS - Retail $139.99 ($109.99 after $30.00 Mail-In Rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341011

CPU : Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Yorkfield 2.66GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail $339.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115042

Motherboard :GIGABYTE GA-EX38-DS4 LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128089

OS : Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit English 1pk for System Builders DSP OEI DVD - OEM $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116485
edited, had wrong OS.
Graphic Card : Option#1 > EVGA 512-P3-N875-AR GeForce 9800 GTX KO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $289.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130348

or Option#2 > EVGA 512-P3-N845-AR GeForce 8800GTS (G92) KO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $259.99 ($229.99 after $30.00 Mail-In Rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130337

EVGA has a 90 days step up program, that if newer Graphic card comes out and you trade in your card. All you do is pay the difference from what new card and what you paid for your card.

HDD : Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148294

Ram : G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory $84.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231122

DVD Burner : SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B $26.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151153

CPU Cooler : XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail $36.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233003

XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket - Retail $6.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233019

Thermal Compound : OCZ OCZTFRZTC Freeze Extreme Thermal Conductivity Compound - Retail $5.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835202006

Option#1 Total comes to $1556.84 before shipping costs and Rebates.
minus rebates the price is $1526.84 before shipping costs is added.

Option#2 Total comes to $1526.84 before shipping costs and Rebates.
minus rebates the price is $1466.84 before shipping is added.

Only thing I did not add is the Sound Card. Below are the top two Sound cards.
ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 Channels PCI Express Interface Sound Card - Retail $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6829132006

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional 70SB088600002 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Express Interface Sound Card - Retail $149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6829102019

IMHO I would take the Asus card over the Creative, mainly due to Creative bad driver support for XP/Vista and its bloated software.

Also you can wait until more x45 motherboards come out before you buy and also by then the new ATI & nVidia cards will be out.

Good Luck with your upcoming Build.

Buddy listen, I want to really thank you for helping me find all the parts i need I hope that your life is a long and exciting one. Thank you so much